Gumboot Friday records highest month of youth counselling
Gumboot Friday’s recently recorded its highest month of 2026, with 2,322 rangatahi accessing free counselling. In June 2026, 2,322 young people aged 5–25 accessed free […]
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High demand for emergency ambulance services
Hato Hone St John continues to experience high demand for its emergency ambulance service, with 111 call volumes yesterday just under last Monday’s record. On […]
Nominations now open for Civic Awards and Youth Excellence Awards 2026
Every community has them – the people whose leadership, service and quiet determination help shape Horowhenua for the better, the coach who stays late, the […]
Council takes front-foot approach to local government reform process
Horowhenua District Council has agreed to submit a proposal with Palmerston North City Council as part of the Government’s local government reform programme. The decision […]
Next steps confirmed for Levin Water Treatment Plant upgrades
Horowhenua District Council has confirmed the next phase of upgrades to the Levin Water Treatment Plant, as part of its long-term investment in safe and […]
Horowhenua Council Meetings in August 2026
Meetings for Horowhenua Council and Committees taking place in August are listed below. Chief Executive Employment & Performance Committee Tuesday 4 August 2026, 1pm to […]
Looking after birdlife in Horowhenua – how you can help
Horowhenua is home to a rich variety of native and migratory birds, from the internationally recognised Manawatū Estuary to our lakes, wetlands, rivers and coastline. […]
Waenga – great cast, powerful play comes to Levin
Created by Hariata & Tamati Moriarty and directed by Jim Moriarty, ‘Waenga’ centres on a young wahine Māori who is arrested and finds herself in a police […]
Fatal crash, Levin
Police say one person has died following a single vehicle crash in Levin on Monday afternoon. The crash on State Highway 1 was reported just […]
NZCT Helps Raukawa ki Runga Represent with Pride
New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) awarded a $9,687 NZCT grant to Raukawa ki Runga RLC in Ōtaki to provide uniforms and accommodation for players who […]