Coronavirus information

Following the Government’s announcement on 23 March 2020, all Horowhenua District Council facilities, including the main office in Levin, closed from 5pm on Wednesday 25 March.

Read more about Council's essential services during lockdown

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Fire Season and Water Restrictions

FENZ has declared a Restricted Fire Season for the entire Horowhenua District, as of 24 January 2020. See checkitsalright.nz for updates.
Level 1 water restrictions remain in place for Levin and Ōhau, until further notice.

Water Restrictions for Horowhenua District

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Elections

Local Government elections are held throughout New Zealand every three years. This includes elections for the Horowhenua District Council, Horizons Regional Council and the MidCentral District Health Board (MCDHB).

Use this section to find information on this process, look up the details of previous elections, ensure you are enrolled to vote in the next elections, understand how our electoral system works, and learn more about the Ward system. 

2019 Election

Find out about the 2019 Local Body Elections for the Horowhenua District, including voting paper returns.

Electoral System

Horowhenua District Council currently operates its elections under the first past the post (FPP) electoral system.

Horowhenua District Wards

Horowhenua District uses a ward system when electing council members, with four wards split into areas approximately the same size population.

Past Election Results

Find out about previous election results from 2004 to 2016, including Electoral Expenses and Donations for the 2016 election.

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