Latest from Horizons Regional Council

Flood-prone Anzac Parade homes: What's the answer?

Massey University team researches facts for Horizons' Anzac Pde flood solution.

Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud

Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.

Experts share findings for Whanganui flood risk strategy

Massey University experts have been looking at Anzac Parade flood risk and resilience.

Horizons investigating earthworks on Whanganui River bank

A large digger was seen pushing dirt and logs into the river.

Horizons adds two Māori councillor roles

Composition of next Horizons council open to appeal - to be made final in April next year.

Bless you: Council considers karakia before meetings

It follows a councillor walking out in protest at opening a meeting with karakia.

Iwi member excited by climate change partnership

Jill Sheehy says she's pleased with the co-governance approach for the region's response.

Mystery beach blobs: We know what it is, but where is it from?

A sample from Castlecliff Beach was analysed by an independent laboratory

Tāngata whenua appointed to Horizons' climate committee

They were chosen by hapū and iwi, and recommended by council staff.

Horizons consulting on Māori wards

Horizons Regional Council are seeking submissions on whether to establish a Māori ward.

Wellington council mulls iwi voting rights, $100k remuneration

Voting rights debate comes after the council agreed in principle to establish Māori ward.

Tangata whenua to be appointed to Horizons committee

It's the first time iwi representatives will be formally appointed to a Horizons committee

Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Small signs of progress 26 years on from Pākaitore

An important stand by local Māori took place in 1995 and it was not about just one issue.

Punakewhitu 'systems failure': What next for the maunga?

"It appears to be a systems failure - commonly called a cock-up," the landowner says.

Apology over lack of earthworks consultation

Horizons Regional Council has admitted it did not include hapū in consultation.

Local Focus: Fears world's worst noxious plant could take over

The weed that poses a huge threat to dairy cows. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Results of water tests capture farmer interest

Started in 2017, the Rangitīkei Rivers Catchment Collective is still growing.

Horizons' biodiversity spend to become contestable

Councillors decide criteria and desired outcomes from biodiversity funding.