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Manawatū District Young Achievers Honoured at Awards Ceremony

Over 100 rangatahi (young people) have been recognised for their mahi and outstanding contribution to their communities at the annual Manawatū Young Achievers Awards on Monday 18th September.

'Our Asks' calls for government investment in our region

Palmerston North City and Manawatū District Councils have joined together creating ‘Our Asks’; a Manawatū region deal manifesto asking the future Government to commit resources into our major projects.

The document has been circulated to all key political parties and we are in regular talks with party candidates seeking their commitment to the potential growth and work going on in our region.

Notice of Electoral System and Right to Demand a Poll

Notice is given under section 28 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, that the First Past the Post electoral system will continue to be used for the Manawatū District Council's next triennial election in 2025.

Get excited about your future!

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for students on the brink of graduation and job seekers seeking new horizons. The Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs Roadshow is coming to Feilding's CBD on September 7th from 9am - 2.30pm.

Don't miss your chance to tell us what matters, Manawatū!

With almost 34,000 people living in the Manawatū district, it’s not surprising that there are a wide range of views on what’s important. As part of their long-term planning process, Manawatū District Council has been out and about talking to residents about what matters to them, and what they want to see Council focus on over the next decade and beyond.

Planting of Manawatū Wastewater Treatment Plant wetland

Manawatū District Council and mana whenua Ngāti Kauwhata Iwi have been developing a constructed wetland at the Manawatū Wastewater Treatment Plant on Kawakawa Road.