Nelson City Council

Whakatū Māori Ward
The Nelson City Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 12 councillors and the mayor. One councillor will be elected from the Whakatū Māori ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the city. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Nelson City 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.

  • Produce a plan before disaster strikes: - Emergency bag and first aid - Whānau support network - Renters insurance - Secure documents

    Volunteers in all hazards policy: set up and develop a data base of volunteer community organisations, Māori wardens.

    State of emergency telecommunication system policy: activated via text when a state of emergency is declared in our region.

  • Ensure that iwi Māori are included with discussions relating to the sustainability of Te Taiao.

    Support and encourage regional innovations to reduce environmental impact from industry and transport.

    Develop publicly recognised civil emergency hubs that can respond rapidly to catastrophic events.

  • Produce a plan before disaster strikes: - Emergency bag and first aid - Whānau support network - Renters insurance - Secure documents

    Volunteers in all hazards policy: set up and develop a data base of volunteer community organisations, Māori wardens.

    State of emergency telecommunication system policy: activated via text when a state of emergency is declared in our region.

  • Ensure that iwi Māori are included with discussions relating to the sustainability of Te Taiao.

    Support and encourage regional innovations to reduce environmental impact from industry and transport.

    Develop publicly recognised civil emergency hubs that can respond rapidly to catastrophic events.