Horowhenua is at Alert Level 2. Council services and facilities remain open with increased safety measures.
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Level 2 water restrictions are in place for Levin and Ōhau until further notice. Level 1 water restrictions remain in place for Foxton and Foxton Beach until further notice.
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Find out how Council works and view information about agendas and minutes for Council and Committee meetings, speaking rights and local body elections.
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Find out about Local Government elections for the Horowhenua District, held every three years.
Discover career opportunities at Horowhenua District Council
Help us shape the future of the Horowhenua District. Check here regularly to see projects and initiatives needing your ideas and feedback.
Horowhenua District Council recognises the importance and special position of tangata whenua within the region.
Find out about our local Bylaws & Policies for the Horowhenua District.
Horowhenua District Council's Plans and Strategies are listed below.
Horowhenua District Council’s Annual Reports are listed here, along with Summary Annual Reports.
Horowhenua District Council funds projects that add to the wide variety of quality activities and services available in the Horowhenua District. Find out about Council's current projects.
View Horowhenua District Council's Fees and Charges for the current financial year.
Find out about Horowhenua Lake Domain Board meetings including upcoming meetings, agendas and minutes.
View our Community Outcomes which form part of the Long Term Plan 2018-2038. These are what we aim to achieve in meeting the current future needs of our communities for good quality infrastructure, public services and performance of regulatory functions.
Local Government in New Zealand is overseen and monitored by various agencies of the Crown, the Local Government Sector and in some cases by independent bodies that are contracted to review performance such as Standard and Poor’s. In this section you can find information about those independent bodies that focus on improving performance and public trust in Horowhenua District Council.
Find out about the collection and management of information (records) at Horowhenua District Council. You can also view information about Archives Central - an online archival database which includes aerial photographs, bylaws, minute books, subdivision and town planning files, and more.