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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 >>
Where Creativity Meets Community: Imaginate Arrives In Foxton
Friday, 31 October 2025, 4:05 pm | Horowhenua District Council
From a live paint wall that grows over time to experimental sculptures, digital creations and a hands-on making space, Imaginate will further transform Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom into a lively space that invites everyone to imagine, spark and create. More >>
A New Council Term Begins: Horowhenua District Council Elected Members Inaugurated
Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 7:24 pm | Horowhenua District Council
With the ceremonial duties complete, Council now turns its attention to the first ordinary Council meeting of the triennium. More >>
Remembrance Day Services
Friday, 24 October 2025, 3:18 pm | Horowhenua District Council
To mark the armistice, Remembrance Day commemorations will be held in Levin and Foxton on Tuesday 11 November 2025. More >>
Horowhenua Emergency Operations Centre Prepared For Severe Weather
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 9:33 am | Horowhenua District Council
Forecasts show up to 120mm of rain in the Tararua Range, gusts up to 120 km/h in exposed areas in Horowhenua, and combined swells of up to 4.5 metres along the coast. More >>
Horowhenua Māori Ward Referendum Results
Friday, 17 October 2025, 11:04 am | Horowhenua District Council
Due to a law change last year, councils with Māori wards not established by a poll of voters were required to either dissolve them or hold a binding poll about their future. More >>
Final Election Results Announced For Horowhenua District Council
Friday, 17 October 2025, 10:59 am | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council will have the Mayor and 12 Councillors, including 5 newcomers and 7 returning Councillors. More >>
Horowhenua District Council - Progress Results Released | Saturday 11 October 2025
Saturday, 11 October 2025, 2:48 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Final Results, including special votes, will be released on Thursday 16 October 2025. More >>
Council Adopts Annual Report And Farewells Outgoing Members
Friday, 10 October 2025, 3:02 pm | Horowhenua District Council
“Adopting the 2024/25 Annual Report was a fitting way to finish the triennium, celebrating the progress we’ve made and the commitment of our staff who work hard every day for our community,” said Mayor Bernie. More >>
Your Last Chance To Vote – Don’t Miss Out, Horowhenua
Friday, 3 October 2025, 11:09 am | Horowhenua District Council
As at Thursday 2 October, 6,325 people (24.57%) across Horowhenua have returned their votes. That means more than 75% of eligible voters still need to make their voices heard. More >>
Kickstart Your Future With The Horowhenua Tertiary Education Scholarship
Friday, 3 October 2025, 8:16 am | Horowhenua District Council
Applications are now open for the Horowhenua District Council Tertiary Education Scholarship, offering a $1,000 scholarship and a paid summer internship with Council during the 2025-2026 over summer. More >>
Expressions Of Interest Sought To Redevelop The Bath Street/Salisbury Street Carpark
Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 6:43 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Chief Executive Monique Davidson says the carpark is currently under-utilised and represents an exciting opportunity for private investment and community benefit. More >>
Ōtaki To North Of Levin Highway: A Key To Unlocking Levin’s Future
Wednesday, 24 September 2025, 3:48 pm | Horowhenua District Council
As heavy traffic moves out of the centre and rail travel becomes easier and more attractive, we can unlock new opportunities for business, recreation, and community spaces. More >>
Council Endorses Closed Landfill Management Plan
Friday, 12 September 2025, 11:45 am | Horowhenua District Council
The Levin Closed Landfill Management Plan confirms that the site on Hōkio Beach Road, which was closed in May 2023, will remain permanently closed. The plan outlines how Council will continue to manage the site and address long-term environmental ... More >>
Robert Harris Café Now Serving At Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom
Friday, 12 September 2025, 11:16 am | Horowhenua District Council
Their expansion into Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom adds vibrancy to the space, alongside the galleries, museums, and library which already make it a chosen destination of choice within the region. More >>
Horowhenua District Council Adopts Revised Foxton Beach Endowment Fund Policy
Friday, 12 September 2025, 10:46 am | Horowhenua District Council
“We now have a Foxton Beach Endowment Fund policy that establishes a strong foundation for transparent, modern fund governance which provides clarity on principles, priorities, and process for future grant making.” More >>
