High demand for emergency ambulance services August 13, 2026 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 August 6, 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 August 5, 2026 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 August 5, 2026 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 July 29, 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 July 29, 2026 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 July 28, 2026 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 July 22, 2026 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 July 22, 2026 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… ...Dog registration renewals open in Horowhenua (July 15, 2026) 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… ...
‘Celia’ visits Levin – Free eye care rolls up to the kindergarten gate (July 14, 2026) One in six local kindergarten children screened needed a full eye exam. A charity’s mobile clinic has travelled from Auckland to make sure they get… ...
The Social Link – Radio for youth in Horowhenua/Kapiti (July 9, 2026) The Social Link is a youth-focused radio show and podcast produced at Coast Access Radio and hosted by Finn and Kai. The show gives young… ...
Extra trains for All Blacks match – Horowhenua/Kapiti passengers advised to plan ahead (July 8, 2026) Horowhenua and Kāpiti rugby fans heading into Wellington for the All Blacks’ test against Italy this Saturday are being urged to travel early, with extra… ...
Our Kids Online event at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō (July 7, 2026) Parenting in an Online World 101: Helping Families Navigate the Digital Age Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend a community evening at Te Takeretanga… ...
National Recognition for Horowhenua’s Welcoming Communities (July 4, 2026) Horowhenua District Council are celebrating national recognition after the district's Welcoming Communities Te Waharoa ki ngā Hapori Programme received a Highly Commended award in the… ...
2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards Finalists named (July 4, 2026) 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… ...
Chris Dyhrberg appointed CE of Central Districts Water (July 2, 2026) 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 (June 24, 2026) 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 (June 23, 2026) 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 (June 23, 2026) 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 (June 23, 2026) 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 (June 22, 2026) 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 (June 3, 2026) 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 (June 2, 2026) 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. Police treating… ...
Bill drawn to recognise humanitarian and disaster relief service (May 29, 2026) 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… ...
Planting the Seed: New Partnership Celebrates Potatoes, People and the Next Generation (May 29, 2026) Horowhenua is a premium, highly productive agricultural region in New Zealand. Its rich peat and silt soils—particularly around the Opiki and Shannon areas—are famous for… ...
Books Aloud on Coast Access Radio (May 25, 2026) Serving Horowhenua and Kapiti, the popular Coast Access Radio show Books Aloud is a show embracing local, national and international authors. In each episode hosts bring you… ...
VOTE – Electra Trustees (May 22, 2026) Voting to elect THREE Trustees to the Electra Trust is underway. Electra is wholly owned by electricity consumers – including you. Have your say: vote… ...
Candlelit Concerts – Rock Edition (May 22, 2026) An unforgettable night of rock, strings, candlelight, and atmosphere is coming to Levin. Once each season, Levin's historic Uniting Church is transformed into an intimate,… ...