 Fun, laughter and excitement planned for a 'Secret Undies Cover Agent' December 10, 2020Children's author Dereley Barry didn't expect the print-run of her first ever self-illustrated book to sell out in a flash. But within only one month, she had to order more books with the printers.Dereley celebrated the second edition of her kids' adventure bo... More...
 Christmas Carnival comes to Horowhenua November 26, 2020Christmas is coming to Horowhenua, with the annual Christmas Carnival set to dazzle the district on Saturday 28 November.This year's Christmas Carnival combines the Christmas Parade with a fun-filled family evening at the Levin Adventure Park and switching on the ... More...
 Books 'come alive' for Halloween Haunted Library October 22, 2020The books will be coming alive at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō this Halloween.On Saturday 31 October, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō will be getting into the spirit of Halloween and hosting The Haunted Library night for the first time to get families to celebrate Hallow... More...
 COVID Tracer booklets available from Council service centres October 22, 2020Horowhenua District Council is making the NZ COVID Tracer booklet available from its customer services in Levin, Foxton and Shannon.The NZ COVID Tracer booklet offers a hard copy option for keeping track of where you've been, when you were there, and who you met.Mayor... More...
 Horowhenua continues to outpace the country October 15, 2020The population growth rate in Horowhenua will continue to outpace the rest of New Zealand for the next decade, a review of the Horowhenua Socio-Economic Projections has found.The review, by Sense Partners, was carried out during the COVID-19 Lockdown and considered ... More...
 Three Horowhenua Pasifika churches get renovation boon October 8, 2020Three Pasifika churches in Horowhenua will benefit from renovations under the Fale Lotu Connections Project.Under the project, the Free Church of Tonga, Samoan Methodist Church, and the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa will jointly receive $1.46 million from... More...
 New roundabout opens to improve safety at Tiro Tiro Road October 8, 2020A new roundabout has opened to improve safety at the intersection of Queen Street and Tiro Tiro Road in Levin.The roundabout is one of two safety improvement projects currently underway on Levin's busiest local road, Queen Street: the intersection with Tiro Tiro R... More...
 Community invited to help shape the future of Horowhenua October 8, 2020Horowhenua District Council is inviting the community to help shape one of its most important strategic plans.A survey that will inform Council's Long Term Plan 2021-2041 is now open, and Mayor Bernie Wanden is encouraging people to have a say.'Our Long Term... More...
 The Mahi Space - a new co-working space for Levin October 1, 2020A new co-working and collaboration work area, The Mahi Space, is open at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō in Levin.The Provincial Growth Fund will provide $400,000 to help run the space, which aims to boost business operations in Levin.Manager Narita Dixon says The... More...
 Applications open for Community Support Grant October 1, 2020Applications are now open for the second round of Horowhenua District Council's new Community Support Grant. The Community Support Grant aims to support community initiatives that enhance wellbeing and social connectedness in the wake of COVID-19.Applications are open... More...
 Celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with interactive online events September 10, 2020Te Wiki o te Reo Māori celebrates and promotes te Reo Maori as one of the national languages of New Zealand, and Horowhenua is joining the fun. Horowhenua District Council and Muapoko Tribal Authority have partnered to offer a range of interactive online events bet... More...
 Colourful strands of artistic vision - Woven together in Foxton September 3, 2020The new Whenu exhibition in Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom is set to raise a few eyebrows - probably in astonishment, as well as admiration - when it opens on Saturday 29 August.Influences from around the motu and across the sea are woven in new ways into a vibrant kete of... More...
 Hydroslide repairs begin at Levin Aquatic Centre August 27, 2020Swimmers at the Levin Aquatic Centre can look forward to aquatic fun on the hydroslide. Work to repair the hydroslide will begin in early September, and is expected to be complete by January 2021.The stairwell leading to the hydroslide needs to be repaired due t... More...
 Foxton Pools season opens with $1 fitness classes August 27, 2020Foxton Heated Pools opens for the extended summer season on Tuesday 1 September, and Aquatics Horowhenua is offering $1 fitness classes to celebrate.The discount applies to all Aquatics Horowhenua land-based and water-based fitness classes from Monday 7 September to... More...
 Foxton Family Fun Day 2020 August 27, 2020Celebrate the opening of Foxton Heated Pools for the 2020/2021 season with a FREE Family Fun Day.There will be a dunk tank, photo-booth, live music, pop up eats, inflatables, information desks and heaps more! Postponed to Sunday, 20 September 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM ... More...
 Nominations for Youth Excellence Scholarships now open August 22, 2020Nominations for Horowhenua District Council's Youth Excellence Scholarships are now open.Twelve Youth Excellence Scholarships of $250 each are available, with three scholarships in each of four categories: arts and culture, sport, academic, and outstanding service t... More...
 Council services continue with safety measures at Alert Level 2 August 13, 2020Most 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 transmissi... More...
 Foxton lights up its Matariki stargazing tradition August 6, 2020It'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, 2020Do 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, 2020If 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, 2020Applications 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, 2020An 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, 2020Chorus 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, 2020Horowhenua 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 Ōtaki Candidate July, 2020Social Credit has selected a veterinarian as its general election candidate for the Ōtaki 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 Ōtaki July 14, 2020Bernard Long, Green Party candidate for the Ōtaki 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, 2020Born, raised and educated in Levin, Ōtaki 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, 2020Tim Costley says he is really excited to be replacing Nathan Guy as the Ōtaki 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, 2020Horowhenua 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, 2020Recent 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...
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