Local Petition for Upper Clutha to break away from QLDC
A Wanaka resident is so frustrated by what he says is dysfunctional QLDC representation that he is launching a campaign to breakaway and initiate the formation of a new local council.
Resident Dean Rankin only needs to get 10% of the Wanaka population on board in order for the Local Government Commission to examine the idea of a boundary change.
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Excerpt from Dean Rankin’s Petition:
“Wānaka, Hāwea and the rest of the Upper Clutha are growing rapidly. But are we still fairly represented by the Queenstown Lakes District Council?
If you support an investigation and review by the Local Government Commission and support the idea of a new, separate local council PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION.
We have to do this the right way.
- You must be a resident listed on the latest QLDC electoral roll for your signature to count. So this is open to both ratepayers and local residents, but you MUST be registered on the electoral role here in this district.
- You must include a valid local name/address as a voter here. If you have multiple addresses, please make sure it is the right one.
- We need at least 10% of eligible local voters' support to get the Local Government Commission to stage their investigation and review.
The proposed change is for a new local authority under Section 24 (1) (b) of the Local Government Act. 2002, specifically: "the constitution of a new district or region, including the constitution of a new local authority for that district or region."
