Horizons Regional Council seeking views on Māori representation 13 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM 4 minutes to read Horizons Regional Council is seeking submissions on whether or not to establish a Māori constituency. Photo / File Horizons Regional Council is seeking submissions on whether or not to establish a Māori constituency. Photo / File Horizons Regional Council has put out the call for public submissions on establishing designated Māori representation around the council table. The council has until May 21 to decide whether or not to establish a Māori constituency in time for the 2022 local body elections, after a recent law change gave local authorities the sole right to decide on Māori wards without the risk of citizens-initiated referenda.