These will be the arrangements of the Clutha District Council for at least the 2025 triennial election.
On 26 July 2024 the Clutha District Council adopted the following Initial Proposal, and we have held a public consultation. A hearing will be held on 12 September for anybody that wished to speak to their submission.
The eight wards reflect the following identified communities of interest:
| Ward | Communities of Interest |
|---|---|
| Balclutha Ward | Comprising the urban area of Balclutha township. |
| Bruce-Waihola Ward | Comprising rural areas north of Milton township, including Taieri Mouth, Waihola, and Milburn. |
| Catlins Ward | Comprising the area from the southern Koau branch of the Clutha River | Mata-Au, and including the rural areas of Paretai, Otanomomo and Romahapa, through to the southern coastline to the Otago and Southland regional border, and the Awatea and Slopedown areas. |
| Clinton-Clydevale Ward | Comprising the inland rural area around Clinton (noting the addition to the existing Clinton Ward of Te Houka, Clifton, Clydevale and Rongahere, along with the Waipahi area along the northern boundary. |
| Kaitangata-Matau Ward | Comprising the urban areas of Kaitangata, and including the urban and rural areas of Stirling, Benhar, Lovells Flat, Moneymore, Toko Mouth (from Koau Branch of the Clutha River on Inch Clutha). |
| Lawrence-Tuapeka Ward | Comprising the urban area of Lawrence, and rural areas to include the south and southwest areas of Pukeawa, Hillend, Awamangu, Adams Flat and Crichton. |
| Milton Ward | Comprising the urban area of Milton township. |
| West Otago Ward | Comprising the key areas around West Otago, including Tapanui and Heriot (noting some areas have been moved south into the Clinton-Clydevale Ward). |
The population that each councillor will represent is as follows:
| Ward | Population | Councillors | Population/ Councillor ratio | Difference from quota | % Difference from quota |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balclutha | 4,280 | 2 | 2,140 | 41 | 1.96% |
| Bruce-Waihola | 1,990 | 1 | 1,990 | -109 | -5.19% |
| Catlins | 1,910 | 1 | 1,910 | -189 | -9.00% |
| Clinton-Clydevale | 2,150 | 1 | 2,150 | 51 | 2.44% |
| Kaitangata-Matau | 2,140 | 1 | 2,140 | 41 | 1.96% |
| Lawrence-Tuapeka | 1,990 | 1 | 1,990 | -109 | -5.19% |
| Milton | 2,170 | 1 | 2,170 | 71 | 3.39% |
| West Otago | 2,260 | 1 | 2,260 | 161 | 7.68% |
| Total | 18,890 | 9 | 2,099* |
*In accordance with section 19V(2) of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the population that each councillor represents must be within the range of 2,099 plus or minus 10% (1,889-2,309). All of the proposed wards comply with this range.
There are significant changes proposed to the current arrangements (‘the status quo’) in this Initial Proposal. We think what we are proposing is necessary to ensure representation continues to be fair and effective.
Click on each one to find out more.
We are proposing to make changes to the ward boundaries within our district, based on 8 identified communities of interest. We are also proposing to reduce the number of councillors that make up the Clutha District Council.
We are proposing to change the names of some of our wards, to reflect the adjusted boundaries and communities of interest.
We are proposing to retain the existing boundaries for our two community boards, even though changes to the existing ward boundaries are being proposed.
Click here to visit our GIS mapping tool and compare the proposed boundaries with the current ward boundaries.
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Phone | 0800 801 350 |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cluthadc.govt.nz/ |
| In writing | 1 ROSEBANK TER BALCLUTHA 9230 NEW ZEALAND |
