Levin Aquatic Centre Hydroslide Re-opening Event Published on 25 February 2021 For the first time in over two years, spectators and passers-by will hear the sound of people swishing down the Levin Aquatic Centre hydroslide. The hydroslide, which closed a couple of years ago amid safety concerns, has since undergone significant repairs and is ready for action. In support of Children's Day 2021, a free re-opening event is planned for Sunday 7 March. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Foxton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club building set for a major upgrade Published on 10 February 2021 The Council-owned Foxton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club building, which requires seismic strengthening, is about to undergo its biggest facelift since the building was constructed in the 1970s. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Applications open for two community grants schemes Published on 02 February 2021 Horowhenua District Council is inviting applications for funding from two community grants schemes. Applications to the Horowhenua Community Support Grant and the Creative Communities Scheme, for round two of the 2020/2021 financial year, are open until 5pm on 28 February 2021. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Celebrate the reopening of Foxton’s River Loop Reserve Published on 01 February 2021 The Manawatū River Leaders’ Forum has announced that for the first time Te Oranga o te Awa – the Manawatū River Improvement Festival, will be held in Foxton to celebrate the reopening of the Foxton River Loop Reserve. The celebration will be held at the reserve on Saturday 27 February from 10am-3pm. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts, Honours & Celebration
Smoke testing begins in Shannon, Mangaore and Tokomaru Published on 01 February 2021 If you see a smoke-like white vapour rising from the ground on or near your property, Horowhenua Alliance might be in the neighbourhood. The Alliance is carrying out smoke testing of Shannon, Mangaore and Tokomaru’s sewer system between early February and March this year. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Maintenance & Repairs
Major upgrade of Roslyn Road begins Published on 21 January 2021 Part of Roslyn Road in Levin will be upgraded between now and June. Due to the extent of the work, there will be periodic closures of the section of Roslyn Road west of Roslyn Road and Fairfield Road intersection until June 2021. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Maintenance & Repairs
Level 1 water restrictions in place for Levin and Ōhau Published on 24 December 2020 Level 1 water restrictions are in place until further notice for all Council water supplies in Levin and Ōhau. The restrictions are due to flows in the Ōhau River dropping below 2,500 litres per second and demand for water rising above 10,000 cubic metres per day. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Level 1 water restrictions in place for Foxton and Foxton Beach Published on 18 December 2020 Level 1 water restrictions are in effect for residents connected to town water supplies in Foxton and Foxton Beach until further notice. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Annual Report shows preparations for growth forging ahead Published on 17 December 2020 Horowhenua is forging ahead with projects set to transform the district as it prepares for its population to almost double in the next 20 years, according to Horowhenua District Council’s Annual Report. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts
$1 fitness classes return at Aquatics Horowhenua Published on 15 December 2020 The popular $1 fitness class promotion will return to Levin Aquatic Centre and Foxton Pool in the 2021 New Year. Tagged as: , Media Releases