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Keeping stock off stopbanks aids flood protection
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 9:38 am | Horizons Regional Council
As the winter weather sets in, Horizons Regional Council is again reminding rural communities to keep grazing stock off stopbanks to ensure they are best able to perform their function. More >>
Safe driving this long weekend
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 4:12 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is encouraging holiday-makers travelling by car this Queen’s Birthday Weekend to drive to the conditions and be mindful of fatigue. More >>
Horizons releases snapshot of natural environment
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:45 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council has released its latest State of Environment report, providing a snapshot of the Region’s land, air and water resources over the past seven years. More >>
Report sparks journey into natural environment
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 2:30 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is encouraging residents to get out and explore the world around them as it releases its State of Environment report this Saturday 18 May. More >>
New operator for commuter bus service
Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 12:28 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Change is in store for Horizons Regional Council’s Marton to Palmerston North commuter bus service with new provider Madge Coachlines set to take over operation from Monday 20 May. More >>
Surfing encouraged onboard commuter bus
Monday, 13 May 2013, 5:08 pm | Horizons Regional Council
There’s no need to log off when hopping aboard Horizons Regional Council’s Levin to Palmerston North commuter bus service, with free Wi-Fi being trialled as part of a new bus contract. More >>
Horizons on the hunt for new GoCard design
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 4:25 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Creativity could be just the ticket for high school students in Wanganui as Horizons Regional Council seeks a new design for its popular pre-paid travel card, known as the GoCard. More >>
Pest fish monitoring a step forward for lake restoration
Monday, 22 April 2013, 4:34 pm | Horizons Regional Council
The completion of pest fish monitoring on Lake Horowhenua last week marks a step forward for lake restoration hopes. More >>
Free mobility scooters at Manawatu Garden and Lifestyle Fest
Monday, 22 April 2013, 3:41 pm | Horizons Regional Council
The 2013 Manawatu Garden and Lifestyle Festival will be supported by Horizons Regional Council by providing free mobility scooters for those unable to walk around the event through the company A1 Wheelchair Services. More >>
Funding for field horsetail battle success
Friday, 19 April 2013, 5:05 pm | Horizons Regional Council
The battle against field horsetail has taken a positive step forward thanks to funding from the Ministry for Primary Industries Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF). More >>
Positive response to transport meetings
Friday, 19 April 2013, 4:10 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council transport planner Wayne Wallace was pleased with the turn-out at this week’s public meetings on community vehicle trusts and says decisions now lie with the communities of Shannon and Tararua. More >>
Round two of community river fund opens
Monday, 15 April 2013, 1:32 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Community groups and non-profit organisations are being encouraged to get involved with Manawatu River clean-up efforts as the second round of community funding opens. An initiative coordinated by the Manawatu River Leaders’ Forum, the funding is ... More >>
Opinions sought on Tararua transport option
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 3:39 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Tararua residents are being encouraged to have their say on a possible transport solution at a public meeting to be held Wednesday 17 April from 7-8pm. More >>
Fatigue stop a good start to long weekend
Friday, 29 March 2013, 10:36 am | Horizons Regional Council
Holiday-makers heading away for Easter were met with a friendly reminder of the need to drive fresh during a fatigue stop in Woodville on Thursday March 28. More >>
Toilets at Gorge open for business
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 4:13 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Public toilets installed in the car park at the Ashhurst end of the Gorge last week are open for business for Easter. More >>
He Tini Awa Whio Warriors Progressing Well
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 12:12 pm | Horizons Regional Council
He Tini Awa Whio Warriors Progressing Well A group of Manawatu locals passionate about protecting the endangered Whio have been resetting stoat traps this month alongside the Pohangina River thanks to funding from the He Tini Awa Trust. More >>
Enforcement order to help with odour plan
Friday, 22 March 2013, 4:11 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is seeking an enforcement order from the Environment Court to help remedy ongoing odour issues at Wanganui District Council’s wastewater treatment plant. More >>
Drivers take care over Easter
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 3:18 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Holiday-makers travelling through the Horizons Region are being reminded of the dangers of driver fatigue as Easter approaches. Horizons Regional Council road safety coordinator Alane Nilsen said during holiday periods people tended to make longer journeys and, ... More >>
Poplars and willows a good source of feed
Friday, 15 March 2013, 1:38 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is encouraging hill country farmers to make use of mature poplar and willow trees to feed stock as a lack of rain dries out pastures. More >>
Drought declared for Horizons Region
Friday, 15 March 2013, 11:18 am | Horizons Regional Council
Drought has been officially declared for the Horizons Region and Horizons Regional Council chairman Bruce Gordon says his council’s committed to supporting those communities affected. More >>
