NZ Local Elections 2025

Masterton District Council

Masterton/Whakaoriori General Ward
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. four councillors will be elected from the Masterton/Whakaoriori ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters 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.

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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.

  • Enable affordable housing outcomes without requiring ratepayers to fund or manage housing projects directly, keeping ratepayer costs low.

    Require all new residential builds to include rainwater collection systems and promote sustainable design.

  • Address homelessness and collaborate with local agencies and organisations to provide practical solutions for those without stable housing.

    Enhance streetscapes, public areas and urban planning to create welcoming, safe and connected neighbourhoods.

    Support initiatives that make homes more accessible for families, first-time buyers and those on lower incomes.

  • Enable affordable housing outcomes without requiring ratepayers to fund or manage housing projects directly, keeping ratepayer costs low.

    Require all new residential builds to include rainwater collection systems and promote sustainable design.

  • Address homelessness and collaborate with local agencies and organisations to provide practical solutions for those without stable housing.

    Enhance streetscapes, public areas and urban planning to create welcoming, safe and connected neighbourhoods.

    Support initiatives that make homes more accessible for families, first-time buyers and those on lower incomes.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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