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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Drill freshwater wells and provide tanks for public collection and consumption.

    End euthanasia on pound animals.

    Reduce rates for landlords that allow pets in their rental properties, with dogs required to be registered.

  • Aim to provide a fully fenced off-leash dog exercise area for Morrinsville in conjunction with updating the dog control bylaw.

    Maintain an effective residential kerbside collection that diverts recyclables from landfill.

  • Drill freshwater wells and provide tanks for public collection and consumption.

    End euthanasia on pound animals.

    Reduce rates for landlords that allow pets in their rental properties, with dogs required to be registered.

  • Aim to provide a fully fenced off-leash dog exercise area for Morrinsville in conjunction with updating the dog control bylaw.

    Maintain an effective residential kerbside collection that diverts recyclables from landfill.