Meet The Candidate Events

Community organisations are welcome to host their own 'meet the candidate' sessions. To maintain political neutrality, the Council cannot assist with planning or delivery. However, we will promote the dates of confirmed third-party events on this webpage. A guidance document is available to help organisers plan and run successful engagements, including practical tips and suggestions.

Guidance for Hosting a Meet the Candidates Event (PDF file, 179.4 KB)

Date & Time	Organisation	Details	Location
9 August 3:30 pm	It's in the Ballot	Feilding ward candidates. Live Election Q&A Showcase. A video of the event is available here: It's in the Ballot - Manawatu District Council – Feilding General Ward	Feilding Civic Centre
10 August 6:30 pm	It's in the Ballot	Rural ward candidates. Live Election Q&A Showcase. A video of the event is available here: It's in the Ballot - Manawatu District Council – Manawatū Rural Ward	Feilding Civic Centre
14 August 7:30 pm	Hiwinui Community Committee	Mayoral and rural candidates.	Hiwinui School Hall
24 August 10:00 am	Poupatatē Marae	All election candidates.	Poupatatē Marae
25 August 7.00 pm	Rongotea Community Committee	All election candidates.	Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre
28 August 7.00 pm	Kimbolton Community Committee	Rural candidates.	Kimbolton Hall
3 September 7:00 pm	Halcombe & Districts Community Group	Rural candidates and Horizon's Regional Council candidates.	Halcombe Memorial Hall
9 September 9:30 am	Probus Club	Mayoral and Feilding ward candidates. Coffee/tea at 9.30 am, with the event beginning at 10.00 am. Mayoral candidates will have 7 minutes to address the audience, and Feilding ward councillor candidates will have 5 minutes.	Feilding Civic Centre
10 September 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm	Rotary	Mayoral, Feilding and Māori ward candidates.	Feilding Civic Centre