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Welcome to the online version of the Community Connection, where you can read the latest updates from Horowhenua District Council.

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Community Connection is published twice a month and includes the latest information from Horowhenua District Council.

Important Notices

Chief Executive Employment & Performance Committee Meeting

Wednesday 1 March 2023, 10am
Council Chambers, 126 Oxford Street, Levin
Please note that this meeting is not open to the public (LGOIMA s.7 (2) (a) - privacy).

Risk & Assurance Committee Meeting

Wednesday 1 March 2023, 1pm
Council Chambers, 126 Oxford Street, Levin

Council Public Forum

Wednesday 15 March 2023, 12.15pm to 12.45pm
Council Chambers, 126 Oxford Street Levin

Public Forums are held prior to the Council Meetings, to provide an opportunity for members of the public to raise any matters of concern directly to Elected Members. If you wish to speak at the Public Forum, there is no need to request speaking rights - you may just attend and share your point of view.

Council Meeting

Wednesday 15 March 2023, 1pm
Council Chambers, 126 Oxford Street, Levin
(Live streamed)

Council and Te Awahou Foxton Community Board meetings are open to the public. Seating may be limited. Council meetings will be live streamed on our website.


 

Agendas

Agendas can be accessed three working days prior to the meeting on the Minutes & Agendas page. Copies will also be available from Council's customer service centres at its Levin office building, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, and Shannon Library.

Requests to speak to Agenda items

You can be part of the decision making process by contacting our Governance Team on 06 366 0999 or emailing public.participation@horowhenua.govt.nz

You may also email supporting information that will be circulated to Council before the meeting. Requests for public participation and/or submissions must be received no later than 12 noon the day before the meeting.

Requests will not be accepted for:

  • matters that do not appear on a meeting agenda;
  • proceedings of committees that do not have a substantive resolution for adoption;
  • procedural items and reports which are for information only.

In all cases the request for public participation shall be referred to the Chairperson of the meeting to confirm acceptance. The person making the request shall be advised whether or not their request has been accepted. If declined the applicant shall be advised of the reasons why. The author of any report to which there are requests for public participation shall also be advised. 

Meeting Cancellations

Meetings are occasionally cancelled for valid reasons. To confirm a meeting is still on, visit our website, phone 06 366 0999 or email public.participation@horowhenua.govt.nz

Other Meetings

Other committee meetings and extraordinary meetings are held as required and may be advertised separately.

More Information

Please visit the Meeting Schedules & Requests page.

The bridge approaches and road on the one lane bridge on South Manakau Road, Manakau, north of the Corbetts Road intersection are being improved. To do the work, a section of South Manakau Road, Manakau, between Mountain View Drive and Corbetts Road will be temporarily closed between 7am and 5pm on Tuesday 11 April to Friday 21 April 2023.

As the work is weather dependent, the start and completion dates are subject to change. If needed, we will advertise alternative dates on our Public Notices page. Further work outside of these dates will be undertaken using a Stop/Go system.

This closure is made in accordance with the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965. Road closures apply to all vehicular traffic, with the exception of emergency service vehicles and residents who will be given access as needed. Diversions will be in place while the work is undertaken and will be clearly signposted.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

For any enquiries, please contact Council on 06 366 0999 or enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz.

With the increased flow in the Ōhau River and reduced water demand, the restrictions for Levin and Ōhau have been completely lifted, effective immediately.

Thank you for your co-operation and efforts in helping to reduce water usage during the water restrictions.

 

A section of Tararua Road, Levin between Garth Road and Arapaepae Road (SH57) is temporarily closed in both directions until approximately Friday 14 April 2023 (weather permitting) as a new wastewater main is being installed across the Tararua Road/SH57 intersection as part of the Tara-Ika future growth project.

The entrance into Tararua Road heading west from SH57 will be closed. The only access to Tararua Road west of SH57 will be via Cambridge Street.  Residents will be able to reach their properties via Meadowvale Drive or Queen Street.

This closure is made in accordance with the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965. Road closures apply to all vehicular traffic, with the exception of emergency service vehicles. Diversions will be in place while the work is undertaken and will be clearly signposted.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

For any enquiries, please contact Council on 06 366 0999 or enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz.

 

 

A carriageway on Kawiu Road, Levin is being reconstructed and the road improved. A section of Kawiu Road, Levin between Kawiu Marae and Lindsay Road will be closed from Tuesday 28 March for approximately three weeks to complete the work. Residents will be given access as needed.

This closure is made in accordance with the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965. Road closures apply to all vehicular traffic, with the exception of emergency service vehicles and residents who will be given access as needed. Diversions will be in place while the work is undertaken and will be clearly signposted.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

For any enquiries, please contact Council on 06 366 0999 or enquiries@horowhenua.govt.nz.

Te Awahou Foxton Community Board Public Forum

Monday 3 April 2023, 5.30pm to 6pm
Foyer of Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, 92 Main Street, Foxton

Public Forums are held prior to Te Awahou Foxton Community Board Meeting, to provide an opportunity for members of the public to raise any matters of concern directly to Community Board members. If you wish to speak at the Public Forum, there's no need to request speaking rights - you may just attend and share your point of view.

Te Awahou Foxton Community Board Meeting

Monday 3 April 2023, 6pm
Ngārongo Iwikātea Room, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, 92 Main Street, Foxton

Community Wellbeing Committee Meeting

Wednesday 5 April 2023, 10am to 12pm
Council Chambers, 126 Oxford Street, Levin

Council Public Forum

Wednesday 26 April 2023, 12.15pm to 12.45pm
Council Chambers, 126 Oxford Street Levin

Public Forums are held prior to the Council Meetings, to provide an opportunity for members of the public to raise any matters of concern directly to Elected Members. If you wish to speak at the Public Forum, there is no need to request speaking rights - you may just attend and share your point of view.

Council Meeting

Wednesday 26 April 2023, 1pm to 6pm
Council Chambers, 126 Oxford Street, Levin
(Live streamed)

Council and Te Awahou Foxton Community Board meetings are open to the public. Seating may be limited. Council meetings will be live streamed on our website.

Extraordinary Risk & Assurance Committee Meeting

Wednesday 26 April 2023, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Council Chambers, 126 Oxford Street, Levin
(Live streamed)


Agendas

Agendas can be accessed three working days prior to the meeting on the Minutes & Agendas page. Copies will also be available from Council's customer service centres at its Levin office building, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-po, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, and Shannon Library.

Requests to speak to Agenda items

You can be part of the decision making process by contacting our Governance Team on 06 366 0999 or emailing public.participation@horowhenua.govt.nz

You may also email supporting information that will be circulated to Council before the meeting. Requests for public participation and/or submissions must be received no later than 12 noon the day before the meeting.

Requests will not be accepted for:

  • matters that do not appear on a meeting agenda;
  • proceedings of committees that do not have a substantive resolution for adoption;
  • procedural items and reports which are for information only.

In all cases the request for public participation shall be referred to the Chairperson of the meeting to confirm acceptance. The person making the request shall be advised whether or not their request has been accepted. If declined the applicant shall be advised of the reasons why. The author of any report to which there are requests for public participation shall also be advised. 

Meeting Cancellations

Meetings are occasionally cancelled for valid reasons. To confirm a meeting is still on, visit our website, phone 06 366 0999 or email public.participation@horowhenua.govt.nz

Other Meetings

Other committee meetings and extraordinary meetings are held as required and may be advertised separately.

More Information

Please visit the Meeting Schedules & Requests page.