| Mayor of Horowhenua | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Bernie Wanden since 2019 | |
| Style | His/Her Worship |
| Term length | Three years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | Malcolm Guy |
| Formation | 1989 |
| Deputy | David Allan |
| Salary | $141,395 |
| Website | Official website |
The Mayor of Horowhenua officiates over the Horowhenua District Council.
Bernie Wanden has been mayor since 2019. 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 | Term | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malcolm Guy | 1989–1995 |
| 2 | Tom Robinson | 1995–2004 |
| 3 | Brendan Duffy | 2004–2016 |
| 4 | Michael Feyen | 2016–2019 |
| 5 | Bernie Wanden | 2019–present |
References
- ^ "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.
- "Former Horowhenua mayor honoured". Whanganui Chronicle. 5 June 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- Loo, Alex. "Horowhenua mayor Michael Feyen to seek second term as mayor". stuff.co.nz. Manawatu Standard.