Matamata-Piako District Council

Morrinsville 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 Morrinsville 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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Work with local businesses to create better foot traffic opportunities.

  • Work with local businesses to hear their concerns and ways to address them.

  • Continue to enable sustainable growth with the aim of promoting tourism through monitoring trends in other regions.

    Commit to council in providing youth employment opportunities in our area to detract from losing future skilled workers/apprentices.

    Continue to support our local businesses through listening to issues and concerns raised and providing personal growth opportunities.

  • Work with local businesses to create better foot traffic opportunities.

  • Work with local businesses to hear their concerns and ways to address them.

  • Continue to enable sustainable growth with the aim of promoting tourism through monitoring trends in other regions.

    Commit to council in providing youth employment opportunities in our area to detract from losing future skilled workers/apprentices.

    Continue to support our local businesses through listening to issues and concerns raised and providing personal growth opportunities.