Southland District Council

Waiau Aparima 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 Waiau Aparima 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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Attract people from all over the world to create natural outdoor adventure playground experiences throughout Southland.

    Create well-presented, clear, easy-to-follow resources and processes for starting up new enterprises, attractions and services.

    Work with other councils to make Southland a fun and exciting place in New Zealand to go out with a dynamic vibe established by locals.

  • Attract people from all over the world to create natural outdoor adventure playground experiences throughout Southland.

    Create well-presented, clear, easy-to-follow resources and processes for starting up new enterprises, attractions and services.

    Work with other councils to make Southland a fun and exciting place in New Zealand to go out with a dynamic vibe established by locals.