NZ Local Elections 2025

Horizons Regional Council

Manawatū-Rangitikei 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 Manawatū-Rangitikei 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.

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Bruce Gordon

Bruce Gordon

Nigel Barker

Nigel Barker

Gordon McKellar

Gordon McKellar

Independent

Carl C Netzler

Carl C Netzler

Independent

Nigel Barker

Nigel Barker

Why I'm standing

I have always been involved in my community, mainly through sports and local committees and trusts. I believe that you cannot complain if you are not willing to stand up. I am excited by the opportunity to serve the region where I grew up. With over 30 years of experience in human resource management, emergency services and governance, I offer practical leadership grounded in people-first values, attributes which will make me become an effective councilor.

About me

As a proud Pacific New Zealander, I bring a deep cultural commitment to service, resilience and collective wellbeing. I believe leadership is about legacy; making decisions today that honour our past and protect the future for our grandchildren and their grandchildren.

My priorities
  1. Champion community resilience strategies to prepare for climate-driven hazard and natural disasters.
  2. Advocate greater transparency and community involvement with all represented groups.
  3. Create a balance between productivity and environmental care across our rural and urban sectors.
Before politics

HR and Project Manager

Residence

Himatangi Beach

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Why I'm standing

I have always been involved in my community, mainly through sports and local committees and trusts. I believe that you cannot complain if you are not willing to stand up. I am excited by the opportunity to serve the region where I grew up. With over 30 years of experience in human resource management, emergency services and governance, I offer practical leadership grounded in people-first values, attributes which will make me become an effective councilor.

About me

As a proud Pacific New Zealander, I bring a deep cultural commitment to service, resilience and collective wellbeing. I believe leadership is about legacy; making decisions today that honour our past and protect the future for our grandchildren and their grandchildren.

My priorities
  1. Champion community resilience strategies to prepare for climate-driven hazard and natural disasters.
  2. Advocate greater transparency and community involvement with all represented groups.
  3. Create a balance between productivity and environmental care across our rural and urban sectors.
Before politics

HR and Project Manager

Residence

Himatangi Beach

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