Mayor of Horowhenua

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. 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 mayoral election.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Continue to support the water storage project that will resolve many of the supply issues that we have in summer.

    Seek the best solution to the after care of the old Levin dump and protect the environment from the effects of the leachate from it.

    Encourage waste minimisation policies that will reduce the amount of waste to landfill and reduce costs.

  • Educate and support community to cut waste with better recycling, composting and local solutions, not exporting the problem elsewhere.

    Protect waterways, improve water quality, reduce pollution reaching waterways and safeguard clean water for future generations.

    Restore, preserve and enhance environment with better pest control and protect natural habitats to bring back native birds and plants.

  • Continue to support the water storage project that will resolve many of the supply issues that we have in summer.

    Seek the best solution to the after care of the old Levin dump and protect the environment from the effects of the leachate from it.

    Encourage waste minimisation policies that will reduce the amount of waste to landfill and reduce costs.

  • Educate and support community to cut waste with better recycling, composting and local solutions, not exporting the problem elsewhere.

    Protect waterways, improve water quality, reduce pollution reaching waterways and safeguard clean water for future generations.

    Restore, preserve and enhance environment with better pest control and protect natural habitats to bring back native birds and plants.