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.

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.

  • Commit to genuine partnership with iwi and hapū and support ethnic and refugee communities by improving representation and building connections.

    Improve internal operations by driving smarter, more efficient spending so ratepayers get real value for money.

    Strengthen public engagement by making council decisions more accessible and easier for people to have their say through public workshops.

  • Commit to genuine partnership with iwi and hapū and support ethnic and refugee communities by improving representation and building connections.

    Improve internal operations by driving smarter, more efficient spending so ratepayers get real value for money.

    Strengthen public engagement by making council decisions more accessible and easier for people to have their say through public workshops.