Horowhenua District Council has voted in favour of
fully participating in any proposed boundary change
conversations.
The Notice of Motion was made by Councillor
Bernie Wanden and was considered at yesterday evening’s
Council meeting.
It comes after a group of residents
approached the neighbouring Palmerston North City Council
about a boundary change. This has been acknowledged by the
Local Government Commission.
“Tokomaru and Opiki might
be geographically close to Palmerston North,” said Cr
Wanden. “However, they are the very essence of Horowhenua
– we are one of the best areas in New Zealand for
agriculture and horticulture thanks to our warm climate and
rich soils. Our district is unique and beautiful and
Tokomaru and Opiki are part of that,” he said.
The
Notice of Motion was seconded by Deputy Mayor Wayne Bishop
and was adopted by Council.
Horowhenua District Council
Acting Chief Executive Mark Lester said the Notice of Motion
opens the way for Council to work with Palmerston North City
Council, the Local Government Commission and the wider
communities of Horowhenua.
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