Timaru District Council

Timaru Ward
The Timaru 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 nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). six councillors will be elected from the Timaru 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 Timaru District Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Affirm local businesses that will employ local people, particularly ensuring that council policy and governance meet local needs.

    Envision with the people what can be offered to future job seekers, including a great life and an excellent career.

    Share the vision that Timaru can grow well and meet tourists' needs. Recognise Venture Timaru as key to an exciting future.

  • Adopt an attitude of yes to small businesses looking to innovate and try new things in the CBD.

    Diversify Timaru's economy to better weather future economic conditions, including creating tourism destinations in the district.

    Make Timaru's CBD alive again through supporting vibrancy initiatives and investing in dense, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes.

  • Champion Timaru's business sector from start-ups to exporters to grow jobs, skills and investment.

    Deliver Timaru's big projects on time and budget with clear plans, strong tracking and full community accountability.

    Grow Timaru's tourism by promoting Caroline Bay, arts, events and heritage as drivers of local jobs and community.

  • Affirm local businesses that will employ local people, particularly ensuring that council policy and governance meet local needs.

    Envision with the people what can be offered to future job seekers, including a great life and an excellent career.

    Share the vision that Timaru can grow well and meet tourists' needs. Recognise Venture Timaru as key to an exciting future.

  • Adopt an attitude of yes to small businesses looking to innovate and try new things in the CBD.

    Diversify Timaru's economy to better weather future economic conditions, including creating tourism destinations in the district.

    Make Timaru's CBD alive again through supporting vibrancy initiatives and investing in dense, pedestrian-friendly streetscapes.

  • Champion Timaru's business sector from start-ups to exporters to grow jobs, skills and investment.

    Deliver Timaru's big projects on time and budget with clear plans, strong tracking and full community accountability.

    Grow Timaru's tourism by promoting Caroline Bay, arts, events and heritage as drivers of local jobs and community.