Applications open for the Foxton Beach Endowment Fund
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 […]
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Momentum builds for Levin Town Centre transformation
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. […]
Potato Industry Stars Shine at 2026 Young Grower of the Year Awards
Kiwis consume about 57,000 tonnes of potatoes each year. New Zealand commercial growers produce about 500,000 tonnes per year so the scale of the industry […]
Levin hosting two major secondary school sports events
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 […]
Bomb Disposal Team called to Horowhenua College
Horowhenua College was evacuated after a potentially unstable chemical was discovered in a science laboratory. Police were alerted at about 10.20am on Tuesday, August 25, […]
Statement of Expectations sets direction for Central Districts Water
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
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 […]
You might qualify for a rates rebate: Don’t miss out
Before paying your first rates instalment, it’s worth checking whether you could receive up to $830 through the Government’s Rates Rebates Scheme. The first Horowhenua […]
Genesis Solar far planned for Foxton
Genesis is proposing to build a 220 megawatt (MWp) solar farm near Foxton. The proposed solar farm will utilise the region’s abundant sunlight to generate […]
Kickstart your future with Horowhenua Tertiary Scholarship
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 […]