Have your say on proposed Local Alcohol Policy for Horowhenua November 11, 2026 Horowhenua District Council is inviting the community to have its say on the proposed Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) 2026. The Local Alcohol Policy helps guide… ...
$3million investment to restore Foxton’s Piriharakeke November 11, 2026 Years of vision, determination and partnership have secured a major investment in the future of Piriharakeke, with the Government announcing it would provide up to… ...
Diwali to bring colour to Levin’s Gladys Taylor Park November 7, 2026 Everyone is invited to come together this November to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with a free community event at Gladys Taylor Park on… ...
Hurricanes all set for new season November 5, 2026 The Hurricanes have confirmed the club’s men’s squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. Featuring 28 players who were part of the title-winning 2026… ...
Have a hmmm before you light the fuse November 5, 2026 With Guy Fawkes on Thursday (5 November), ACC is encouraging New Zealanders to take a moment to “Have a hmmm” before lighting fireworks, after more… ...
Charter Parade to honour 21 Supply Company’s ties with Foxton November 5, 2026 21 Supply Company, 2nd Combat Service Support Battalion, Royal New Zealand Army Logistic Regiment, will hold a Charter Parade through Main Street, Foxton, on Thursday… ...
Horowhenua’s positive ageing expo returns for 2026 October 6, 2026 Get ready, Horowhenua. One of the district's most popular community events is back, and 2026 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet. Age… ...
Electrify Kapiti Expo 2026 October 1, 2026 Electrify Kapiti Expo poses the question - What if you could slash thousands off your annual power, gas and petrol bills — and help the… ...
SFO helping NZ businesses counter fraud and corruption September 16, 2026 The Serious Fraud Office is extending its support to New Zealand businesses wanting to build counter fraud and corruption awareness, capability and resilience, as more… ...Applications open for the Foxton Beach Endowment Fund (September 9, 2026) The Foxton Beach Endowment Fund is open for applications, with community groups able to apply directly for the first time. The fund comes from endowment… ...
Momentum builds for Levin Town Centre transformation (September 9, 2026) Levin’s town centre transformation is set for another fresh burst of energy following two significant Council decisions designed to turn long-term plans into visible progress.… ...
Levin hosting two major secondary school sports events (August 31, 2026) Levin is hosting two secondary school sports tournaments this week, with school rugby and hockey competitions getting under way today. The Lower North Island Boys… ...
Statement of Expectations sets direction for Central Districts Water (August 26, 2026) The owners and partners behind Central Districts Water have signed a Statement of Expectations setting out what the new water organisation will be expected to… ...
Artists invited to help bring Levin’s story to life (August 26, 2026) Horowhenua District Council is calling on artists and artist collectives to help shape the future of Levin, with Expressions of Interest now open for the… ...
Horowhenua students welcomed to Victoria University Open Day (August 17, 2026) Wellington is the campus for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and the institution is inviting the next generation to come and experience Open Day… ...
Kickstart your future with Horowhenua Tertiary Scholarship (August 15, 2026) Horowhenua students getting ready for tertiary study in 2027, or continuing their studies next year, are encouraged to apply for Council’s Tertiary Education Scholarship. Applications… ...
Gumboot Friday records highest month of youth counselling (August 15, 2026) Gumboot Friday’s recently recorded its highest month of 2026, with 2,322 rangatahi accessing free counselling. In June 2026, 2,322 young people aged 5–25 accessed free… ...
Nominations now open for Civic Awards and Youth Excellence Awards 2026 (August 6, 2026) Every community has them - the people whose leadership, service and quiet determination help shape Horowhenua for the better, the coach who stays late, the… ...
Horowhenua Council Meetings in August 2026 (July 29, 2026) Meetings for Horowhenua Council and Committees taking place in August are listed below. Chief Executive Employment & Performance Committee Tuesday 4 August 2026, 1pm to… ...
Waenga – great cast, powerful play comes to Levin (July 28, 2026) Created by Hariata & Tamati Moriarty and directed by Jim Moriarty, ‘Waenga’ centres on a young wahine Māori who is arrested and finds herself in a police… ...
Dog registration renewals open in Horowhenua (July 15, 2026) Horowhenua District Council is reminding dog owners that registrations for the 2026/27 year are now open, with renewal notices arriving in letterboxes and inboxes during… ...
‘Celia’ visits Levin – Free eye care rolls up to the kindergarten gate (July 14, 2026) One in six local kindergarten children screened needed a full eye exam. A charity’s mobile clinic has travelled from Auckland to make sure they get… ...
The Social Link – Radio for youth in Horowhenua/Kapiti (July 9, 2026) The Social Link is a youth-focused radio show and podcast produced at Coast Access Radio and hosted by Finn and Kai. The show gives young… ...
Extra trains for All Blacks match – Horowhenua/Kapiti passengers advised to plan ahead (July 8, 2026) Horowhenua and Kāpiti rugby fans heading into Wellington for the All Blacks’ test against Italy this Saturday are being urged to travel early, with extra… ...
Our Kids Online event at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō (July 7, 2026) Parenting in an Online World 101: Helping Families Navigate the Digital Age Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend a community evening at Te Takeretanga… ...
2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards Finalists named (July 4, 2026) Organisers say there has been an outstanding wave of entries from the Horowhenua and Kāpiti for the 2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards. “After a rigorous… ...
Horowhenua comes together to celebrate Puanga and Matariki (June 23, 2026) Nau mai, haere mai ki te whakanui i a Puanga rāua ko Matariki. Horowhenua is set to mark the Māori New Year with a vibrant… ...
Books Aloud on Coast Access Radio (May 25, 2026) Serving Horowhenua and Kapiti, the popular Coast Access Radio show Books Aloud is a show embracing local, national and international authors. In each episode hosts bring you… ...
VOTE – Electra Trustees (May 22, 2026) Voting to elect THREE Trustees to the Electra Trust is underway. Electra is wholly owned by electricity consumers – including you. Have your say: vote… ...