Matamata-Piako District Council

Te Aroha 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). Three councillors will be elected from the Te Aroha 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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Upgrade our current Three Waters infrastructure to ensure our communities continue to thrive and grow.

    Ensure control of our Three Waters infrastructure stays local.

    Support a review of our current recycling systems and push for sustainable improvements to be made.

  • Investigate and critique the Three Waters plan to achieve beneficial outcomes for all parties. Rate reductions for installed water tanks.

    Monitor farm water runoff for nitrate and other pollutants and provide on farm advice to mitigate the problem.

    Review current recycling policy on farm and in town and implement a strategy to radically improve the outcome.

  • Upgrade our current Three Waters infrastructure to ensure our communities continue to thrive and grow.

    Ensure control of our Three Waters infrastructure stays local.

    Support a review of our current recycling systems and push for sustainable improvements to be made.

  • Investigate and critique the Three Waters plan to achieve beneficial outcomes for all parties. Rate reductions for installed water tanks.

    Monitor farm water runoff for nitrate and other pollutants and provide on farm advice to mitigate the problem.

    Review current recycling policy on farm and in town and implement a strategy to radically improve the outcome.