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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Develop sustainability education and permaculture knowledge.

    Increase advertising for sports events.

    Increase community events and festivals.

  • Support library, civic centre and Little Theatre upgrades. Have supplied upgraded parks, toilets and playgrounds.

    Need another indoor sports court. Open minded as to where that should be. Waiting on a proposal. Keen to develop Manfeild more for sports.

    Support more events in Manchester Square and Manfeild, and support a Summer Events Programme.

  • Develop sustainability education and permaculture knowledge.

    Increase advertising for sports events.

    Increase community events and festivals.

  • Support library, civic centre and Little Theatre upgrades. Have supplied upgraded parks, toilets and playgrounds.

    Need another indoor sports court. Open minded as to where that should be. Waiting on a proposal. Keen to develop Manfeild more for sports.

    Support more events in Manchester Square and Manfeild, and support a Summer Events Programme.