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Council services continue with safety measures at Alert Level 2 August 13, 2020 Most Horowhenua District Council services and facilities will continue as Horowhenua entered Alert Level 2 this week, with additional precautions in place where necessary to protect public health and safety. Following the Government announcement that community transmission of COVID-19 has been detected in Auckland, Horo... More...
Foxton lights up its Matariki stargazing tradition August 6, 2020 It's probably a tradition that goes back 100s of years, for the people of Te Awahou-Foxton, but this year's Matariki stargazing event will look deeper into space than ever.Te Awahou Riverside Cultural Park is hosting the Matariki stargazing event, on Thursday 13 August.... More... Nominations for Civic Honours Awards 2020 now open August 6, 2020 Do you know someone in Horowhenua who deserves recognition for outstanding voluntary service? If so, Horowhenua District Council's Civic Honours Awards are the perfect opportunity to give them the recognition they deserve.Nominations for the Civic Honours Awards are now... More... Ōhau community invited to have their say on community plan August 6, 2020 If you live in, own property in or often visit Ōhau, now is your chance to have your say on the future of your community. Horowhenua District Council is seeking public feedback on the draft Ōhau Community Plan. Ōhau is facing a number of challenges ... More... Applications open for new community grant August 2, 2020 Applications are now open for Horowhenua District Council's new Community Support Grant, as well as for the Shannon Community Development Grant and the Creative Communities Scheme Grant. Applicants for the first round of these grants for this financial year open on 1... More... Tokomaru Water Take secured July 30, 2020 An 18-year resource consent securing the Water Supply Take for Tokomaru has been granted. Tokomaru is supplied with water from Tokomaru Awa. The water is treated before being dispersed through a network made up of 6km of mains and 2.1km of laterals. Just over 220 pro... More... Cabinet art is spreading in Horowhenua July 23, 2020 Chorus is again working with Horowhenua District Council to extend its cabinet art programme in the district and is calling for designs from local artists. Four cabinets in Levin have been chosen for beautification and artists are encouraged to get their designs in. ... More... Have your say on the Draft Rates Postponement Policy July 23, 2020 Horowhenua District Council wants to know if you support a policy that will give affected ratepayers relief during or after an extraordinary or emergency event. Council has approved consultation on the Draft Rates Postponement Policy. Several councils in Aotearoa hav... More... Amanda Vickers selected as Otaki Candidate July, 2020 Social Credit has selected a veterinarian as its general election candidate for the Otaki electorate. Amanda Vickers worked extensively in the UK with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, helping to eradicate swine fever and foot and mouth disease,... More... Bernard Long for Green Party Otaki July 14, 2020 Bernard Long, Green Party candidate for the Otaki electorate says he is standing as the Green candidate because he is concerned about climate justice and poverty. "My candidacy is supported by my ongoing practical social work and activism in relation to French Nuclea... More... Terisa Ngobi is Proudly Local Labour July 16, 2020 Born, raised and educated in Levin, Otaki electorate Labour candidate Terisa Ngobi says she is a proud Horowhenua local of Samoan and Scottish descent. "I'm a proud local working mum with three young boys who with their mix of Samoan, Scots and African heritage, repr... More... Tim Costley pilots National campaign July 16, 2020 Tim Costley says he is really excited to be replacing Nathan Guy as the Otaki electorate National Party candidate. Tim spent the last 19 years in the Air Force as a helicopter pilot. "The thing I loved about flying helicopters in the Air Force was that you got to ... More... Rates rebates applications close soon June 25, 2020 Horowhenua ratepayers who have yet to apply for a rates rebate for the 2019-2020 rating year are encouraged to do so before applications close on 30 June 2020. Ratepayers with a household income up to $25,660 may be eligible for a rates rebate up to $640. Finance ... More... Cr Jennings praises rates cut June 25, 2020 Recent statements from Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden appear to be at odds with his vote against the recent rates reduction. Mayor Wanden says "Horowhenua is a fantastic place to live, work and play and we are increasingly seeing it becoming more attractive for those... More...
ANZAC Day remembered privately April 25, 2020 ANZAC Day in Horowhenua and Kapiti is normally marked by well attended Dawn Parades and huge public gatherings as we com... More... Tips from Horowhenua Trust bubble. April 18, 2020 We are now entering our fourth week of lockdown, and it's time for us to start preparing for the aftermath of the isolat... More... Horowhenua Coronavirus workshop March 8, 2020 Please join us for our Covid-19 business preparation workshop next Thursday 12 March.Horowhenua New Zealand Trust (www.h... More... Global Thought Leader for Horowhenua Electra BA5 March 5, 2020 Join us and global thought leader, Alexia Hilbertidou, for BA5 on Thur... More... Volunteering Expo for Horowhenua February 13, 2020 Volunteer Resource Centre, supported by the Horowhenua District Council, is organising their first Volunteering Expo at ... More... Animal abusers prosecuted November 27, 2019 A Palmerston North man has been jailed and his wife fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to a total of 20 charges relatin... More... Adrian Gregory for MidCentral DHB September 24, 2019 Adrian Gregory is a candidate for the MidCentral DHB "Having worked with health and wellbeing organisations here and ... More... Levin Police seek owners after recovering property September 9, 2019 Officers in Levin conducting a vehicle search have recovered a substan... More... Countdown to the 2019 Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year National Final August 20, 2019 With the huge success of wineries such as Ohau Wines, careers in vitic... More... Otaki to Levin - The Missing Link August 21, 2019 Our country is built on freight and logistics but many of us don't have an understanding of just how important this indu... More... Arrests made following Levin commercial burglaries August 20, 2019 Levin Police have made three arrests in relation to a number of commer... More... Seeking Rural Champions July 16, 2019 Rural Women New Zealand is calling for nominations of Rural Champions who deserve to be recognised. "The NZI Rural Wo... More... Becoming Kiwi - A Refugee's story. July 16, 2019 Electra BA5 Thursday 25th JULYJoin us for a unique perspective on how we can work together to unlock the skills and pote... More... Update: Serious crash, Manakau, Horowhenua District May 19, 2019 Police report six people are injured following a three-car crash south... More... Good News - Missing Levin woman found May 18, 2019 Police say the 49-year-old woman reported missing on Monday 13 May 2019 from Potts Hill, between Shannon and Levin, has ... More... Have you seen Kim - Levin Police May 15, 2019 Levin Police are seeking assistance from the public to locate 49-year-old Kim Seamer who has gone missing from her rural... More... Police hunt for man who stole 11 firearms from police station April 26, 2019 RNZ Reports on Stolen Firearms"Police are urgently seeking a 38-year-o... More... Serious crash - State Highway 57, Horowhenua April 21, 2019 Police advise two people have been injured in a crash on State Highway 57 near Shannon. The crash, involving two cars... More... Horowhenua Grief Group starting up Local women who have lost family members to suicide recently partnered to create a grief group intended to support the w... More... Police abandon court battle to trespass Māori activist April 18, 2019 RNZ reports Police have abandoned a long-running court battle to bring... More... Rural Women NZ Business Awards 2019 Launched April 8, 2019 Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is pleased to announce that entries are now open for the NZI Rural Women NZ Business Awar... More... Police continue to appeal for sightings of missing man March 8, 2019 Police are continuing to appeal to members of the public for sightings... More... Horowhenua to hear Economic Outlook prospects from Tony Alexander March 5, 2019 ELECTRA BUSINESS AFTER 5 5.30pm Thursday 21 March TONY'S TAKE...... More... Nigel Latta serves up Revolution for Breakfast February 4, 2019 If you would like to attend this special Electra Business After 5 Brea... More... Rural Women New Zealand Scholarships February 5, 2019 The deadline for five tertiary scholarships offered by Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is fast approaching, with applicat... More... Police report critical crash south of Foxton - UPDATE 9.47pm December, 2018 UPDATE: 9.47pmOne person has died as a result of a crash that occurred... More... Serious Crash in Ohau - critical injuries November 27, 2018 Police are attending a serious crash on State Highway 1 in Ohau, south of Levin. The crash occurred at 4:50pm and inv... More... Police searching for missing woman Terri-Lee Hartley November 25, 2018 Levin Police have concerns for a woman missing since last night in the... More... Missing woman found safe and well November 25, 2018 8pm UPDATE: Police have just reported missing 28-year-old Terri-Lee Hartley has been found safe and well. She was located... More...