Manawatū-Whanganui Regional Council (), branded as Horizons Regional Council, 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 developmentthe social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of their communities.Relationship between the Local Government Act and the RMA Quality Planning The RMA Resource
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.
List of chairpersons ?: Rachel Keedwell; deputy Jono Naylor October 2025: Nikki Riley; deputy Fiona Gordon
Councillors
The 14 regional councillors were elected in the 2022 local elections from six general constituencies, Ruapehu, Whanganui, Manawatū-Rangitīkei, Palmerston North, Tararua and Horowhenua, and two Māori constituencies, Raki Māori and Tonga Māori.
+ Horizons Regional Council, 2022–2025 Position Name Ward Affiliation (if any)ChairRachel KeedwellPalmerston NorthDeputy ChairJono NaylorPalmerston NorthCouncillor Wiremu Te Awe AwePalmerston NorthCouncillor Fiona GordonPalmerston NorthCouncillor Emma ClarkeHorowhenuaCouncillor Sam FergusonHorowhenuaCouncillor Bruce GordonManawatū-RangitīkeiIndependentCouncillor Gordon McKellarManawatū-RangitīkeiIndependentCouncillor David CottonWhanganuiRate RestraintCouncillor Alan TaylorWhanganuiCouncillor Nikki RileyRuapehuCouncillor Allan BenbowTararuaIndependentCouncillor Turuhia (Jim) EdmondsRaki MāoriCouncillor Te Kenehi TeiraTonga Māori
Elections
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