NZ Local Elections 2025

Matamata-Piako District Council

Te Aroha 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). three councillors will be elected from the Te Aroha 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.

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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.

  • Continue monitoring land supply and zoning requirements so they are fit for purpose.

    Develop effective strategies and reviews so that building consents are reduced in both costs and processing times.

    Ensure all council housing meets national housing and tenancy standards.

  • 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.

  • Continue monitoring land supply and zoning requirements so they are fit for purpose.

    Develop effective strategies and reviews so that building consents are reduced in both costs and processing times.

    Ensure all council housing meets national housing and tenancy standards.

  • 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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