Dog registration renewals open in Horowhenua Published on July 06, 2026 Horowhenua District Council is reminding dog owners that registrations for the 2026/27 year are now open, with renewal notices arriving in letterboxes and inboxes during the first week of July. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Chris Dyhrberg appointed founding CE of Central Districts Water Published on June 29, 2026 Central Districts Water has appointed Chris Dyhrberg as its founding Chief Executive, marking a significant milestone as the new organisation moves closer to operating in a years’ time. Tagged as: , Media Releases
National Recognition for Horowhenua's Welcoming Communities Published on June 24, 2026 Horowhenua District Council are celebrating national recognition after the district's Welcoming Communities Te Waharoa ki ngā Hapori Programme received a Highly Commended award in the Beca Award for Excellence in Placemaking at the 2026 Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards. Tagged as: , Media Releases
New Pawmanent dog tags coming soon for Horowhenua dog owners Published on June 09, 2026 Horowhenua District Council is introducing Pawmanent dog tags this year - a lifetime registration tag designed to stay with your dog for life. Tagged as: , Public Notices
Horowhenua comes together to celebrate Puanga and Matariki Published on June 04, 2026 Nau mai, haere mai ki te whakanui i a Puanga rāua ko Matariki. Horowhenua is set to mark the Māori New Year with a vibrant programme of events bringing together reflection, remembrance and community connection. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Exhibition invites reflection on Levin Town Centre’s past and future Published on June 04, 2026 What does the future of the Levin Town Centre look like, and how did we get here? A new interactive exhibition at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō invites the community to step back in time, explore the present, and imagine the future of Levin’s town centre. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council adopts Annual Plan, confirms 5.8% rates rise Published on June 03, 2026 Horowhenua District Council has confirmed a rates increase of 5.8% for the 2026/27 financial year (based on an anticipated 1.7% growth). Elected members adopted the Annual Plan at a Council meeting last week, following careful consideration of how to reduce pressure on households while continuing to deliver essential services. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Our future is changing – now's the time to have your say Published on May 29, 2026 The future of Horowhenua is being shaped by decisions that will affect our district for decades to come - and Council wants the community involved early. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Strategy sets direction for smarter parking and better access in Levin Published on May 28, 2026 Horowhenua District Council has adopted a new Access and Parking Strategy designed to help Levin transition from a state highway town into a more people-focused, economically vibrant town centre. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Balancing costs and essential services Published on May 26, 2026 Many of us have noticed it lately. Power bills are up. Fuel costs more. Everyday spending is tighter. We’re feeling it too. At the same time, big changes are happening. There’s new Government direction. Infrastructure costs are rising. Water services are changing. And there’s pressure to keep rates affordable. All of this is happening at once. Tagged as: , Opinion Piece