Masterton District Council

Masterton District At Large
The Masterton 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 eight councillors and the mayor. This election is for the three councillors elected by all voters in the district. The other councillors will be elected to represent wards (areas in the district). 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 Masterton 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.

  • Build support around electrification of homes to reduce energy costs, mindful of the possible Rates Assistance Scheme.

    Expand the council's existing social, elderly and affordable housing policies as possible.

    Investigate community energy schemes such as in Otaki where the community leases the roof of the local college for solar PVs.

  • Build support around electrification of homes to reduce energy costs, mindful of the possible Rates Assistance Scheme.

    Expand the council's existing social, elderly and affordable housing policies as possible.

    Investigate community energy schemes such as in Otaki where the community leases the roof of the local college for solar PVs.