Matamata-Piako District Council

Matamata General Ward
The Matamata-Piako District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Four councillors will be elected from the Matamata ward. 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 Matamata-Piako District Council election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Increase housing stock, especially housing for the elderly.

    Keep our town centres pedestrian friendly.

    Additional spaces for our younger members.

  • Review the land supply and zoning in Matamata-Piako District Council and seek opportunities to optimise supply.

    Champion responsible and appropriate infill housing in our district.

    Invest in terrific urban streetscapes and spaces for our communities.

  • Review and react to growth projections with need for industrial land.

    Commit to a policy to annually review population growth predictions with the plans to provide CBD parking.

    Continue to provide Elderly Persons Housing that is financially sustainable for both council and the renter.

  • Streamline the consent process, minimising as much regulation as possible to bring the cost of building down. Manage housing price inflation.

    Where appropriate, move homeless people into temporary shelters. Train them in building houses and make them apprentices.

    Create more green spaces in urban and suburban areas to improve quality of life for residents. Investigate land opening case by case.

  • Increase housing stock, especially housing for the elderly.

    Keep our town centres pedestrian friendly.

    Additional spaces for our younger members.

  • Review the land supply and zoning in Matamata-Piako District Council and seek opportunities to optimise supply.

    Champion responsible and appropriate infill housing in our district.

    Invest in terrific urban streetscapes and spaces for our communities.

  • Review and react to growth projections with need for industrial land.

    Commit to a policy to annually review population growth predictions with the plans to provide CBD parking.

    Continue to provide Elderly Persons Housing that is financially sustainable for both council and the renter.

  • Streamline the consent process, minimising as much regulation as possible to bring the cost of building down. Manage housing price inflation.

    Where appropriate, move homeless people into temporary shelters. Train them in building houses and make them apprentices.

    Create more green spaces in urban and suburban areas to improve quality of life for residents. Investigate land opening case by case.