Horowhenua to commemorate Anzac Day across the district April 7, 2026 Communities across Horowhenua will come together on Saturday 25 April 2026 to mark Anzac Day and remember those who served and sacrificed in war, conflict… ...
Local People, Local Jobs: A Community Approach to Employment April 7, 2026 Horowhenua District Council is continuing to support young people into sustainable employment through the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs Community Employment Programme, a nationwide partnership between… ...
Big Dutch Day Out returns to Foxton April 7, 2026 Get ready to grab something orange and head to Foxton. The much-loved Big Dutch Day Out is back on Saturday 18 April 2026 - with… ...
Costley calls for Inquiry into FENZ fleet issues April 6, 2026 National MP for Ōtaki, Tim Costley says Parliament’s Governance and Administration Select Committee will hold an inquiry into Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) fleet… ...
Government makes cuts to Proposed Plan Change 6A for Horowhenua future growth March 25, 2026 Horowhenua District Council has received a partial exemption to the Government’s Plan Stop directive, which will allow the majority of proposed Plan Change 6A to… ...
Levin Aquatic Centre to close temporarily for essential maintenance March 25, 2026 Levin Aquatic Centre will temporarily close from Monday 13 April to Monday 11 May 2026 for essential maintenance and renewal work, with the Hydrotherapy Pool… ...
Catch a ride to the game with Metlink – extra public transport for Hurricanes and Phoenix February 18, 2026 Extra capacity on some Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika clash (7.05pm, Friday 20 February) and… ...
Central Districts Water gets local voices February 18, 2026 Horowhenua District Council, Palmerston North City Council and Rangitīkei District Council have appointed their representatives to the Central Districts Water shareholders committee, marking an important… ...
Fish & Game – issues with new Resource Management laws February 18, 2026 Fish & Game New Zealand is working on behalf of anglers and game bird hunters to secure changes to protect fishing and hunting, now and… ...Whānau Triathlon series returns to get Horowhenua moving (February 11, 2026) Get ready to run, ride and make a splash. The Let’s Move Together Triathlon is back for summer 2026. This much-loved triathlon series brings together… ...
Horowhenua Council balances affordability and essential services in Annual Plan (February 11, 2026) Horowhenua District Council has reduced its proposed average annual rates increase from a forecast 11.6% in the Long Term Plan to 5.8% (after growth), a… ...
Horowhenua Council sets direction for the next three years (February 3, 2026) Horowhenua District Council has set the direction for the next three years by endorsing its priorities for the 2025 to 2028 triennium at last week's… ...
Nathan Guy appointed as Agricultural Trade Envoy (February 3, 2026) Former Ōtaki member of Parliament Nathan Guy has been appointed as New Zealand’s Special Agricultural Trade Envoy. Guy, who served 15 years as MP for… ...
AllTrain Expands into Horowhenua (February 1, 2026) After years of working alongside Horowhenua businesses from their Palmerston North base, AllTrain Ltd has taken the next step, establishing a permanent presence in Levin. Now operating… ...
New rating valuations on the way for Horowhenua District (December 18, 2025) Horowhenua District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new… ...
Council confirms next steps for closed Levin landfill (December 17, 2025) Horowhenua District Council is taking a more targeted and evidence-led approach to managing the closed Levin landfill, following an independent technical review and a workshop… ...
Santa is Leading the Fun as the Christmas Parade Returns to Horowhenua (December 4, 2025) Santa’s sleigh bells are ringing and Levin is gearing up for a big day of Christmas magic. On Saturday 6 December 2025 from 2pm, the… ...
Horowhenua Council reflects on Government’s draft proposal on local government (November 26, 2025) Horowhenua District Council is acknowledging this weeks release of the Government’s draft proposal to simplify local government, noting both the scale of change being signalled… ...
Community Input Wanted: Levin Town Centre Access and Parking (November 26, 2025) Horowhenua District Council is inviting residents, businesses and visitors to help shape the future of access and parking in Levin’s Town Centre, with community engagement… ...
Horowhenua Civic and Youth Excellence Awards Celebrate Community Excellence (November 19, 2025) The Civic and Youth Excellence Awards returned to Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō on Tuesday. The Awards brought together recipients, whānau and supporters for an evening… ...
Candlelit Concerts – it’s a night out that feels good and does good! (November 19, 2025) Step into an evening of warmth, wonder, and world-class music. Once each season, the historic Levin Uniting Church and Community Centre transforms into an intimate… ...
Electra BA5 Business Under Pressure – How to safeguard, secure and stay ahead (October 29, 2025) Join The Horowhenua Company next Tuesday for an informative evening designed to help local businesses navigate the financial and legal landscape of 2025. The expert… ...
Great Catch – Metlink services to Blackcaps vs England (October 29, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Blackcaps vs England Sky Stadium ODI at 2pm on 1… ...
$20 Million and Counting: Gumboot Friday Keeps Kids Talking (October 29, 2025) Gumboot Friday (November 7), the iconic movement that’s become a symbol of hope for young New Zealanders, returns this year with a milestone worth celebrating:… ...
Kickstart Your Future with a Horowhenua Tertiary Education Scholarship (October 17, 2025) If you’re living in Horowhenua and heading into tertiary study in 2026, or currently in tertiary study, here’s your chance to get a head start.… ...
Horowhenua Māori Ward Referendum Results (October 17, 2025) Horowhenua residents have had their say on Māori representation with the results of the Horowhenua Māori Ward referendum confirmed alongside the 2025 local election results.… ...
Horowhenua’s Mayor Bernie bolts home (October 14, 2025) Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden joined Kapiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow in going against the trend to retain the mayoral chains for another three years. The… ...
Haunted Levin Library presents Once Upon a Nightmare (October 14, 2025) Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō’s Haunted Library presents Once Upon a Nightmare! The spirits of Halloween have infested the library and warped beloved fairy tale characters… ...