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… ...
Have your say on the proposed Dog Control Policy and Bylaw 2025 (April 2, 2025) The Horowhenua District is home to more than 6000 registered dogs and their owners. Horowhenua District Council is reviewing its Dog Control Policy and Bylaw… ...
‘Aunty Gabe’ Rikihana gone at 98 (March 20, 2025) By Mishy Rikihana-Vieira Ōtaki lost one of its most remarkable citizens when Gabrielle Rikihana died peacefully aged 98 at her Waikanae home on March 2.… ...
Troubadour Steve McDonald back for Southwards Gig (March 16, 2025) Many who attended the memorial variety concert for Sir Jon Trimmer at Southwards in May last year were surprised and amazed with the performance of… ...
Horowhenua Community Grants and Funding – Don’t Miss Your Chance to Apply (February 27, 2025) Great ideas deserve great support, and Horowhenua District Council’s Community Grants and Community Funding programme is here to help bring them to life. Whether you’re planning… ...
Pasifika Celebration Day set to shine in Horowhenua (February 27, 2025) Horowhenua is set to come alive with the sights, sounds, and flavours of the Pacific as Pasifika Celebration Day takes centre stage on Saturday 1 March. This… ...
Metlink provide extra public transport for Hurricanes vs Blues (February 20, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Hurricanes vs Blues game on Saturday March 1, to reduce… ...
Revive and Thrive with Ron Tustin (February 14, 2025) Ron Tustin has had a career in public health working to prevent a range of health issues such as cancer and heart disease. For the… ...
Festival of Pots and Garden Art: A Weekend of Inspiration in Ōtaki (January 17, 2025) This Wellington Anniversary Weekend, let your creative spirit soar at the Festival of Pots and Garden Art, running from Thursday, January 16 to Monday, January… ...
Medieval Market Returns to Levin for 30th Anniversary (January 17, 2025) Levin is gearing up for the 30th annual Ye Olde Medieval Market, set to take place on Saturday, 8 February 2025, at the Levin Showgrounds… ...