Organising An Event

If you're organising a public event in Horowhenua, you’ll need to advise us by completing an event notification form.

The information you provide on the form will notify us of your event and allow us to advise you of any licences and bookings you need to apply for.

If you need guidance or advice, please contact our helpful events team on 06 366 0999 or email enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz

Event Application Process Guide

Our events team are on hand to make it as easy as possible for you to hold your event in Horowhenua. They're the main point of contact for event organisers, and work across Council departments to facilitate event approvals and any specialist support required to ensure a safe and successful event.

Events Notification Form

Horowhenua District Council requires you to complete an Event Notification Form if you're planning on hosting a public event that will attract 100 people or more.

Promoting your event

You know your event is going to be amazing but does the community know? There are a number of ways to promote your event. You can usesocial media, interviews, media advertising including radio and newspaper, media releases and other promotional materials such as posters and flyers.

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Organising An Event

Event Application Process Guide

Events Notification Form

Promoting your event

Sale of Food at Events or Markets

Alcohol at an Event

Event Health and Safety

Event Traffic Management & Road Closures

Using Council Parks / Reserves for Events

Amusement Devices