The Horizons Region extends over 22,200km2 - from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. It’s a landscape as vast and varied as the ~251,000 people who call it home. At Horizons Regional Council we work hard to fulfill our vision: Tō mātou whenua ora - mauri wai, mauri whenua, mauri ora | Our region - a healthy environment where people are thriving. Your city or district council is responsible for community services in your area, such as road maintenance, libraries, determining land use and subdivisions. Horizons' responsibilities include managing the region's natural resources, leading regional land transport planning, contracting passenger transport services and coordinating our region's response to natural disasters. Some of our activities span several city and district council boundary lines and our jurisdiction extends 12 nautical miles out to sea. As a result we work closely with these councils and other agencies on some issues to ensure they are managed to benefit the entire region.