West Coast Regional Council

Westland Constituency
The West Coast Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of seven councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). two councillors will be elected from the Westland  constituency. 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 West Coast Regional Council election.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Allow permits and registrations to be completed online, saving time, money and simplifying the process.

    Ensure that the Three Waters are maintained to a high standard and prioritise access to a quality drinking water supply.

    Remove or reduce permit barriers to allow common sense solutions to be performed and completed without the need of consultants for simple tasks.

  • Allow permits and registrations to be completed online, saving time, money and simplifying the process.

    Ensure that the Three Waters are maintained to a high standard and prioritise access to a quality drinking water supply.

    Remove or reduce permit barriers to allow common sense solutions to be performed and completed without the need of consultants for simple tasks.