Water conservation levels lifted throughout the district

With increased rainfall and a drop in demand, water conservation levels have been lifted from today, Tuesday 6 May 2025, for Levin, Ōhau, Shannon, Tokomaru, Foxton and Foxton Beach. Thank you for your co-operation and efforts in helping to reduce water usage during the water conservation period.

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Community views on water service delivery options heard by Council

Published on April 30, 2025

A decision on how Horowhenua’s water services will be delivered is one step closer. At an extraordinary council meeting elected members received 93 public submissions on Local Water service delivery options and heard in person from seven submitters.

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Community voice ignored in speed limit decision, says Mayor Bernie

Published on April 23, 2025

Horowhenua District Council Mayor Bernie Wanden is disappointed speed limits on two state highways in the region will soon revert from 80 to 100 km/h.

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Horowhenua community invited to ANZAC Day 2025 commemorations

Published on April 15, 2025

Observed annually on 25 April, ANZAC Day is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant national commemorations. To honour those we’ve lost to war and the service of returned men and women, a full programme of ANZAC Day observances will take place through

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Horowhenua Gears Up for a Holiday Full of Free Community Events

Published on April 11, 2025

Families across Horowhenua are in for a treat this April school holidays, with a range of free events taking place across the district, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

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Food scraps collection trial begins

Published on April 09, 2025

Council has begun a three-month trial to collect people’s food scraps and turn them into compost.

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Levin Weather Event - Update #4 4.45pm

Published on April 08, 2025

Following the tornado which hit Levin at approximately 7.45am this morning, the focus remains on clean-up efforts and the ongoing needs of those affected. Council has responded to all requests for service and will continue to monitor the situation overnight and tomorrow morning.

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Levin Weather Event - Update #3 2.30pm

Published on April 08, 2025

Following the tornado which hit Levin at approximately 7.45am this morning, bringing down trees, damaging utility lines, and lifting roofs and fences in parts of the town, the focus now shifts to clean-up efforts and the ongoing needs of those affected.

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Levin Weather Event - Update #2 10.45am

Published on April 08, 2025

Levin was hit by a Tornado at approximately 7.45am this morning, taking down trees, impacting utilities lines and lifting roofs and fences. Horowhenua/Kāpiti is currently under no weather warning.

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Levin Weather Event - Update #1 8:55am

Published on April 08, 2025

Initial reports indicate that Levin was hit by a mini Tornado at approximately 7.45am this morning, taking down trees, impacting utilities lines and lifting roofs and fences. Horowhenua/Kāpiti is currently under no weather warning.

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Horowhenua District Council proposes change to District Plan

Published on April 04, 2025

Horowhenua District Council is proposing a change to its District Plan which could open the door for up to 500 new homes in Levin. But first, Council wants to hear feedback from the community on the proposed change.

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Community views on water service delivery options heard by Council

Community voice ignored in speed limit decision, says Mayor Bernie

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Food scraps collection trial begins

Levin Weather Event - Update #4 4.45pm

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Horowhenua District Council proposes change to District Plan

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