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. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts
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. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts
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. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts
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. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts
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. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council sets direction for the next three years Published on December 11, 2025 Horowhenua District Council has set the direction for the next three years by endorsing its priorities for the 2025 to 2028 triennium at yesterday’s Council meeting. This was the first formal meeting of the newly elected Council and marks one of the first major steps of the new term. It provides clarity on where Council will focus its energy and decision making for the triennium. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Central Districts Water governance framework reinforces local control Published on December 11, 2025 Horowhenua District Council, Palmerston North City Council and Rangitīkei District Council have taken a major step toward establishing Central Districts Water, confirming the governance framework that will ensure water services continue to be locally overseen, locally managed and locally accountable. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Vehicle access to be allowed on Waikawa Beach Published on December 10, 2025 The first full meeting of the new Council today voted to again allow vehicle access at Waikawa Beach via the entrance at 47–49 Manga Pirau Street. Tagged as: , Media Releases