Mayor of Masterton

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 Masterton 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.

  • Support proposals to upgrade the library on its current site and using funds already to hand.

    Support community-led projects which will build community spirit eg music festivals, arts and crafts exhibitions etc.

    Ensure Aratoi remains a leading light in the enhancement of arts and culture.

  • Public parks museums libraries are all very important along with re-establishing the town hall it all brings favour to culture – Masterton

    Keep outdoor sporting facilities up to a high standard as it's healthy for the community

    I have no particular bent on liquor licensing rules however it must be maintained another control

    Public parks, museums, and libraries are all very important along with re-establishing the town hall. It all brings favour to cultural Masteron.

    Keep outdoor sporting facilities up to a high standard as it's healthy for the community.

    I have no particular bent on liquor licensing rules however it must be maintained and under control.

  • Review the town hall debate with options and costs with the public to either keep or not.

    Continue to support identified and agreed community events.

    Review liquor licensing policy and other local council by-laws, eg gambling sinking lid.

  • Have answered in other sections.

  • Support proposals to upgrade the library on its current site and using funds already to hand.

    Support community-led projects which will build community spirit eg music festivals, arts and crafts exhibitions etc.

    Ensure Aratoi remains a leading light in the enhancement of arts and culture.

  • Public parks museums libraries are all very important along with re-establishing the town hall it all brings favour to culture – Masterton

    Keep outdoor sporting facilities up to a high standard as it's healthy for the community

    I have no particular bent on liquor licensing rules however it must be maintained another control

    Public parks, museums, and libraries are all very important along with re-establishing the town hall. It all brings favour to cultural Masteron.

    Keep outdoor sporting facilities up to a high standard as it's healthy for the community.

    I have no particular bent on liquor licensing rules however it must be maintained and under control.

  • Review the town hall debate with options and costs with the public to either keep or not.

    Continue to support identified and agreed community events.

    Review liquor licensing policy and other local council by-laws, eg gambling sinking lid.

  • Have answered in other sections.