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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Take a team MDC approach across governance and operational roles, recognising all are working for the community and that MDC is in good shape.

    Strongly support keeping water services in house as it is much cheaper for ratepayers and keeps decision making and accountability local.

    Continue consulting the community well, further improve customer friendliness and support Marae liaison and a new joint committee with iwi.

  • Take a team MDC approach across governance and operational roles, recognising all are working for the community and that MDC is in good shape.

    Strongly support keeping water services in house as it is much cheaper for ratepayers and keeps decision making and accountability local.

    Continue consulting the community well, further improve customer friendliness and support Marae liaison and a new joint committee with iwi.