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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Develop strategies aimed at enhancing our roading, particularly in the rural areas.

    Advocate strongly for better public transport, eg rail and bus.

    Support projects aimed at encouraging people to walk or bike.

  • Identify areas of high crash zones and target those to minimise serious accidents.

    Work with He Waka Kotahi on state highways that go through town (Chapel Street) to make safer.

    Repair arterial roads to make accessing Masterton urban center businesses safer for rural customers.

  • Work with central government to develop efficient public transport cycle ways and efficient trains to Wellington

    Work with transit New Zealand for more roundabouts and dangerous intersections

    Create safe cycle and walking pathways throughout the region

    Work with central government to develop efficient public transport cycle ways and efficient trains to Wellington.

    Work with Transit New Zealand for more roundabouts and dangerous intersections.

    Create safe cycle and walking pathways throughout the region.

  • Develop strategies aimed at enhancing our roading, particularly in the rural areas.

    Advocate strongly for better public transport, eg rail and bus.

    Support projects aimed at encouraging people to walk or bike.

  • Identify areas of high crash zones and target those to minimise serious accidents.

    Work with He Waka Kotahi on state highways that go through town (Chapel Street) to make safer.

    Repair arterial roads to make accessing Masterton urban center businesses safer for rural customers.

  • Work with central government to develop efficient public transport cycle ways and efficient trains to Wellington

    Work with transit New Zealand for more roundabouts and dangerous intersections

    Create safe cycle and walking pathways throughout the region

    Work with central government to develop efficient public transport cycle ways and efficient trains to Wellington.

    Work with Transit New Zealand for more roundabouts and dangerous intersections.

    Create safe cycle and walking pathways throughout the region.