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.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

  • Approach rates as a form of taxation rather than a fee-for-service to connect with affordability.

    Be mindful in setting rates of the deprivation index profile of Masterton's urban community indicating relatively low income.

    Be mindful that Masterton has a very high number of people who have no other income than their pension.

  • Approach rates as a form of taxation rather than a fee-for-service to connect with affordability.

    Be mindful in setting rates of the deprivation index profile of Masterton's urban community indicating relatively low income.

    Be mindful that Masterton has a very high number of people who have no other income than their pension.