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Horowhenua District Council's main office will be closed on 25 April in observance of ANZAC Day. Residents and visitors are invited to attend ANZAC Day observances throughout Horowhenua.
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Level 2 water restrictions are in place for Levin and Ōhau from Wednesday 13 February until further notice.
Below you can find out about each of the various schemes administered by Horowhenua District Council and access criteria and accountability forms. For more information please contact Council on (06) 366 0999 or email enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz
You can also check what calls for applications are open on our Calls for Applications page.
This grant supports projects that help contribute to Horowhenua becoming a more vibrant community. Its funding priorities are set strategically each year.
The International Representation Grant aims to support Horowhenua residents who have been selected to represent New Zealand at an international competition in sport, leisure or cultural activities.
This fund aims to ensure rural halls across the district are maintained to a safe and functioning standard. It is open for applications annually. The 2018 call for applications closed on 31 August 2018.
This fund is available to Resident and Ratepayer Associations or groups within the District that engage in Council processes to assist them with the distribution of material and administration costs.
The Community Development Grant aims to encourage community groups to organise projects, events and initiatives that work towards the outcomes included in Council's Strategies or Action Plans.
Horowhenua District Council administers the Creative Communities NZ Scheme on behalf of Creative New Zealand. This page contains information, criteria and forms for the Creative Communities Scheme.
This page contains information on grants available from the Shannon Community Development Trust.
This grant was created to address the growing need to support grass-roots community activities. Applications may be made throughout the year but must be at least one month prior to the event taking place.
The Mayoral Discretionary Fund was established for requests of financial assistance that are not eligible under the existing funding avenues within Council, or are of an emergency assistance nature.
The Heritage Fund is for projects that conserve or restore the heritage value or character of a property that is recognised under the Horowhenua District Plan for its historical significance.