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Emergency Management

This section contains useful information to help you take the steps to get prepared so when an emergency event occurs you're in a better position to deal with whatever the event may be. It also provides information on the current fire status for the Horowhenua District along with the requirements for controlled fires and outdoor fires.

Civil Defence

Find out more about Civil Defence and what you can do to be better prepared in an emergency event.

Fire Restrictions

This page provides information on the current fire status as advised by FENZ, applying for permits, and requirements for controlled fires.

Emergency Rainwater Tanks

You can now buy an emergency water supply tank from Horowhenua District Council.

COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)

Horowhenua is at Alert Level 2 of the COVID-19 alert system. View information about Council's services and how they'll be operating.

Community Response Plans

View Community Response Plans for our Horowhenua communities.
These provide localised information and preparation for risks that each community may face.