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Drivers reminded of need to drive safely
Tuesday, 3 June 2014, 12:30 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Holiday-makers heading away for Queen’s Birthday weekend were met with a friendly reminder of the need to drive fresh during a fatigue stop in Woodville on Friday May 30. More >>
Provisional decisions on Annual Plan made
Thursday, 29 May 2014, 10:20 am | Horizons Regional Council
Over the past two weeks Horizons Regional Councillors have been listening to submissions and deliberating on activities for the 2014/15 Annual Plan. More >>
Vegetable garden boosts learning
Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 2:13 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Monrad Intermediate School students have four new vegetable garden plots and two new compost bins thanks to a community grant from Horizons Regional Council. More >>
A celebration of fish migration
Friday, 23 May 2014, 10:31 am | Horizons Regional Council
Saturday 24 May is World Fish Migration Day, a subject close to the hearts of Horizons Regional Council’s freshwater management team. The Horizons Region is home to 17 species of native freshwater fish and Council staff have been working in partnership ... More >>
Parahaki Island Planting Day
Friday, 23 May 2014, 10:29 am | Horizons Regional Council
Parahaki Island Planting Day Te Kāuru-Hapū Collective is spearheading a project to restore Parahaki Island at the Ashhurst entrance to the Gorge, with all invited to don their gumboots for a planting day on May 31. The Island was once well utilised ... More >>
Community group to create green corridor thanks to grant
Wednesday, 21 May 2014, 11:39 am | Horizons Regional Council
The Rangiwahia Environmental Arts Centre Trust (REACT) aims to create a ‘green corridor’ of native bush between local reserves thanks to funding received from Horizons Regional Council’s community grant pool. More >>
A celebration of fish migration
Monday, 19 May 2014, 9:38 am | Horizons Regional Council
Saturday 24 May is World Fish Migration Day, a subject close to the hearts of Horizons Regional Council’s freshwater management team. More >>
Cyclists encouraged to Be Bright at free clinic
Monday, 12 May 2014, 10:56 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is teaming up with Crank It Cycles to run a free cycle safety clinic aimed at helping cyclists Be Bright on the road. More >>
Big machinery moves in
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 4:24 pm | Horizons Regional Council
An important phase in the proposed project to divert the Manawatu River and stabilise Anzac Cliffs is expected to begin next week. More >>
Horizons receives ‘exceptional’ rating
Monday, 5 May 2014, 1:02 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Minister for the Environment, Hon Amy Adams, has praised Horizons Regional Council for exceptional processing of all consents on time. More >>
Draft Annual Plan submissions close Friday
Tuesday, 29 April 2014, 1:28 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Submissions to Horizons Regional Council’s draft Annual Plan close 5pm Friday 2 May and chairman Bruce Gordon is encouraging people to have their say before the deadline. More >>
Mangaweka students create unique Check, Clean, Dry sign
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 4:29 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is praising Mangaweka School students for their efforts in creating a unique Check, Clean, Dry sign for the popular Mangaweka camping ground. More >>
Students develop native plant area thanks to grant
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 11:40 am | Horizons Regional Council
Bainesse School students have developed a native plant area on a steep bank at the front of their school thanks to a community grant from Horizons Regional Council. More >>
Grant helps develop outdoor classroom
Thursday, 17 April 2014, 11:01 am | Horizons Regional Council
Mount Biggs School has developed an outdoor classroom at the back of school grounds thanks to a community grant from Horizons Regional Council. More >>
Ragwort bio-control agents working well
Wednesday, 16 April 2014, 12:53 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Annual property inspections in the Manawatu have produced positive results for ragwort bio-control agents. Ragwort senecio jacobaeae is a hardy plant with conspicuous yellow flowers, has the ability to compete with pasture species and contains alkaloids that ... More >>
Whatonga Sculpture Blessed this Morning
Friday, 11 April 2014, 10:21 am | Horizons Regional Council
A significant cultural project for the Manawatu Gorge Biodiversity group finally came to fruition today with the blessing of a significant Rangitāne steel sculpture, known as Whatonga next to the gorge track. More >>
Leaders to report on river clean-up
Monday, 7 April 2014, 1:38 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Nearly three years on from the launch of a comprehensive plan to clean-up the Manawatu River, the Manawatu River Leaders’ Forum is reporting on its progress. More >>
Rafting company joins fight against Old Man’s Beard
Friday, 4 April 2014, 11:26 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council has joined forces with local tourist operator River Valley to tackle the invasive weed, Old Man’s Beard, that is trying to get a foothold in the upper Rangitikei River area. More >>
Horizons confirms position around consent review
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 3:25 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council has confirmed its position on the review of consent conditions for Palmerston North City Council’s Totara Road Wastewater Treatment Plant, stating the importance of reducing adverse effects on aquatic life in the Manawatu River ... More >>
Draft Annual Plan now available online
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 2:44 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council’s draft Annual Plan is now available online for public consultation and chairman Bruce Gordon is encouraging people to have their say through the submissions process. More >>
