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Inaugural Exhibition For Impressive New Foxton Arts Collective
Friday, 3 December 2021, 4:54 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Bringing together no less than 12 established artists – to work as one, in creative spirit – is no mean feat. A new local arts collective, convened by contemporary artist Albert McCarthy, has battled the odds though and is all set to unveil its ... More >>
Illuminating Christmas In The Horowhenua
Friday, 26 November 2021, 4:52 pm | Horowhenua District Council
This year we’re celebrating Christmas in a sparkly new way! The Levin Adventure Park will be lit up with a six metre illuminous Christmas tree and numerous festive lights for all to see from 6 December until 27 December. While COVID has been raining ... More >>
Horowhenua Health And Wellbeing Hub Planning Is Underway
Friday, 26 November 2021, 10:02 am | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council has agreed to sell Council-owned property 15-23 Durham Street (Levin) to The Horowhenua Company Limited. The terms of the agreement stipulate that the land be used to develop a primary healthcare facility for Horowhenua, a ... More >>
Shining A Light On Loneliness In The Horowhenua
Wednesday, 24 November 2021, 11:00 am | Horowhenua District Council
Initiated by the New Zealand Coalition to End Loneliness, ‘Light up Loneliness’ is about bringing people together, to reach out and support people who are feeling lonely and isolated. Horowhenua District Council was asked how they ‘light up loneliness’ ... More >>
Council Leads New Zealand's Three Waters Reform For Local Marae
Monday, 22 November 2021, 10:20 am | Horowhenua District Council
The Horowhenua District Council is leading New Zealand regarding the Three Waters funding investment in local Marae. Horowhenua District Council Mayor Bernie Wanden says it's pleasing to support local mana whenua in the District and ensure they have ... More >>
Community To Have Their Say After Council Proposes To Close The Levin Landfill By 2022
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 12:14 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Yesterday at the Horowhenua District Council meeting, it was proposed to support the early closure of the Levin Landfill in 2022. Horowhenua District Council Mayor, Bernie Wanden says that Council considered presentations provided by Morrison Solutions, ... More >>
Contractors To Start Work On Next Stage Of Tara-Ika Infrastructure Growth Project
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 12:56 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The tender to extend Levin’s wastewater network to the Tara-Ika growth area and upgrade part of the existing network has been awarded to Higgins Contractors Levin. Tara-Ika is a $38.1million project that will provide services to allow the private ... More >>
Vibrant Change In This Year's Christmas Parade And Festivities
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 9:12 am | Horowhenua District Council
Although Santa is still stuck in managed isolation and will not parade down Oxford Street during the annual Levin Christmas Parade, Council is working on an idea to keep the festive spirit alive this season. Horowhenua District Mayor Bernie Wanden ... More >>
Community Comes Together To Host Safe And Fun Events For Horowhenua Youth
Saturday, 6 November 2021, 9:23 pm | Horowhenua District Council
On Wednesdays in November and December, Horowhenua District Council in partnership with Muaūpoko Tribal Authority and other local organisations are holding free community youth activities at Paul Ireland Skate Park and the Village Green in Levin from 3pm ... More >>
Levin Properties To Undergo Waste And Stormwater Inspections
Friday, 5 November 2021, 9:56 am | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council and the Horowhenua Alliance will be conducting inspections of wastewater and stormwater pipes and gully traps on properties in Levin to reduce the impact of misguided rainwater. Every year Council carries out maintenance work ... More >>
Council Subsidises And Supports Responsible E-waste Recycling In The Community
Tuesday, 2 November 2021, 4:37 pm | Horowhenua District Council
From 1 November 2021 Horowhenua District Council will subsidise the disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) at a reduced fee or free at Foxton and Shannon Waste Transfer Stations. E-waste is the fastest-growing type of waste in the world. In New Zealand, ... More >>
David Clapperton Resigns As HDC CEO After A Transformative 8 Years As Leader
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 9:50 am | Horowhenua District Council
“It is with both sadness and gratitude that I announce after 16 years of service in Horowhenua, David Clapperton has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer at Council.” Says Mayor Bernie Wanden. During his time with Council, David ... More >>
Possum Control At Kimberley Reserve, Levin
Friday, 22 October 2021, 11:26 am | Horowhenua District Council
OSPRI New Zealand are carrying out a possum control operation at Kimberley Reserve. OSPRI are leaders in national pest control, providing a traceability scheme to help create a Tuberculosis free New Zealand. Possums are the main source of Tuberculosis ... More >>
Council Votes To Workshop Climate Change Action Plan Initiatives
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 1:02 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Council was presented with a Draft Climate Plan Action Plan outlining key initiatives for endorsement, including a stocktake of Council's greenhouse emissions and development and the establishment of a sustainability policy to provide a roadmap for Council. ... More >>
Exhibition Celebrates 70 Year Contribution By Kuia, To Whānau Wellbeing
Friday, 8 October 2021, 10:59 am | Horowhenua District Council
At a time when a pandemic creates struggles and issues for whānau across the nation, it seems more important than ever to commemorate the help and support that the Māori Women’s Welfare League has provided to families in need, for 70 years. The exhibition ... More >>
Horowhenua Economy Stronger Than Pre-COVID-19 Pandemic
Friday, 8 October 2021, 9:24 am | Horowhenua District Council
Recently, Council heard that our local economy is thriving despite the challenge of a global pandemic. The Horowhenua New Zealand Trust (HNZT) Chair Antony Young and The Horowhenua Company Limited (THCL) Chief Executive Catriona McKay reported ... More >>
Fun Auction Of ‘Funky Foxton’ Painting In Manawatū Arts Trail
Wednesday, 6 October 2021, 1:23 pm | Horowhenua District Council
There will be laugher and banter when the Artitude group of local artists exhibit their works in Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, as part of the Manawatū Arts Trail. A painting by one of the group members, Z Goode, will be auctioned to art aficionados who will ... More >>
Horowhenua District Council - Three Waters Reform Update
Friday, 24 September 2021, 8:55 am | Horowhenua District Council
We know some of our community have felt uninformed and disengaged over the Three Waters Reform proposal. We’ve seen the comments on social media, we’ve listened to the feedback given in passing to our Councillors, and many of you have asked us ... More >>
2021 Civic Honours Awards nominations are now open
Monday, 20 September 2021, 2:40 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Do you know someone in Horowhenua who deserves to be recognised for going above and beyond in a voluntary capacity? Horowhenua District Council’s Civic Honours Awards are the perfect opportunity to nominate them for their outstanding contribution ... More >>
Horowhenua social housing supply could increase 25%
Friday, 17 September 2021, 10:54 am | Horowhenua District Council
Providing consent is granted, Horowhenua is set to get a 52 unit social housing development, which will be home to those individuals and families on the Social Housing Register. More >>
