From 11.59pm 13 April 2022, all of Aotearoa moved to Orange under the COVID-19 Protection Framework.View updated information about Council’s services and facilities at Orange
View the Unite against COVID-19 website to find out what the move to Orange means
Horowhenua District Council’s Privacy Statement explains how we collect, store, use and share your personal information. We've recently updated our Privacy Statement.
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Local Government elections are held throughout New Zealand every three years. This includes elections for the Horowhenua District Council and Horizons Regional Council.
Use this section to find information on this process, look up the details of previous elections, ensure you are enrolled to vote in the next elections, understand how our electoral system works, and learn more about the Ward system.
Find out about the 2022 Local Body Elections for the Horowhenua District.
Horowhenua District Council currently operates its elections under the first past the post (FPP) electoral system.
Horowhenua District uses a ward system when electing council members.
Find out about previous election results from 2004 to 2019, including Electoral Expenses and Donations.
Get ready to vote in the 2022 Horowhenua District elections. Find out what you need to do to enrol so you can vote to have your say.
Find out how to become a candidate in the 2022 local elections. Nominations opened on 15 July and close at 12 noon on 12 August 2022.
Make sure you have your say on issues affecting the Horowhenua District and your local community by voting in the 2022 local elections.
View guidance for candidates who wish to participate in running for a Māori ward/constituency and voters on the Māori roll.
We've put together a range of questions and answers relating to the 2022 Local Government Elections.