The Boil Water Notice has been lifted for the Mangaore Village water supply following the completion of flushing the network and water quality testing. Residents can now return to using tap water as normal.
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Plans and strategies currently in place and adopted by Horowhenua District Council are available below.
The Levin Town Centre Strategy aims to guide how the town centre will look and work in the future.
The Horowhenua Growth Strategy plans where and how our district will grow out to 2040.
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.
View Council's 2026-2027 Annual Plan, year 3 of the Long Term Plan 2024-2044.
View Council's 2022/2023 Annual Plan which outlines planned projects and activities, based on year two of the Long Term Plan 2021-2041.
The Heritage Strategy assists both Council and the community to more effectively manage heritage with the Horowhenua District.
Council's Open Space Strategy provides a strategic vision for open space within the Horowhenua District and proposes a large number of actions.
The Horowhenua Waste Management & Minimisation Plan (WMMP) sets out how Council will progress efficient and effective waste management and minimisation in the Horowhenua District.
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.
Council's Shared Pathways Strategy provides a strategic framework for a shared pathways trail network linking the district's major communities.
Find out more about the Master Plans we're creating for three new communities in Horowhenua.
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.
View information about Horowhenua District Council's Property Strategy and the sale of non-core properties.
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.
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.
The Horowhenua 2040 Strategy (H2040) sets out a new direction for Horowhenua over twenty years.
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.
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.
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.
View Council's 2023/2024 Annual Plan, developed together with the Long Term Plan 2021-2041 Amendment (LTPA).
View Council's 2025/2026 Annual Plan, year 2 of the Long Term Plan 2024-2044.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about Council’s adopted Access and Parking Strategy for Levin, including how parking and access may be managed as Levin transitions into life after the bypass. Find out how the work has been informed, the opportunities identified for parking and public spaces, and what any future changes would require before being introduced.
This action plan aims to unify local knowledge, science, and mātauranga Māori to empower the Horowhenua community and future generations. It draws on local insights and partnerships to effectively address the challenges posed by a changing climate.
The Horowhenua Economic Development Strategy 2025-2035 outlines a shared vision for growing a thriving and resilient local economy. It focuses on creating jobs, attracting investment, supporting business growth, and making the most of opportunities created by future population growth and major infrastructure projects.
The Levin Town Centre Retail Transformation Strategy sets a long-term direction for strengthening the town centre over the next 10 to 15 years. It aims to build on Levin’s strengths and make the most of growth and opportunities from the Ōtaki to North Levin expressway to create a vibrant, resilient and thriving centre.