Mayor of Horowhenua

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Become a recognised organisation for the Living Wage.

    Engage, consult and represent across all diverse communities.

    Ensure all ethnic groups are contacted and connected with in the space that is comfortable to them.

  • Continue to champion open and accessible council where the default setting is that all meetings are public.

    Introduce public forums and more opportunities for residents to raise topics or bring things to the attention of council.

    Ensure that council focusses on its core functions to achieve better results and more value for money.

  • Become a recognised organisation for the Living Wage.

    Engage, consult and represent across all diverse communities.

    Ensure all ethnic groups are contacted and connected with in the space that is comfortable to them.

  • Continue to champion open and accessible council where the default setting is that all meetings are public.

    Introduce public forums and more opportunities for residents to raise topics or bring things to the attention of council.

    Ensure that council focusses on its core functions to achieve better results and more value for money.