Horizons Regional Council

Horowhenua General Constituency
The Horizons Regional Council is the regional council for the Manawatū-Whanganui region. It makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Two councillors will be elected from the Horowhenua constituency. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Horizons Regional Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Support jobs for nature type projects.

    Support internal council programs that bring young people into the field of working for and with the environment.

    Support hapū and iwi initiatives that grow their capacity to work in the environmental spaces.

  • Support jobs for nature type projects.

    Support internal council programs that bring young people into the field of working for and with the environment.

    Support hapū and iwi initiatives that grow their capacity to work in the environmental spaces.