Water Conservation - Levin, Ōhau, Foxton & Foxton Beach

Level 2 Water Conservation is in place for Foxton and Foxton Beach from Friday 19 December 2025. Level 1 Water Conservation remains in place for Levin and Ōhau until further notice.

Find out more on our Water Conservation and Restrictions page

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Wellington Anniversary Day - Monday 19 January 2026

Horowhenua District Council's main office, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, Shannon Library and Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom will be closed on Monday 19 January 2026 for Wellington Anniversary Day. There are no changes to Monday kerbside collections.

View opening hours for the Levin Aquatic Centre, Foxton Pools and Shannon Pool

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Waitangi Day

Join us at these free, family-friendly events across Horowhenua as we commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and come together with friends and whānau.

Te Awahou Waitangi Day

Friday, February 06, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau! Join us at Te Awahou Riverside Cultural Park to celebrate Waitangi Day! This family-friendly event recognises the significance of Waitangi Day and brings our community together through cultural performances, activities, live music, and kai.

Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, 92 Main Street, Foxton 4814

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Muaūpoko Iwi and Community Waitangi Day Celebration

Friday, February 06, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Muaūpoko iwi warmly invite whānau and the wider community to come together for a free, family-friendly Waitangi Day celebration.

Muaūpoko Park (Lake Horowhenua), 185-189 Queen Street West, Levin 5510

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Waitangi ki Ōtauru

Friday, February 06, 2026 | 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM

Celebrate Waitangi with whānau and friends at an evening of live music, entertainment and tasty food from Pop Up Eats. Enjoy the atmosphere from 5pm–7pm before settling in for an outdoor movie. Hosted by Ngāti Whakatere and proudly supported by Horowhenua District Council.

Te Maire Park, Plimmer Terrace, Shannon 4821

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