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Horowhenua District Council - Latest News [Page 16]
Minister Mahuta Praises Council For Its Visionary Three Waters Leadership
Wednesday, 1 June 2022, 11:31 am | Horowhenua District Council
First-of-their-kind upgrades to Horowhenua water systems benefitting 13 marae were celebrated at Horowhenua District Council Chambers on May 30, a project ensuring a bright future for Horowhenua iwi/hapū and community alike. Local Government Minister ... More >>
Levin Tornado Event 20 May - Update Thursday 26 May 2022
Thursday, 26 May 2022, 7:53 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council’s response after last Friday’s severe weather event has now transitioned to recovery mode, but before we tell you what this means, here’s a glance at the numbers: · $263,461 contributed so far to the Mayoral Relief Fund ... More >>
Levin Tornado Event 20 May – Update Tuesday 24 May 2022
Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 8:04 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua New Zealand Trust today confirmed they would contribute $50,000 to Horowhenua’s Mayoral Relief Fund, bringing the total up to $252,571 just five days after the fund was established. RJ’s Licorice and All Black Codie Taylor are among the other businesses ... More >>
Levin Tornado Event Update
Monday, 23 May 2022, 5:33 pm | Horowhenua District Council
With the events of the weekend transitioning from response to recovery, Council’s Emergency Management function met this morning to set up a cross-functional recovery team. Aware that there are still people and properties in need of assistance, Council ... More >>
Update from Levin Tornado Event
Saturday, 21 May 2022, 5:16 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Clean up. After a stormy grey day yesterday, Horowhenua shone today. People in their droves came out to support one another and the comradery shown cemented what locals have known for a long time, that Horowhenua is a beautiful place to live. While many ... More >>
Levin Tornado Event 20 May – Update 2 11.40am - 21 May 2022
Saturday, 21 May 2022, 1:24 pm | Horowhenua District Council
In the aftermath of yesterday’s tornado which uprooted trees, took out power lines and damaged properties around the district, Horowhenua’s emergency response now shifts to recovery and welfare. Mayor Bernie Wanden says, “Help and support continues ... More >>
Levin Tornado Event - Designation Of Area For Building Emergency Management – Update 1 - 21 May 2022
Saturday, 21 May 2022, 1:20 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council has designated an area in Horowhenua under the Building Act 2004 to support the response and recovery from the Tornado on 21 May. Daniel Haigh – Horowhenua Civil Defence Emergency Management Local Controller says, “This More >>
Levin Tornado Event – Final Update For Today - 5.30pm 20 May 2022
Friday, 20 May 2022, 6:21 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The Horowhenua Emergency Management Centre winds down for the night after co-ordinating the response to a tornado that ripped through Levin earlier this morning, affecting many individuals and properties. Focus will shift tomorrow to one of clean up and ... More >>
Levin Tornado Event - Update 5: Mayoral Relief Fund Established – 3.30pm – 20 May 2022
Friday, 20 May 2022, 3:53 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council Mayor Bernie Wanden and Elected Members have today established a Mayoral Relief Fund to assist people affected by the tornado that ripped through Levin, causing significant damage to the Horowhenua community. “Together, my Councillors ... More >>
Levin Tornado - Update 4 - 2.30pm - 20 May 2022
Friday, 20 May 2022, 2:51 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Levin was hit by a tornado at approximately 6.30am this morning, causing havoc, taking down trees, impacting power lines and taking off roofs. Drone footage shows approximately 30-50 houses have suffered damage, with further damage to many more ... More >>
Media Release –– Levin Tornado – Update 3 – 12.21pm – 20 May 2022
Friday, 20 May 2022, 12:41 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Levin was hit by a Tornado at approximately 6.30am this morning, causing havoc, taking down trees, impacting power lines and taking off roofs. Drone footage shows approximately 30-50 houses have suffered damage, with further damage to many more ... More >>
Levin Tornado - Update 2 - 9.53am - 20 May 2022
Friday, 20 May 2022, 9:58 am | Horowhenua District Council
Levin was hit by a Tornado at approximately 6.30am this morning, causing havoc, taking down trees, impacting power lines and taking off roofs. Horowhenua/Kāpiti is under a severe weather watch. Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) urges ... More >>
Levin Tornado Update 1 – 8.08am – 20 May 2022
Friday, 20 May 2022, 9:25 am | Horowhenua District Council
Levin was hit by a Tornado at approximately 6.30am this morning, causing havoc, taking down trees, impacting power lines and taking off roofs. Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) urges people to stay home unless travel is critical. Streets currently ... More >>
Council Builds Momentum After Adopting The Horowhenua 2040 Blueprint – 12 May 2022
Thursday, 12 May 2022, 3:41 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Last night around the Council table, there was a staunch commitment to making good on the actions detailed in the Horowhenua 2040 Blueprint (the Blueprint) and an air of excitement about the clarity and vision laid out for the district. The Blueprint ... More >>
Sustainable Growth Prioritised In Newly Adopted Council Growth Strategy
Thursday, 12 May 2022, 2:51 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Last night Council adopted the Horowhenua Growth Strategy 2040. The strategy outlines where and how we propose to accommodate residential growth across the district over the next 20 years. With Horowhenua growing faster than predicted – ahead of the ... More >>
Council Responds To Latest Three Waters Announcement
Friday, 6 May 2022, 7:47 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Recently Central Government announced they had accepted 44 of the 47 three waters working group’s recommendations and were progressing with the three waters infrastructure reform programme. The reforms, which are due to take effect from mid-2024, will move ... More >>
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 >>
