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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Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

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Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Allow community vans to be driven by anyone with a full licence who wishes to earn money that day.

    Invest in two community vans that consistently travel between Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha.

    Invest in upskilling local people for licences if they already have a minimum full licence.

  • Actively advocate to government to reduce onerous requirements around traffic safety management to free funds up to be spent where required.

    Advocate to central government to restore the national roading budget so more road work can be done locally.

    Increase focus on road maintenance and upgrades if required.

  • Allow community vans to be driven by anyone with a full licence who wishes to earn money that day.

    Invest in two community vans that consistently travel between Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha.

    Invest in upskilling local people for licences if they already have a minimum full licence.

  • Actively advocate to government to reduce onerous requirements around traffic safety management to free funds up to be spent where required.

    Advocate to central government to restore the national roading budget so more road work can be done locally.

    Increase focus on road maintenance and upgrades if required.

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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