Maintenance work to fix the storm-damaged Foxton Beach Wharf to start Published on May 11, 2021 After the old jetty was removed in 2014, gabion baskets were put in place as a temporary measure to protect the wharf. However, five years ago the baskets eroded away causing part of the wharf to close to the public. Maintenance work to fix the storm damage will start this week and is expected to be completed by July 2021. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Maintenance & Repairs, Media Releases
Renovation Celebration for The Free Church of Tonga Published on May 07, 2021 A blessing and celebration was held at The Free Church of Tonga on Saturday 1 May after significant renovations were completed as part of the Fale Lotu Connections Project, funded by the Pasifika Churches Fund through the Provincial Development Unit. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Te Pūtahitanga – Queen Street Cultural Installation Published on May 07, 2021 On the morning of Thursday 29 April, Muaūpoko whānau, alongside Council kaimahi/staff gathered to unveil the cultural installation – Te Pūtahitanga located on Oxford Street, Levin. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council urges Government to commit to completion of Ō2NL Expressway Published on April 29, 2021 Horowhenua District Council is alarmed and concerned at media speculation that the Ōtaki to North of Levin (Ō2NL) Expressway is in danger of being scrapped and that the Minister of Transport is unable to confirm commitment to the project. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts
Feedback sought for the possible introduction of a Māori Ward Published on April 06, 2021 Under the Local Electoral Act 2001, Councils decide their own representation arrangements, including whether to establish Māori wards. Horowhenua District Council is seeking feedback from the community regarding the possible introduction of a Māori Ward in Horowhenua. Tagged as: , Consultation, Media Releases
Feedback sought on Proposed Plan Change 5: Waitārere Beach Growth Area Published on March 25, 2021 Feedback is being sought on Proposed Plan Change 5, which seeks to rezone land and make amendments to the District Plan provisions to enable the development of the Waitārere Beach Growth Area. Submissions close at 4pm on 27 April 2021. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Long Term Plan 2021-2041 - Growing Our Future Together Published on March 18, 2021 Council is consulting on it's Long Term Plan 2021-2041 with a focus on infrastructure for the growing population and transformation of Horowhenua. They are also asking for feedback on four specific topics - The Future of Foxton Pool, Development Contributions, Changes to the Land Transport Rate Differential and General Rate. Tagged as: , Consultation
Community Wellbeing remains a priority for Horowhenua District Council Published on March 12, 2021 On Wednesday 10 March 2021, Horowhenua District Council adopted two Community Wellbeing documents that embed Community Wellbeing as a priority for Council, now and into the future. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Levin Aquatic Centre Hydroslide Re-opening Event Published on February 25, 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 February 10, 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