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.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Continue with the regional Beyond 2025 strategy that highlights housing issues in Southland and be involved in the actions outlined.

    Receive outcome of proposed government changes in relation to building consents and review changes required at Southland District Council.

    Understand options available locally to respond to consent and insurance issues associated with safe commercial and housing growth on flood plains.

  • Continue with the regional Beyond 2025 strategy that highlights housing issues in Southland and be involved in the actions outlined.

    Receive outcome of proposed government changes in relation to building consents and review changes required at Southland District Council.

    Understand options available locally to respond to consent and insurance issues associated with safe commercial and housing growth on flood plains.