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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 >>
Vehicle Access To Be Allowed On WaikawaBeach
Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 4:52 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Mayor Bernie Wanden said the decision reflects a careful and considered journey, acknowledging the strong and often opposing views within the community, and the desire for clarity and certainty about how access can work in practice. More >>
Council Reflects On Government’s Draft Proposal To Simplify Local Government
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 8:29 am | Horowhenua District Council
The draft lands within a much broader reform environment, including the System Improvements Bill, upcoming rates capping proposals, resource management replacement legislation, and the continued rollout of Local Water Done Well. More >>
Council Invites Community Input On Access And Parking In Levin’s Town Centre
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 5:55 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Mayor Bernie Wanden says the early input will help inform the issues, opportunities and priorities the strategy needs to address. More >>
Civic And Youth Excellence Awards Celebrate Community Excellence
Wednesday, 19 November 2025, 2:19 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Hosted by Mayor Bernie Wanden, the ceremony honoured three Civic Honour recipients, four Certificates of Recognition recipients and fifteen outstanding young people through the Youth Excellence Scholarships. More >>
Council Expo 2025: Discover How Council Works For You – 11 November 2025
Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 5:46 pm | Horowhenua District Council
From the water we drink to the parks we enjoy, the libraries we visit and the community facilities we use every day, Council plays a leading part in it all. More >>
