Mayor of Matamata-Piako

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 Matamata-Piako District Council mayoral election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Allow ratepayers to become partial title holders and shareholders in council investments such as rental properties made affordable.

    Establish 25 Waihou Road as a larger and better Hobbiton where tourists can stay in hobbit homes as a hobbiton animal retreat.

    Phase out the ratepayer by investing in freehold rental properties that will return higher council revenue.

  • Ensure community facilities, green spaces and streets are user friendly for all ages.

    Ensure well planned, adequate land is zoned for sustainable growth including industrial and residential.

  • Allow ratepayers to become partial title holders and shareholders in council investments such as rental properties made affordable.

    Establish 25 Waihou Road as a larger and better Hobbiton where tourists can stay in hobbit homes as a hobbiton animal retreat.

    Phase out the ratepayer by investing in freehold rental properties that will return higher council revenue.

  • Ensure community facilities, green spaces and streets are user friendly for all ages.

    Ensure well planned, adequate land is zoned for sustainable growth including industrial and residential.