Manawatū District Council

Feilding General Ward
The Manawatū 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 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). five councillors will be elected from the Feilding 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 Manawatū 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.

  • Focus on basics including street cleaning, graffiti removal, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.

    Invest in wastewater infrastructure to prevent sewerage polluting local waterways, harbours and beaches.

    Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency as residents expect reliable services they already pay for.

  • Focus on basics including street cleaning, graffiti removal, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.

    Invest in wastewater infrastructure so sewerage does not pollute local waterways, harbours or beaches.

    Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency as residents expect reliable services they already pay for.

  • Ensure council continues to develop wetlands to enhance water quality before it enters the Ōroua River.

    Ensure council continues to improve wastewater management to meet national water quality standards.

    Support council in developing new water bores and treatment plants complying with the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules 2022.

  • Focus on basics including street cleaning, graffiti removal, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.

    Invest in wastewater infrastructure to prevent sewerage polluting local waterways, harbours and beaches.

    Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency as residents expect reliable services they already pay for.

  • Focus on basics including street cleaning, graffiti removal, mowing and care of parks and open spaces.

    Invest in wastewater infrastructure so sewerage does not pollute local waterways, harbours or beaches.

    Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency as residents expect reliable services they already pay for.

  • Ensure council continues to develop wetlands to enhance water quality before it enters the Ōroua River.

    Ensure council continues to improve wastewater management to meet national water quality standards.

    Support council in developing new water bores and treatment plants complying with the Drinking Water Quality Assurance Rules 2022.