2025 Local Elections

Masterton District Council

Masterton/Whakaoriori General Ward
The Masterton 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 eight councillors and the mayor. four councillors will be elected from the Masterton/Whakaoriori ward. The other councillors will be elected from other wards or by all voters in the district. 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 Masterton District Council election.

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Jobs and economy

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

  • Work with small and medium enterprises to strengthen the local economy, encourage innovation and create jobs.

    Develop initiatives, apprenticeships and training opportunities for young people entering the workforce.

    Support projects and partnerships that generate employment opportunities for families in Masterton.

  • Upgrade the CBD by drawing on strong partnerships with local businesses, landlords and investors rather than solely ratepayers.

    Focus on connecting local businesses with funding sources and advocate for government investment in the district.

  • Work with small and medium enterprises to strengthen the local economy, encourage innovation and create jobs.

    Develop initiatives, apprenticeships and training opportunities for young people entering the workforce.

    Support projects and partnerships that generate employment opportunities for families in Masterton.

  • Upgrade the CBD by drawing on strong partnerships with local businesses, landlords and investors rather than solely ratepayers.

    Focus on connecting local businesses with funding sources and advocate for government investment in the district.

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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