Horizons Regional Council

Horowhenua General Constituency
The Horizons Regional Council is the regional council for the Manawatū-Whanganui region. It makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 14 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). two councillors will be elected from the Horowhenua constituency. 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 Horizons Regional 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.

  • Ensure collaboration with community organisations and businesses in policy and council initiatives.

    Support hapū and iwi initiatives that strengthen their ability to lead and participate in environmental management and restoration.

    Support youth environmental programmes to encourage young people to be a part of the positive environmental impact.

  • Develop the Horizons region for tourism, supporting local councils and farmers to encourage tourist stays.

    Encourage the growth of apprenticeships, ensuring a regular supply of trained and efficient workers.

    Plan infrastructure to meet demand and last for decades and ensure quality control improvement from contractors.

  • Advocate for a fairer approach to rates that focuses on essential services, cuts wasteful spending and keeps costs down for residents.

    Cut unnecessary rules to enable practical, local-led solutions that reduce compliance burdens for residents, ratepayers and businesses.

    Support developments like the Arawhata Wetland that deliver multiple benefits including improving land and water health, economy and tourism.

  • Ensure collaboration with community organisations and businesses in policy and council initiatives.

    Support hapū and iwi initiatives that strengthen their ability to lead and participate in environmental management and restoration.

    Support youth environmental programmes to encourage young people to be a part of the positive environmental impact.

  • Develop the Horizons region for tourism, supporting local councils and farmers to encourage tourist stays.

    Encourage the growth of apprenticeships, ensuring a regular supply of trained and efficient workers.

    Plan infrastructure to meet demand and last for decades and ensure quality control improvement from contractors.

  • Advocate for a fairer approach to rates that focuses on essential services, cuts wasteful spending and keeps costs down for residents.

    Cut unnecessary rules to enable practical, local-led solutions that reduce compliance burdens for residents, ratepayers and businesses.

    Support developments like the Arawhata Wetland that deliver multiple benefits including improving land and water health, economy and tourism.