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Council Expo 2025: Discover How Council Works for You

Published on November 12, 2025

Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes at Council? At the Expo, you’ll get a hands-on experience and see how teams across Council work together, looking after roads, water and wastewater, parks and cemeteries, libraries, community facilities, customer services, environmental care, emergency management and much more, all helping keep our district safe, connected and thriving.

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Better water services moving closer

Published on November 10, 2025

The partnership between Horowhenua District Council, Palmerston North City Council, and Rangitīkei District Council to establish a new organisation for delivering three waters services has taken two major steps forward. The Government has approved the partnership’s joint Water Services Delivery Plan, and the entity has announced its new name.

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Where Creativity Meets Community: Imaginate Arrives in Foxton

Published on October 31, 2025

Foxton’s Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom will burst into colour and creativity this summer with ‘Imaginate’, a bold, playful exhibition celebrating community connection, running from 15 November 2025 to 20 February 2026.

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A New Council Term Begins: Elected Members Inaugurated

Published on October 29, 2025

Horowhenua’s newly elected members have officially taken office, following the inaugural Council meeting held on Wednesday 29 October at the Council Chambers. The ceremony marks the formal start of the 2025 to 2028 triennium and the moment when those chosen by the community step into their governance roles.

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Light Up the Night at Diwali: A Celebration of Culture & Community

Published on October 28, 2025

Levin is set to sparkle once again as the community comes together to celebrate Diwali – the Festival of Lights – at Gladys Taylor Park on Saturday 8 November 2025.

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Remembrance Day Services

Published on October 24, 2025

Lest we forget – Horowhenua District Council is working with local Returned and Services Associations to observe Remembrance Day. Remembrance Day commemorations will be held in Levin and Foxton on Tuesday 11 November 2025.

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Horowhenua Emergency Operations Centre prepared for severe weather

Published on October 23, 2025

Horowhenua District Council’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is prepared and ready to activate if needed, as MetService has issued Orange Warnings for heavy rain, strong winds, and heavy swells across the region on Thursday 23 October.

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Final Local Election Results Are In

Published on October 16, 2025

Final results for the 2025 Elections are in.

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Horowhenua Māori Ward Referendum Results

Published on October 16, 2025

Horowhenua residents have had their say on Māori representation with the results of the Horowhenua Māori Ward referendum confirmed alongside the 2025 local election results.

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Local Election Progress Results Released

Published on October 11, 2025

Voting closed at 12 noon on Saturday, and the Progress Results for Horowhenua District Council and Te Awahou Foxton Community Board have now been released.

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Council Expo 2025: Discover How Council Works for You

Better water services moving closer

Where Creativity Meets Community: Imaginate Arrives in Foxton

A New Council Term Begins: Elected Members Inaugurated

Light Up the Night at Diwali: A Celebration of Culture & Community

Remembrance Day Services

Horowhenua Emergency Operations Centre prepared for severe weather

Final Local Election Results Are In

Horowhenua Māori Ward Referendum Results

Local Election Progress Results Released

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