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Unwrapping The Magic – Horowhenua Christmas Parade And Carnival Returns
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 7:44 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Mark your calendars for Saturday, 7 December, because the Horowhenua Christmas Parade and Carnival is set to bring joy and wonder to all. More >>
UPDATE 5: Do Not Drink Notice Is Lifted – Tokomaru Water Supply Is Safe To Drink
Friday, 9 August 2024, 4:24 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Public Safety is our number one priority and while we may have caused our community concern and inconvenience, it was important that we had complete confidence that the water supply was and still is safe for drinking. More >>
UPDATE 4: Tokomaru Do Not Drink Water Notice Remains In Place For Now
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 7:34 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Based on the latest evidence from yesterday’s results showing that the reservoir and the network were both compliant, Council decided to run 18 separate samples today, to test across the network. More >>
UPDATE 3 -– Council Has Issued A Do Not Drink Water Notice For Tokomaru Water Supply
Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 4:50 pm | Horowhenua District Council
A do not drink water notice is issued when the water supply is, or could be, contaminated with harmful chemicals and toxins. In this case boiling water will not make it safe. More >>
Council Issues Interim Water Notice For Tokomaru Residents As A Precaution
Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 10:17 am | Horowhenua District Council
This morning, as an interim measure, Council have issued a water notice to Tokomaru residents advising them to stop drinking the Tokomaru Water Supply with immediate effect. More >>
Council Takes Proactive And Precautionary Steps As Tokomaru Water Supply Found To Have Potential Traces Of Lead
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 7:27 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Council is notifying Tokomaru residents of a potential lead contamination issue of its water supply. In April 2024 we tested all drinking water in Horowhenua as part of our routine metal testing regime. These results came back compliant (safe ... More >>
Your Voice Matters. Have Your Say On Two Important Bylaws – Friday 2 August 2024
Friday, 2 August 2024, 4:30 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Submissions close at 5pm on Friday 30 August 2024. More >>
Shine A Light On Local Stars – Nominations Open For 2024 Civic & Youth Excellence Awards – 31 July 2024
Friday, 2 August 2024, 11:13 am | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council is proud to announce the opening of nominations for the 2024 Civic and Youth Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate the dedication and achievements of our outstanding community members. More >>
Streamlined Community Grants Round Opens 1 August 2024 – 29 July 2024
Monday, 29 July 2024, 7:06 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The next round of Community Grants will be open from Thursday 1 August 2024. This funding round includes several grants aimed at supporting community groups, projects, and events that enrich the lives of Horowhenua residents. More >>
Council Opens Call For Local Contractors To Join Trades Services Panel
Friday, 12 July 2024, 2:26 pm | Horowhenua District Council
This panel offers a unique opportunity for businesses to engage in Council projects, supporting the Parks and Property team in maintaining our facilities and open spaces to a consistently high standard. More >>
Water Restrictions Lifted - Levin and Ōhau
Thursday, 11 July 2024, 5:57 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Water restrictions for Levin and Ōhau have been lifted, effective immediately. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance with saving water during the restrictions. While restrictions are lifted, let's continue being mindful of our water use to ensure ... More >>
Council Adopts 2024-2044 Long Term Plan
Thursday, 27 June 2024, 10:54 am | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua District Council officially adopted its Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2044 during a Council meeting held on Wednesday 26 June 2024. More >>
Resident Satisfaction Survey Results A Move In The Right Direction
Monday, 24 June 2024, 7:10 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Resident Satisfaction is at 62%, compared to 61% for 2023) and 49% for 2022. Council also uses Net Promoter Score (NPS) - a customer loyalty and satisfaction metric - to measure community sentiment. Council’s NPS improved by 5.7 points to -4.2, compared ... More >>
New Opening Hours For Community Facilities
Friday, 21 June 2024, 11:51 am | Horowhenua District Council
Following extensive community consultation and deliberations as part of the Long Term Plan 2024-2044, Horowhenua District Council is changing the opening hours across all of its Cultural and Community Centres and Libraries. More >>
Restoration Of The Ōtauru Stream Has Begun With Ngāti Whakatere Leading The Way
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 1:46 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The Ōtauru Stream Riparian Planting project aims to improve the water quality and ecosystem of the stream, and will be completed through community planting initiatives involving several groups in our hāpori during the next three to five years. More >>
Higgins Awarded Road Maintenance, Renewals And Improvements Contract
Tuesday, 18 June 2024, 4:45 pm | Horowhenua District Council
The contract covers road construction, maintenance and renewal works, surfacing and a portion of the improvements programme planned in the current draft Long Term Plan 2024, making Horowhenua a better place to explore on foot, on your bike or in a vehicle. More >>
Horowhenua Now The 10th Fastest-Growing District In New Zealand
Friday, 14 June 2024, 12:34 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Horowhenua's population has seen impressive growth, reaching 36,693 residents in March 2023. This marks a significant increase from five years ago when the population was 33,261, continuing a positive trend from the early 2010s. More >>
Council Secures 10-year Partnership With Green By Nature For Parks And Open Space Management – 12 June 2024
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 11:54 am | Horowhenua District Council
During the contract negotiation, Council Officers and Green by Nature focused on maximising efficiency and value for the Horowhenua community. As a result, Green by Nature staff will closely collaborate with Officers at the Civic Building, streamlining ... More >>
Celebrating Rainbow Communities In Horowhenua This Pride Month
Wednesday, 5 June 2024, 4:22 pm | Horowhenua District Council
To celebrate Pride Month 2024, a series of events will be held in Horowhenua to honour our rainbow communities. More >>
Mayor Issues Clear Message Following Anti-social Behaviour In Levin
Monday, 3 June 2024, 8:38 pm | Horowhenua District Council
Levin has a rich history of motor racing. Many of our community are car enthusiasts, but this type of behaviour is not representative of them. More >>
