Horowhenua District Council - Latest News [Page 11]
New Chief Executive Welcomed Home To Her Hau Kāinga
Monday, 2 May 2022, 5:36 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Monique Davidson has been welcomed home by Muaūpoko, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga and Council staff with a pōwhiri and mihi whakatau. Monique takes up the role of Horowhenua District Council Chief Executive. “The Council and I are excited about ... More >>
Horowhenua’s Representation For The 2022 Local Government Election Announced
Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 1:37 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The Local Government Commission (LGC) has announced the representation arrangements for the upcoming local election of Horowhenua District Council on 8 October 2022. Council’s decision in May 2021 to introduce a Māori Ward triggered the requirement ... More >>
Council Services And Facilities At Orange
Wednesday, 20 April 2022, 10:27 am | Horowhenua District Council
All of New Zealand moved to Orange under the COVID-19 Protection Framework at 11.59pm on Wednesday 13 April. My Vaccine Pass is no longer required to enter Horowhenua District Council’s community facilities, and scanning requirements have also ended. ... More >>
Council Votes To Delay Future Of The Levin Landfill Until September 2022
Thursday, 14 April 2022, 2:45 pm | Horowhenua District Council
After four hours of debate, Council has voted to delay the decision on the future of the Levin Landfill until the incoming Chief Executive Monique Davidson has the opportunity to provide her own evaluation on the complex matter. Horowhenua District ... More >>
Horowhenua Residents Are Invited To Commemorate ANZAC Day
Tuesday, 12 April 2022, 3:04 pm | Horowhenua District Council
In the spirit of ANZAC Day, Mayor Bernie Wanden is joining Levin RSA President Wayne Kay and Foxton RSA President David Roache in inviting residents to join Horowhenua’s ANZAC Day commemorations. “ANZAC Day is a time to reflect. A time to commemorate ... More >>
Incident At Civic Building Foyer This Morning
Wednesday, 6 April 2022, 11:54 am | Horowhenua District Council
Following an alleged assault at the Civic Building this morning the building will be closed to public for the remainder of the day. Police and St Johns staff attended the scene and assessed a Council Officer whose injuries did not require hospital ... More >>
Council Votes To Remove My Vaccine Pass Requirements From Facilities
Thursday, 31 March 2022, 9:59 am | Horowhenua District Council
Last night Council decided to remove the My Vaccine Pass requirements for public facilities with immediate effect. Mayor Bernie Wanden said, “that even though the change to the My Vaccine Pass guidelines set by Government is not going to change ... More >>
Level 3 Water Restrictions Introduced For Levin And Ōhau
Wednesday, 30 March 2022, 4:26 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council wishes to advise that Level 3 Water Restrictions are now in place for Levin and Ōhau until further notice. Council issues water restrictions to conserve water when river levels drop due to dry weather conditions, or when demand ... More >>
Kerbside Glass Recycling Collections Stopped Temporarily
Tuesday, 29 March 2022, 9:44 am | Horowhenua District Council
All kerbside glass recycling collections in the Horowhenua were temporarily stopped from Monday 28 March 2022, due to the impact of Omicron on the sorting facility in Palmerston North that the district’s recycling is sent to. Water and Waste Services ... More >>
Paying For Parking In Levin Is Now Contactless, Safer And Even More Convenient
Friday, 25 March 2022, 11:57 am | Horowhenua District Council
With the recent upgrade, paying for parking in Levin has never been easier, safer, and more convenient. The meters still look the same, but with added features and functions, including modern, user-friendly payment options that are also more environmentally ... More >>
Council Facilities And Services Not Immune To Omicron
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 4:33 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Levin Aquatic Centre will need to temporarily reduce operating hours due to staff shortages, as some staff self-isolate at home. Levin Aquatic Centre will close at 8pm Friday 11 March and 3.30pm on Saturday 12 March. Levin Aquatic Centre will resume ... More >>
Facilities Set For Upgrade At Hank Edwards Reserve
Thursday, 10 March 2022, 9:42 am | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council is upgrading the old toilet block at Waikawa Beach’s Hank Edwards Reserve. Constructed more than 50 years ago, the current toilet facilities have reached the end of their life and are in need of an upgrade to ensure they meet ... More >>
Council Continues To Deliver On Long Term Plan
Monday, 14 February 2022, 10:36 am | Horowhenua District Council
No need for formal consultation on this year’s Annual Plan Last week at the Horowhenua District Council meeting, Elected Members decided not to consult with the community on Council's 2022/23 Annual Plan. This Annual Plan will be Year 2 of the Long Term ... More >>
Council Introduces Greater Protection At Work And In The Community
Thursday, 10 February 2022, 7:41 pm | Horowhenua District Council
After considerable debate, Horowhenua District Council voted last night to mandate vaccine passes for those 12 years 3 months and over to access community facilities. The mandate will come into effect from 21 February 2022. It comes after ... More >>
Horowhenua District Council’s Next Round Of Community Grants Are Open For Application
Friday, 4 February 2022, 2:24 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Are you a Horowhenua based not-for-profit or voluntary organisation? Do you need funding for a community programme, project or event? Are you involved in arts or cultural activities that will enable community participation and contribute to our ... More >>
COVID-19: Council Services And Facilities At Red
Friday, 28 January 2022, 9:50 am | Horowhenua District Council
New Zealand moved to Red in the COVID-19 Protection Framework as of 11.59pm Sunday 23 January 2022. The framework is a flexible three-level approach aimed at managing COVID-19 in the community. “We are working through the guidance from central government ... More >>
Horowhenua Council Parks And Green Spaces Are Among The Best In The World
Thursday, 20 January 2022, 3:37 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council have been recognised with some of the best green spaces, parks and gardens worldwide. The prestigious 2021/2022 international Green Flag Awards was awarded to five parks across Horowhenua this year, including the two new entries, ... More >>
Foxton Attracts Spacious New NZMCA Motorhome Park
Thursday, 20 January 2022, 9:40 am | Horowhenua District Council
Foxton’s reputation as an arts and heritage town is growing fast and attracts delighted visitors from far and wide. With increasing numbers of campervans exploring the town, the NZ Motorhome Caravan Association decided to open its own Motorhome ... More >>
Protecting Our Precious Estuary At Foxton Beach
Friday, 24 December 2021, 2:48 am | Horowhenua District Council
The Manawatū River Estuary which borders Foxton Beach is an internationally recognised Ramsar Convention site. The estuarine wetland is host to one of the most diverse ranges of birds to be seen at any one place in New Zealand, with a total of 95 species ... More >>
New Chief Executive Appointed For Horowhenua District Council
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 1:43 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Mayor Bernie Wanden today announced the appointment of Horowhenua District Council’s new Chief Executive, Monique Davidson. Mrs Davidson is the current Chief Executive of Central Hawke’s Bay District Council, a role she has held for the last 4 and ... More >>