Region profiles

Learn more about sport and recreation participation and community demographics in the various regions that make up He rā ki tua Horizons Region Spaces and Places Plan.

Tararua District

Palmerston North City

Two school aged girls playing hockey on a green and blue field. The girl in the backgroud is preparing to strike the ball.

Rangitīkei District

Ruapehu District

Horowhenua District

Aerial photograph of a green landscape with many parked cars and a racing track visible in the middle distance

Manawatū District

Image of a pool and hydroslide building seen from above. Surrounded by green fields

Whanganui District