Wildlife Foxton Trust receives substantial grant
Wildlife Foxton Trust is dedicated to delivering ecological and environmental education through practical examples and real-world experiences and that work will be aided by a […]
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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 […]
Horowhenua students welcomed to Victoria University Open Day
Wellington is the campus for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and the institution is inviting the next generation to come and experience Open Day […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]