Councils working together as new planning system takes shape Published on September 25, 2026 The staged replacement of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) is underway, with the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill passing their third readings in Parliament this week. Behind the scenes, councils across Manawatū-Whanganui have begun working together to prepare for the new system. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts, Media Releases
Mangaore Village Water Supply Update – Boil Water Notice Lifted Published on September 24, 2026 Horowhenua District Council has lifted the Boil Water Notice for the Mangaore water supply following the completion of flushing the network and water quality testing. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts, Media Releases
Mangaore Village Water Supply Boil Water Notice Published on September 23, 2026 During a routine inspection, Horowhenua District Council found two dead rodents in one of the reservoirs that supplies water to the Mangaore community. As a precaution, we immediately took the reservoir offline and switched the community's water supply to an alternative reservoir. We are also issuing a boil water notice for Mangaore while further testing and remedial work are completed. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts, Media Releases
Warehouse Carpark Public Toilets to be removed Published on September 15, 2026 The public toilets in the Warehouse carpark in Levin are closing permanently, with removal work starting on Thursday 17 September 2026. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts
Momentum builds for Levin Town Centre transformation Published on September 03, 2026 Levin's town centre transformation is set for another fresh burst of energy following two significant Council decisions designed to turn long-term plans into visible progress. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts
Applications open for the Foxton Beach Endowment Fund Published on August 26, 2026 The Foxton Beach Endowment Fund is open for applications, with community groups able to apply directly for the first time. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts, Media Releases
Artists invited to help bring Levin's story to life Published on August 26, 2026 Horowhenua District Council is calling on artists and artist collectives to help shape the future of Levin, with Expressions of Interest now open for the Levin Public Murals project. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts, Media Releases
Statement of Expectations sets direction for Central Districts Water Published on August 25, 2026 The owners and partners behind Central Districts Water have signed a Statement of Expectations setting out what the new water organisation will be expected to deliver for communities across Palmerston North, Horowhenua and Rangitīkei. Tagged as: , Media Releases
You might qualify for a rates rebate: Don't miss out Published on August 18, 2026 Before paying your first rates instalment, it's worth checking whether you could receive up to $830 through the Government's Rates Rebates Scheme. The first Horowhenua District Council rates instalment of the 2026/27 financial year is due by 15 September. Your rates invoice will arrive in your letterbox or inbox soon. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts
Council takes front-foot approach to local government reform process Published on August 05, 2026 Horowhenua District Council has today agreed to submit a proposal with Palmerston North City Council as part of the Government’s local government reform programme. Tagged as: , Media Releases