Manawatū District Council

Manawatū Rural 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 Manawatū Rural 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Make flood prevention a priority, upgrading infrastructure, especially in those areas of the community regularly affected during heavy rain.

    Encourage research into the effects of natural mechanisms of global warming, not assume that all warming is man-made.

    Encourage educated debate from both sides of the climate issue before major decisions are made that affect residents' standard of living.

  • Improve stormwater drainage for unexpected weather events. All trees should be cut down or trimmed close to power lines.

    Building raised-houses in flood-prone areas.

    Work with regional council to build flood-storage dams for controlled release of the water after a flooding event.

  • Reduce the amount of waste in our region.

    Improve the water quality in our region.

    Encourage sustainable business in our region.

  • Make flood prevention a priority, upgrading infrastructure, especially in those areas of the community regularly affected during heavy rain.

    Encourage research into the effects of natural mechanisms of global warming, not assume that all warming is man-made.

    Encourage educated debate from both sides of the climate issue before major decisions are made that affect residents' standard of living.

  • Improve stormwater drainage for unexpected weather events. All trees should be cut down or trimmed close to power lines.

    Building raised-houses in flood-prone areas.

    Work with regional council to build flood-storage dams for controlled release of the water after a flooding event.

  • Reduce the amount of waste in our region.

    Improve the water quality in our region.

    Encourage sustainable business in our region.