The Local Body Elections were held on Saturday, 12 October 2019. The declaration of result is now available.
View our 2019 Elections page
Find out how Council works and view information about agendas and minutes for Council and Committee meetings, speaking rights and local body elections.
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Help us shape the future of the Horowhenua District. Check here regularly to see projects and initiatives needing your ideas and feedback.
Horowhenua District Council recognises the importance and special position of tangata whenua within the region.
Find out about our local Bylaws & Policies for the Horowhenua District.
Horowhenua District Council's Plans and Strategies are listed below.
Horowhenua District Council’s Annual Reports are listed here, along with Summary Annual Reports.
Horowhenua District Council funds projects that add to the wide variety of quality activities and services available in the Horowhenua District. Find out about Council's current projects.
View Horowhenua District Council's Fees and Charges for the current financial year.
Find out about Horowhenua Lake Domain Board meetings including upcoming meetings, agendas and minutes.
View our Community Outcomes which form part of the Long Term Plan 2018-2038. These are what we aim to achieve in meeting the current future needs of our communities for good quality infrastructure, public services and performance of regulatory functions.
Local Government in New Zealand is overseen and monitored by various agencies of the Crown, the Local Government Sector and in some cases by independent bodies that are contracted to review performance such as Standard and Poor’s. In this section you can find information about those independent bodies that focus on improving performance and public trust in Horowhenua District Council.