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.

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.

  • Tackle the climate emergency head-on by working on solutions shaped by communities.

  • Commit council to ensuring and guaranteeing that consent processes for Marae-based retreats comply with tikanga Māori.

    Commit council to ensuring that Marae retreats and climate change resilience is enabled.

    Commit council to ensuring that waterways are cared for in accordance with the tikanga a hapū.

  • Tackle the climate emergency head-on by working on solutions shaped by communities.

  • Commit council to ensuring and guaranteeing that consent processes for Marae-based retreats comply with tikanga Māori.

    Commit council to ensuring that Marae retreats and climate change resilience is enabled.

    Commit council to ensuring that waterways are cared for in accordance with the tikanga a hapū.