2025 Local Elections

Waihōpai Toetoe Community Board

The Waihōpai Toetoe Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Southland District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of seven members: six members elected by voters, and one member from the Southland District Council.  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 Waihōpai Toetoe Community Board 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.

  • Create an environment that encourages local tourism.

    Support growth of local business.

    Encourage youth employment especially in farming industry.

  • Create an environment that encourages local tourism.

    Support growth of local business.

    Encourage youth employment especially in farming industry.

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

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Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

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Utilities and services

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