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.

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.

  • We have a working rubbish collection system

    Continue to invest in sewage and water systems for Masterton Not in favour of three waters or co- governance

    Allow friendly dogs back into town and give continuous support to dog control for unruly dogs

    We have a working rubbish collection system.

    Continue to invest in sewage and water systems for Masterton. Not in favour of Three Waters or co-governance.

    Allow friendly dogs back into town and give continuous support to dog control for unruly dogs.

  • Cant do a bloody thing till we know about Three Waters details.

  • Place great emphasis on the upgrading of our water infrastructure.

    Encourage no increase in dog registration fees in the next annual plan.

    Establish policies which make regular recycling affordable to all.

  • Continue to oppose Three Waters, highlight council's options. If the government forces Three Waters then re-enter discussions.

    Review waste minimisation policy for rubbish and recycling.

    Review policy on dog control and registration, consult and implement.

  • We have a working rubbish collection system

    Continue to invest in sewage and water systems for Masterton Not in favour of three waters or co- governance

    Allow friendly dogs back into town and give continuous support to dog control for unruly dogs

    We have a working rubbish collection system.

    Continue to invest in sewage and water systems for Masterton. Not in favour of Three Waters or co-governance.

    Allow friendly dogs back into town and give continuous support to dog control for unruly dogs.

  • Cant do a bloody thing till we know about Three Waters details.

  • Place great emphasis on the upgrading of our water infrastructure.

    Encourage no increase in dog registration fees in the next annual plan.

    Establish policies which make regular recycling affordable to all.

  • Continue to oppose Three Waters, highlight council's options. If the government forces Three Waters then re-enter discussions.

    Review waste minimisation policy for rubbish and recycling.

    Review policy on dog control and registration, consult and implement.