Nelson City Council

Stoke-Tahunanui General 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. four councillors will be elected from the Stoke-Tāhunanui 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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Improve e-bus services around Stoke and Tāhunanui for better, affordable, convenient and frequent public transport options.

    Build safer, connected walking and cycling routes to boost active transport and cut congestion.

    Invest in safer roads and intersections across Nelson to protect communities, especially near schools, and support better traffic flow.

  • Develop an integrated transport system with a mix of walking, cycling, public transport options and smooth access for vehicles and freight.

  • Future-proof public transport by delivering on the regional transport strategy and planning for long-term growth, connecting Marsden and beyond.

    Support investment into the Hill–Suffolk Road business case, unlocking better connections for the community.

    Work with central government on smarter State Highway solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency while reducing congestion and investing.

  • Improve e-bus services around Stoke and Tāhunanui for better, affordable, convenient and frequent public transport options.

    Build safer, connected walking and cycling routes to boost active transport and cut congestion.

    Invest in safer roads and intersections across Nelson to protect communities, especially near schools, and support better traffic flow.

  • Develop an integrated transport system with a mix of walking, cycling, public transport options and smooth access for vehicles and freight.

  • Future-proof public transport by delivering on the regional transport strategy and planning for long-term growth, connecting Marsden and beyond.

    Support investment into the Hill–Suffolk Road business case, unlocking better connections for the community.

    Work with central government on smarter State Highway solutions, ensuring safety and efficiency while reducing congestion and investing.