Alcohol Regulations 

Council has a Local Alcohol Policy and Alcohol Ban.

Code of Conduct (pdf, 589KB)

The Matamata-Piako District Council Code of Conduct sets out the values, understandings and expectations agreed on by the Mayor and Councillors about how they will conduct themselves while acting as Elected Members of the Matamata-Piako District Council.

Bylaws

Bylaws are local legislation enforceable by Council staff, and other nominated agencies. 

Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings 2025 (pdf, 631KB) 

The Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2025 has been prepared by Council to comply with section 131 of the Building Act 2004 which requires Council to have a policy on Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings. This policy supersedes Council’s Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2019.

Development Contributions Policy

Development contributions (DCs) are charged to people who are developing property in the district. These payments ensure we can continue to provide assets and services to meet the demand created by growth. How much DC's cost depends on the type of development and the area that it is in - please see the current Fees and Charges below.

Development Manual 2010

The MPDC Development Manual sets out the processes and standards that are expected to be followed and met whenever any development project is undertaken in accordance with the Matamata-Piako District Plan.

Easter Trading Policy 2026 (pdf, 628.21KB)

The purpose of the Local Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy ("Policy") is to enable shops to trade on Easter Sunday if they wish to. The Policy neither requires shops to open, or individuals to shop on Easter Sunday.

Fees and Charges

This outlines all of Council's Fees and Charges, including dog registration fees, building and resource consent fees, swimming pool entry fees, hireage fees etc. These fees and charges are applicable from 1 July each year and are inclusive of GST (except where otherwise specified).

This policy outlines Council’s responsibility and role in dealing with gambling venues within the Matamata-Piako District. Note that Council also has a TAB Board Venue Policy (see below).

Grants and Funding Policies

Council administers several grants to support groups and individuals in our community.

Infrastructure Code of Practice

The Infrastructure Code of Practice sets out the standards for materials and construction required by Matamata-Piako District Council.

Investment Policy

The Local Government Act 2002 requires Council to adopt a policy for the management of investments.

Liability Management Policy

Section 104 of the Local Government Act 2002 requires us to adopt a policy for the management of borrowing and other liabilities.

Local Governance Statement (pdf, 647KB) 

This statement is a collection of information about how Council engages with the community, how decisions are made, and how citizens can influence those processes.

Policy on Dogs (pdf, 440.16KB)

Council have identified five objectives for dog control in the Matamata-Piako District and developed policies to help achieve them. 

Policies on the Remission and Postponement of Rates (pdf, 434.13KB)

This policy contains all of our policies regarding the remission and postponement of rates.

Psychoactive Substances Policy (Local Approved Products Policy) 2024 (pdf, 727KB)

The Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 allows councils to work with their communities to determine where licenced retail outlets can be located. This policy is then considered by the Psychoactive Substances Regulatory Authority when making decisions on applications for licences to sell psychoactive products.

The maps below show the sensitive sites in Morrinsville, Matamata and Te Aroha. This will help potential applicants and the Authority work out where a licenced retail outlet could be located:
Matamata Sensitive Sites (PDF, 7.57MB)

Morrinsville Sensitive Sites (PDF, 6.71MB)

Te Aroha Sensitive Sites (PDF, 6.79MB)

Road Naming Policy (pdf, 403KB)

The Council is responsible for the naming of roads and numbering of land and buildings, under section 319, 319A and 319B of the Local Government Act 1974. This policy covers both the naming of access ways and the naming of roads to ensure there is consistency.

Significance and Engagement Policy (pdf, 592KB)

This policy helps Council to determine what the really important (‘significant’) issues are to the community, and how we will go about involving the community in making those decisions (‘engagement’).

Smoke free Policy

The purpose of this policy is to establish smokefree areas that promote the health and wellbeing of our communities through reducing the presence of smoking and de-normalising smoking behaviour. This aligns with the Government’s goal of becoming smoke free by 2025 as well as Part 1 of the Smoke-free Environments Act 1990, Smokefree workplaces and public areas.

The policy follows a non-regulatory approach aimed at changing behaviour and promoting a positive smokefree message throughout the community. Compliance with the policy is not enforced by Council. Compliance with the policy instead is encouraged by empowering the public to model and promote appropriate behaviour in a positive manner, which in turn encourages others to be smokefree.

Stormwater Requirements (pdf, 390KB)

This document outlines all the rules and regulations for Stormwater when undertaking a development in the Matamata-Piako District.

Soakage Design Guidelines (pdf, 2.6MB)
Residential Soakage Calculator (xlsx, 21.5KB)

Sustainability Policy (pdf, 212KB)

One of the purposes of local government is to promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of communities - in the present and for the future. Council has a clear responsibility to act, operate and develop in a sustainable way and this policy outlines how we will do this.

TAB Board Venue Policy 2022 (pdf, 756KB)

This policy outlines Council’s responsibility and role in dealing with TAB Board venues within the Matamata-Piako District. Note that Council also has a Gambling Venue Policy (see above).