Otago Regional Council

Dunstan Constituency
The Otago 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 12 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). four councillors will be elected from the Dunstan  constituency. 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 Otago Regional Council election.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

  • Establish a strong and enduring predator control program aiming for a predator-free Otago before 2050.

    Use real-time environmental monitoring tools that create action at the right time in the right place.

    Provide education and support for enhancing the environment rather than relying on compliance and enforcement to make the longest lasting impacts.

  • Establish a strong and enduring predator control program aiming for a predator-free Otago before 2050.

    Use real-time environmental monitoring tools that create action at the right time in the right place.

    Provide education and support for enhancing the environment rather than relying on compliance and enforcement to make the longest lasting impacts.