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Council responds to proposed Ō2NL design changes

Published on May 19, 2025

Horowhenua District Council acknowledges proposed design changes to the Ōtaki to North of Levin Expressway (Ō2NL) announced by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi over the weekend.

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Iwi given first right of refusal on selected Council property sales

Published on May 19, 2025

Horowhenua District Council is making a change to its Property Strategy which will give local iwi more opportunities to buy property in the district.

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Council adopts Annual Plan and sets Fees and Charges for 2025/26

Published on May 19, 2025

Horowhenua District Council moved a step closer to achieving its goals for the next year when it adopted its Annual Plan and set fees and charges for 2025/26 at a Council meeting on 14 May.

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Council votes for Local Waters Bylaw

Published on May 14, 2025

Council has voted to adopt the Local Waters Combined Bylaw. The bylaw brings rules about drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and trade waste into one place, making it easier for businesses and the public to understand and comply with them.

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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.

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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.

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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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Horowhenua Gears Up for a Holiday Full of Free Community Events

Published on April 11, 2025

Families across Horowhenua are in for a treat this April school holidays, with a range of free events taking place across the district, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

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Food scraps collection trial begins

Published on April 09, 2025

Council has begun a three-month trial to collect people’s food scraps and turn them into compost.

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Levin Weather Event - Update #4 4.45pm

Published on April 08, 2025

Following the tornado which hit Levin at approximately 7.45am this morning, the focus remains on clean-up efforts and the ongoing needs of those affected. Council has responded to all requests for service and will continue to monitor the situation overnight and tomorrow morning.

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Council responds to proposed Ō2NL design changes

Iwi given first right of refusal on selected Council property sales

Council adopts Annual Plan and sets Fees and Charges for 2025/26

Council votes for Local Waters Bylaw

Community views on water service delivery options heard by Council

Community voice ignored in speed limit decision, says Mayor Bernie

Horowhenua community invited to ANZAC Day 2025 commemorations

Horowhenua Gears Up for a Holiday Full of Free Community Events

Food scraps collection trial begins

Levin Weather Event - Update #4 4.45pm

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