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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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Develop infrastructure to build upwards rather than expand outwards.

    Support local business through safety and security by expanding CCTV.

    Support youth employment through obtaining a security certificate of approval – security license COA.

  • Actively work to reduce red tape and regulation for businesses to thrive.

    Assist where possible to advise and encourage new start-up business opportunities.

    Encourage policies and processes to make Matamata-Piako an enviable place to do business.

  • Develop infrastructure to build upwards rather than expand outwards.

    Support local business through safety and security by expanding CCTV.

    Support youth employment through obtaining a security certificate of approval – security license COA.

  • Actively work to reduce red tape and regulation for businesses to thrive.

    Assist where possible to advise and encourage new start-up business opportunities.

    Encourage policies and processes to make Matamata-Piako an enviable place to do business.

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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