Water Supply Restrictions

As of 8 January 2018 Levin is at Level 3 Water Restrictions.
As of 4 January 2018 Foxton & Foxton Beach has been upgraded to Level 2 Water Restrictions.
Restrictions also remain for Shannon & Tokomaru (Level 2). Find out more about what the restrictions mean for you.

Water Restrictions

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Prohibited Fire Season (Total Fire Ban)

As of 21 December 2017, Fire and Emergency New Zealand have declared a Prohibited Fire Season (Total Fire Ban) for the whole Horowhenua District. Existing fire permits will be suspended, and no new permits will be issued unless deemed appropriate under Council’s bylaw.

Fire Season Status in Horowhenua District moves from Restricted to Prohibited

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Rating Information

Horowhenua District Council Rates are payable in four equal instalments, due on the following dates:

Instalment Due Date 
First instalment 15 September
Second instalment 15 December
Third instalment 15 March
Fourth instalment 15 June

Rates Rebates

The Rates Rebates scheme is administered by Horowhenua District Council on behalf of the Department of Internal Affairs. Find out how to check your eligibility and what you'll need to apply.

How to Pay Your Rates

Find out about the different methods of payment available for paying your rates.

Rates Invoice by e-mail

Find out how you can recieve your rates online to help save you time and while doing so you're helping Horowhenua District Council be more environmentally friendly.

Rating Database

Simply enter a Street Address or VG Number to search the Horowhenua District Council Rating Information Database for property rates.

How Rates Are Calculated (including penalties)

Horowhenua District Council sets two sorts of rates: targeted rates, which fund specific activities, and general rates, which fund everything else.

How Will Revaluations Affect Your Rates?

New rateable valuations for Horowhenua properties were posted out by Quotable Value in October 2016. Find out more about the revaluation process.

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