Horowhenua District Council

Kere Kere General 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 Kere Kere 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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Maintain public facilities and sporting facilities to current standards.

    Review liquor licensing to reduce outlets and restrict new licenses.

  • Enhance sport and recreation by developing sports facilities and ensuring licensing supports safe, family-friendly community spaces.

    Maintain and upgrade parks, pools, libraries, museums and halls to keep them modern, accessible, affordable and community-focused.

    Support local events and back festivals and cultural celebrations that showcase Horowhenua, strengthen connections and attract visitors.

  • Maintain public facilities and sporting facilities to current standards.

    Review liquor licensing to reduce outlets and restrict new licenses.

  • Enhance sport and recreation by developing sports facilities and ensuring licensing supports safe, family-friendly community spaces.

    Maintain and upgrade parks, pools, libraries, museums and halls to keep them modern, accessible, affordable and community-focused.

    Support local events and back festivals and cultural celebrations that showcase Horowhenua, strengthen connections and attract visitors.