Horowhenua

Horowhenua Community urged to have their say on Long Term Plan March 22, 2024 Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) sets the District’s direction for the next 20 years - outlining our activities and providing a long term focus for… ...
Kapiti Coast search for Missing Diver March 16, 2024 The search for a diver missing in the sea off Pātea has today been focused on the coastline between Peka Peka on the Kapiti Coast… ...
Police seek information after assault in Levin March 8, 2024 Horowhenua Police are seeking assistance from the public after an assault in Levin. Senior Sergeant Sam Gilpin says Police were alerted to an assault at… ...
Horowhenua Plan Change enables 3500 new homes March 7, 2024 One of the most significant and transformational urban development projects in our history is a step closer, with the Proposed Plan Change 4 (Tara-Ika Growth… ...
Artist transforms Levin’s Information Kiosk with vibrant mural February 29, 2024 Visitors approaching Levin from the north end are in for a visual treat as the Information Kiosk undergoes a stunning transformation. Renowned artist Joe McMenamin… ...
New exhibition to shine at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom January 25, 2024 Escape to Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom and immerse yourself in the latest exhibition ‘To Catch a Falling Star, Hopukia te whetū rere’ which opens on Saturday 27… ...

Pizza boxes and meat trays set to be accepted in kerbside recycling January 25, 2024 Mark your calendars for Thursday 1 February 2024, as Central Government introduces standardised recycling for all kerbside collections across Aotearoa. The goal? To bring a… ...
Let’s Move Together returning to Horowhenua January 25, 2024 After a three year hiatus, the fun and popular Let’s Move Together whānau triathlon is returning to Horowhenua. Young people and their whānau have three… ...
Foxton Pools to reopen with a splash January 11, 2024 A refreshed Foxton Pools will open with a blessing, ribbon cutting ceremony and a community party on Tuesday 23 January 2024. After the revamped facility… ...
Horowhenua Taking on the Affordable Housing Challenge (December 26, 2023) Opinion Piece by Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden Like many regions across Aotearoa, Horowhenua is grappling with a shortage of affordable housing, particularly smaller one- and… ...
Horowhenua Council pauses work on fluoridation (December 26, 2023) Horowhenua District Council (HDC) has paused work on fluoridating the Levin and Ōhau town water supply while it awaits the outcome of a High Court… ...
Te Whare Waitā open (December 18, 2023) The Waitārere Beach coastline is even more stunning, and safe, with the opening of the new Waitārere Beach Surf Life Saving Community Facility Te Whare… ...
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… ...