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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dog registration renewals open in Horowhenua
Horowhenua District Council is reminding dog owners that registrations for the 2026/27 year are now open, with renewal notices arriving in letterboxes and inboxes during […]