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.

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.

  • Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from council.

    Cut red tape so building homes becomes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy.

    Ensure zoning rules and infrastructure provide enough housing to meet demand without pushing up rates.

  • Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from council.

    Cut red tape to make building homes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy.

    Ensure zoning rules and infrastructure provide enough housing to meet demand without pushing up rates.

  • Ensure council continues to deliver affordable, well-planned improvements to enhance the look and feel of Feilding town centre.

    Help establish solutions to housing affordability within Feilding and the district.

    Work with the community to help find solutions to homelessness, particularly within Feilding's town centre.

  • Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from council.

    Cut red tape so building homes becomes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy.

    Ensure zoning rules and infrastructure provide enough housing to meet demand without pushing up rates.

  • Allow residents to build and enjoy their land without interference or costly delays from council.

    Cut red tape to make building homes faster, cheaper and free from endless council bureaucracy.

    Ensure zoning rules and infrastructure provide enough housing to meet demand without pushing up rates.

  • Ensure council continues to deliver affordable, well-planned improvements to enhance the look and feel of Feilding town centre.

    Help establish solutions to housing affordability within Feilding and the district.

    Work with the community to help find solutions to homelessness, particularly within Feilding's town centre.