Mayor of Manawatū

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. There will be no election this year because there are the same number of candidates as there are positions.

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.

  • Rezone sufficient land for housing and develop a district growth framework over 30 years plus that fits into a regional spatial plan.

    Set up a regional building consenting organisation with neighbours due to many builders working throughout the region.

    Support Manawatu Community Trust to build more social housing and support some medium density housing and apartments in the town centre.

  • Rezone sufficient land for housing and develop a district growth framework over 30 years plus that fits into a regional spatial plan.

    Set up a regional building consenting organisation with neighbours due to many builders working throughout the region.

    Support Manawatu Community Trust to build more social housing and support some medium density housing and apartments in the town centre.