Update, Levin death – not suspicious November 24, 2023 Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thompson says a post mortem has been completed this morning in relation to the death on Bath Street on Wednesday evening.… ...
Eke Tangaroa presented for the first time at this year’s Civic Awards November 23, 2023 Outstanding things are achieved every day in Horowhenua, thanks to the invaluable work of many dedicated members of our community. The annual Civic and Youth… ... Unexplained death in Levin November 22, 2023 Detective Senior Sergeant David Thompson says Police are making enquiries into a sudden death in Levin earlier today (Wednesday 22 Nov). Mr Thompson says about… ...
New Green Flag award for Jubilee Park November 22, 2023 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 November 16, 2023 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… ...
Shaping Foxton’s Future: Community Planning Sessions November 9, 2023 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 November 9, 2023 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.… ...
Cabinet art coming to your neighbourhood November 6, 2023 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,… ...
Police concerned for missing Kapiti woman – intensify search November 4, 2023 It has now been two weeks since Michaela Leger went into the sea at Raumati in a stolen Kayak. Police along with LandSAR will be… ...Waitārere Beach carpark upgrade underway (November 2, 2023) Things are heating up at the Waitārere Beach carpark with the current site at the end of Waitārere Beach Road getting an upgrade. Beachgoers will… ...
Consultation opens for Proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw (November 2, 2023) Horowhenua District Council would like your feedback on its Proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw. New Zealand’s freedom camping laws allow camping on all Council land unless… ...
Council seeks feedback on proposed changes to Rates Remission Policy (October 24, 2023) Horowhenua District Council is asking for feedback and submissions on proposed changes to our Rates Remission Policy, which aims to provide ratepayers with some financial… ...
Have your say: LTP Early Engagement in Full Swing (October 18, 2023) Early engagement for the Horowhenua District Council's Long Term Plan 2024-2044 (LTP) is now officially open on the Let's Kōrero online community engagement platform. Mayor… ...
Age on the Go expo set to impress again (October 10, 2023) One of the biggest expos in Horowhenua is returning on Friday 10 November 2023. Organised by Horowhenua District Council and supported by Te Whatu Ora,… ...
No Christmas Parade for Levin this year – other events planned (October 4, 2023) Horowhenua Council says due to logistical costs, there will be no Christmas Parade in Levin this year. However the Council says it is proud to… ...
Lighting up for Diwali (October 4, 2023) Partnering with members of the Indian community, Horowhenua District Council are lighting up the district to celebrate Diwali 2023. Diwali, also known as Deepavali or… ...
Levin Mountain Bike Club receives grant to improve trails (September 28, 2023) Working in partnership with Levin Mountain Bike Club, Horowhenua District Council are helping fund a new and improved network of mountain bike tracks at Levin’s… ...
Whale stranded at Hokio (September 12, 2023) A Whale appears to be stranded in the sea just south of Hokio Beach. More news as it comes to hand. Photos by Penny Metcalfe… ...
Requests for Proposal open for Foxton War Memorial Hall (September 7, 2023) Situated in the heart of the town’s CBD on Main Street, and currently owned by Horowhenua District Council, the site provides great opportunity to be… ...
Arrests made and charges laid as Police target organised crime group (September 2, 2023) Wellington Police have charged 11 people for their roles in a syndicate allegedly responsible for supplying the class A controlled drug methamphetamine. Detective Senior Sergeant… ...
Ali Muhammad in Otaki election bout for Green Party (August 29, 2023) Ali Muhammad says he is proud to be a candidate for the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand, standing in the Otaki electorate. Mr Muhammad… ...
Sean Rush, to stand for ACT in Otaki (August 28, 2023) The ACT party have selected former Wellington City Councillor, Sean Rush, to contest the Otaki seat in this year’s election. Rush was a Wellington City… ...
Keep Horowhenua Beautiful this Clean Up Week (August 26, 2023) Horowhenua is a beautiful place, and our community are being called to help keep it that way by getting involved in New Zealand’s largest movement… ...
Tim Costley says National will fund Cancer Treatments (August 23, 2023) Tim Costley, National’s Otaki electorate candidate, says a National Government will pay for 13 cancer treatments that are helping extend survival rates in Australia, by… ...
PM Hipkins says he’s in it for you (August 20, 2023) Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, appearing on billboards all over Kapiti at present says one of the best parts of his job is meeting different people,… ...
Are you eligible for a Rates Rebate? (August 16, 2023) Around 2,200 Horowhenua ratepayers received a rates rebate in the 2022/23 rating year. If eligible, you are entitled to a rates rebate of up to… ...
Tertiary Scholarship available for Horowhenua Student (August 16, 2023) A Horowhenua tertiary student will receive $1,000 towards study fees and a unique paid working experience as part of a Tertiary Scholarship being reintroduced at… ...
2023 Civic Honours & Youth Excellence Scholarships nominations open (August 10, 2023) Exceptional people deserve to be celebrated. Horowhenua District Council would like to show their most outstanding volunteers how valued they are by presenting them with… ...
Horowhenua’s next round of community grants is open for application (August 10, 2023) Do you need funding for your community organisation, programme, project or event that will benefit and enrich the lives of our community? Horowhenua District Council… ...
