Horizons Regional Council progressive election results announced
11 October 2025 - 06:01 pmProgressive election results for Horizons Regional Council, including the Māori constituencies referendum, are now available online at www.horizons.govt.nz.
Horizons electoral officer Warwick Lampp says the results are only progressive, showing a snapshot of results so far.
“Approximately 85 percent of votes have been counted,” says Mr Lampp.
“Preliminary results may differ as more votes are counted during the weekend. A final declaration of results is expected to be ready later next week.”
Horizons Regional Council is made up of 14 councillors from eight constituencies, including one from Raki Māori, one from Tonga Māori, two from Whanganui, two from Manawatū-Rangitīkei, two from Horowhenua, four from Palmerston North, one from Tararua, and one from Ruapehu.
“Nikki Riley (Ruapehu) and Te Kenehi Teira (Tonga Māori) were elected unopposed in their respective constituencies,” says Mr Lampp.
Preliminary results can be viewed here.
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