The Horizons region spans from Ruapehu to Horowhenua and Whanganui to Tararua. It also includes Taupō, Manawatū and Palmerston North. This region is the heartland of Aoteraroa. It is home to our most precious national parks and mightiest awa (rivers).
Tongariro is New Zealand's oldest national park and is a dual World Heritage area. We love exploring the Whanganui river—by car, kayak, canoe, jet boat, bike or on foot. The Manawatū river flows through much of the region. It is our taonga (treasure).
Scenic countryside landscape form the backdrop to much of the region. Agriculture, forestry and fishing are important industries in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. Food processing and tourism also play an important role in the region.
It takes all of us to protect Manwatū-Whanganui's national parks, mighty rivers and industries.
Biosecurity programmes and initatives in Manawatu-Whanganui:
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