NZ Local Elections 2025

West Coast Regional Council

Grey Constituency
The West Coast 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 seven councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). three councillors will be elected from the Grey  constituency. 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 West Coast Regional Council election.

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Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

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.

  • Hold polluters accountable and make sensible decisions to protect the pristine environment and drinking water.

    Balance environmental stewardship with economic growth to ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for the region.

    Ensure proactive environmental management and responsible use of natural resources.

  • Hold polluters accountable and make sensible decisions to protect the pristine environment and drinking water.

    Balance environmental stewardship with economic growth to ensure a prosperous and sustainable future for the region.

    Ensure proactive environmental management and responsible use of natural resources.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

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