Local Matters

A fresh take on what’s happening in your community

Join your Mayor and Councillors at a town hall-style community event to hear the latest updates on local projects, priorities and issues, ask questions and join the conversation about your community’s future.

What to expect:

Local Matters are informal, town hall-style meetings where you can hear updates from your local councillors on future vision, development, community funding, infrastructure, water services, and other issues affecting your town. They're also an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas, and discuss local priorities in an open and relaxed setting.

Find your Local Matters event:

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Te Waihora Ellesmere
Tuesday 10 November - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
LifeTouch Christian Ministries (3 Station Street, Leeston, 7631)

Previous events

Kā Mānia Rolleston

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our first Local Matters community meeting on all things happening and coming up in Rolleston. There were over 100 community members there and it was a great opportunity for Councillors, council staff and the community to connect and answer questions.

• Presentations from Mayor Lydia and Rolleston Ward Councillors Sophie McInnes, Big Red Shefford and Rhys Laraman
• Rolleston Ward zoning, Fast-track projects, and upcoming traffic works map
• Waka Kotahi NZTA's Rolleston Access Improvements project page
• Signup for updates on Rolleston Access Improvements

Tāwera Malvern (in partnership with the Malvern Community Board)

Thank you to the Tāwera Malvern Ward community for joining us in Glentunnel for our Local Matters community meeting, held in partnership with the Malvern Community Board, where we discussed the things that matter to the people who live in the area. There were nearly 40 people who came to discuss, ask questions, and hear from their Mayor Lydia Gliddon, Ward Councillor John Verry, Councillor At Large Samuel Wilshire, and the Malvern Community Board. We're looking forward to seeing the Springs and Ellesmere Ward communities at the upcoming Local Matters meetings in Lincoln and Leeston.

Here are the slides that were presented.

Here is the Malvern Ward zoning, Fast-track project, and upcoming traffic works map that was available at the event.

Kā Puna Springs

We had great kōrero and questions with the Springs community in Lincoln. Nearly 100 people joined us to discuss what matters to the people living in the Springs Ward. Mayor Lydia Gliddon, Springs Ward Councillors Sarah Barnsley, Denise Carrick and Aaron McGlinchy, and At Large Councillor Tracey MacLeod presented on topics ranging from the Long-Term Plan to roading to parks to zoning.

Here are the slides that were presented.

Here is the Springs Ward zoning, Fast-track projects, and upcoming traffic works map that was available at the event.

Got a question?

We'd love to hear what's on your mind. Submit your question before the forum and we'll do our best to cover it during the discussion. Questions can also be asked at the events.