Mayor of Horowhenua
| Mayor of Horowhenua | |
|---|---|
since 2019 | |
| Style | His/Her Worship |
| Term length | Three years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | Malcolm Guy |
| Formation | 1989 |
| Deputy | David Allan[1] |
| Salary | $141,395[2] |
| Website | Official website |
The mayor of Horowhenua officiates over the Horowhenua District Council.[1]
Bernie Wanden has been mayor since 2019.[1] Before being elected as mayor, he had served as a Horowhenua councillor.
List of mayors
Since its inception in 1989, Horowhenua District has had five mayors:
| Name | Portrait | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malcolm Guy | 1989–1995[3] | |
| 2 | Tom Robinson | 1995–2004[4] | |
| 3 | Brendan Duffy | 2004–2016[5] | |
| 4 | Michael Feyen | 2016–2019[6] | |
| 5 | Bernie Wanden | 2019–present |
List of deputy mayors
| Name | Term | Mayor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Judd | ?–2013 | Duffy | |
| Garry Good | 2013–2016[7][8] | ||
| Ross Campbell | 2016[9] | Feyen | |
| Wayne Bishop | 2016–2019[10] | ||
| Jo Mason | 2019–2022[11][12] | Wanden | |
| David Allan | 2022–present[13][1] |
References
- ^ a b c d "Mayor & Councillors". horowhenua.govt.nz. Horowhenua District Council.
- ^ Edmunds, Susan (13 June 2024). "How much your local council gets paid". RNZ. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
- ^ Galloway, Jill (25 May 2017). "Horowhenua politician, farmer and community man greatly missed". Stuff. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ "Horowhenua Mayor to step aside". New Zealand Herald. 3 June 2004. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ Beckman, Sadie (5 June 2017). "Former Horowhenua mayor honoured". Horowhenua Chronicle. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ Loo, Alex. "Horowhenua mayor Michael Feyen to seek second term as mayor". stuff.co.nz. Manawatu Standard.
- ^ Walker, Randall (4 November 2013). "Veteran councillor new deputy". Stuff. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ "Horowhenua District Council Annual Report 2015–2016" (PDF). Horowhenua District Council. 11 November 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ "Council votes out deputy mayor after month in office". Radio New Zealand. 7 December 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ "Horowhenua District Council Annual Report 2017–2018" (PDF). Horowhenua District Council. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ "New Council and Community Board sworn-in" (PDF). Community Connection. No. 141. 7 November 2019. p. 1. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ "Farewell to outgoing Elected Members". Horowhenua District Council. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ Williams, Paul (27 October 2022). "Foxton man David Allan appointed deputy mayor of Horowhenua". The New Zealand Herald. Horowhenua Chronicle. Retrieved 23 December 2025.