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Plan to keep commuter train on track heard by Minister
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 8:43 am | Horizons Regional Council
Plan to keep commuter train on track heard by Minister A high powered delegation of local government chairs, mayors and chief executives met with Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee last night in an attempt to keep the wheels turning on the commuter train ... More >>
Sharing the Gorge’s stories
Thursday, 19 July 2012, 9:13 am | Horizons Regional Council
Carved by the flow of the Manawatu River long before diggers existed, the Manawatu Gorge is an area steeped in history. More >>
Possible flooding in Ohura township
Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 9:03 am | Horizons Regional Council
Rain has eased off in the north of the region but the Ohura River near Taumarunui is yet to peak say Horizons Regional Council emergency management staff. More >>
Whanganui River to peak at 10.5 metres
Monday, 16 July 2012, 4:57 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council emergency management staff will continue to monitor river levels through the night with the Whanganui River expected to peak at Pipiriki at 10.45pm. More >>
Horizons monitoring river levels
Monday, 16 July 2012, 10:20 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council emergency management staff will be monitoring river levels throughout the day with a further 50-70mm of rain expected to fall in the north of the region. More >>
Options available when preparing for flooding events
Thursday, 12 July 2012, 7:08 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Last week’s flood warning for the Moutoa floodway was a timely reminder of the options property owners and river users have to prepare themselves for flooding events. More >>
Manawatu’s Weedbusters Recognised
Wednesday, 11 July 2012, 11:31 am | Horizons Regional Council
Yesterday Horizons Regional Council recognised two of Manawatu’s most dedicated weeders, in the biennial Weedbuster Awards. More >>
Almost 18,000 people sign up to earthquake drill
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 8:47 am | Horizons Regional Council
Almost 18,000 people from the Horizons Region have registered to take part in New Zealand’s biggest earthquake drill, New Zealand ShakeOut. More >>
Farmers asked to move stock from floodway
Friday, 6 July 2012, 10:01 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council has issued a warning for farmers in the Moutoa floodway to move stock and drop fences in preparation for a possible gate opening today. More >>
Councillors inspect Ashhurst flood protection works
Monday, 2 July 2012, 9:17 am | Horizons Regional Council
Last week Horizons staff and councilors headed to Ashhurst to inspect the town’s recently completed flood protection works. More >>
Horizons to consult on Makino Stream flood protection
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 4:43 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Feilding will have its chance to talk to Horizons about possible flood protection works on Makino Stream near the township. More >>
Rangitikei residents riding high on Council decision
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 12:35 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Rangitikei residents will soon be able to catch the bus to Palmerston North and Wanganui following a decision by Horizons Regional Council to include the fortnightly service in its final Long-term Plan. More >>
Shared funding essential for rail service
Wednesday, 27 June 2012, 9:49 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council will present a business case to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) next month in a bid to save the Capital Connection. More >>
Ashhurst bus contract awarded
Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 3:27 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is looking forward to another five years of efficient bus services following Tranzit Coachlines’ successful retender for the Ashhurst bus contract. More >>
Council adopts Long-term Plan
Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 11:41 am | Horizons Regional Council
After considering 223 submissions and hearing from 63 submitters, Horizons Regional Council today adopted its final Plan for the next 10 years. More >>
Farmers’ actions can help protect thousands
Friday, 22 June 2012, 1:57 pm | Horizons Regional Council
As the winter weather sinks in Horizons Regional Council is reminding the rural community to keep grazing stock off stopbanks. The reminder applies to both farmers and owners of lifestyle blocks as wetter soil combined with heavy animals or animals that dig ... More >>
Wetland planting brings learning to life
Friday, 22 June 2012, 10:49 am | Horizons Regional Council
Outdoor learning is hands on at Longburn School where pupils of all year levels mucked in alongside Horizons Regional Council staff to plant 600 native plants this week. More >>
New transport initiative for commuters
Monday, 18 June 2012, 4:46 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Vanpooling could soon be an option for Wanganui residents working in Palmerston North with just a few more passengers needed to begin a ride sharing trial. More >>
Dairy compliance stats one of the highest ever
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 1:01 pm | Horizons Regional Council
The final dairy farm compliance statistics for the Horizons Region are out and they make pleasing reading. Of the 922 farms inspected over the 2011/12 season, 91% were graded as ‘compliant’, a testament to the considerable efforts put in across ... More >>
Regional Councillors Go in to Bat for Capital Connection
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 4:03 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council’s today agreed to pursue a joint funding proposal between Horizons Regional Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) to continue the Capital Connection rail service. More >>
