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Horizons community grants closing soon

Monday, 24 September 2012, 10:38 am | Horizons Regional Council

Time is running out to submit applications for Horizons Regional Council’s community grants programme. The programme is aimed at supporting community groups undertaking projects which benefit the region and its environment. More >>

Archives Central a First for Local Government

Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 3:29 pm | Horizons Regional Council

Archives from five councils within the Horizons Region will be accessible in one central location following the opening of the new Archives Central building by Hon David Carter, Minister of Local Government. More >>

Fare change for Feilding passengers

Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 1:44 pm | Horizons Regional Council

After 10 years of steady fares, the price to travel between Feilding and Palmerston North or Feilding and Bunnythorpe by bus will increase. The fare increases will take effect on 1 October 2012 and will bring sections 2 and 3 into line with changes made ... More >>

Consent Review Welcomed By Regional Council

Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 12:40 pm | Horizons Regional Council

Consent Review Welcomed By Regional Council Palmerston North City Council's plan to undertake a consent review over their waste water treatment plant is being met with support from Horizons Regional Council's chief executive Michael McCartney. ... More >>

Road safety reaches new heights

Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 5:03 pm | Horizons Regional Council

Students at two high schools and UCOL in Palmerston North are being driven up the wall for road safety as part of a Horizons Regional Council exercise aimed at educating young drivers on the risks of drink-drug driving and distractions. More >>

Gorge project partners want to hear from mountain bikers

Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 3:39 pm | Horizons Regional Council

The Manawatu Mountain Bike Club, along with Horizons Regional Council, the Department of Conservation and other Manawatu Gorge Biodiversity Partners want to hear your views on how the proposed Manawatu Gorge mountain bike trail should look. More >>

Horizons chairman committed to supporting farmers

Tuesday, 11 September 2012, 5:07 pm | Horizons Regional Council

Horizons Regional Council Chairman Bruce Gordon says he is committed to supporting farmers make any necessary changes as a result of the Environment Court’s decision on the council’s One Plan last week. More >>

Decision out on Horizons’ One Plan

Wednesday, 5 September 2012, 10:28 am | Horizons Regional Council

After six years of consultation and deliberation, the Manawatu-Wanganui region has a plan that upholds the community’s desire for clean water, protection of native habitat and economic growth. Horizons Regional Council today received the ruling ... More >>

Conservation Week just around the corner

Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 9:19 am | Horizons Regional Council

Conservation Week is fast approaching and the Department of Conservation (DoC), with the support of Horizons Regional Council have some great activities and events planned for all age groups. More >>

ANZAC Cliffs work given the go ahead

Monday, 27 August 2012, 4:22 pm | Horizons Regional Council

Consent has been granted for Horizons Regional Council and PMB Land Co to begin realignment works on ANZAC Cliffs in Palmerston North improving flood protection, water quality, and safety for those using the river. More >>

Castlecliff changes welcomed by bus users

Monday, 27 August 2012, 11:39 am | Horizons Regional Council

Change is on the way for Castlecliff bus users with a minor route change due to take effect Monday September 3. More >>

Castlecliff Changes Welcomed By Bus Users

Friday, 24 August 2012, 3:43 pm | Horizons Regional Council

Change is on the way for Castlecliff bus users with a minor route change due to take effect Monday September 3. More >>

Sulphur smell returns to Horizons Region

Wednesday, 15 August 2012, 1:12 pm | Horizons Regional Council

Sulphur is once again being smelt throughout the Horizons Region but Horizons emergency manager Shane Bayley says there is no need to be concerned. “The sulphur we’re smelling today is the result of wind drift from the mountain. More >>

Sulphur smell surprising but not concerning

Wednesday, 8 August 2012, 11:30 am | Horizons Regional Council

Horizons Regional Council received a number of reports of sulphur smells throughout the Region overnight following the eruption of Mount Tongariro at 11.50pm Monday August 6. More >>

SADD students champion road safety initiatives

Wednesday, 8 August 2012, 9:04 am | Horizons Regional Council

Horizons Regional Council’s road safety coordinators are set to visit high schools throughout the region this National SADD Week (Students Against Driving Drunk) with a real life example of the dangers of drink driving. More >>

Leaders come together to discuss river progress

Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 10:30 am | Horizons Regional Council

Members of the Manawatu River Leaders’ Forum came together in Palmerston North on Friday to reflect on recent progress and look to the future in their efforts to clean up the catchment. More >>

Horizons monitoring eruption impact

Tuesday, 7 August 2012, 9:43 am | Horizons Regional Council

Last night's eruption at Mt Tongariro has resulted in ash fall in the central part of the North Island. More >>

Record year for Palmerston North buses

Monday, 6 August 2012, 4:10 pm | Horizons Regional Council

Record year for Palmerston North buses Catching the bus is catching on in Palmerston North with over 1.25 million trips made on Horizons Regional Council services during the past financial year. More >>

Applications now open for second round of Horizons grants

Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 9:38 am | Horizons Regional Council

Grants are available to support community-led projects that help in making the Manawatu-Wanganui region a great place to live, work and play. More >>

Army of volunteers head to Pit Park

Monday, 30 July 2012, 3:39 pm | Horizons Regional Council

MEDIA RELEASE Horizons Regional Council Monday 30 July, 2012 Army of volunteers head to Pit Park On Saturday, Pit Park came to life with an army of volunteers planting over 4,000 plants, thanks to the Dera Sacha Sauda group, with many of the plants ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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