Plans & Strategies

Plans and strategies currently in place and adopted by Horowhenua District Council are available below.

Levin Town Centre Strategy

The Levin Town Centre Strategy aims to guide how the town centre will look and work in the future.

Horowhenua Growth Strategy 2040

The Horowhenua Growth Strategy plans where and how our district will grow out to 2040.

Long Term Plan 2024-2044 | Te Mahere Tūroa 2024-2044

The Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2044 | Te Mahere Tūroa 2024-2044 is Council's key strategic planning document. It outlines Council's financial situation as well as the levels of service we're committed to for the activities we undertake and capital projects work programme.

Annual Plan 2022/2023

View Council's 2022/2023 Annual Plan which outlines planned projects and activities, based on year two of the Long Term Plan 2021-2041.

Heritage Strategy

The Heritage Strategy assists both Council and the community to more effectively manage heritage with the Horowhenua District.

Open Space Strategy

Council's Open Space Strategy provides a strategic vision for open space within the Horowhenua District and proposes a large number of actions.

Horowhenua Waste Management & Minimisation Plan

The Horowhenua Waste Management & Minimisation Plan (WMMP) sets out how Council will progress efficient and effective waste management and minimisation in the Horowhenua District.

Reserve Management Plans

Council's reviewing its Reserve Management Plans (RMPs), many of which were prepared in 1999 & 2000. Plans currently being prepared or reviewed and those that have been completed can be viewed here.

Horowhenua Shared Pathways Strategy

Council's Shared Pathways Strategy provides a strategic framework for a shared pathways trail network linking the district's major communities.

Foxton Beach Reserves Investment Plan

The Foxton Beach Reserves Investment Plan is a programme of investment in the public reserves at Foxton Beach over a ten-year timeframe. Funding has been allocated from the Foxton Beach Freeholding Account to make improvements within these reserves over this timeframe.

Property Strategy

View information about Horowhenua District Council's Property Strategy and the sale of non-core properties.

Community Growth Master Plans

Find out more about the Master Plans we're creating for three new communities in Horowhenua.

Housing Action Plan

The Housing Action Plan is an initiative that came from the Community Wellbeing Strategy. Horowhenua is one of the fastest growing districts in Aotearoa and that has placed growing pressure on housing and families. A multi-sector Housing Forum was created and through this forum the Housing Action Plan was created.

Horowhenua Integrated Transport Strategy (HITS)

The Horowhenua Integrated Transport Strategy (HITS) provides strategic direction to Council, our transport partners and our community on how we plan to develop our transport network and deliver key transport solutions for the next 30 years.

Horowhenua 2040 Strategy

The Horowhenua 2040 Strategy (H2040) sets out a new direction for Horowhenua over twenty years.

Horowhenua 2040 Blueprint

The Horowhenua 2040 Blueprint details 12 action areas Horowhenua District Council is committed to improving, with liveability and prosperity at the heart of the work being prioritised.

Procurement Strategy 2022

View Horowhenua District Council's Procurement Strategy, adopted on 14 September 2022, along with the Delegations Register. This strategy is included in Council's Procurement Framework, which sets the direction in how procurement is to be completed over the next three years.

Long Term Plan 2021-2041 Amendment

The Long Term Plan 2021-2041 Amendment updates the LTP 2021-2041 and is Council's key strategic planning document. It outlines Council's financial situation as well as the levels of service we're committed to for the activities we undertake and capital projects work programme.

Annual Plan 2023/2024

View Council's 2023/2024 Annual Plan, developed together with the Long Term Plan 2021-2041 Amendment (LTPA).

Enriching our Environment

Enriching Horowhenua’s environment is one of Council's priorities. This includes efforts to preserve and enhance natural surroundings through sustainability, better waste management, and climate resilience. The goal is to foster a healthier environment for future generations, reflecting Council’s commitment to responsible stewardship and sustainable development.

Annual Plan 2025/2026

View Council's 2025/2026 Annual Plan, year 2 of the Long Term Plan 2024-2044.

Horowhenua Destination Management Plan

The Destination Management Plan sets out the long-term vision for the Horowhenua visitor economy, providing a roadmap for sustainable growth that enhances our communities, strengthens local business, and protects what makes our district unique.

Water Services Delivery Plan

This joint plan is a partnership between Palmerston North City Council and Horowhenua and Rangitīkei District Councils. It sets out how drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services will be delivered in the future, and outlines the pathway to establishing a jointly-owned water services council-controlled organisation.

Council Direction Setting 2025-2028

View Council’s endorsed priorities for 2025-2028, setting direction for the next three years. Reflecting community voices and local aspirations, Council will focus on Going for Growth, Future-Fit Horowhenua District Council, and Financial Discipline.

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