Hot competition for Horizons
Seats around Horizons Regional Council’s board table will be hotly contended at this year’s local government elections, with 28 candidates standing for only 12 places.
Electoral officer Craig Grant, said interest in standing for the Regional Council is greater than it’s been in previous elections with all six constituencies challenged.
“It looks like the Region will see some strong campaigning over the next 6 weeks, as we have more candidates standing than seats available in every constituency,” said Mr Grant.
Mr Grant said he believed the high number of candidates reflected the current interest in issues of environmental concern.
“We’ve seen an increasing focus on issues of environmental importance over the last three years, particularly around water quality and the protection of New Zealand’s natural heritage. These matters are the core business of Regional Councils. Perhaps that’s why we’re seeing such a strong interest in being involved in decision making on these issues.”
Horizons Regional Council is made up of 12 members from across its six constituencies. Representation reflects the population of each constituency and comprises four councillors from Palmerston North, two councillors from each of Wanganui, Horowhenua/Kairanga and Manawatu/Rangitikei districts and one member from both Tararua and Ruapehu.
Voting papers will be sent out from 17 September and are due back before noon on 9 October.
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Rates invoices will be posted over a three week period from August 16 with the last posting on August 30. The last day for payment is September 24 2010 and if paid in full on or before this date you will be entitled to receive a prompt payment discount of 3%.
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