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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Invest in safe, connected walking and cycling paths to encourage healthy, low-cost transport options for all ages.

    Target industries that heavily damage local roads and create fair, user-based systems to recoup costs and fund upkeep.

  • Encourage the use of shared bikes and e-scooters to provide affordable, environmentally friendly transport alternatives.

    Work with regional and central government to provide reliable, accessible and affordable public transport options for all residents.

    Work with relevant authorities to improve airport and maritime transport services, ensuring efficient connections for residents and businesses.

  • Maintain and upgrade core infrastructure first.

    Promote walking, cycling and public transport options through improved infrastructure and safety measures without large capital outlays.

  • Invest in safe, connected walking and cycling paths to encourage healthy, low-cost transport options for all ages.

    Target industries that heavily damage local roads and create fair, user-based systems to recoup costs and fund upkeep.

  • Encourage the use of shared bikes and e-scooters to provide affordable, environmentally friendly transport alternatives.

    Work with regional and central government to provide reliable, accessible and affordable public transport options for all residents.

    Work with relevant authorities to improve airport and maritime transport services, ensuring efficient connections for residents and businesses.

  • Maintain and upgrade core infrastructure first.

    Promote walking, cycling and public transport options through improved infrastructure and safety measures without large capital outlays.