NZ Local Elections 2025

Horowhenua District Council

Horowhenua Māori Ward
The Horowhenua District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 12 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). two councillors will be elected from the Horowhenua ward. 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 Horowhenua District Council election.

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Lani Te Raukura Ketu

Lani Te Raukura Ketu

Kelly Tahiwi

Kelly Tahiwi

Nina Hori Te Pa

Nina Hori Te Pa

Troy O'Carroll

Troy O'Carroll

Lani Te Raukura Ketu

Lani Te Raukura Ketu

Why I'm standing

I'm standing for the Māori ward to ensure our voices and values shape council decisions. With experience in iwi partnerships, council processes and community development, I know how to get things done. My priorities are keeping rates affordable, protecting waterways and the environment, supporting housing and papakāinga, investing wisely in infrastructure and transport. As a connector and enabler, I'll ensure Māori voices are heard that lead the way for strong, resilient communities and future generations.

About me

I bring proven experience in council processes, governance and community development, having worked alongside Councillor Robert Ketu and in partnership with HDC, Horizons, NZTA and iwi. My strengths as a connector, communicator and enabler are backed by iwi, hapū and marae support across the motu. I stand on principles of collective leadership, environmental protection, affordable growth and a Māori worldview—ensuring Māori voices are not only heard but shape decisions for present and future generations.

My priorities
  1. Champion Māori voices, protect environment and waterways, enable sustainable community growth.
  2. Connect communities, uphold Māori values and drive growth in housing, infrastructure and wellbeing.
  3. Strengthen iwi-hapū partnerships, safeguard environment and ensure decisions reflect Māori needs.
Residence

Otaauru (Shannon)

Age

55

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Why I'm standing

I'm standing for the Māori ward to ensure our voices and values shape council decisions. With experience in iwi partnerships, council processes and community development, I know how to get things done. My priorities are keeping rates affordable, protecting waterways and the environment, supporting housing and papakāinga, investing wisely in infrastructure and transport. As a connector and enabler, I'll ensure Māori voices are heard that lead the way for strong, resilient communities and future generations.

About me

I bring proven experience in council processes, governance and community development, having worked alongside Councillor Robert Ketu and in partnership with HDC, Horizons, NZTA and iwi. My strengths as a connector, communicator and enabler are backed by iwi, hapū and marae support across the motu. I stand on principles of collective leadership, environmental protection, affordable growth and a Māori worldview—ensuring Māori voices are not only heard but shape decisions for present and future generations.

My priorities
  1. Champion Māori voices, protect environment and waterways, enable sustainable community growth.
  2. Connect communities, uphold Māori values and drive growth in housing, infrastructure and wellbeing.
  3. Strengthen iwi-hapū partnerships, safeguard environment and ensure decisions reflect Māori needs.
Residence

Otaauru (Shannon)

Age

55

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