Upgrade makes Tokomaru water supply safer September 12, 2024 Horowhenua District Council has carried out further work to ensure the Tokomaru water supply remains safe to drink. The latest upgrade has raised the pH… ...
Strong pool of candidates standing for Fish & Game councils September 11, 2024 A strong pool of 127 people passionate about angling, game bird hunting and conservation are standing as candidates for the upcoming Fish & Game elections.… ...
Positively Pastels at Kapiti Gallery September 8, 2024 Gill Allen is a current guest artist at the Kapiti Gallery’s “Positively Pastels” exhibition. UK born Gill is a member of Pastel Artists of New… ...
Full speed ahead for Kāpiti Expressway September 5, 2024 A 110km/h speed limit for the Kāpiti Expressway Road of National Significance (RoNS) has been approved by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA). Transport Minister Simeon… ...
Council votes to keep Māori Ward September 5, 2024 Horowhenua District Council has decided to keep its Horowhenua (Māori) Ward. At Wednesday’s Council meeting iwi and hapū representatives spoke in favour of retaining the… ...
Chorus Art Programme Returns to Horowhenua September 5, 2024 Once again, local artists have the opportunity to showcase their talents with the return of the Chorus Cabinet Art Programme, a partnership between Chorus and… ...
Apply for a Rates Rebate August 29, 2024 Horowhenua District Council is encouraging eligible ratepayers to apply for a Rates Rebate for the 2024/25 rating year. The Rates Rebate Scheme offers a rebate… ...
Vinnie’s helping feed Kapiti August 18, 2024 A good news story got better and better after a conversation with Peter Ryan from Kapiti Vinnie’s (The Kapiti Coast conference of St Vincent de… ... Do Not Drink Notice is lifted – Tokomaru Water Supply is safe to drink August 15, 2024 Test results received last night conclude that Tokomaru Water Supply is compliant with New Zealand Water Standards and safe to drink. Following expert advice from… ...Unwrapping the Magic – Horowhenua Christmas Parade & Carnival Returns (August 15, 2024) In a top-secret mission that’s been twinkling behind the scenes, Mayor Bernie Wanden has been in direct contact with Santa himself to coordinate this year’s… ...
Arrest in Kapiti Coast Jewel Thefts case (August 14, 2024) Detective Nathan Dickey says a 42-year-old man has been remanded in custody following burglaries along the Kapiti Coast, and after recovering a trove of stolen… ...
Have your say on two important bylaws (August 8, 2024) Horowhenua District Council is seeking community feedback on two significant draft bylaws, the Proposed Public Places Bylaw 2024 and the Proposed Land Transport Bylaw 2024.… ...
UPDATE: Tokomaru – Do Not Drink Water Notice remains in place (August 8, 2024) A Do Not Drink Water Notice for the Tokomaru water supply issued on Wednesday 7 August, remains in place while Council undertakes rigorous daily testing to… ...
Horowhenua Streamlined Community Grants Round now Open (August 1, 2024) Horowhenua residents will now find it easier to access grants and funding, thanks to a refreshed and streamlined funding framework. This includes the introduction of… ...
Nominations open for 2024 Civic & Youth Excellence Awards (August 1, 2024) Horowhenua District Council has announced the opening of nominations for the 2024 Civic and Youth Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate the dedication and achievements of… ...
Cyber security in the wake of Crowdstrike crash (July 25, 2024) A recent bad update from cyber security company CrowdStrike for their Falcon software caused computers and laptops to become unusable, able only to display the… ...
Ngāti Raukawa have final say on Treaty claim (July 25, 2024) The final tangata whenua Treaty hearing was held this week on Raukawa Marae in Ōtaki. The Ngāti Raukawa confederation of iwi located in the Manawatū/Horowhenua/Kāpiti… ...
Horowhenua Council calls for local contractors to join Trades Services Panel (July 18, 2024) A panel of Tradies is being sought by Horowhenua District Council from local contractors to join their Trades Services Panel. HDC says this panel offers… ...
Kapiti-Horowhenua Electra Business Award finalists named (July 12, 2024) Organisers of the 2024 Electra & Business Innovation Awards say there were a remarkable number of entries from the Kāpiti and Horowhenua regions, showcasing exceptional… ...
Kapiti Psychiatrist doing job of three resigns after being denied panic button (July 5, 2024) A Kapiti psychiatrist, who has resigned after months of doing the work of three specialists, says the final straw was being denied a panic button… ...
Police Eagle to swoop on illegal car gatherings (June 28, 2024) The Matariki cluster won’t be the only thing in the sky this weekend as the Police Eagle helicopter assists in monitoring and responding to anti-social… ...
Vehicle seizures and arrests follow antisocial road user gatherings (June 27, 2024) Police say five vehicles have been seized and one person arrested following a recent spate of antisocial road user gatherings in Kapiti and Horowhenua. As… ...
Kapiti Cancer Rehab Fundraiser (June 26, 2024) Come along to a Master Class with Fi Greig, where you will learn how to cook delicious and nutritious seasonal food, in our Mid-Winter Warmers… ...
Horowhenua now the 10th Fastest-Growing District in New Zealand (June 21, 2024) The latest Census results for 2023 provide a detailed picture of the remarkable growth and development within the Horowhenua District. "Horowhenua now ranks as the… ...
Gotcha – Man arrested while breaking into cars (June 20, 2024) A twenty-one-year-old has been arrested after allegedly breaking into three vehicles in Oxford Street Levin on Wednesday morning in an attempt to steal them. At… ...
Electra Trustee Election completed (June 8, 2024) The 2024 ELECTRA Trustee Election has been completed with Neil Mackay and John Yeoman being comfortably returned along with newcomer Corey Kennett. The candidate who… ...
Waikanae Professor features in King’s Honours (June 8, 2024) Professor Christine Stephens of Waikanae has been awarded an ONZM for services to health psychology and seniors. Professor Stephens has been co-lead with Professor Fiona… ...
Mayor issues clear message following anti-social behaviour in Levin (June 5, 2024) “The type of behaviour exhibited on Saturday night is disgraceful. It is not reflective of who we are as a district and for the those… ...
Celebrating Rainbow communities in Horowhenua this Pride month (June 5, 2024) To celebrate Pride Month 2024, a series of events will be held in Horowhenua to honour local rainbow communities. A special quiz night, movie night,… ...
