Mayor of Masterton

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Create a recycle shop that covers its own costs at the refuse site so unwanted goods can be repaired, reused and rehomed instead of dumped.

    Ensure environmental actions are balanced with affordability so ratepayers are not left carrying unsustainable costs.

    Invest in and install water storage systems at Kaituna to improve resilience against droughts and climate impacts.

  • Create a recycle shop that covers its own costs at the refuse site so unwanted goods can be repaired, reused and rehomed instead of dumped.

    Ensure environmental actions are balanced with affordability so ratepayers are not left carrying unsustainable costs.

    Invest in and install water storage systems at Kaituna to improve resilience against droughts and climate impacts.