Horizons Regional Council

Palmerston North 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). Four councillors will be elected from the Palmerston North 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.

  • Work with local businesses that are invested in the environment and the health and well-being of Aotearoa.

    Youth employment – we are committed to pathways for Rangatahi for growth and development which will lead into succession.

    Commit to supporting local industries which will link into our local economy.

  • Ensure that any growth is sustainable.

    Help to improve the quality of life for those living in our community.

  • Work with local businesses for flea markets on weekends.

    Work with youths and encourage them to run local business.

    Work with local communities, encouraging them to run small businesses if they feel comfortable in doing so.

  • Update the One Plan with policies that provide a clear environmental framework within which economic development can take place.

  • Collaborate across the region with local councils, iwi, business and central government to identify economic development opportunities.

    Support strategic economic development opportunities where they enhance both the region's economic prosperity and natural environment.

  • Work with local businesses that are invested in the environment and the health and well-being of Aotearoa.

    Youth employment – we are committed to pathways for Rangatahi for growth and development which will lead into succession.

    Commit to supporting local industries which will link into our local economy.

  • Ensure that any growth is sustainable.

    Help to improve the quality of life for those living in our community.

  • Work with local businesses for flea markets on weekends.

    Work with youths and encourage them to run local business.

    Work with local communities, encouraging them to run small businesses if they feel comfortable in doing so.

  • Update the One Plan with policies that provide a clear environmental framework within which economic development can take place.

  • Collaborate across the region with local councils, iwi, business and central government to identify economic development opportunities.

    Support strategic economic development opportunities where they enhance both the region's economic prosperity and natural environment.