NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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  • Listen to the challenges businesses face, advocate for practical solutions and create opportunities for local businesses to collaborate.

    Promote and organise more community events such as wine and food festivals, marathons and sports events.

    Support 24/7 youth work and other practical initiatives; Morrinsville's Matt Cook won 2025 NZ 24/7 youth worker of the year.

  • Support local businesses by reducing red tape and encouraging council to shop local.

    Promote youth employment through training, apprenticeships and partnerships with schools.

    Invest in core infrastructure to create jobs and strengthen the district's long-term economy.

  • Listen to the challenges businesses face, advocate for practical solutions and create opportunities for local businesses to collaborate.

    Promote and organise more community events such as wine and food festivals, marathons and sports events.

    Support 24/7 youth work and other practical initiatives; Morrinsville's Matt Cook won 2025 NZ 24/7 youth worker of the year.

  • Support local businesses by reducing red tape and encouraging council to shop local.

    Promote youth employment through training, apprenticeships and partnerships with schools.

    Invest in core infrastructure to create jobs and strengthen the district's long-term economy.

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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