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.

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.

  • Improve public facilities in rural wards.

    Reduce the number of liquor outlets.

    Encourage local sports and arts.

  • Reinstate community events like Christmas parade and Fantasy in Lights festival.

    Limit spending on 'feel-good' projects whilst there are residents putting up with repeated flooding.

  • Continue to provide and support facilities and recreational areas within the district, ensuring they are fit for purpose.

  • Improve public facilities in rural wards.

    Reduce the number of liquor outlets.

    Encourage local sports and arts.

  • Reinstate community events like Christmas parade and Fantasy in Lights festival.

    Limit spending on 'feel-good' projects whilst there are residents putting up with repeated flooding.

  • Continue to provide and support facilities and recreational areas within the district, ensuring they are fit for purpose.