Matamata-Piako District Council

Morrinsville 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). Four councillors will be elected from the Morrinsville 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Commit to council ensuring we have ongoing, updated, and effective civil defence systems in place in the event of a natural disaster.

    Ensure our communities are provided with validated and flexible knowledge and tools needed to adapt to climate change.

    Commit to council achieving a positive result in the case of the identification of earthquake prone buildings for community safety.

  • Commit to council implementing cost effective carbon policy.

  • Commit to council ensuring we have ongoing, updated, and effective civil defence systems in place in the event of a natural disaster.

    Ensure our communities are provided with validated and flexible knowledge and tools needed to adapt to climate change.

    Commit to council achieving a positive result in the case of the identification of earthquake prone buildings for community safety.

  • Commit to council implementing cost effective carbon policy.