Manawatu-Whanganui (Horizons)
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Horizons Regional Council
Horowhenua General Constituency (2 seats)
Josephine Gutry: "Support the capital connection upgrade to provide Horowhenua with better access to surrounding regions. Create better public transport options for our small towns to create connections and boost economic growth. Support public transport that is equitable and provides access." Source: https://policy.nz/
John Girling: "Develop public transport linking all areas in the region including a coastal 'beach hopper' linking with rail services." Source: https://policy.nz/
Luka Jansen: "Ensure public transport delivers multiple benefits such as road safety, economic growth, education, better health and wellbeing benefits. Make public transport safer and easier to use by providing good lighting, good security and toilets at primary bus and train stations." Source: https://policy.nz/
Manawatū-Rangitikei General Constituency (2 seats)
Nigel Barker: "Advocate for better transport links between towns and rural communities. Explore public-private partnerships for transport solutions to connect communities and reduce emissions." Source: https://policy.nz/
Palmerston North General Constituency (4 seats)
Fiona Gordon: "Support the development of service upgrades to the Capital Connection passenger rail service, connecting Palmerston North and Wellington. Encourage and support mode shift and the transition to zero-carbon public transport bus fleets by 2035. Encourage and support improvements for a more convenient, connected and attractive public transport system." Source: https://policy.nz/2025
Shareel Nand-Mishra: "Improve public transport with more frequent buses and trains connecting Palmy with nearby towns and cities for better access and mobility." https://policy.nz/
Emma Gregg: "Expand the public transport network to provide transport for smaller centres. Work with central government to restore funding to public transport services and enable improvements." Source: https://policy.nz/
Ruapehu General Constituency (1 seat)
No recommendations.
Raki Māori Constituency (1 seat)
No recommendations.
Tararua General Constituency (1 seat)
No recommendations.
Tonga Māori Constituency
No recommendations.
Whanganui General Constituency (2 seats)
Martin Visser: "Evaluate expanding the regular commuter rail Wellington–Palmerston North service to include Whanganui." https://policy.nz/
Horowhenua District Council
Kere Kere General Ward
Justin Tamihana: "Advocate for better bus and rail links so locals can travel affordably within Horowhenua and to nearby cities." Source: https://policy.nz/