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Partial opening a milestone for bridge
Wednesday, 21 September 2011, 11:28 am | Horizons Regional Council
West-bound motorists will cross the new Kopane Bridge on the Oroua River for the first time next week as work resumes to widen the road embankment. From Monday September 26 the new bridge will open to west-bound traffic travelling along Rongotea Road, ... More >>
Consent breaches to be publically discussed
Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 4:49 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council chairman Bruce Gordon says he is supportive of the high level of public interest in the recent consent breaches of Palmerston North City Council but is asking the public to wait until the full picture of the breaches is ... More >>
Community help sought with invasive weed
Monday, 19 September 2011, 2:04 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Invasive pasture weed Mexican feather grass has been spotted in the Taihape area and Horizons Regional Council is calling on residents to report any further sightings. Also known as nassella tenuissima, Mexican feather grass grows in poor or dry pasture ... More >>
Farming for a changing climate
Monday, 19 September 2011, 2:01 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Three of New Zealand’s leading climate experts are coming to Palmerston North to discuss the impacts of climate change and the opportunities it presents our region’s farmers. Maintaining farm productivity and profits in an uncertain climate is a free ... More >>
Science says lake restoration possible
Thursday, 15 September 2011, 11:51 am | Horizons Regional Council
Lake Horowhenua can be restored with the right support and strategies according to an in-depth report commissioned by Horizons Regional Council. More >>
Fences and fish aid in river clean up
Tuesday, 13 September 2011, 4:49 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Councilors today approved a $400 000 programme of work which will contribute to the clean up of the Manawatu River and has been paid for by ratepayers in the Manawatu Catchment at $8.10 per property. More >>
Weed programme highlights need to remove nasty plant
Monday, 12 September 2011, 2:19 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Spring has finally sprung which means it is now time for residents to keep an eye out for weeds. Hot on the radar for Horizons Regional Council is Woolly Nightshade, and staff will be aiming to wipe it out as part of the Wanganui Urban Weed Programme. More >>
Team work key to water quality
Friday, 9 September 2011, 12:35 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Planting is underway around the Pukemiku Stream near Pahiatua as part of collaborative efforts to clean up the Manawatu River. The Pukemiku Restoration is a joint initiative between Horizons Regional Council, Tararua District Council, Fonterra, Fish & Game ... More >>
4 million strong army to protect against erosion
Wednesday, 7 September 2011, 5:58 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Seven years on from the devastating floods of 2004 and things are looking brighter for the hill country in the Manawatu-Wanganui Region. With the help of Horizons Regional Council and MAF, hill country farmers have planted over 4 millions trees and built ... More >>
Greater options for bus users
Monday, 22 August 2011, 2:18 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Transport to and from the airport is now more accessible for passengers in Palmerston North, Feilding and Bunnythorpe with the redirection of bus services down Airport Drive. More >>
Scholars seek flood protection
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 4:23 pm | Horizons Regional Council
A proposal to reduce the flood risk to the Turitea science campus will be put before Horizons Regional Council for consideration as part of its ten-year plan for the region. Proposed development of the campus has led to discussion between Horizons, ... More >>
City’s flood protection driving ahead
Tuesday, 9 August 2011, 3:04 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Progress towards protecting Palmerston North from a 500 year flood is on track after a successful construction season. This year saw the construction of a 1.2 kilometre stopbank from Napier Road to Ruamahanga Crescent. Horizons’ operations manager ... More >>
Managing the flood risk
Wednesday, 3 August 2011, 9:42 am | Horizons Regional Council
Localised flooding occurs frequently in the Horizons Region and with over half of the region's population living on floodplains, keeping people and their livelihoods safe is a big job for Horizons Regional Council. More >>
Partnering to prevent pollution
Friday, 22 July 2011, 1:02 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council and the rural community continue to work together to improve the quality of our rivers and steams, achieving almost twice the amount of stream fencing as last year. More >>
Money Can Grow On Trees
Monday, 18 July 2011, 11:25 am | Horizons Regional Council
Farm consultant Stu Orme has contacted Horizons with some interesting information regarding Money Can Grow On Trees. More >>
Money can grow on trees
Friday, 15 July 2011, 1:21 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Poplars, pines, willows, woodlots and other farm plantings all have the potential to earn landowners money through the Emissions Trading Scheme. More >>
Floodwatch continues for Manawatu-Wanganui
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 5:03 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council has advised that the Moutoa floodgates will remain open for the next 24 hours relieving pressure on the Manawatu River. Horizons incident controller, Allan Cook, said that the Manawatu River has peaked but is remaining ... More >>
Farmers asked to move stock from floodway
Wednesday, 13 July 2011, 5:27 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Manawatu farmers with stock in the Moutoa floodway are tonight being advised to move their stock in preparation for a possible gate opening. More >>
Rivers watched through the night
Tuesday, 12 July 2011, 4:56 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Emergency management staff from Horizons Regional Council will be keeping a close eye on the region’s river levels tonight. Horizons incident controller, Allan Cook, said that although most of the region’s rivers have peaked, staff will keep a close ... More >>
Proactive farming a recipe for success
Wednesday, 6 July 2011, 10:00 am | Horizons Regional Council
Combine a hard working farm supervisor with some proactive farming practices and you have a recipe for success. More >>
