Make sure you have your say on issues affecting the Horowhenua District by voting in the 2025 Local Body Elections. Voting is now open and closes at 12 noon on Saturday 11 October 2025.
Find out more on our Vote page
You might need a fire permit depending on the location of your property and the current fire season status. Find out more on checkitsalright.nz
The Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 came into force on 1 July 2017. As a result, the rural fire functions previously managed by Horowhenua District Council transitioned in responsibility to Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ). From July 2018, FENZ became the single issuing authority for urban and rural permits.