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Horowhenua District Council - Latest News [Page 12]
Have Your Say - Long Term Plan Early Engagement In Full Swing
Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 3:23 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua, let your voices be heard. Early engagement for the Horowhenua District Council's Long Term Plan 2024-2044 (LTP) is now officially open on the Let's Kōrero online community engagement platform. Mayor Bernie Wanden emphasises the vital role ... More >>
Age On The Go Expo Set To Impress Again
Tuesday, 10 October 2023, 12:05 pm | Horowhenua District Council
One of the biggest expos in Horowhenua is returning on Friday 10 November 2023. Organised by Horowhenua District Council and supported by Te Whatu Ora, this year’s Age on the Go expo will feature dozens of stalls providing information, education ... More >>
All Terrain Wheelchairs To Make Horowhenua Even More Accessible
Tuesday, 3 October 2023, 12:09 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua has become even more accessible and inclusive to people with disabilities, with three all terrain wheel chairs and two all terrain walkers now available to use. Mayor Bernie Wanden says, “I am delighted that people with disabilities will ... More >>
How Horowhenua Will Celebrate Christmas 2023
Monday, 2 October 2023, 5:38 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council is proud to be supporting a number of Christmas events for the community, but due to logistical costs, there will be no Christmas Parade in Levin this year. Santa will instead be making an appearance during a community ... More >>
Horowhenua To Light Up For Diwali – 2 October 2023
Monday, 2 October 2023, 12:11 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Partnering with members of our Indian community, Horowhenua District Council are lighting up the district to celebrate Diwali 2023. Diwali, also known as Deepavali or the Indian Festival of Light, has been a time for friends and family to gather, ... More >>
Horowhenua: A Holiday Destination Awakening To Its Potential
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 12:33 pm | Horowhenua District Council
On Sunday Mayor Wayne Brown caught the eye of Horowhenua District Council, when he questioned where it was. A community not known to shy away from a challenge, Horowhenua has responded with a diplomatic, yet humourous invitation, offering to ‘put the ... More >>
Levin Mountain Bike Club Receives Grant To Improve Trails
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 11:05 am | Horowhenua District Council
Working in partnership with Levin Mountain Bike Club, Horowhenua District Council are helping fund a new and improved network of mountain bike tracks at Levin’s Kohitere Trig. Cycle tourism is one of the most popular ways to see the country 'off ... More >>
Keep Horowhenua Beautiful This Clean Up Week – 25 August 2023
Friday, 25 August 2023, 1:10 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua is a beautiful place, and our community are being called to help keep it that way by getting involved in New Zealand’s largest movement against litter. Clean Up Week 2023 will take place from Saturday 16 September to Friday 22 September, ... More >>
Innovative And Diverse Fibre Crafts On Display In Foxton
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 6:27 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Knitters, weavers, spinners and textile artists from across Manawatū have come together to share an inspiring woven exhibition to Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom. A beautiful wide-ranging collection of handmade, hand spun and hand knitted woven goods; including ... More >>
Are You Eligible For A Rates Rebate?
Monday, 14 August 2023, 11:51 am | Horowhenua District Council
Around 2,200 Horowhenua ratepayers received a rates rebate in the 2022/23 rating year. If eligible, you are entitled to a rates rebate of up to a maximum of $750 for the 2023/24 rating year. Mayor Bernie Wanden says, “We are trying to make the ... More >>
Tertiary Scholarship Available For Horowhenua Student
Friday, 11 August 2023, 9:45 am | Horowhenua District Council
A Horowhenua tertiary student will receive $1,000 towards study fees and a unique paid working experience as part of a Tertiary Scholarship being reintroduced at Horowhenua District Council. Applications for the 2024 study year are open now and close on ... More >>
Council’s Next Round Of Community Grants Is Open For Application – 8 August 2022
Tuesday, 8 August 2023, 11:52 am | Horowhenua District Council
Do you need funding for your community organisation, programme, project or event that will benefit and enrich the lives of our community? Horowhenua District Council has a variety of Community Grants funding open for applications. Mark Hammond, Community ... More >>
The Chorus Art Programme Is Back In Horowhenua
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 4:44 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Chorus has an opportunity for local artists to showcase their talents with the return of its Cabinet Art Programme in partnership with Horowhenua District Council. Council facilitates this process each year and calls for artists to submit their submissions ... More >>
Road To Zero - Council Consults On Proposed Safer Speed Limits In Our Neighbourhoods
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 12:43 pm | Horowhenua District Council
All councils in Aotearoa are legally required to review speed limits around schools and to consult on a Speed Management Plan to set safe and appropriate speed limits in their towns or districts as mandated by Waka Kotahi. Mayor Bernie Wanden says, ... More >>
Rangatahi Invited To Be Part Of Creative Placemaking Initiative – We Are Horowhenua
Monday, 31 July 2023, 4:01 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Are you a Horowhenua resident aged between 10-years to 25-years? Have you ever wanted to be on a poster in town and have your own photoshoot? Now is your chance to come forward and participate in the Levin Town Centre creative placemaking project. This ... More >>
NZ Police Media Statement - Incident In Shannon
Saturday, 15 July 2023, 6:23 am | Horowhenua District Council
Shortly before 12.30pm Police came across a stolen vehicle in Foxton. The vehicle was not pursued, but plans were put in place for road spikes to be used. The vehicle avoided the spikes, and continued down the road a short distance where it has hit ... More >>
Changes Made To Dog Registration Renewals
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 10:52 am | Horowhenua District Council
There are a few changes to this year’s dog registration renewals in Horowhenua. Registrations opened slightly later, owners can expect to see changes to related fees and charges, and a new class has been added for people who own four or more ... More >>
Councillors Agonise Over Foxton War Memorial Hall Decision
Monday, 3 July 2023, 2:57 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Councillors debated for several hours on Wednesday 28 June to decide the fate of the earthquake prone Foxton War Memorial Hall. A number of resolutions were tabled and voted down, including the transfer of the hall to the Foxton War Memorial Hall ... More >>
Media Statement Issued By Horowhenua District Council Mayor Bernie Wanden And CEO – Monique Davidson 28 June 2023
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 10:13 am | Horowhenua District Council
In light of several recent incidents, where Council staff have been subject to assault and intimidating behaviour. Monique Davidson, Chief Executive of Horowhenua District Council alongside Mayor, Bernie Wanden have issued a joint statement voicing their ... More >>
Standard & Poor's Affirms Horowhenua District Council's Strong Capacity To Meet Financial Commitments
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 10:53 am | Horowhenua District Council
Mayor Bernie Wanden says he is pleased that Council has maintained its AA- long-term and A-1+ short-term issuer credit rating with a stable outlook on the long-term rating from Standard & Poor's (S&P) Global Ratings. "An AA-/A-1+ rating ... More >>
