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.

Recreation and culture

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.

Recreation and culture

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.

  • Support council's investment of resources and funding for new events, amenities and improvements for our residents and visitors.

    Improve oversight of public facilities so that spending is prioritised on outcomes for constituents instead diluted on operational expenses.

    Encourage council to fund and support local groups to establish more diverse cultural spaces for arts and community building.

  • Support council's investment of resources and funding for new events, amenities and improvements for our residents and visitors.

    Improve oversight of public facilities so that spending is prioritised on outcomes for constituents instead diluted on operational expenses.

    Encourage council to fund and support local groups to establish more diverse cultural spaces for arts and community building.