Horizons Regional Council’s Long-term Plan (LTP) 2024-34 is our plan for council’s activities, including how we will ensure sustainable use of our region’s natural resources for the next ten years – and how we propose to rate for it. This consultation document is your opportunity to understand what we are proposing to do so you can have your say on the future of the region.

The Horizons Region extends over 22,000 km² – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. It has a population of approximately 250,000 residents. As your Regional Council our role differs to that of city and district councils - we are responsible for ensuring the sustainability of the region’s land, air and water resources on behalf of the communities we serve. We also contract passenger transport services, play an important part in regional transport planning and road safety education, work to reduce the risk and impact of flooding, and lead the planning for, and response to, emergencies to help keep people and properties safe.