The Matamata-Piako District Council is made up of twelve elected members from three wards - Te Aroha, Morrinsville and Matamata. There are three Councillors from Te Aroha, four from Morrinsville and four from Matamata, and a Mayor who may be from any town within the district.

The Council meets once a month (or more regularly if necessary), their role includes:

• setting major policy such as Council’s Long Term Plan
• appointing and monitoring the performance of the Chief Executive
• approving major contracts
• making decisions on matters that aren’t delegated to committees or council staff
• building iwi relationships.

The Mayor has the legislative power to:

• provide leadership to Councillors and people in the Matamata-Piako district
• lead the development of council plans, policies and budgets
• appoint the deputy mayor
• establish council committees
• appoint chairs to council committees.

Through doing these things Council develops a vision and strategic direction for the wider community. To see who your local Councillors are and how to get in touch with them, click here