Bernie Wanden
Bernie Wanden is the mayor of Horowhenua, New Zealand, who was in the news for his support and commitment to the community following tornadoes that struck the region, leading to damage assessments and recovery efforts.
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Recent news mentions
Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden described the shooting as a tragic family incident.
Waitārere Beach shooting: Man dead, three critical after shooting in Horowhenua
New Zealand· 2026-01-13
Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden said the debris and rubbish from last month was cleaned up but marks on the road remained.
Government vows tougher laws after Levin street-racing chaosNew Zealand· 2025-06-24
Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden described the behavior of boy racers as disgraceful and dangerous.
More boy racer events planned after Levin violence, Police Minister Mark Mitchell blasts culpritsNew Zealand· 2025-05-31
Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden expressed his understanding of the concern caused by the unlawful gathering.
Levin boy racers: Seven injured, 10 arrested as woman’s legs run overNew Zealand· 2025-05-31
Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden said he understood the concern and disruption that last night’s unlawful gathering caused residents.
Levin boy racer car meet: Mayhem on streets, riot police respondNew Zealand· 2025-05-30
Mayor Bernie Wanden expressed support for the community during the response and recovery from the tornadoes.
Levin earthquake: 4.1 magnitude quake strikes, locals feel ‘big rumble’New Zealand· 2025-05-05Mayor Bernie Wanden expressed support for those affected by the tornadoes in Horowhenua.
Weather updates: Temperatures drop and snow hits parts of the country in early winter cold snapNew Zealand· 2025-04-08
