Have your say on Horowhenua District Council’s Long Term Plan 2024-44 Published on April 05, 2024 Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) sets the District’s direction for the next 20 years – outlining our activities and providing a long term focus for decision making. It’s an important mechanism which strengthens long term planning, community consultation and participation, and accountability.
It’s cool at Foxton Pools Published on April 05, 2024 Heading to a pool isn’t normally at the top of the list of things to do as the mercury drops.
Local Legends Horowhenua Volunteer Fire Brigade Published on April 05, 2024 Throughout the year, ordinary people are doing extraordinary things in Horowhenua. One of the bravest groups of people in our district are our volunteer firefighters, on call around the clock to protect life and property and to respond to emergency situations.
Top 6 must visit places for history buffs Published on April 05, 2024 Horowhenua boasts a range of activities to do, but did you know we’ve got a great selection of local museums too? From locomotive history, to film and photography right through to local history – we’ve got something for everyone!
Those who defend New Zealand Published on April 05, 2024 With ANZAC Day approaching we shine the light on our Defence Force and explore how they continue to protect communities in 2024.
Lieutenant Mark Hannah Published on April 05, 2024 Born in Levin, Lieutenant Mark Hannah joined the New Zealand Defence Force in 1985. Inspired by tales of military life and adventures on the seas, he was the last of three brothers to join the Royal New Zealand Navy, all of whom are still serving today.
Coming home 1918 - Charles James Nelson Published on April 05, 2024 Library Information Research & Local History Team Lead Kiri Pepene imagines how Charles James Nelson felt coming home to Foxton after the war. His tunic will be on display at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom from Friday 26 April 2024.
Gardening with Simon - Awesome Autumn Gardening Published on April 05, 2024 As we move into autumn, I’m welcoming the cooler climate. It wasn’t an easy summer in the garden. With hot daytime temperatures and hot and humid nights, keeping the garden flourishing was just as challenging as sleeping, but I’m glad I was prepared for the dry weather.
Let’s Cook - Thai Oyster Mushrooms & Coconut Soup Published on April 05, 2024 Tempt your tastebuds with the Ōhau Gourmet Mushrooms Thai Oyster Mushrooms & Coconut Soup.