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Horowhenua Civil Defence Emergency Management Update 2
Monday, 16 February 2026, 9:37 am | Horowhenua District Council
Council is working closely with contractors, service providers and emergency management partners as we manage impacts across roads, waste services, power supply, schools and public spaces. More >>
Council Monitoring Severe Weather System - Precautionary Measures Underway
Monday, 16 February 2026, 9:00 am | Horowhenua District Council
Council’s Emergency Management Incident Management Team is on standby and monitoring the situation closely. Preparations are underway should conditions deteriorate. More >>
Local Voices Appointed To Central Districts Water Shareholders Committee
Friday, 13 February 2026, 11:42 am | Horowhenua District Council
Central Districts Water is a jointly owned water services council controlled organisation (WS-CCO) that will begin operating from 1 July 2027. More >>
Whānau Triathlon Series Returns To Get Horowhenua Moving
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 2:15 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The Let’s Move Together Triathlon series aligns with Council’s priority to enhance health and wellbeing initiatives, as outlined in the Community Wellbeing Strategy 2024-2027. More >>
Council Balances Affordability And Essential Services In Annual Plan For 2026/27
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 2:44 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The 2026/27 Annual Plan is being shaped in a particularly challenging environment, with significant central government reforms and cost pressures affecting councils and communities across the country. More >>
Muaūpoko Park To Reopen With Whakawātea, Following Partnership Planning
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 3:58 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The reopening has been guided by the Lake Horowhenua Trust, who represent the owners of the lake and surrounding land, the Horowhenua Lake Domain Board, which oversees the public domain area & Council who provide the care and services for the park. More >>
Mayoral Relief Fund Supports Horowhenua Households Following Severe Weather
Monday, 2 February 2026, 10:50 am | Horowhenua District Council
Mayor Bernie acknowledged the challenges faced by families across the district and thanked residents for the way they supported one another during the recovery period. More >>
Waitangi Day Celebrations Across Horowhenua
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 11:05 am | Horowhenua District Council
Mayor Bernie Wanden says Waitangi Day celebrations are all about connection and community. More >>
Local Ideas, Local Impact: Community Grants Open Across Horowhenua 1 February
Monday, 26 January 2026, 11:33 am | Horowhenua District Council
Mayor Bernie Wanden says Council’s grants and funding is about backing the people who make Horowhenua a great place to live. “Our community is full of people with great ideas and a real passion for making a difference.” More >>
Horowhenua Mayor Relief Fund Activated For Communities Affected By Severe Weather Event
Friday, 2 January 2026, 4:35 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Mayor Wanden says the decision recognises the real pressure many households are facing following days of disruption, food spoilage, property damage, and unexpected costs. More >>
Update Four – Power Expected To Be Mostly Restored By Tonight, Support Available For Affected Residents
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 3:07 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Residents and visitors in Foxton, Foxton Beach and Tokomaru are encouraged to continue conserving water to allow reservoirs to recover. More >>
Foxton, Foxton Beach And Tokomaru Urged To Conserve Water Immediately
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 9:48 am | Horowhenua District Council
Power loss to several water and wastewater treatment plants has meant Council has had to rely on emergency back-up generators to maintain essential services. In some locations, this has placed additional strain on operations. More >>
Significant Weather Impacts Across Horowhenua District
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 5:34 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Severe winds caused widespread power outages across the district. Electra crews are steadily restoring power where it is safe to do so and will continue work into the evening. More >>
Significant Weather Impacts Across Horowhenua District – Foxton & Shannon Residents Urged To Conserve Water Immediately
Tuesday, 30 December 2025, 11:59 am | Horowhenua District Council
Severe winds have caused widespread power outages, with thousands of properties currently without electricity. More >>
Foxton And Foxton Beach Move To Level 2 Water Level Conservation
Friday, 19 December 2025, 2:53 pm | Horowhenua District Council
In Levin and Ōhau we are required by our resource consent conditions to impose conservation/restriction measures once flow in the Ōhau River drops below certain prescribed volumes. More >>
Council Confirms Next Steps For Closed Levin Landfill Following Independent Review
Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 4:44 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The independent review by Tonkin and Taylor assessed the main remediation options previously considered and found that some are unlikely to deliver the best environmental outcomes. More >>
Water Conservation Level 1 - Levin And Ōhau
Monday, 15 December 2025, 10:10 am | Horowhenua District Council
Commercial customers with very high water demand are advised to take all practicable measures to reduce water use and to contact Council before any major water use. More >>
New Rating Valuations On The Way For Horowhenua District
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 5:43 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The new rating valuations have been prepared for 19,440 properties on behalf of the Horowhenua District Council by Quotable Value (QV). More >>
Central Districts Water Governance Framework Reinforces Local Control
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 4:17 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Mayor Bernie Walden says this week’s decisions can give communities confidence that councils will continue to guide water services on their behalf. More >>
Council Sets Direction For The Next Three Years
Thursday, 11 December 2025, 11:19 am | Horowhenua District Council
Mayor Bernie Wanden says the priorities reflect those strategic enablers which will define this term of Council. More >>
