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Have your say on proposed Local Alcohol Policy for Horowhenua November 11, 2026 Horowhenua District Council is inviting the community to have its say on the proposed Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) 2026. The Local Alcohol Policy helps guide… ...

Hurricanes all set for new season November 5, 2026 The Hurricanes have confirmed the club’s men’s squad for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season. Featuring 28 players who were part of the title-winning 2026… ...

New Road User Law marks new era for Vulnerable September 27, 2026 The New Zealand Vulnerable Road User Charitable Trust has welcomed the introduction of New Zealand’s new mandatory minimum passing-distance law, describing it as a significant… ...

Warehouse Carpark Public Toilets to be removed September 15, 2026 The public toilets in the Warehouse carpark in Levin are closing permanently, with removal work starting on Thursday 17 September 2026. The toilet block has… ...

Hurricanes sign Rohan Wingham on a two-year deal September 15, 2026 The Hurricanes have announced the signing of Rohan Wingham on a two-year deal beginning next season. Wingham joins the Hurricanes following three seasons with the… ...

Levin hosting two major secondary school sports events August 31, 2026 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… ...

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… ...

Catch a ride to the game with Metlink – extra public transport for Hurricanes and Phoenix (February 18, 2026) 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… ...

Fish & Game – issues with new Resource Management laws (February 18, 2026) 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 (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… ...

Great Catch – Metlink services to Blackcaps vs England (October 29, 2025) Extra capacity on Metlink train services and larger buses will be running for the upcoming Blackcaps vs England Sky Stadium ODI at 2pm on 1… ...

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… ...

Horowhenua College students riding high (April 18, 2025) Horowhenua College students Makayla Fitzgerald, Ruby Knight, Magenta Van Dusschoton and Jorja Shaw from the Levin pony club won the 4 bar show jumping at… ...

Extra train and bus capacity for Hurricanes vs Crusaders game (April 10, 2025) Metlink is making it easy for fans to travel to and from the upcoming Hurricanes vs Crusaders game on Friday 11 April, with extra capacity… ...

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… ...

Horowhenua one step closer to establishing world-class golf course (February 16, 2025) Golfers from near and far may soon be spoilt for choice with Council voting to reclassify reserve land and grant a licence to Grenadier Limited… ...

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… ...

Family Fun Awaits at Horowhenua A&P Show (January 15, 2025) The Horowhenua A&P Show is set to make its return to Levin next week, promising a vibrant weekend of rural sports, live entertainment, and community… ...

Levin Baseball Star Flynn Warren Secures U.S. Sports Scholarship (January 14, 2025) Levin’s Flynn Warren is set to take his baseball dreams to the next level after securing a four-year sports scholarship to Hawai’i Pacific University. The… ...

Horowhenua Volunteer Expo 2025: A Day to Connect, Inspire, and Give Back (January 14, 2025) Levin residents will have a chance to explore new ways to give back to their community at the Horowhenua Volunteer Expo 2025, hosted by Volunteer… ...

The Goat 2025: Trail Running Adventure Beckons Levin Locals (January 13, 2025) Attention all trail running enthusiasts in Levin: The Goat 2025 is calling! One of New Zealand’s most iconic trail events, The Goat offers the perfect… ...

Mabin and O’Leary Shine as Whanganui Edge Horowhenua-Kāpiti in Furlong Cup Clash (January 12, 2025) Whanganui secured first innings points in a rain-affected Furlong Cup match against Horowhenua-Kāpiti at Levin’s Donnelly Park last weekend, with young stars Oscar Mabin and… ...

Horowhenua-Kāpiti Bears Win Cave Cup in Dramatic Super Over (January 12, 2025) The Horowhenua-Kāpiti Bears cricket team has made history by winning the Cave Cup for the first time, after a nail-biting final against Taranaki ended in… ...

Phoenix Storm into Top Four with 3-0 Triumph (January 12, 2025) The Wellington Phoenix Women’s team delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers in Sydney, propelling them into fourth place in the A-League standings.… ...

Corey Kennett Honoured with Life Membership at AGM (January 12, 2025) At the Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Football Union (HKRFU) Annual General Meeting on Monday night, Chief Executive Officer Corey Kennett was awarded Life Membership in recognition of… ...

Community consultation for Horowhenua Water Service Delivery (January 12, 2025) Horowhenua Council has voted to put forward three options for public consultation regarding the future of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services. This is in line… ...