Council opens call for local contractors to join Trades Services Panel Published on July 12, 2024 Horowhenua District Council are seeking proposals from local contractors to join their Trades Services Panel. This panel offers a unique opportunity for businesses to engage in Council projects, supporting the Parks and Property team in maintaining our facilities and open spaces to a consistently high standard. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council adopts 2024-2044 Long Term Plan Published on June 27, 2024 Horowhenua District Council officially adopted its Long Term Plan (LTP) 2024-2044 during a Council meeting held on Wednesday 26 June 2024. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts, Media Releases
Resident satisfaction survey results a move in the right direction Published on June 24, 2024 Every year Horowhenua District Council asks the community to provide feedback on how satisfied they are with the services and facilities that Council provides. While there is always work to do to improve, this year’s results show a promising move in the right direction. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New Opening Hours for Community Facilities Published on June 21, 2024 Following extensive community consultation and deliberations as part of the Long Term Plan 2024-2044, Horowhenua District Council is changing the opening hours across all of its Cultural and Community Centres and Libraries. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts, Media Releases
Restoration of Ōtauru Stream begun - Ngāti Whakatere leading the way Published on June 19, 2024 Horowhenua District Council is working with Ngāti Whakatere to commence the restoration of the Ōtauru Stream. The Ōtauru Stream Riparian Planting project aims to improve the water quality and ecosystem of the stream, and will be completed through community planting initiatives involving several groups in our hāpori during the next three to five years. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Higgins awarded Road Maintenance, Renewals and Improvements Contract Published on June 18, 2024 The future of footpaths and roads in Horowhenua is in good hands. Following a robust, competitive open procurement process Higgins Contractors Ltd have been awarded a contract to maintain, improve and renew transport infrastructure on behalf of Horowhenua District Council for the next three years. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Horowhenua now the 10th Fastest-Growing District in New Zealand Published on June 14, 2024 The latest Census results for 2023 provide a detailed picture of the remarkable growth and development within the Horowhenua District. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council secures 10-year partnership with Green by Nature Published on June 12, 2024 Horowhenua District Council has successfully concluded direct negotiations with Green by Nature, formerly known as Recreational Services, for a new 10-year contract to manage the district’s parks, reserves and open space assets. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Celebrating Rainbow communities in Horowhenua this Pride month Published on June 05, 2024 To celebrate Pride Month 2024, a series of events will be held in Horowhenua to honour our rainbow communities. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Mayor issues clear message following anti-social behaviour in Levin Published on June 03, 2024 “The type of behaviour exhibited on Saturday night is disgraceful. It is not reflective of who we are as a district and for the those who seek to come into our town and behave in this way, your actions and the impact you have had are not welcome back” says Mayor Bernie Wanden. Tagged as: , Media Releases