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Two community grant schemes open for applications
Thursday, 8 May 2014, 3:22 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Nearly $40,000 in funding is on offer in two community grant schemes that have just opened for applications. The Shannon Community Development Grant, open for applications until 5pm on Friday 6 June, provides financial support to projects that bring benefits ... More >>
Horowhenua economy measuring up
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 1:33 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua's economic activity continues to grow with many sectors increasing at rates above regional and national averages. The positive gains are shown in Infometrics economic monitoring, commissioned by Horowhenua District Council. It shows GDP growing ... More >>
Horowhenua's Got Talent entries open
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 12:24 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua’s Got Talent is set to stage later this month and entries for the competition are now open. To be held on Saturday 24 May at Te Takere in Levin, the talent quest is open to 12 to 24-year-olds and categories include music or dance for either individuals ... More >>
Work on storm damaged trees nearly complete
Wednesday, 30 April 2014, 9:54 am | Horowhenua District Council
Work attending to trees along roads and within reserves that were damaged during recent storms should be completed by early next week. Horowhenua District Council contractors have been working through the remaining damaged trees since the storms ... More >>
Board appointed to steer Economic Development Strategy
Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 2:26 pm | Horowhenua District Council
A board largely made up of local business leaders has been appointed to help steer Horowhenua's Economic Development Strategy. More >>
Horowhenua District Council lifts water supply restrictions
Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 12:47 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council has now lifted the water restrictions which have been in place since the start of last summer in efforts to conserve water. The recent change in weather conditions, including significant rain, has allowed the Level One ... More >>
Heavy rain causes some flooding issue in Levin
Wednesday, 23 April 2014, 10:11 am | Horowhenua District Council
Heavy rain causes some flooding issue in Levin Heavy rain caused some flooding issues in parts of Levin on Tuesday afternoon and evening. A car was stranded after driving into a flooded part of Argyle Avenue. A house in Lynch Grove was flooded, along with ... More >>
Horowhenua District Council publishes Governance Statement
Friday, 11 April 2014, 12:28 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council has adopted and published its revised Local Governance Statement for 2014 – 2017. The Local Governance Statement is a collection of information about the processes through which Council engages with residents of Horowhenua, as ... More >>
Council to draft local policy for Psychoactive Substances
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 2:39 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council is to draft a policy to help minimise the impacts and any harm caused by 'legal highs'. More >>
Former Horowhenua student to study at Cambridge University
Tuesday, 1 April 2014, 1:06 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Shem Harris is a young man from Horowhenua about to continue his strive for success at one of the world's most prestigious universities. The former Horowhenua College pupil and Horowhenua District Council Youth Voice member will study at Cambridge ... More >>
Council to look at new fees and charges for some services
Wednesday, 26 March 2014, 4:22 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Changes to fees and charges for some user-pays services and facilities provided by Horowhenua District Council will be recommended at next Wednesday's Council meeting. More >>
Public encouraged to have say on Draft Annual Plan
Friday, 21 March 2014, 3:47 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Residents and ratepayers are encouraged to have their say on what is planned by Horowhenua District Council for the coming financial year. More >>
Shannon Water Treatment Plant officially opened
Monday, 17 March 2014, 3:44 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The Shannon community has marked a milestone with the official opening of the town’s new water treatment plant on Monday. More >>
Levin Police Constable Fiona Barker wins Australasian award
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 4:24 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Levin Police Constable Fiona Barker has become only the second New Zealander in seven years to win the Neighbourhood Watch Australasia Police Commissioner's Award. More >>
Horowhenua's economic development now guided by strategy
Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 3:33 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua now has a visionary but practical strategy to strengthen and grow the District's economy. More >>
Council's Draft Annual Plan looks at revenue and expenditure
Friday, 7 March 2014, 1:31 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council has taken a close look at its finances in the development of its Draft Annual Plan 2014/2015, which is to be published on March 20, 2014. More >>
Horowhenua residents reminded to conserve water
Friday, 28 February 2014, 3:57 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua residents are urged to conserve water as a lack of significant rain is causing river levels to decrease and the demand for water to increase. More >>
Creative Communities Committee Appoints New Members
Friday, 28 February 2014, 12:43 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The Horowhenua Creative Communities Special Assessment Committee has appointed two new members following nominations in January and February. More >>
Potentially Earthquake Prone Buildings
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 9:35 am | Horowhenua District Council
An update on potentially earthquake-prone buildings is included in Horowhenua District Council’s March meeting agenda released today. More >>
Foxton Beach water mains to be flushed
Wednesday, 26 February 2014, 10:43 am | Horowhenua District Council
The entire Foxton Beach water reticulation is to be flushed again in efforts to prevent some residents receiving water with colour, odour and taste issues. More >>
