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
Changes to natural hazard reporting in LIMs Published on September 08, 2025 New Government rules have changed what natural hazard information is included and how it is shown in Land Information Memorandums (LIMs). Tagged as: , Media Releases
Work starts on wastewater treatment plant upgrade Published on August 21, 2025 Work has begun on a $111m project to upgrade the Levin wastewater treatment plant on Mako Mako Road. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Councils sign joint water services plan Published on August 21, 2025 The Mayors and Chief Executives of Horowhenua, Palmerston North, and Rangitīkei Councils have signed their joint Water Services Delivery Plan setting out how drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services will be delivered in the future Tagged as: , Media Releases
Don’t miss out – Five days of ice skating fun in Levin Published on August 20, 2025 Horowhenua is about to get the coolest experience of the year. From Wednesday 27 August to Sunday 31 August, the Ice Skate Tour is transforming Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō (The Youth Space), in Levin into a winter wonderland with an artificial rink that feels just like the real thing – and your chance to have your say on the future Levin Town Centre transformation. Tagged as: , Events & Activities