Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Manawatū-Whanganui | |
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| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Leadership | |
Chair | Rachel Keedwell |
Deputy Chair | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 14 |
Length of term | 3 years |
| Elections | |
| FPP | |
Last election | 2022 |
Next election | 2025 |
| Website | |
| www | |
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.