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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Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Invest in vital infrastructure and tourism to grow local industries, attract visitors and strengthen the economy.

    Partner with iwi, community groups and businesses to build inclusive economic growth across the region.

    Promote local industries by backing innovation, sustainability and opportunities that create quality jobs.

  • Invest in vital infrastructure and tourism to grow local industries, attract visitors and strengthen the economy.

    Partner with iwi, community groups and businesses to build inclusive economic growth across the region.

    Promote local industries by backing innovation, sustainability and opportunities that create quality jobs.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

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Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

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Utilities and services

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