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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Encourage inclusive participation in arts, culture and sport by partnering with schools, youth groups and community organisations.

    Investigate ways to generate further financial returns from assets already owned to support community services without increasing rates.

    Protect council assets by maintaining and upgrading them sustainably so they remain valuable community resources long-term.

  • Encourage inclusive participation in arts, culture and sport by partnering with schools, youth groups and community organisations.

    Investigate ways to generate further financial returns from assets already owned to support community services without increasing rates.

    Protect council assets by maintaining and upgrading them sustainably so they remain valuable community resources long-term.