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Shannon Library Set For A Makeover
Thursday, 14 May 2020, 5:24 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The library will be closed while refurbishments take place and is expected to re-open in early June. People in Shannon will have to wait a little longer for their library to re-open – but it will be worth the wait. Libraries Horowhenua is refurbishing ... More >>
Horowhenua Community Wellbeing Committee Urges Residents To Get Tested For COVID-19
Wednesday, 13 May 2020, 6:34 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The Horowhenua District Council Community Wellbeing Committee is urging residents to get tested for COVID-19. The Committee, which includes community and government organisations and agencies who work within Horowhenua, held a meeting via audio-visual ... More >>
Safety Measures In Place As Services And Facilities Resume At Alert Level 2
Wednesday, 13 May 2020, 4:35 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Most Horowhenua District Council services and facilities suspended during lockdown will resume following this week’s Government announcement that New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2 from Thursday 14 May. Council’s main office, libraries and ... More >>
COVID-19 No Barrier To Youth Week Creative Fun
Wednesday, 13 May 2020, 8:54 am | Horowhenua District Council
Youth Week is presenting itself to Horowhenua young people in one of their favourite places – online. A variety of competitions and themed activities can be found on Horowhenua District Council’s social media channels, with updates being posted ... More >>
New Grant To Aid Community Recovery
Saturday, 9 May 2020, 6:39 am | Horowhenua District Council
A centralised community development grant will create a fund to support the community’s recovery from COVID-19. Council voted to create the new grant at its meeting on 6 May by combining all contestable grants funds into one community development fund. ... More >>
Zero Increase For Council Fees And Charges
Friday, 8 May 2020, 2:18 pm | Horowhenua District Council
There will be no increase to fees and charges for Council services and facilities until at least July 2021. Horowhenua District Council adopted next year’s schedule of fees and charges at its meeting on 6 May. Most fees and charges will remain unchanged ... More >>
Rates Postponement Policy Recommended To Aid Those Affected By COVID-19
Wednesday, 29 April 2020, 4:35 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council’s Finance, Audit & Risk (FAR) Committee has recommended the adoption of an interim Rates Postponement Policy to aid ratepayers financially affected by the COVID-19 National Emergency. The proposed policy is for ... More >>
Water Restrictions Lifted For Levin And Ōhau
Thursday, 23 April 2020, 9:50 am | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council has lifted water restrictions for residents connected to town water supplies in Levin and Ōhau, effective from Thursday 23 April 2020. The restrictions were lifted following recent rainfall in the district, which has ... More >>
Horowhenua Residents Invited To #StandAtDawn On Anzac Day
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 12:01 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Mayor Bernie Wanden is joining Levin RSA President Wayne Kaye and Foxton RSA President David Roache in inviting residents of Horowhenua to join #StandAtDawn to commemorate Anzac Day. “Anzac Day is one of the most important occasions in our district’s ... More >>
Last Chance To Have Your Say On Annual Plan
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 9:08 am | Horowhenua District Council
This week is the last chance to make a submission on Horowhenua District Council’s Annual Plan, with consultation closing at 5pm on Friday 24 April. Council is seeking public feedback on a splash pad for Levin’s Jubilee Park and early public input ... More >>
April Meeting Of Horowhenua District Council To Be Held Online
Tuesday, 7 April 2020, 8:46 am | Horowhenua District Council
Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the meeting of Horowhenua District Council scheduled for Wednesday 8 April will be held via audiovisual links. You can access a live-stream of the meeting from the Live Council Meetings page of Council’s website, www.horowhenua.govt.nz/Council/Your-Council/Council-Meetings-Live ... More >>
Consultation Adapted For Annual Plan Due To COVID-19
Thursday, 2 April 2020, 9:57 am | Horowhenua District Council
Due to the COVID-19 situation, Horowhenua District Council has adapted its consultation process for the Annual Plan 2020/2021. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our community significantly. However, Horowhenua District Council is maintaining ... More >>
Love Your Loo: Flush Only Paper, Pee And Poo
Monday, 30 March 2020, 5:06 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council is asking residents to ‘Love Your Loo’ as increased flushing of wet wipes and hand-sanitising wipes during the COVID-19 pandemic sends sewer pump blockages soaring. “We’re seeing as many as three sewer pump blockages ... More >>
Council Essential Services To Continue During COVID-19 Lockdown
Thursday, 26 March 2020, 5:28 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council is assuring the community that council’s essential services will continue during the COVID-19 lockdown period. The country entered into Alert Level 4 at 11.59pm on Wednesday night, meaning only essential services could ... More >>
Horowhenua District Council Closes Main Office, Public Toilets, Playgrounds
Monday, 23 March 2020, 5:01 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council is closing its main office from 5pm today, Monday 23 March, following the government announcement that New Zealand is moving to COVID-19 alert level three and will move to level four within 48 hours. Council’s public ... More >>
Public Feedback To Open On Council’s Annual Plan
Friday, 20 March 2020, 7:17 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Public consultation on Horowhenua District Council’s 2020/2021 Annual Plan will begin on 25 March following Council’s adoption of the ‘What’s Our Plan 2020/2021’ consultation document on 20 March. Community Facilities and Events Manager Brent ... More >>
New Handbook Offers Guide To Engaging With Council
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 5:02 pm | Horowhenua District Council
If you’re interested in learning more about how you can engage with Horowhenua District Council and be more involved in local democratic processes, the newly-published Council Handbook 2020 is for you. The handbook is a collection of information about ... More >>
Kai, Culture And Colours Fiesta Cancelled
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 4:16 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council has cancelled its Kai, Culture and Colours Fiesta scheduled for Saturday 4 April. The decision to cancel the event follows the government ban on gatherings of 500 or more people for non-essential events to limit the potential ... More >>
Horowhenua Parks Host Special Events For Parks Week
Tuesday, 10 March 2020, 11:36 am | Horowhenua District Council
This week is Parks Week, and Horowhenua District Council is marking the occasion with some special events in the district’s parks. Aquatics Horowhenua is offering the opportunity to enjoy a free yogilates session in the award-winning Thompson House ... More >>
Dambusters Exhibition Takes Flight At Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom
Tuesday, 3 March 2020, 2:50 pm | Horowhenua District Council
A special exhibition that explores one of the most famous raids in military history opens this month at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom. The Foxton community hub will host Dambusters – Boffins, Bravery and Bouncing Bombs from Friday 6 March until Sunday 3 May. The ... More >>
