Southland District Council

Oreti Ward
The Southland 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Ōreti 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 Southland District Council election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Absorb proposed changes when available to the Resource Management Act and how they impact on council function in the biodiversity area and changes required.

    Continue current review being undertaken by the three local councils that looks at waste planning in the Southland region and options.

    Explore current infrastructure plans on water as soon as national water standards are available and consider options and rate impact.

  • Absorb proposed changes when available to the Resource Management Act and how they impact on council function in the biodiversity area and changes required.

    Continue current review being undertaken by the three local councils that looks at waste planning in the Southland region and options.

    Explore current infrastructure plans on water as soon as national water standards are available and consider options and rate impact.