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Horowhenua District Council - Latest News [Page 30]

Largest subdivision in Levin since the 1970s on the cards

Friday, 17 August 2018, 9:08 am | Horowhenua District Council

A Master Plan is being created for a 2000-home subdivision on the eastern side of Levin. Built over 20 years, it will eventually be home to about 5,000 people. More >>

Draft vision for Horowhenua unveiled

Thursday, 16 August 2018, 10:42 am | Horowhenua District Council

Aspirations to provide for the intergenerational wellbeing of residents are key to a green paper vision presented to Horowhenua District Council’s Strategy Committee meeting yesterday. More >>

Rates rebate applications invited

Monday, 13 August 2018, 1:20 pm | Horowhenua District Council

It is time to apply for a rates rebate for the 2018/19 rating year. More >>

International community-led development expert visits Levin

Friday, 10 August 2018, 9:44 am | Horowhenua District Council

An international expert on community-led development, whose ideas have inspired programmes and projects around the world, is coming to Levin. More >>

Electric vehicle charging stations a step closer

Tuesday, 7 August 2018, 4:22 pm | Horowhenua District Council

A network of fast-charging stations for electric vehicles came a step closer to reality today as the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA) confirmed funding for the project. More >>

Basketball hoops for Waitārere Beach Domain

Tuesday, 7 August 2018, 2:20 pm | Horowhenua District Council

Residents at Waitārere Beach now have the opportunity to learn basketball from a professional coach at their local park, thanks to the generosity of Dunkers basketball coach Mel Chandler and an upgrade to facilities at Waitārere Beach Domain. More >>

Recycling workshop turns plastic bags into art

Tuesday, 7 August 2018, 9:29 am | Horowhenua District Council

Foxton’s community hub, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, played host to a workshop encouraging creative ways to re-use plastic bags on Friday 3 August. More >>

Five community grants schemes open

Wednesday, 1 August 2018, 1:18 pm | Horowhenua District Council

Horowhenua District Council is inviting applications for funding from five community grants schemes it administers. More >>

Dune lowering to begin at Foxton Beach

Thursday, 26 July 2018, 11:25 am | Horowhenua District Council

Horowhenua District Council is set to begin work lowering the dunes near the Beach Entrance Car Park in Foxton Beach. More >>

Prompt registration pays off for Horowhenua dog owners

Monday, 23 July 2018, 4:42 pm | Horowhenua District Council

Ten lucky Horowhenua dog owners have received a full refund on their dog registrations, including Levin resident Anne Young. More >>

Council adopts plan to minimise and manage waste

Friday, 20 July 2018, 9:06 am | Horowhenua District Council

Council adopted the Waste Minimisation and Management Plan, which sets targets for dealing with waste over the next six years and provides an action plan to meet those targets, at Wednesday night’s Council meeting. More >>

Community groups benefit from Long Term Plan

Friday, 13 July 2018, 2:42 pm | Horowhenua District Council

Funding for security cameras at Waitārere Beach is just one of the ways community groups have benefited from Horowhenua District Council’s 2018-2038 Long Term Plan (LTP). More >>

First stage of Shared Pathways network complete

Friday, 6 July 2018, 9:54 am | Horowhenua District Council

A new Shared Pathway along Arapaepae Road is proving popular with walkers and cyclists in Horowhenua. More >>

Heritage Fund open for applications

Wednesday, 4 July 2018, 11:44 am | 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 has $30,000 to distribute. More >>

Online portal offers new way to connect with Council

Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 1:59 pm | Horowhenua District Council

Online portal offers new way to connect with Council A new online portal, Connect Horowhenua, is offering the public a convenient way to interact with Horowhenua District Council online. More >>

International recognition for Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom

Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 9:52 am | Horowhenua District Council

Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom has carried its third major award home to Horowhenua, this time all the way from the United Kingdom. More >>

Online portal delivers simpler, faster building consents

Monday, 2 July 2018, 1:51 pm | Horowhenua District Council

Online portal delivers simpler, faster building consents Applying for a building consent in Horowhenua is now quicker and easier following the launch of a new online portal. More >>

Council adopts first 20-year Long Term Plan

Thursday, 28 June 2018, 9:25 am | Horowhenua District Council

Long term plans usually span ten years, but the growth Horowhenua is experiencing requires Council to plan further into the future. More >>

‘Steady-as-she-goes’ budget for Horowhenua

Monday, 25 June 2018, 11:28 am | Horowhenua District Council

District Council Deputy Mayor, Wayne Bishop, said the Long Term Plan acknowledged the growth anticipated in Horowhenua while proposing reasonable rate increases over the next 20 years. More >>

Education providers collaborate on driver licence programme

Wednesday, 20 June 2018, 9:05 am | Horowhenua District Council

An innovative student driver-training programme is to be set up to help Horowhenua tertiary and secondary school students achieve a successful transition to employment. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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