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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Consider the best solution for the civic centre given the recent engineering report and work towards adding two new indoor courts for Feilding.

    Assist Manfeild Park Trust to find a commercial user for the back track and driver training facility and utilise the stadium more.

    Support modest priced parks and walkways adjacent to Makino in Maewa and Oroua opposite the golf course, and a canopy for Market Quadrant in the Square.

  • Consider the best solution for the civic centre given the recent engineering report and work towards adding two new indoor courts for Feilding.

    Assist Manfeild Park Trust to find a commercial user for the back track and driver training facility and utilise the stadium more.

    Support modest priced parks and walkways adjacent to Makino in Maewa and Oroua opposite the golf course, and a canopy for Market Quadrant in the Square.