Council

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

What's in the District Plan and how does it affect you?

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.

Government projects

Find out about current central government projects and initiatives that directly impact local government.

Have your say Southland

Tell us how you imagine your future.

LGOIMA requests

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

International relationships

Connecting the world to Southland and Southland to the world.

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…

Vacancies

Current vacancies and how to apply.

Youth Council

Connect and make sure your views count. Join Youth Council!

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