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… ...
Levin War Memorial Hall development reaches key milestone May 22, 2026 Horowhenua District Council has reached an important milestone in the transformation of Levin’s town centre, with detailed design drawings received for the Levin War Memorial… ...
Horowhenua job seekers invited to free expos in Shannon and Foxton May 22, 2026 Job seekers across Horowhenua are being invited to take the next step in their employment or training journey, with two free Job and Training Expos… ...
Council introducing new parking technology in Horowhenua May 13, 2026 Finding a park when you need one matters, whether you’re visiting local shops, heading to an appointment, or supporting local businesses. As Horowhenua grows and town centres… ...
Councils across New Zealand are facing a period of significant change May 13, 2026 Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden has his say on Local Government reform Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden "There is new Government direction, changes to how water services… ...
NZTA receives 800 submissions on dropping highway speed near Levin May 4, 2026 Transport officials are combing through hundreds of submissions about proposals for a full handbrake turn on state highway speed limits near Levin. The previous Labour-led… ...
Horowhenua to commemorate Anzac Day across the district April 20, 2026 Communities across Horowhenua will come together on Saturday 25 April 2026 to mark Anzac Day and remember those who served and sacrificed in war, conflict… ...
Costley calls for Inquiry into FENZ fleet issues April 17, 2026 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… ...
Big Dutch Day Out returns to Foxton April 7, 2026 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… ...Levin Aquatic Centre to close temporarily for essential maintenance (March 25, 2026) 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… ...
Whānau Triathlon series returns to get Horowhenua moving (February 11, 2026) 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 (February 11, 2026) 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… ...
New rating valuations on the way for Horowhenua District (December 18, 2025) Horowhenua District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property. The new… ...
Santa is Leading the Fun as the Christmas Parade Returns to Horowhenua (December 4, 2025) Santa’s sleigh bells are ringing and Levin is gearing up for a big day of Christmas magic. On Saturday 6 December 2025 from 2pm, the… ...
Horowhenua Civic and Youth Excellence Awards Celebrate Community Excellence (November 19, 2025) The Civic and Youth Excellence Awards returned to Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō on Tuesday. The Awards brought together recipients, whānau and supporters for an evening… ...
Candlelit Concerts – it’s a night out that feels good and does good! (November 19, 2025) Step into an evening of warmth, wonder, and world-class music. Once each season, the historic Levin Uniting Church and Community Centre transforms into an intimate… ...
Horowhenua’s Mayor Bernie bolts home (October 14, 2025) Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden joined Kapiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow in going against the trend to retain the mayoral chains for another three years. The… ...
World starter Jonny Tata hits nine-darter (October 9, 2025) Kiwi dart player Jonny Tata has made darts history, hitting a perfect nine-darter and qualifying for the prestigious PDC World Darts Championship in London. The… ...
Wilson Dixon rides in to Levin (August 20, 2025) Straight from Cripple Creek, Colorado, country music comedian Wilson Dixon brings his signature blend of dry humour and heartfelt tunes to Levin Little Theatre. A… ...
Horowhenua Resident satisfaction on the up (July 21, 2025) Horowhenua residents say they’re more satisfied with Council than they were last year. Every year Council asks the community to provide feedback on how satisfied… ...
A Night Under the Stars for Mary Potter Hospice (July 21, 2025) A fundraising Gala Dinner is being held at Southwards in August to support the work done by Mary Potter Hospice and renovate the Kāpiti Community… ...
Will Govt impose a new Levy on suffering Health NZ empire? (July 7, 2025) Commissioner Dr Lester Levy still seems to believe he will be reappointed board chair – but that’s because he thinks it should happen. His plans… ...
Cops cop copper chopper (July 7, 2025) Acting Senior Sergeant Bernie O’Brien says Police officers working dedicated area patrols to prevent burglaries in the Horowhenua area last week caught a recidivist offender… ...
Horowhenua – Green by Nature (June 18, 2025) As sure as the leaves fall in Autumn, our friends at Green by Nature have been hard at work keeping the district beautiful and thriving.… ...
Card Skimming Scam Surge (June 4, 2025) Wellington District Police are urging residents to stay vigilant following a surge in card skimming incidents that have cost victims thousands of dollars in just… ...
Levin Club is Closing after 114 years (May 15, 2025) The Levin Club was established in 1911 – sadly the Club has now announced it is closing saying it’s been a difficult time for hospitality… ...
The Great Kiwi Butter Swindle (May 14, 2025) If you fly over New Zealand and look down you quickly realise we are basically just one very big farm, and a lot of that… ...
Horowhenua ANZAC Day Observances 2025 (April 13, 2025) Observed annually on 25 April, ANZAC Day is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most important days of national commemoration. It marks the anniversary of the… ...
Take Back Your Health – by Yossarian Fay (April 6, 2025) Take Back Your Health: reclaim your health and well-being without breaking the bank. That is the message in the latest book from Yossarian Fay. After… ...