Feedback sought for the possible introduction of a Māori Ward Published on April 06, 2021 Under the Local Electoral Act 2001, Councils decide their own representation arrangements, including whether to establish Māori wards. Horowhenua District Council is seeking feedback from the community regarding the possible introduction of a Māori Ward in Horowhenua. Tagged as: , Consultation, Media Releases
Feedback sought on Proposed Plan Change 5: Waitārere Beach Growth Area Published on March 25, 2021 Feedback is being sought on Proposed Plan Change 5, which seeks to rezone land and make amendments to the District Plan provisions to enable the development of the Waitārere Beach Growth Area. Submissions close at 4pm on 27 April 2021. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Long Term Plan 2021-2041 - Growing Our Future Together Published on March 18, 2021 Council is consulting on it's Long Term Plan 2021-2041 with a focus on infrastructure for the growing population and transformation of Horowhenua. They are also asking for feedback on four specific topics - The Future of Foxton Pool, Development Contributions, Changes to the Land Transport Rate Differential and General Rate. Tagged as: , Consultation
Community Wellbeing remains a priority for Horowhenua District Council Published on March 12, 2021 On Wednesday 10 March 2021, Horowhenua District Council adopted two Community Wellbeing documents that embed Community Wellbeing as a priority for Council, now and into the future. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Levin Aquatic Centre Hydroslide Re-opening Event Published on February 25, 2021 For the first time in over two years, spectators and passers-by will hear the sound of people swishing down the Levin Aquatic Centre hydroslide. The hydroslide, which closed a couple of years ago amid safety concerns, has since undergone significant repairs and is ready for action. In support of Children's Day 2021, a free re-opening event is planned for Sunday 7 March. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Foxton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club building set for a major upgrade Published on February 10, 2021 The Council-owned Foxton Beach Surf Lifesaving Club building, which requires seismic strengthening, is about to undergo its biggest facelift since the building was constructed in the 1970s. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Applications open for two community grants schemes Published on February 02, 2021 Horowhenua District Council is inviting applications for funding from two community grants schemes. Applications to the Horowhenua Community Support Grant and the Creative Communities Scheme, for round two of the 2020/2021 financial year, are open until 5pm on 28 February 2021. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Celebrate the reopening of Foxton’s River Loop Reserve Published on February 01, 2021 The Manawatū River Leaders’ Forum has announced that for the first time Te Oranga o te Awa – the Manawatū River Improvement Festival, will be held in Foxton to celebrate the reopening of the Foxton River Loop Reserve. The celebration will be held at the reserve on Saturday 27 February from 10am-3pm. Tagged as: , Announcements & Alerts, Honours & Celebration
Smoke testing begins in Shannon, Mangaore and Tokomaru Published on February 01, 2021 If you see a smoke-like white vapour rising from the ground on or near your property, Horowhenua Alliance might be in the neighbourhood. The Alliance is carrying out smoke testing of Shannon, Mangaore and Tokomaru’s sewer system between early February and March this year. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Maintenance & Repairs
Major upgrade of Roslyn Road begins Published on January 21, 2021 Part of Roslyn Road in Levin will be upgraded between now and June. Due to the extent of the work, there will be periodic closures of the section of Roslyn Road west of Roslyn Road and Fairfield Road intersection until June 2021. Tagged as: , Improvement Works, Maintenance & Repairs