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Horowhenua District Council - Latest News [Page 26]
Nominations for Civic Honours Awards now open
Friday, 26 July 2019, 5:11 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Nominations for Horowhenua District Council’s Civic Honours Awards are now open. Civic Honours Awards recognise outstanding voluntary service by individuals and community groups across eight categories: community, cultural, education, recreation/sport, ... More >>
Energy Management Programme delivers strong savings
Tuesday, 23 July 2019, 10:43 am | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council’s Energy Management Programme is delivering strong savings, with 1,140,000 kWh of energy consumption avoided since it began in May 2017. More >>
72-Hour Film Challenge gives young filmmakers a chance
Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 9:44 am | Horowhenua District Council
Budding filmmakers in Horowhenua will be able to put their talents to the test these school holidays in the 72-Hour Film Challenge. More >>
Youth Space celebrates Pacific cultures
Wednesday, 3 July 2019, 10:09 am | Horowhenua District Council
Youth Space at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō will celebrate Pacific cultures next week as the popular school holiday programme SPYFusion (South Pacific Youth Fusion) returns for its second year. More >>
Dog registration fee refunds up for grabs
Monday, 1 July 2019, 1:59 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua dog owners who pay their dog registration by Saturday 13 July will be in the draw to win a full refund of their dog registration fee. More >>
Heritage Fund open for applications
Monday, 1 July 2019, 12:03 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The Heritage Fund is for projects that conserve or restore the heritage value or character of a property recognised under the Horowhenua District Plan for its historical significance. The Fund is open for applications during July and August and has $30,000 ... More >>
Council demands action on state highway safety improvements
Friday, 28 June 2019, 3:16 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council is calling on New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) to take urgent action to address safety issues on stretches of State Highway 1 and State Highway 57 that run through the district. More >>
Reduced rates income increase as Annual Plan adopted
Thursday, 27 June 2019, 10:07 am | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council’s Annual Plan 2019/20 includes a drop in Council’s rates income increase from 5.9 per cent to 4.6 per cent, and a drop in the general rate increase from 16.8 per cent to 8.8 per cent. More >>
LGOIMA review suggestions welcomed
Thursday, 20 June 2019, 3:08 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council will introduce changes to improve its practice and compliance with the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act following a review by the Office of the Ombudsman. More >>
De Molen shines bright colours on Matariki stargazers
Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 2:05 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Foxton’s Water Tower casts its impressive multi-coloured lightshow far into the distance, every night of the week, greeting the cars on State Highway One that zoom past town. More >>
Modern Māori Quartet entertain for Matariki
Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 12:56 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Music lovers in Horowhenua can experience a fresh take on showband entertainment when the Modern Māori Quartet entertain as part of this year’s Matariki celebrations. More >>
Local elections candidate workshops in Horowhenua
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 3:59 pm | Horowhenua District Council
If you have thought about local politics and having a say in the future of your district, then find out more about standing as a candidate to become a community board member, a councillor or even a mayor. More >>
Matariki celebrations offer Māori weaving experience
Thursday, 13 June 2019, 9:45 am | Horowhenua District Council
The opportunity to try your hand at Māori flax weaving and finger string games is part of a two-week programme of events to celebrate Puanga Matariki in Horowhenua. More >>
New speed limits keep kids safe around schools
Wednesday, 12 June 2019, 5:36 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Roads around six Levin schools will be safer for children following Horowhenua District Council’s adoption of four additional school zones with variable speed limits. More >>
Council adopts proposed rural roads speed limit changes
Wednesday, 12 June 2019, 5:31 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Speed limits on most rural and rural residential roads in Horowhenua are set to drop following Horowhenua District Council’s adoption of proposed speed limit changes at its meeting on 12 June. More >>
Rates rebates applications to close soon
Tuesday, 11 June 2019, 1:57 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua ratepayers who have yet to apply for a rates rebate for the 2018-2019 rating year are encouraged to do so before applications close on 28 June 2019. More >>
Lack of transport options of concern to Horowhenua residents
Wednesday, 29 May 2019, 3:31 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The results of the first Horowhenua transportation survey show strong support for improved public transport options and call for prioritising cycling safety improvements on State Highways running through the district. More >>
Horowhenua District Council backs Vote 2019 campaign
Wednesday, 22 May 2019, 1:07 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council has confirmed its participation in the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Vote 2019 campaign to lift nationwide voter turnout in local elections and increase people’s engagement with their local council. More >>
Council invites feedback on resident satisfaction
Wednesday, 15 May 2019, 2:01 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council is running its Resident Satisfaction Survey to find out what residents and ratepayers think about its services, facilities and communications. Community wellbeing is also an important part of the survey. More >>
More public transport options wanted, cycling safety
Wednesday, 8 May 2019, 1:37 pm | Horowhenua District Council
More public transport options wanted, and cycling safety improvements on state highways More >>
