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… ...
Council votes in favour of reimagined Levin War Memorial Hall (March 28, 2025) The Levin Town Centre Transformation has reached a major milestone and a new-look Levin War Memorial Hall and Village Green, with a concept plan for… ...
Levin to Scotland- absent Horowhenua councillor (March 6, 2025) By Paul Williams of the Horowhenua Star Is it morally acceptable for a Horowhenua councillor to serve the district while living overseas? That’s the question… ...
Safer at 80, says Horowhenua Mayor (March 6, 2025) Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden is spearheading a campaign to keep speed limits on several roads in the district at 80 km/h. "Hard data shows lower… ...
Horowhenua Community Grants and Funding – Don’t Miss Your Chance to Apply (February 27, 2025) Great ideas deserve great support, and Horowhenua District Council’s Community Grants and Community Funding programme is here to help bring them to life. Whether you’re planning… ...
Pasifika Celebration Day set to shine in Horowhenua (February 27, 2025) Horowhenua is set to come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Pacific as Pasifika Celebration Day takes centre stage on Saturday 1 March. This… ...
International Women’s Day at Tatum (February 25, 2025) THCL is hosting the Forsyth Barr International Women's Day, Women in Business Networking luncheon, at Tatum Wedding and Conference Centre in Manakau, Levin. Attendees at the luncheon,… ...
Wage Theft Bill proceeds to Third Reading (February 19, 2025) The Crimes (Theft by Employer) Amendment Bill passing committee stage in the House is a win for workers, said NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi President Richard… ...