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Horowhenua To Light Up For Diwali – 2 October 2023
Monday, 2 October 2023, 12:11 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Partnering with members of our Indian community, Horowhenua District Council are lighting up the district to celebrate Diwali 2023. Diwali, also known as Deepavali or the Indian Festival of Light, has been a time for friends and family to gather, ... More >>
Horowhenua: A Holiday Destination Awakening To Its Potential
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 12:33 pm | Horowhenua District Council
On Sunday Mayor Wayne Brown caught the eye of Horowhenua District Council, when he questioned where it was. A community not known to shy away from a challenge, Horowhenua has responded with a diplomatic, yet humourous invitation, offering to ‘put the ... More >>
Levin Mountain Bike Club Receives Grant To Improve Trails
Thursday, 21 September 2023, 11:05 am | Horowhenua District Council
Working in partnership with Levin Mountain Bike Club, Horowhenua District Council are helping fund a new and improved network of mountain bike tracks at Levin’s Kohitere Trig. Cycle tourism is one of the most popular ways to see the country 'off ... More >>
Keep Horowhenua Beautiful This Clean Up Week – 25 August 2023
Friday, 25 August 2023, 1:10 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua is a beautiful place, and our community are being called to help keep it that way by getting involved in New Zealand’s largest movement against litter. Clean Up Week 2023 will take place from Saturday 16 September to Friday 22 September, ... More >>
Innovative And Diverse Fibre Crafts On Display In Foxton
Thursday, 17 August 2023, 6:27 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Knitters, weavers, spinners and textile artists from across Manawatū have come together to share an inspiring woven exhibition to Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom. A beautiful wide-ranging collection of handmade, hand spun and hand knitted woven goods; including ... More >>
Are You Eligible For A Rates Rebate?
Monday, 14 August 2023, 11:51 am | Horowhenua District Council
Around 2,200 Horowhenua ratepayers received a rates rebate in the 2022/23 rating year. If eligible, you are entitled to a rates rebate of up to a maximum of $750 for the 2023/24 rating year. Mayor Bernie Wanden says, “We are trying to make the ... More >>
Tertiary Scholarship Available For Horowhenua Student
Friday, 11 August 2023, 9:45 am | Horowhenua District Council
A Horowhenua tertiary student will receive $1,000 towards study fees and a unique paid working experience as part of a Tertiary Scholarship being reintroduced at Horowhenua District Council. Applications for the 2024 study year are open now and close on ... More >>
Council’s Next Round Of Community Grants Is Open For Application – 8 August 2022
Tuesday, 8 August 2023, 11:52 am | Horowhenua District Council
Do you need funding for your community organisation, programme, project or event that will benefit and enrich the lives of our community? Horowhenua District Council has a variety of Community Grants funding open for applications. Mark Hammond, Community ... More >>
The Chorus Art Programme Is Back In Horowhenua
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 4:44 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Chorus has an opportunity for local artists to showcase their talents with the return of its Cabinet Art Programme in partnership with Horowhenua District Council. Council facilitates this process each year and calls for artists to submit their submissions ... More >>
Road To Zero - Council Consults On Proposed Safer Speed Limits In Our Neighbourhoods
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 12:43 pm | Horowhenua District Council
All councils in Aotearoa are legally required to review speed limits around schools and to consult on a Speed Management Plan to set safe and appropriate speed limits in their towns or districts as mandated by Waka Kotahi. Mayor Bernie Wanden says, ... More >>
Rangatahi Invited To Be Part Of Creative Placemaking Initiative – We Are Horowhenua
Monday, 31 July 2023, 4:01 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Are you a Horowhenua resident aged between 10-years to 25-years? Have you ever wanted to be on a poster in town and have your own photoshoot? Now is your chance to come forward and participate in the Levin Town Centre creative placemaking project. This ... More >>
NZ Police Media Statement - Incident In Shannon
Saturday, 15 July 2023, 6:23 am | Horowhenua District Council
Shortly before 12.30pm Police came across a stolen vehicle in Foxton. The vehicle was not pursued, but plans were put in place for road spikes to be used. The vehicle avoided the spikes, and continued down the road a short distance where it has hit ... More >>
Changes Made To Dog Registration Renewals
Thursday, 6 July 2023, 10:52 am | Horowhenua District Council
There are a few changes to this year’s dog registration renewals in Horowhenua. Registrations opened slightly later, owners can expect to see changes to related fees and charges, and a new class has been added for people who own four or more ... More >>
Councillors Agonise Over Foxton War Memorial Hall Decision
Monday, 3 July 2023, 2:57 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Councillors debated for several hours on Wednesday 28 June to decide the fate of the earthquake prone Foxton War Memorial Hall. A number of resolutions were tabled and voted down, including the transfer of the hall to the Foxton War Memorial Hall ... More >>
Media Statement Issued By Horowhenua District Council Mayor Bernie Wanden And CEO – Monique Davidson 28 June 2023
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 10:13 am | Horowhenua District Council
In light of several recent incidents, where Council staff have been subject to assault and intimidating behaviour. Monique Davidson, Chief Executive of Horowhenua District Council alongside Mayor, Bernie Wanden have issued a joint statement voicing their ... More >>
Standard & Poor's Affirms Horowhenua District Council's Strong Capacity To Meet Financial Commitments
Thursday, 15 June 2023, 10:53 am | Horowhenua District Council
Mayor Bernie Wanden says he is pleased that Council has maintained its AA- long-term and A-1+ short-term issuer credit rating with a stable outlook on the long-term rating from Standard & Poor's (S&P) Global Ratings. "An AA-/A-1+ rating ... More >>
Horowhenua Home To Multiple Matariki Celebrations
Wednesday, 14 June 2023, 3:29 pm | Horowhenua District Council
There’s something for everyone in the 2023 Horowhenua Matariki events programme. From feeling the embrace of Hinetakurua, The Winter Maiden, during an early morning river dip, to rongoā displays, book readings, shared kai and night markets, Horowhenua ... More >>
Horowhenua Mayors Task Force For Jobs Initiative Leading New Zealand
Wednesday, 7 June 2023, 2:42 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua Mayors Task Force for Jobs (MTFJ) led by Mayor Bernie Wanden creates new employment opportunities for our district’s rangatahi and has proven a valuable initiative since its inception in 2021. The MTFJ is a nationwide programme with Local ... More >>
Water Infrastructure, Fees And Charges And Other Big Decisions Made At Council Meeting
Friday, 2 June 2023, 2:16 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Key water infrastructure projects will be brought forward to meet the needs of the rapidly growing Horowhenua District, the 2023/2024 fees and charges schedule has been set and the Foxton Beach Freeholding Account will help fund the Foxton Pools ... More >>
Rates Review Debated For A Fairer Distribution Of Rates
Thursday, 1 June 2023, 5:56 pm | Horowhenua District Council
After a lengthy debate, Horowhenua District Council determined to leave the rating system as it currently is. Council also requested that Council Officers commit to a further review of the Rates Remission and Rates Postponement policies during the ... More >>
