Queenstown-Lakes District Council

Arrowtown-Kawarau Ward
The Queenstown-Lakes District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Arrowtown-Kawarau ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Queenstown-Lakes District Council election.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Ensure integrated transport solutions that tackle congestion across multiple modes with better long-life assets including bridges and roads.

    Push for integrated public transport including better buses, active travel, ferries, gondolas and Woosh to encourage mode shift.

    Push Otago Regional Council to make paying for public transport easier by rolling out EFTPOS on all services as soon as possible for simple, effective and accessible payment.

  • Address traffic and congestion bottlenecks by doubling the three lanes over Shotover with two more bridges.

    Give equal space to cyclists on new bridges and roadways.

    Re-examine speed limits to accommodate cyclists and walkers.

  • Improve public transport options to reduce congestion and emissions.

    Plan transport networks carefully to serve both residents and visitors.

    Support safe walking and cycling infrastructure for all ages.

  • Ensure integrated transport solutions that tackle congestion across multiple modes with better long-life assets including bridges and roads.

    Push for integrated public transport including better buses, active travel, ferries, gondolas and Woosh to encourage mode shift.

    Push Otago Regional Council to make paying for public transport easier by rolling out EFTPOS on all services as soon as possible for simple, effective and accessible payment.

  • Address traffic and congestion bottlenecks by doubling the three lanes over Shotover with two more bridges.

    Give equal space to cyclists on new bridges and roadways.

    Re-examine speed limits to accommodate cyclists and walkers.

  • Improve public transport options to reduce congestion and emissions.

    Plan transport networks carefully to serve both residents and visitors.

    Support safe walking and cycling infrastructure for all ages.