2022

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.

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Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Engage with local non-profits on what is needed to improve our region.

    Liaise with council to make processes and spending more transparent.

    Seek more public and Māori engagement with council.

  • Review what decisions the unelected CEO can make so they are not making decisions that impinge on the rights of Manawatū residents.

    Encourage well-advertised public meetings on issues that are polarising, where both sides of the issue are debated by experts.

    Hold binding referendum if a decision is to be made that affects the lifestyle, livelihood or standard of living of residents.

  • Continue regular consultation with local communities and encouraging submissions to hear the voice of the people.

    Continue to encourage public engagement. The governance team must listen to submitters and act upon the voice of the majority.

  • Engage with local non-profits on what is needed to improve our region.

    Liaise with council to make processes and spending more transparent.

    Seek more public and Māori engagement with council.

  • Review what decisions the unelected CEO can make so they are not making decisions that impinge on the rights of Manawatū residents.

    Encourage well-advertised public meetings on issues that are polarising, where both sides of the issue are debated by experts.

    Hold binding referendum if a decision is to be made that affects the lifestyle, livelihood or standard of living of residents.

  • Continue regular consultation with local communities and encouraging submissions to hear the voice of the people.

    Continue to encourage public engagement. The governance team must listen to submitters and act upon the voice of the majority.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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