Have your say on the proposed Foxton Beach Endowment Fund Policy

Published on July 01, 2025

Horowhenua District Council has drafted a policy to ensure the Foxton Beach Endowment Fund continues to benefit the Foxton Beach community.

But first, Council is asking for feedback on the proposed policy.

The fund, previously known as the Foxton Beach Freeholding Account, is money set aside from the sale of and lease payments on endowment land. It comes from managing the endowment assets on behalf of the community, which results in all returns being reinvested to benefit the Foxton Beach community.

The proposed policy would guide how the fund is used moving forward.

Horowhenua District Deputy Mayor David Allan says the last policy was adopted in 2009, so a new, more modern policy is timely.

“Since mid-2023, a working group of councillors, Te Awahou Foxton Community Board members, and a representative on behalf of the original landowners of Papangaio J Block have collaboratively developed the proposed policy reflecting shared values and history, now ready for community consultation,” he says.

“This new policy focuses on long-term sustainability, intergenerational wellbeing, and community–hapū partnership. The ultimate goal is a future-focused policy, aligning with Te Awahou Foxton Community Board and Council priorities while ensuring sustainable and equitable benefits for the Foxton Beach community.”

As of 30 April 2025, the Foxton Beach Endowment Fund has a year-to-date balance of $5.195 million. This figure does not include the value of land assets. The fund balance and financial statements are presented at every Te Awahou Foxton Community Board meeting.

Consultation on the proposed Foxton Beach Endowment Fund Policy is now open and closes at 4pm on Monday 28 July 2025. To find out more and have your say, go to letskorero.horowhenua.govt.nz/endowmentland

You can also attend:

• Drop-in sessions at the Holben Pavilion, Foxton Beach on Thursday 17 July, 3pm to 4pm and 6pm to 7pm.
• A Community Meeting at Foxton Beach School Hall at 2pm on Sunday 20 July.