Horizons Regional Council

Tararua 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). one councillor will be elected from the Tararua 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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Build resilient infrastructure by continuing proactive efforts including plantings and willow removal, as highlighted by cyclone impacts.

    Investigate reestablishing international travel from Palmerston North.

    Support public transport connecting Tararua while retaining existing health shuttle services. Ensure local farmers such as those in Pongaroa do not fund it.

  • Build resilient infrastructure by continuing proactive efforts including plantings and willow removal, as highlighted by cyclone impacts.

    Investigate reestablishing international travel from Palmerston North.

    Support public transport connecting Tararua while retaining existing health shuttle services. Ensure local farmers such as those in Pongaroa do not fund it.