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Government’s Timing Of RMA Process Submission Period Questioned
Thursday, 1 December 2022, 6:39 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Regional Mayors are astounded that submissions on two significant bills are spanning the Christmas shutdown and busy summer holiday period. Mayors at last week’s Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Zone 3 meeting said the timing is a sign that central ... More >>
2022 Civic Honours Awards And Youth Excellence Scholarships Presented
Monday, 28 November 2022, 2:09 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Some of Horowhenua’s most remarkable volunteers were recognised with Civic Honours and Certificates of Recognition during the 2022 Civic Honours Ceremony held on Tuesday 22 November. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2211/b095bc95da6670c1b488.jpeg" ... More >>
Get A Taste Of The Great Mexican Food Journey In Foxton
Tuesday, 15 November 2022, 5:24 pm | Horowhenua District Council
After drawing curious crowds in Wellington and Christchurch, the much-celebrated colours and flavours of Mexico are now coming to Foxton. The exhibition ‘De la Milpa a la Mesa: A Mexican food journey’, will bring a taste of Latin America to ... More >>
Media Statement – Communities 4 Local Democracy – Three Waters Reform – 1 November 2022
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 5:22 am | Horowhenua District Council
As Councils around New Zealand work to understand the scale of three waters changes and plan for transition, many are questioning whether the proposed reform is doing enough to consider the communities that they have long served. Mayor of Horowhenua ... More >>
Santa Claus Is Coming Back To Town
Thursday, 27 October 2022, 3:51 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Santa Claus is coming back to town! Levin will be the place to be on 10 December for all things festive, with the return of the popular Christmas Parade and Christmas Carnival. COVID-19 rained on the 2021 Horowhenua Christmas celebrations; large gatherings ... More >>
Council’s Inaugural Swearing In Ceremony Provides Warm Welcome
Wednesday, 26 October 2022, 8:30 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Beaming with pride, and surrounded by their nearest and dearest, Horowhenua’s Elected Members were sworn in tonight at Council’s inaugural meeting. The evening was made particularly special with Council’s first two Horowhenua (Māori) Ward ... More >>
Building Of The New Waitārere Beach Surf Life Saving Community Facility To Start In November
Friday, 21 October 2022, 11:15 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Construction of the new Waitārere Beach Surf Life Saving Community Facility is planned to commence in November to replace the existing run down, no longer fit for purpose earthquake-prone building. Horowhenua District Council's Mayor, Bernie Wanden ... More >>
Final Election Results Announced For Horowhenua District Council
Friday, 14 October 2022, 12:05 pm | Horowhenua District Council
All votes have now been counted, and the final election results for the Horowhenua District Council were received on Friday 14 October, giving assurance to the elected candidates. Bernie Wanden has been re-elected as Mayor for a second term with 5,840 ... More >>
Preliminary Results Released
Monday, 10 October 2022, 10:42 am | Horowhenua District Council
Voting closed at 12 noon on Saturday, and the Preliminary Results for Horowhenua District Council and Te Awahou Foxton Community Board are now released. Results show that Horowhenua District residents voted Bernie Wanden as the clear winner for Mayor, ... More >>
Progress Results Indicate Mayor And Eight New Councillors At Horowhenua District Council
Saturday, 8 October 2022, 7:02 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Early results have revealed Horowhenua District residents voted Bernie Wanden as the clear winner for Mayor and preliminary results show that we will have eight new Councillors. The Progress Results are votes counted by electionz.com in Christchurch More >>
Mayor Bernie Wanden Has Been Successful And Will Return For The 2022-2025 Triennium
Saturday, 8 October 2022, 1:12 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Election Announcement - Progress results are in and Mayor Wanden (Bernie Wanden for Horowhenua Mayor) has been successful and will return for the 2022-2025 triennium. More >>
Horowhenua Is A Place That Is Awakening To Its Potential
Wednesday, 5 October 2022, 6:33 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua’s new destination brand launched today. A collaborative project that has been many months in the making and delivers on a key action in the Horowhenua 2040 Blueprint. The development of the Horowhenua brand and the opportunities that ... More >>
Farewell To Outgoing Elected Members – Wednesday 28 September 2022
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 7:58 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Today marked the last Horowhenua District Council meeting for this triennium electoral term. With that came the final farewell to several Elected Members who are not standing for re-election. Along with Deputy Mayor Jo Mason, Councillors Wayne Bishop, Christine ... More >>
Construction Begins On The New Jubilee Park Splash Pad
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 5:43 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Summer is going to be cooler in Horowhenua with a new splash pad being built at Jubilee Park, Levin (affectionately known as ‘The Donald Duck Park’). Construction of the new community asset will begin on Wednesday 21 September and will be ready ... More >>
Construction Begins On The New Jubilee Park Splash Pad
Wednesday, 21 September 2022, 5:42 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Summer is going to be cooler in Horowhenua with a new splash pad being built at Jubilee Park, Levin (affectionately known as ‘The Donald Duck Park’). Construction of the new community asset will begin on Wednesday 21 September and will be ready ... More >>
Get Ready To Vote – Tuesday 20 September 2022
Tuesday, 20 September 2022, 2:12 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Voting is now open and closes at 12 noon on Saturday 8 October 2022. "Keep an eye out in the mail for your voter packs – more information on the candidates and voting papers will arrive in letterboxes from Friday 16 September," says ... More >>
Changes To COVID-19 Restrictions At Council Facilities
Tuesday, 13 September 2022, 10:09 am | Horowhenua District Council
The Government has decided to remove the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system) as of 11.59pm on Monday 12 September 2022. All mask wearing requirements have been removed, except in healthcare and aged care facilities. Horowhenua District ... More >>
Rainbow Youth And Allies Find Connection At Uenuku 2022
Wednesday, 31 August 2022, 6:30 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua’s rainbow youth and allies had a ball at Uenuku 2022. Supported by Council, the event for rainbow youth and their allies was created and organised by Youth Empowerment Project Horowhenua (ÿEP) in collaboration with local youth services. ... More >>
Wastewater Network Inundated By Unprecedented Stormwater Infiltration - 21 August 2022
Sunday, 21 August 2022, 1:57 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Persistent, heavy rain coupled with high ground water levels, are causing challenges with our networks and isolated flooding for some residents. Waitārere Beach, Foxton and Foxton Beach residents are asked to urgently stop pumping stormwater into the ... More >>
Horowhenua District Council Candidates Confirmed
Friday, 12 August 2022, 5:29 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Nominations for the 2022 Local Body Elections, for the Horowhenua District Council closed today at noon with 28 candidates putting themselves up for election for 18 roles. The make up of Council this triennium is one mayor, 12 councillors (10 General ... More >>
