Horizons Regional Council

Whanganui 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 Whanganui 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.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

  • Encourage and support retaining and improving the indigenous biodiversity of the region's inland and coastal forest environments.

    Seek revision of pest management which is too species narrow, especially in Whanganui (possibly to include goats, rabbits and peafowl).

    Maintain a focus on collaborative efforts to monitor and improve indigenous biodiversity.

  • Encourage and support retaining and improving the indigenous biodiversity of the region's inland and coastal forest environments.

    Seek revision of pest management which is too species narrow, especially in Whanganui (possibly to include goats, rabbits and peafowl).

    Maintain a focus on collaborative efforts to monitor and improve indigenous biodiversity.