Meet The Candidate Events

Community organisations were welcome to host their own 'meet the candidate' sessions. To maintain political neutrality, the Council did not assist with planning or delivery. However, we promoted the dates of confirmed third-party events on this webpage. A guidance document was 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 7:30 pm	Hiwinui Community Committee	Mayoral and rural candidates.	Hiwinui School Hall
24 August 2025 10:00 am	Poupatatē Marae	All election candidates.	Poupatatē Marae
25 August 2025 7.00 pm	Rongotea Community Committee	All election candidates.	Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre
28 August 2025 7.00 pm	Kimbolton Community Committee	Rural candidates.	Kimbolton Hall
3 September 2025 7:00 pm	Halcombe & Districts Community Group	Rural candidates and Horizon's Regional Council candidates.	Halcombe Memorial Hall
4 September 2025 7:30 pm	Sanson Community Committee	Rural and Feilding candidates.	Sanson Community Hall
9 September 2025 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 had 7 minutes to address the audience, and Feilding ward councillor candidates had 5 minutes.	Feilding Civic Centre
10 September 2025 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm	Rotary	Mayoral, Feilding and Māori ward candidates. Doors opened at 6.30 pm, and event began at 7.00 pm.	Feilding Civic Centre