Horizons Regional Council

Horizons Regional Council

Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Manawatū-Whanganui
Type
Type
History
Founded1989
Leadership
Chair
Rachel Keedwell
Deputy Chair
Structure
Seats14
Length of term
3 years
Elections
FPP
Last election
2022
Next election
2025
Website
www.horizons.govt.nz

Horizons Regional Council or Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (Māori: Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Manawatū-Whanganui) is the regional council of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's lower North Island. The council has 14 elected members, including a chair.

The council was established in 1989. Under the Local Government Act 2002, it is required to promote sustainable development  the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of their communities.

As of 2023, it is a part owner of CentrePort Wellington with a 23% shareholding, with the remaining shares held by Greater Wellington Regional Council.