New speed limits are in effect for most rural and rural residential roads in Horowhenua. The new speed limit schedules are available on the Land Transport Bylaw 2017 page.
View the Speed Limit Schedules
We have recently changed our phone system and there is a delay in answering Council calls at the moment. If your query is not urgent you can email us, message us on Facebook or contact us via our website and we'll respond as soon as we can. We appreciate your patience while we get up and running and back to our normal level of service.
Due to the wet ground conditions, the mowing of berms and reserves in Shannon, Mangaore and Tokomaru has been postponed. Once conditions improve mowing operations will resume. Thank you for your patience.
The District Licensing Committee (DLC) is appointed as required by Section 186 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and will decide all applications relating to licences and certificates applied for from 18 December 2013.
Each year Horowhenua District Council is required to report on a variety of Alcohol Licensing-related matters to the Alcohol Regulatory Licensing Authority. This is done by way of an Annual Report which is available for viewing.
The Horowhenua District Licensing Agency has a role to play in the reduction of alcohol abuse through its responsibilities and obligations under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act.