Members sought for Rural Advisory Group

Masterton District Council is seeking expressions of interest from people keen to be part of its Rural Advisory Group for the current term.

The Group was established in the last council term to provide a rural perspective on Council-related issues.

Its advice helps ensure the wellbeing of the District’s rural communities is taken into account in policy decisions and planning.

The Group is made up of eight members including two councillors (Cr David Holmes - Chair, and Cr Craig Bowyer), a representative from each of Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa and Rangitāne o Wairarapa, and four members appointed through the expressions of interest process.

Mayor Gary Caffell and Crs Holmes and Bowyer will appoint the four community members, who will be expected to live in the District, or work in a role serving rural communities.

They will also be assessed on their:

• ability to provide advice on rural issues
• understanding of the rural sector in the Masterton District
• association with a rural sector group, organisation, or rural community
• understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

See the Terms of Reference (PDF, 135 KB) for the Council Rural Advisory Group.

Expressions of interest must be made by 5pm 23 June 2023.

Council welcomes expressions of interest up to 5 pm 23 June 2023. Register your interest by completing the Rural Advisory Group's Expressions of Interest form (PDF, 374 KB). You can download the PDF form and email it to matthews@mstn.govt.nz or drop to our Customer Service Centre - 161 Queen Street. Masterton. Forms will also be available at the Customer Service Centre.

For more information, please contact our Senior Policy Advisor Matt Steele: matthews@mstn.govt.nz