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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Continue to oppose the government's Three Waters model which takes away community assets with no compensation and with loss of decision-making

    Continue to work with the business community to find new initiatives and alternatives to manage, reduce and recycle waste.

    Continue to ensure basic levels of services like rubbish collection, street cleaning etc are delivered as affordably as possible.

  • Monitor rubbish and recycling processes looking for the best outcome for ratepayers value for money and environmental sustainability.

    Work with central government concerning Three Waters and provide alternative solutions concerning the proposals to remove Three Waters from local government.

  • Continue to oppose the government's Three Waters model which takes away community assets with no compensation and with loss of decision-making

    Continue to work with the business community to find new initiatives and alternatives to manage, reduce and recycle waste.

    Continue to ensure basic levels of services like rubbish collection, street cleaning etc are delivered as affordably as possible.

  • Monitor rubbish and recycling processes looking for the best outcome for ratepayers value for money and environmental sustainability.

    Work with central government concerning Three Waters and provide alternative solutions concerning the proposals to remove Three Waters from local government.