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’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… ...
Horowhenua adopts water services delivery plan (October 8, 2025) Horowhenua District Council has unanimously adopted a Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) setting out how water services will be delivered in the future. The plan… ...
Wilson Dixon rides in to Levin (August 20, 2025) Straight from Cripple Creek, Colorado, country music comedian Wilson Dixon brings his signature blend of dry humour and heartfelt tunes to Levin Little Theatre. A… ...
Horowhenua Resident satisfaction on the up (July 21, 2025) Horowhenua residents say they’re more satisfied with Council than they were last year. Every year Council asks the community to provide feedback on how satisfied… ...
Cops cop copper chopper (July 7, 2025) Acting Senior Sergeant Bernie O’Brien says Police officers working dedicated area patrols to prevent burglaries in the Horowhenua area last week caught a recidivist offender… ...
Mayor’s Roadrage sees Ō2NL decision U-turn (June 22, 2025) Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden was outraged when NZTA decided to make major cuts to the Otaki to north of Levin (O2NL) highway and vowed to… ...
Horowhenua – Green by Nature (June 18, 2025) As sure as the leaves fall in Autumn, our friends at Green by Nature have been hard at work keeping the district beautiful and thriving.… ...
Two to appear in court following Marton incidents (June 14, 2025) Two men are before the courts following two incidents in Marton. Detective Sergeant Carey Priest says at approximately 10pm on 10 May, Police were called… ...
Urgent review called for after proposed Ō2NL design changes (June 11, 2025) Proposed design changes to the Ōtaki to North of Levin Expressway (Ō2NL) recently announced by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi have not gone over well… ...
Council chooses water services delivery model (June 11, 2025) Horowhenua District Council will join Palmerston North City Council and Rangitikei District Council to deliver water services and recognises Whanganui District Council and Ruapehu District… ...
Card Skimming Scam Surge (June 4, 2025) Wellington District Police are urging residents to stay vigilant following a surge in card skimming incidents that have cost victims thousands of dollars in just… ...
Horowhenua Business sector building momentum (May 17, 2025) By Andrew Reid, CE of The Horowhenua Company "June is shaping up to be an exciting month for Horowhenua. Andrew Reid, CE of The Horowhenua… ...
Residency pilot for storytellers launches in Ōtaki (May 16, 2025) Keep an eye out in August for a new pilot residency programme being held at Ōtaki beach. Local community organisation Kia rerekē te hua, Ōtaki… ...
Levin Club is Closing after 114 years (May 15, 2025) The Levin Club was established in 1911 – sadly the Club has now announced it is closing saying it’s been a difficult time for hospitality… ...
Horowhenua Council votes for Local Waters Bylaw (May 14, 2025) Horowhenua Council has today voted to adopt the Local Waters Combined Bylaw, following a period of public consultation. The bylaw brings rules about drinking water,… ...
Fatal crash: Oxford Street, Levin (May 12, 2025) Police can confirm a person has died following a crash on Oxford Street, Levin earlier today. Emergency services were called to the collision involving a… ...
Community voice ignored in speed limit decision, says Horowhenua Mayor (April 23, 2025) Horowhenua District Council Mayor Bernie Wanden is disappointed speed limits on two state highways in the region will soon revert from 80 to 100 km/h. … ...
Horowhenua ANZAC Day Observances 2025 (April 13, 2025) Observed annually on 25 April, ANZAC Day is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most important days of national commemoration. It marks the anniversary of the… ...
Horowhenua BA5 – Meet the Local Experts (April 2, 2025) The next Electra BA5 event is being held on Thursday 10th April at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō at 5.30 - 7pm. Meet the Local Experts:… ...
Council welcomes Economic Development Review (April 2, 2025) Horowhenua District Council is welcoming the findings of a review which will help strengthen the district’s approach to driving investment, supporting local businesses, and fostering… ...