Water conservation levels lifted throughout the district

With increased rainfall and a drop in demand, water conservation levels have been lifted from today, Tuesday 6 May 2025, for Levin, Ōhau, Shannon, Tokomaru, Foxton and Foxton Beach. Thank you for your co-operation and efforts in helping to reduce water usage during the water conservation period.

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Council Public Forum

May 14, 2025

Council Public Forums will be held prior to Council Meetings. It's an opportunity for members of the public to raise any matters of concern directly to the Mayor and Councillors. There's no need to advise Council prior to the Forum if you wish to speak, you may just attend and share your point of view.

Horowhenua District Council Meeting

May 14, 2025

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May 21, 2025

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Latest News

Community views on water service delivery options heard by Council

Published on April 30, 2025

A decision on how Horowhenua’s water services will be delivered is one step closer. At an extraordinary council meeting elected members received 93 public submissions on Local Water service delivery options and heard in person from seven submitters.

Community voice ignored in speed limit decision, says Mayor Bernie

Published on April 23, 2025

Horowhenua District Council Mayor Bernie Wanden is disappointed speed limits on two state highways in the region will soon revert from 80 to 100 km/h.

Horowhenua community invited to ANZAC Day 2025 commemorations

Published on April 15, 2025

Observed annually on 25 April, ANZAC Day is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant national commemorations. To honour those we’ve lost to war and the service of returned men and women, a full programme of ANZAC Day observances will take place through

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Proposed Plan Change 6A

Proposed Plan Change 6A seeks to rezone 22ha of land on the northwest of Levin from Deferred Residential (Future Residential) to Residential. This land is one of Council’s identified urban growth areas – known as Levin North West 1 (LNW1). Submissions close at 5pm on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

Proposed Dog Control Policy & Bylaw

Horowhenua District Council is reviewing its Dog Control Policy and Bylaw which set the local rules for owning dogs, providing them with recreational areas, and keeping people safe. Submissions close at 4pm on Wednesday 30 April 2025.

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Have your say - how are we doing? Each year we ask our community to provide feedback on Council services and community facilities. We use this feedback to understand what's working well and where we can improve.

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