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.

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.

  • Upgrade our current facilities to a standard that the community want to use.

  • Replace sporting amenities to align with growth of new sports and activities.

    Introduce a new arts/performing arts/theatre/cultural centre.

    Introducing working committees for public facilities that relay information back to council.

  • Upgrade our current facilities to a standard that the community want to use.

  • Replace sporting amenities to align with growth of new sports and activities.

    Introduce a new arts/performing arts/theatre/cultural centre.

    Introducing working committees for public facilities that relay information back to council.