Costley calls for Inquiry into FENZ fleet issues
National MP for Ōtaki, Tim Costley says Parliament’s Governance and Administration Select Committee will hold an inquiry into Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) fleet […]
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Big Dutch Day Out returns to Foxton
Get ready to grab something orange and head to Foxton. The much-loved Big Dutch Day Out is back on Saturday 18 April 2026 – with […]
Government makes cuts to Proposed Plan Change 6A for Horowhenua future growth
Horowhenua District Council has received a partial exemption to the Government’s Plan Stop directive, which will allow the majority of proposed Plan Change 6A to […]
Levin Aquatic Centre to close temporarily for essential maintenance
Levin Aquatic Centre will temporarily close from Monday 13 April to Monday 11 May 2026 for essential maintenance and renewal work, with the Hydrotherapy Pool […]
Ambulance and Truck Collide near Levin
State Highway 1 north of Levin was closed for several hours Friday after a crash involving a Hato Hone St John rapid response vehicle and […]
Catch a ride to the game with Metlink – extra public transport for Hurricanes and Phoenix
Extra capacity on some Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the Hurricanes vs Moana Pasifika clash (7.05pm, Friday 20 February) and […]
Central Districts Water gets local voices
Horowhenua District Council, Palmerston North City Council and Rangitīkei District Council have appointed their representatives to the Central Districts Water shareholders committee, marking an important […]
Fish & Game – issues with new Resource Management laws
Fish & Game New Zealand is working on behalf of anglers and game bird hunters to secure changes to protect fishing and hunting, now and […]
Whānau Triathlon series returns to get Horowhenua moving
Get ready to run, ride and make a splash. The Let’s Move Together Triathlon is back for summer 2026. This much-loved triathlon series brings together […]
Horowhenua Council balances affordability and essential services in Annual Plan
Horowhenua District Council has reduced its proposed average annual rates increase from a forecast 11.6% in the Long Term Plan to 5.8% (after growth), a […]