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.

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.

  • Make decisions/plans about existing facilities upgrades and potential for new multi purpose major facilities.

    Encourage more district-wide community events/summer programmes to build community pride using local sponsorship and third party funding.

    Lobby government for stricter rules around availability of alcohol, smoking and vaping outlets in our community.

  • Renovate our community halls once and for all.

    Provide the best parks and recreation spaces we can for our budget.

    Review funding for public events-with the outlook of increasing funding for events where possible.

  • Make decisions/plans about existing facilities upgrades and potential for new multi purpose major facilities.

    Encourage more district-wide community events/summer programmes to build community pride using local sponsorship and third party funding.

    Lobby government for stricter rules around availability of alcohol, smoking and vaping outlets in our community.

  • Renovate our community halls once and for all.

    Provide the best parks and recreation spaces we can for our budget.

    Review funding for public events-with the outlook of increasing funding for events where possible.