Saturday 12 October is ELECTION DAY. Below you'll find a document of the voting results as they unfold, and further down a list of the final candidates standing for Horizons (noting that Whanganui's candidates were both elected unopposed).
These are the preliminary results available from the 2019 Local Government elections. The final results are expected to be available by Thursday 17 October.
To read the candidate's bio's click on their name below, or click here for a list of their contact details.
Ruapehu
(1 seat)
Whanganui
(2 seats)
Manawatū-Rangitikei
Palmerston North
(4 seats)
Tararua
Horowhenua
Held at Regional House, 11 Victoria Avenue Palmerston North.
This is your chance to say who you want to represent you when decisions are made for our region over the next three years. The people who are elected to Council will make many decisions on your behalf. They will set Horizons’ rates and decide how the community’s money should be spent to achieve a sustainable region.
Candidate Information
The Chief Executive is required under Sec 99A of the Local Government Act 2002 to produce a Pre-Election Report for Council for any year in which local body elections are to be held. The report contains information for the community and prospective candidates in the election process, and brings together information previously published in Horizons’ Long-term Plan, Annual Plans, Annual Reports and associated summaries. This information is intended to promote public discussion about the issues facing Council, and thus enable a better informed election debate.
Read the Report
For further information regarding these elections, please contact the Electoral Officer (Craig Grant) or Deputy Electoral Officer (Kay Booth) on 0508 800 800, or email elections@horizons.govt.nz.