National Recognition for Horowhenua’s Welcoming Communities
Horowhenua District Council are celebrating national recognition after the district’s Welcoming Communities Te Waharoa ki ngā Hapori Programme received a Highly Commended award in the […]
Business
2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards Finalists named
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 […]
Chris Dyhrberg appointed CE of Central Districts Water
Central Districts Water has appointed Chris Dyhrberg as its founding Chief Executive, marking a significant milestone as the new organisation moves closer to operating in […]
ELECTRA Trustees voted back in
The three successful candidates in the recent election for Electra Trustees are all returning to positions previously held. Sharon Crosbie, Russell Longuet, and Brendan Duffy […]
Council adopts Annual Plan, confirms 5.8% rates rise
Horowhenua District Council has confirmed a rates increase of 5.8% for the 2026/27 financial year (based on an anticipated 1.7% growth). Elected members adopted the […]
Planting the Seed: New Partnership Celebrates Potatoes, People and the Next Generation
Horowhenua is a premium, highly productive agricultural region in New Zealand. Its rich peat and silt soils—particularly around the Opiki and Shannon areas—are famous for […]
Books Aloud on Coast Access Radio
Serving Horowhenua and Kāpiti, 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
Voting to elect THREE Trustees to the Electra Trust is underway. Electra is wholly owned by electricity consumers – including you. Have your say: vote […]
Candlelit Concerts – Rock Edition
An unforgettable night of rock, strings, candlelight, and atmosphere is coming to Levin. Once each season, Levin’s historic Uniting Church is transformed into an intimate, […]
Levin War Memorial Hall development reaches key milestone
Horowhenua District Council has reached an important milestone in the transformation of Levin’s town centre, with detailed design drawings received for the Levin War Memorial […]