NZ Local Elections 2025

Horizons Regional Council

Raki Māori 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). one councillor will be elected from the Raki Māori 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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Elijah Pue

Elijah Pue

Te Pāti Māori

Tāwhiao Te Rangi McMaster

Tāwhiao Te Rangi McMaster

Soraya Peke-Mason

Soraya Peke-Mason

Jim Turuhia Edmonds

Jim Turuhia Edmonds

Elijah Pue

Te Pāti Māori

Elijah Pue

Te Pāti Māori

Why I'm standing

It's time for new, fresh, visionary leadership for Horizons. I have the leadership, passion, experience and dedication to get the mahi done. By addressing the climate emergency, protecting the environment for the next generation, and getting council to focus on what is actually important we can build a future that is mokopuna driven and tupuna inspired. I am experienced, dedicated, passionate, and most importantly, prepared. Prepared to make a difference for our mokopuna.

About me

I'm from a close-knit rural community of Raetihi. I've been raised with grassroots values of hard work, kindness and agility. Getting the work done. I'll make a good councillor because I believe that we all have a role to play in today's world and I'm ready to give back to the community that raised me. I have the experience, I have the passion, and I'm ready to get to work.

My priorities
  1. Uphold kaitiakitanga through meaningful actions that safeguard taiao for future generations.
  2. Tackle the climate emergency head-on by working on solutions shaped by communities.
  3. Strive for sustainable economic growth that creates opportunities for people while caring for the environment.
Residence

Raetihi

Age

31

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Why I'm standing

It's time for new, fresh, visionary leadership for Horizons. I have the leadership, passion, experience and dedication to get the mahi done. By addressing the climate emergency, protecting the environment for the next generation, and getting council to focus on what is actually important we can build a future that is mokopuna driven and tupuna inspired. I am experienced, dedicated, passionate, and most importantly, prepared. Prepared to make a difference for our mokopuna.

About me

I'm from a close-knit rural community of Raetihi. I've been raised with grassroots values of hard work, kindness and agility. Getting the work done. I'll make a good councillor because I believe that we all have a role to play in today's world and I'm ready to give back to the community that raised me. I have the experience, I have the passion, and I'm ready to get to work.

My priorities
  1. Uphold kaitiakitanga through meaningful actions that safeguard taiao for future generations.
  2. Tackle the climate emergency head-on by working on solutions shaped by communities.
  3. Strive for sustainable economic growth that creates opportunities for people while caring for the environment.
Residence

Raetihi

Age

31

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