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

Nina Hori Te Pa

Horowhenua Māori Ward Councillor

Nina Hori Te Pa

Horowhenua Māori Ward Councillor

Why I'm standing

After 3 years serving as Horowhenua Māori Ward councillor, I'm standing again - because experience matters, continuity provides stability, and there's still mahi to do. My motivation remains the same: whānau me te whenua, tāngata me te taiao - our people and environment. And as always, it's for the love of Horowhenua, my tūrangawaewae. I'm proud of what's been achieved so far, and I'm not done yet.

About me

Over the past three years at Council, I've built strong relationships and contributed to decisions that matter — guided by a kaupapa Māori lens. I've advocated for better engagement with hapū and iwi and helped lay the foundations for more meaningful partnerships between Māori and council. With over 30 years of governance and deep community experience, I bring depth, stability and commitment to the role.

My priorities
  1. Manage rates responsibly.
  2. Support community wellbeing and affordable housing.
  3. Protect whenua and responsibly manage development.
Current role

Horowhenua Māori Ward Councillor

Residence

Levin, Horowhenua

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Why I'm standing

After 3 years serving as Horowhenua Māori Ward councillor, I'm standing again - because experience matters, continuity provides stability, and there's still mahi to do. My motivation remains the same: whānau me te whenua, tāngata me te taiao - our people and environment. And as always, it's for the love of Horowhenua, my tūrangawaewae. I'm proud of what's been achieved so far, and I'm not done yet.

About me

Over the past three years at Council, I've built strong relationships and contributed to decisions that matter — guided by a kaupapa Māori lens. I've advocated for better engagement with hapū and iwi and helped lay the foundations for more meaningful partnerships between Māori and council. With over 30 years of governance and deep community experience, I bring depth, stability and commitment to the role.

My priorities
  1. Manage rates responsibly.
  2. Support community wellbeing and affordable housing.
  3. Protect whenua and responsibly manage development.
Current role

Horowhenua Māori Ward Councillor

Residence

Levin, Horowhenua

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