Voting in Clutha
Clutha District local body elections
In 2024, Clutha District Council held a Representation Review to review how it can best represent our communities in the makeup of Council. As a result of this review, there have been some changes that will take effect in the 2025 local body elections.
The Clutha District Council has eight wards. People living in each ward can vote for their candidate. The Mayor is elected at large - this means everyone in the District who is enrolled can vote for them.
Elections are held once every three years. If there is an unexpected vacancy, a by-election may need to be held.
We vote by post. Voting documents are mailed to those people whose names are confirmed on the electoral roll. If your name is not on the final electoral roll you may still qualify to cast a special vote.
In 2025, elections will be held for the following positions in the Clutha District:
Council
- Mayor (elected 'at large')
- 9 Councillors, comprised of:
- Two councillors for the Balclutha Ward
- One councillor each for the Bruce-Waihola Ward, Catlins Ward, Clinton-Clydevale Ward, Kaitangata-Matau Ward, Lawrence-Tuapeka Ward, Milton Ward and the West Otago Ward.
Community Boards
- 12 Community Board Members, comprised of:
- Six members for the Lawrence-Tuapeka Community Board
- Six members for the West Otago Community Board
Clutha Licensing Trust
- Five Clutha Licensing Trust members
Clutha Health Incorporated
- Five Clutha Health Incorporated members
Otago Regional Council
- Two Otago Regional Council members for the Molyneux Constituency
Mataura Licensing Trust
- Three members, elected partly from Clutha District:
- One member for Ward 1 (Tapanui)
- One member for Ward 6 (Wyndham)
- One member for Ward 7 (Tokanui)
Gore and Districts Health Incorporated Members
- One Gore and Districts Health Incorporated member
