Why Labour lost the 2023 election so badly
By Ian Powell – Otaihanga based Political Commentator On 1 August 2017 Jacinda Ardern was elected leader of the opposition Labour Party in extraordinary circumstances. Opinion […]
Articles by Nigel Wilson
New Green Flag award for Jubilee Park
Jubilee Park in Levin has become the sixth Horowhenua green space to win the prestigious international Green Flag award. Before applying to enter Jubilee Park […]
Pop Up Eats at more Horowhenua locations
Popular food-truck market Pop Up Eats Horowhenua will be popping up in more locations around Horowhenua this summer. Pop Up Eats is a lively food […]
Bus Driver Appreciation Day: Meet Sandy
This Bus Driver Appreciation Day, Metlink is celebrating the drivers who pull out all the stops for its network. Everyone needs a reason to get […]
Kāpiti Coast District to have a Māori ward
Kāpiti Coast District Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2025 local body elections. This makes Kāpiti the 36th Council to […]
Shaping Foxton’s Future: Community Planning Sessions
Horowhenua District Council is pleased to announce a series of community planning sessions designed to gather the community’s input and ideas for the future of […]
Update – Hori Gage murder investigation
Police investigating the murder of Palmerston North man, Hori Gage, can confirm a number of people are thought to have been involved in his murder. […]
Fishing and Hunting gone wild
Dame Lynda Topp is behind new Fish & Game campaign encouraging Kiwis to take up angling and hunting. Fish & Game New Zealand has launched […]
Kāpiti Chorale presents Christus Natus Est
The Kāpiti Chorale, a renowned local choral ensemble, is set to bring the gift of music to the community with their upcoming concert, Christus Natus […]
Cabinet art coming to your neighbourhood
Horowhenua residents can now enjoy more beautiful works of art on their streets with the addition of another new Chorus mural by a local artist, […]