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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Waitangi Day - Friday 6 February 2026

Horowhenua District Council's main office, Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō and Shannon Library will be closed for Waitangi Day. Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom will be open from 10am to 1pm. There are no changes to kerbside collections.

View opening hours for the Levin Aquatic Centre, Foxton Pools and the Splash Pad

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News

Keep up to date with the latest news and important announcements from Horowhenua District Council.

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Mayoral Relief Fund supports households following severe weather

Published on February 02, 2026

Thirty-five Horowhenua households have received support through the Mayoral Relief Fund following the December severe weather and prolonged power outages.

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Waitangi Day celebrations across Horowhenua

Published on January 27, 2026

Horowhenua will come together on Friday 6 February with a range of free, family-friendly Waitangi Day events taking place across the district, giving people plenty of ways to mark the day locally with friends and whānau.

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Local Ideas, Local Impact: Community Grants Open 1 February

Published on January 26, 2026

Community groups, creatives and local organisations across Horowhenua are being encouraged to start thinking about bringing their ideas to life, with applications for the Horowhenua District Council 2025/2026 Community Grants and Funding programme opening on 1 February 2026.

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Weather Event 29 Dec 2025 - Update Five - Mayoral Relief Fund

Published on January 02, 2026

Horowhenua District Council Mayor, Bernie Wanden has today activated the Mayoral Relief Fund to support residents and whānau who have been financially impacted by the recent severe weather and prolonged power outages across the district.

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Weather Event 29 Dec 2025 - Update Four - Power connections update

Published on December 31, 2025

We know some residents, particularly in rural areas, have been without power for some time. This has been difficult, especially over the holiday period. Thank you for your patience, care for one another and support for crews working to restore services.

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Weather Event 29 Dec 2025 - Update Three - Conserve water immediately

Published on December 31, 2025

Horowhenua District Council is continuing to manage the impacts of recent severe weather, with ongoing pressure on water and wastewater systems across parts of the district due to earlier power outages.

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Weather Event 29 Dec 2025 - Update Two

Published on December 30, 2025

Horowhenua District Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) continues to support response efforts following last night’s severe weather, working closely with Electra, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and local contractors.

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Weather impacts in Horowhenua - Foxton & Shannon to conserve water

Published on December 30, 2025

Horowhenua District Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) is working closely with Electra, advising residents of significant impacts from severe weather that affected the district overnight and into today.

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Council confirms next steps for closed Levin landfill

Published on December 17, 2025

Horowhenua District Council is taking a more targeted and evidence-led approach to managing the closed Levin landfill, following an independent technical review and a workshop with elected members on Wednesday 17 December.

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New rating valuations on the way for Horowhenua District

Published on December 11, 2025

Horowhenua District property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, containing an updated rating value for their property.

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