Local Body Elections
Final Results for 8 October 2022 Local Election
This result includes all ordinary and special ballots cast through the close of voting at noon, 8 October 2022.
The 2022-2025 Councillors for the West Coast Regional Council are:
Buller Constituency: Frank Dooley, Mark McIntyre.
Grey Constituency: Allan Birchfield, Brett Cummings, Peter Ewen.
Westland Constituency: Andy Campbell, Peter Haddock.
How and when to vote, and results for past local elections
Local elections are held every three years by postal vote. Residents and ratepayers in the West Coast region are eligible to vote for 7 Councillors elected from three constituencies based on area using the First Past the Post (FPP) system.
These constituencies are Grey (three Councillors), Buller (two Councillors), Westland (two Councillors).
2022 Elections
The 2022 election was held on 8 October 2022.
Public Notice - Further Notice of Election 2022
Pre-Election Report
The Pre-Election report is a means to inform the regional community and promote public discussion about any financial issues facing the Council. The Preparation and timing of a pre-election report is a mandatory requirement for all councils in New Zealand under the Local Government Act 2022. As is required by law, the Pre-Election Report is prepared by the Council's Chief Executive and not the current elected Council members. Read the Pre-Election Report for the West Coast Regional Council here.
