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.

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.

  • Introduce more opportunities for council and community forums to enable wider discussion around issues.

    Pursue the introduction of deliberative and participatory democracy processes where appropriate and investigate citizen assemblies.

    Retain the Māori Ward or find an alternative if the referendum is lost.

  • Introduce more opportunities for council and community forums to enable wider discussion around issues.

    Pursue the introduction of deliberative and participatory democracy processes where appropriate and investigate citizen assemblies.

    Retain the Māori Ward or find an alternative if the referendum is lost.