Central districts to maintain emergency management response despite reforms
Tuesday 1 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Horizons Regional Council
The central districts have pledged that their collaborative response to natural disasters and emergencies will remain unchanged during local government reforms. Horizons chairwoman Nikki Riley confirmed that regional emergency management functions in Manawatū-Whanganui will continue as usual regardless of potential council structure changes.