Horowhenua District Council

Waiopehu 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 Waiopehu 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Encourage council to implement an actionable climate change policy with allocated budget and realistic goals and milestones.

    Encourage council to drastically improve their civil defence planning and capabilities (bringing these in-house) to handle the growing risks.

    Encourage council to begin planning for the impacts climate change will have on our coastal communities, farmers and flood prone areas.

  • Encourage council to implement an actionable climate change policy with allocated budget and realistic goals and milestones.

    Encourage council to drastically improve their civil defence planning and capabilities (bringing these in-house) to handle the growing risks.

    Encourage council to begin planning for the impacts climate change will have on our coastal communities, farmers and flood prone areas.