Rural Road Speed Limit Changes

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

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Phone system change

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.

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Mowing schedules postponed in some areas due to wet ground conditions

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.

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Horowhenua Tertiary Education Scholarships

Looking for a great career? Up to three scholarships, valued at $2,500 each, are awarded annually by Horowhenua District Council. If you can answer yes to the questions below, you may be eligible to apply for a Horowhenua District Council Tertiary Education Scholarship.

  • Are you a Year 13 student currently studying at a secondary school in the Horowhenua region OR have you previously studied at a Horowhenua secondary school and are now in your first or second year of tertiary study? 
  • Are you planning to study or currently studying a qualification in a Council relevant area?
  • Would you like ten weeks of paid employment during your holiday breaks, plus the possibility of a job at the end of your studies?

As a scholarship recipient, you will receive:

  • $2,500 toward your tertiary study fees
  • Paid holiday employment of ten weeks with Horowhenua District Council.

Anyone is eligible to apply that is planning to study or currently studying a qualification in a Council relevant area. Council's priority areas for the 2019 scholarships are Infrastructure Services and Planning Services but this is not limited to applicants pursuing study in other areas.

Applications are now Closed for the 2019 study year, closed on Friday, 2 November 2018

For more information please contact a Community Development Adviser by email to community@horowhenua.govt.nz or phone (06) 366 0999.

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