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Horowhenua is a special part of New Zealand. Just over an hour from Wellington and half that time to Palmerston North, but the feel of another world. From the calm quiet of bushwalks and gardens, history and culture to the exhilaration of rivers and the sea, the region offers something for everyone.
Stretching from Himatangi in the north to just north of the Otaki River in the south, the region is bordered by the Tararua Ranges to the east and the Tasman Sea to the west. There are a number of small towns including Foxton, Shannon and Tokomaru, several tiny beach communities, and the main centre of Levin situated on the junction of State Highways One and 57.
The region has a population of over 30,000, many of whom choose to live here for the lifestyle alternative to urban living. The mild climate and rich soils make market gardening, horticulture and farming the mainstays of the economy.
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Thursday, 04 February 2010
At the first Council meeting for the year on Wednesday night, Councillors unanimously recommended the adoption of Plan Changes 20 and 21 for Rural Subdivision and Greenbelt Residential and Urban Growth. Mayor Brendan Duffy stated that these documents are the most significant achievement for this Term of Council. The issues for consideration by...
Thursday, 04 February 2010
The working party set up to consider recommendations suggested for library services in Horowhenua is making positive steps for the future of the District’s libraries. The Horowhenua Library Services Review was presented at Council’s December meeting for the elected representatives to become familiar with the scope of the review and its findings....
Thursday, 04 February 2010
A forum of educators from across the Horowhenua District have endorsed the Horowhenua District Council Education Strategy by jointly proposing agreed goals, actions and desired outcomes. The group endorsed the provision of good foundations through participation in early childhood education and focused on the importance of all students achieving...
Tuesday, 02 February 2010
The 16 Horowhenua District Council maintenance contracts are now out for tender in a brand new package. The three large contracts of the past are now up for grabs in 16 small parts, allowing small local operators a chance to tender. A recent review revealed that the previous scope and size of our maintenance contracts had limited participants to...
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