Council

Local government reorganisation

Annual & Long term plans

Here you will find our annual, long term plans and reports.

Bylaws & policies

Take a look at our current bylaws, policies.  

Council leadership team

The leaders within Council and their responsibilities.

Council's role

All the information you need about governance, community and representatives at Southland District Council.

Current elected members

Who are your current elected members: Mayor, councillors and community board members.  

District Plan

District plan, maps and record of changes

Elections

Local Government elections are held every three years.

Emergency Management Southland

Emergency Management Southland is the organisation that looks after civil defence/emergency management in the Southland…

Fees & charges

View or download our schedule of fees and charges for Southland District Council services and…

Funding & grants

Government agencies in Southland

Southland District Council is one of four councils which cover the Southland region.

Make it stick

Tell us how you imagine your future.

LGOIMA request

Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act information requests and answers.

Property council owns

Ownership interest in all Council land irrespective of use, including leases and licences, acquisitions and…

Meetings & agendas

Meeting times and locations, live streaming, agendas and minutes.

Representation review

Effective representation of communities around the district.

Speaking at Council

How to deliver your views in a Council meeting.

Health and safety of our contractors

Want to work for us, find out more about becoming an approved contractor and find…

Careers

Current vacancies and how to apply.

Youth Council

The Youth Council is in hiatus this year

Staff only