Matamata-Piako District Council

Matamata General Ward
The Matamata-Piako 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 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). four councillors will be elected from the Matamata ward. 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 Matamata-Piako District Council 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.

  • Emphasise educating the community about the benefits food waste bins can have on reducing the environmental damage of land waste.

    Encourage the use of rainwater storage systems in building consents.

    Join with Waikato Waters Done Well to ensure the quality of water.

  • Create a pest-free environment while not endangering wildlife or public use in the bush areas.

    Ensure effective recycling and assess if waste bins are used efficiently and properly while getting the best deal for money spent in this area.

    Protect water and air quality as both belong to the people and should not be sold or given away.

  • Encourage people to think about how to better make use of their waste and make sure the council leads by example.

    Investigate what the council can do to improve the local environment practically and continue to develop and improve biodiversity.

    Use practical common sense solutions to problems and make sure that everyone has water, as it belongs to all of us.

  • Emphasise educating the community about the benefits food waste bins can have on reducing the environmental damage of land waste.

    Encourage the use of rainwater storage systems in building consents.

    Join with Waikato Waters Done Well to ensure the quality of water.

  • Create a pest-free environment while not endangering wildlife or public use in the bush areas.

    Ensure effective recycling and assess if waste bins are used efficiently and properly while getting the best deal for money spent in this area.

    Protect water and air quality as both belong to the people and should not be sold or given away.

  • Encourage people to think about how to better make use of their waste and make sure the council leads by example.

    Investigate what the council can do to improve the local environment practically and continue to develop and improve biodiversity.

    Use practical common sense solutions to problems and make sure that everyone has water, as it belongs to all of us.