Michael Ford
Michael Ford’s Elections & Candidacies
Note: This database contains data from the 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2014 general elections, the 2025 local government election and is gradually being backfilled with other election data.
Contested 2 races — 1 elected 1 elected unopposed
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Final Elected unopposed
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Feilding General WardManawatū District CouncilFinal Elected
Offices held
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MayorManawatū District CouncilOct 2025 – present
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Feilding General WardManawatū District CouncilOct 2016 – Oct 2025
In the News
In-house water services model approved for Manawatū District
The Post — November 18, 2025Approval for a standalone model to deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services is a landmark moment, says mayor Michael Ford.
Dozens pinged for exceeding parking limits
The Post — November 18, 2025Manawatū mayor Michael Ford says the parking limits in Feilding are leading to the turnover of car parks.
Manawatū fire: Four dead, including three children
RNZ — November 16, 2025Mayor Michael Ford says the fire was a devastating tragedy that has left the small town of Sanson reeling.
New Manawatū District mayor sworn in, selects deputy
The Post — October 29, 2025Michael Ford has navigated his first challenge as mayor - the appointment of a deputy without incident.
Palmerston North votes for mayor Grant Smith and Māori wards
The Post — October 11, 2025Tararua elects a new mayor, Horowhenua, Rangitīkei and Palmerston North re-elect sitting mayors, Manawatū’s new mayor Michael Ford was unopposed.
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