Waitaki District Council

Ōamaru Ward
The Waitaki 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 ten councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). six councillors will be elected from the Ōamaru 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 Waitaki 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.

  • Ask the people what they think.

  • Support easily accessible recycling options to help reduce the amount of waste going into landfill.

  • Deliver on a commitment to consult the community on preferred means to manage and minimise waste, with kerbside collection one option.

    Ensure the proposed district plan includes the Resource Management Act policy changes the Government has signalled it will introduce to the House this year.

    Work to develop sustainable and affordable water quality policies that protect aquatic life while allowing water harvesting for human use.

  • Continue to promote waste minimisation initiatives including recycling and community education.

    Invest in education programs that raise awareness about environmental stewardship and sustainable living.

    Support environmental projects that preserve unique ecosystems.

  • Introduce a policy on updating rubbish bins and pick-up times.

    Protect water quality and preserve it as best as possible.

    Use council’s access to plenty of clubs in North Otago to assist with pest control.

  • Ask the people what they think.

  • Support easily accessible recycling options to help reduce the amount of waste going into landfill.

  • Deliver on a commitment to consult the community on preferred means to manage and minimise waste, with kerbside collection one option.

    Ensure the proposed district plan includes the Resource Management Act policy changes the Government has signalled it will introduce to the House this year.

    Work to develop sustainable and affordable water quality policies that protect aquatic life while allowing water harvesting for human use.

  • Continue to promote waste minimisation initiatives including recycling and community education.

    Invest in education programs that raise awareness about environmental stewardship and sustainable living.

    Support environmental projects that preserve unique ecosystems.

  • Introduce a policy on updating rubbish bins and pick-up times.

    Protect water quality and preserve it as best as possible.

    Use council’s access to plenty of clubs in North Otago to assist with pest control.