2022

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.

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From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Work with Foxton Rugby Club to extend and broaden sporting facilities to include wider gender and generational involvement.

    Investigate the potential of a music festival or similar in the region.

    Review the liquor licensing in the area, looking at retail sales and BYO licenses.

  • Support community and iwi aspirations and outcomes to enable a thriving, inclusive and resilient community.

    Work hard to get local backing for the appropriate redevelopment of the Foxton Pool and other local facilities.

    Safeguard the Manawatū Estuary's Ramsar site and momentum on the Holben/Te Wharangi Reserve Concept Development Plan.

  • Work with Foxton Rugby Club to extend and broaden sporting facilities to include wider gender and generational involvement.

    Investigate the potential of a music festival or similar in the region.

    Review the liquor licensing in the area, looking at retail sales and BYO licenses.

  • Support community and iwi aspirations and outcomes to enable a thriving, inclusive and resilient community.

    Work hard to get local backing for the appropriate redevelopment of the Foxton Pool and other local facilities.

    Safeguard the Manawatū Estuary's Ramsar site and momentum on the Holben/Te Wharangi Reserve Concept Development Plan.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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