NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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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.

  • Attract investment that creates sustainable, well-paid jobs for locals.

    Implement more user-pays models to generate revenue from tourism and lessen the burden on ratepayers.

    Support local business and treat commercial ratepayers fairly.

  • Avoid spending money outside of core council roles.

  • Encourage tourism-related business particularly in off-peak times.

    Work with local businesses and make decisions that help them thrive and grow the local economy.

  • Attract investment that creates sustainable, well-paid jobs for locals.

    Implement more user-pays models to generate revenue from tourism and lessen the burden on ratepayers.

    Support local business and treat commercial ratepayers fairly.

  • Avoid spending money outside of core council roles.

  • Encourage tourism-related business particularly in off-peak times.

    Work with local businesses and make decisions that help them thrive and grow the local economy.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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