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 […]
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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 […]
Grey Power reaffirms commitment to Universal Superannuation
Grey Power New Zealand is reaffirming its long-standing support for universal New Zealand Superannuation (NZS), followingrecent comments from Labour leader Chris Hipkins indicating openness to […]
Costley delivers new Classrooms
Local MP Tim Costley and Education Minister Erica Stanford today announced $10 million to deliver new classrooms across the lower North Island, taking the total […]
New Radio Show – Beyond the Boarding Pass
Kāpiti/Horowhenua’s new radio show Beyond the Boarding Pass starts tomorrow, hosted by Maxine Laws. Maxine (AKA) Max has over 25 years experience in the travel industry and […]
Horowhenua comes together to celebrate Puanga and Matariki
Nau mai, haere mai ki te whakanui i a Puanga rāua ko Matariki. Horowhenua is set to mark the Māori New Year with a vibrant […]
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 […]
Police crackdown curbs dangerous and nuisance driving
Inspector Marty Gray, Manawatū Area Commander says Police in Manawatū have spent King’s Birthday weekend successfully disrupting and deterring anti-social road user gatherings. Inspector Gray […]
Bill drawn to recognise humanitarian and disaster relief service
Ōtaki MP Tim Costley’s member’s bill, recently drawn from the ballot, would establish a new national medal recognising New Zealanders who serve in humanitarian and […]