Horowhenua District Council

Kere Kere General Ward
The Horowhenua District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Two councillors will be elected from the Kere Kere ward. 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 Horowhenua District 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.

  • Strategise for sustainable food production, retail infrastructure and tourism ventures etc. and related employment opportunities.

    Support and enable iwi aspirations and overall education and skills development.

    Produce a prospectus highlighting the district's key attributes and present opportunities to assist informed stakeholder decision making.

  • Encourage and give incentives for new businesses for Keke Kere with emphasis on manufacturing or IT.

    Encourage national suppliers of power and communication to provide excellent and vastly improved service to Foxton and Foxton Beach.

    Encourage development for increased tourism including a hotel which can sleep a bus-load of tourists.

  • Strategise for sustainable food production, retail infrastructure and tourism ventures etc. and related employment opportunities.

    Support and enable iwi aspirations and overall education and skills development.

    Produce a prospectus highlighting the district's key attributes and present opportunities to assist informed stakeholder decision making.

  • Encourage and give incentives for new businesses for Keke Kere with emphasis on manufacturing or IT.

    Encourage national suppliers of power and communication to provide excellent and vastly improved service to Foxton and Foxton Beach.

    Encourage development for increased tourism including a hotel which can sleep a bus-load of tourists.