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.

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.

  • Review our current district plans to ensure we have the spatial zoning for further growth in our communities.

    Stop the unworkable bureaucratic rules and regulations currently hindering our communities growth.

  • Recognise the infrastructure limitations for each area and limit subdivision proliferation to fit.

    Support government funding of independent living for financially constrained elderly, managed by council.

    Encourage council to embark on further planting and maintenance of appropriate streetscaping.

  • Review our current district plans to ensure we have the spatial zoning for further growth in our communities.

    Stop the unworkable bureaucratic rules and regulations currently hindering our communities growth.

  • Recognise the infrastructure limitations for each area and limit subdivision proliferation to fit.

    Support government funding of independent living for financially constrained elderly, managed by council.

    Encourage council to embark on further planting and maintenance of appropriate streetscaping.