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Horizons Regional Council

Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (), branded as Horizons Regional Council, is the regional council of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's lower North Island. The council has 14 elected members, including a chair.

The council was established in 1989. Under the Local Government Act 2002, it is required to promote sustainable developmentthe social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of their communities.

As of 2023, it is a part owner of CentrePort Wellington with a 23% shareholding, with the remaining shares held by Greater Wellington Regional Council.

List of chairpersons

  • ?: Rachel Keedwell; deputy Jono Naylor
  • October 2025: Nikki Riley; deputy Fiona Gordon

Councillors

The 14 regional councillors were elected in the 2022 local elections from six general constituencies, Ruapehu, Whanganui, Manawatū-Rangitīkei, Palmerston North, Tararua and Horowhenua, and two Māori constituencies, Raki Māori and Tonga Māori.

Elections

References