Mayor of Manawatū

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral 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.

  • Back into being a participating partner of the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs. Focusing on youth unemployment.

    Fund business groups to run promotional events for retail shopping. Council reviews contracts to get best outcomes for business promotion.

    Maintain our partnership with our economic development organisation (CEDA).

  • Complete Turners Road extension to open up 24 hectares of industrial land, creating more jobs.

    Action the town centre refresh project to encourage third party investment.

    Ensure Feilding and district promotion deliver on business development supporting existing and attracting new businesses.

  • Back into being a participating partner of the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs. Focusing on youth unemployment.

    Fund business groups to run promotional events for retail shopping. Council reviews contracts to get best outcomes for business promotion.

    Maintain our partnership with our economic development organisation (CEDA).

  • Complete Turners Road extension to open up 24 hectares of industrial land, creating more jobs.

    Action the town centre refresh project to encourage third party investment.

    Ensure Feilding and district promotion deliver on business development supporting existing and attracting new businesses.