Your Last Chance to Vote – Don’t Miss Out, Horowhenua Published on October 03, 2025 Time is running out to have your say in the 2025 Local Body Elections and the binding referendum on Māori Wards. Key dates to remember:• Last day to post your vote: Tuesday 7 October• Final deadline: Votes must be in by 12 noon on Saturday 11 October. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Kickstart Your Future with a Horowhenua Tertiary Education Scholarship Published on October 03, 2025 If you’re living in Horowhenua and heading into tertiary study in 2026, or currently in tertiary study, here’s your chance to get a head start.Applications are now open for the Horowhenua District Council Tertiary Education Scholarship, offering a $1,000 scholarship and a paid summer internship with Council during the 2025-2026 over summer. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Expressions of interest sought to redevelop Bath/Salisbury St Carpark Published on October 01, 2025 Horowhenua District Council is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to redevelop a prime parcel of land in the heart of Levin. The Bath Street/Salisbury Street carpark - situated directly behind New World - has been identified in the Levin Town Centre Transformation Strategy as a site with significant potential to support the revitalisation of the town centre. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Ōtaki to North of Levin Highway: A key to unlocking Levin’s future Published on September 24, 2025 When the first sod of the Ōtaki to North of Levin (Ō2NL) highway was turned this week, it signified far more than just the beginning of a 24-kilometre stretch of road. Tagged as: , Opinion Piece
Council endorses Closed Landfill Management Plan, another step forward Published on September 12, 2025 Horowhenua District Council has endorsed in principle a plan setting out how the Levin closed landfill will be managed over the next 30 years. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council adopts revised Foxton Beach Endowment Fund Policy Published on September 12, 2025 Horowhenua District Council has adopted the Foxton Beach Endowment Fund Policy, following a month-long consultation with the community.In July, Council asked for community feedback on the proposed Foxton Beach Endowment Fund Policy. The version adopted on Wednesday was revised to incorporate that feedback. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Robert Harris Café now serving at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom Published on September 12, 2025 Foxton has a new spot for coffee and foodie lovers. Robert Harris Café has officially opened on Wednesday 10 September at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, bringing fresh flavour and a warm welcome into this community hub. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council endorses refreshed Destination Management Plan Published on September 11, 2025 Council has now endorsed the refreshed Destination Management Plan (DMP), which sets a clear pathway to turn these strengths into sustainable outcomes and strengthen the district visitor economy. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Better train services on track Published on September 09, 2025 Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden has welcomed news that a contract has been signed to build new trains for the Palmerston North to Wellington rail service. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Voting in the 2025 Local Body Election is now open Published on September 09, 2025 Voting in the 2025 Local Body Elections is open from now to midday on Saturday 11 October, and it is time to exercise your democratic right and have your say for both the Council and Te Awahou Foxton Community Board. Tagged as: , Media Releases