Manawatū District Council

Feilding General Ward
The Manawatū District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Five councillors will be elected from the Feilding ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Manawatū District Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Commit to providing more security for CBD businesses.

    Commit to advertising and endorsing local businesses.

    Commit to recognising businesses and their contributions to our region.

  • Continue to be a champion for local business. Make council more business friendly. Support buy local policy. I have been in business for 39 years.

    Support the Central Economics Development Agency – food strategy, distribution hub, tourism, business assistance, promotion of Manawatū, and attracting workers and businesses.

    Advocate for Turners Road extension which is happening now and will open up a large amount of industrial land for new businesses.

  • Commit to providing more security for CBD businesses.

    Commit to advertising and endorsing local businesses.

    Commit to recognising businesses and their contributions to our region.

  • Continue to be a champion for local business. Make council more business friendly. Support buy local policy. I have been in business for 39 years.

    Support the Central Economics Development Agency – food strategy, distribution hub, tourism, business assistance, promotion of Manawatū, and attracting workers and businesses.

    Advocate for Turners Road extension which is happening now and will open up a large amount of industrial land for new businesses.