The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is leading New Zealand's response to H5 bird flu (H5N1). You can help protect our native birdlife and local poultry by knowing what to do. If you see three or more sick or dead wild birds together, please don't touch or move them. Report them to MPI and follow the latest advice.
View H5 bird flu information and reporting guidance
You can visit Horowhenua District Council in person at one of our Service Centres:
Monday to Friday (except Wednesdays): 9am to 5pm Wednesday: 9.30am to 5pm
Closed: Weekends and Public Holidays.
Council can be contacted 24 hours a day 7 days a week by phone.
The Horowhenua District Council's Civic building’s structural integrity has been confirmed safe and sound.
The Opus Seismic Assessment and Final Structural Assessment Reports can be read on our Horowhenua District Council's Civic Building page.
Office Hours
Monday to Friday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Saturday: First Saturday in the month only. 10:00am - 12:00pm Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays: Closed
Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
General Council services are not currently provided on weekends and public holidays.