Westland District Council

Hokitika Ward
The Westland 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 eight councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Hokitika 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 Westland District Council election.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Avoid expenditure outside of core council roles.

    Ensure reliable communications during events.

  • Adapt to climate change.

    Focus on civil defence.

    Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Future-proof key infrastructure assets.

    Prepare communities to face climate challenges through education and forward-thinking policy.

    Protect people and livelihoods first.

  • Avoid expenditure outside of core council roles.

    Ensure reliable communications during events.

  • Adapt to climate change.

    Focus on civil defence.

    Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Future-proof key infrastructure assets.

    Prepare communities to face climate challenges through education and forward-thinking policy.

    Protect people and livelihoods first.