Be a paw-some pet owner and register your dog Published on July 08, 2025 Dog registration renewal notices landed in Horowhenua letterboxes and inboxes during the first week of July.Any dog owners with their noses to the ground will have updated their details, so the next step, after they receive their notice, is to register their canine companions by 31 July 2025 to avoid a late fee penalty. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Nominations open for Horowhenua District election candidates Published on July 07, 2025 Horowhenua District Council is calling for people to stand in this year’s Local Government Election where a Mayor, councillors, and community board members will be elected for the next three years. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Our district’s silent guardians: The Horowhenua Community Camera Trust Published on July 04, 2025 The HCCT is a registered charitable trust established by Horowhenua District Council in 2004. The silent guardian of the Horowhenua community, the trust operates and maintains CCTV safety cameras within the policing area that covers Himatangi to Peka Peka, with cameras operating in Levin, Himatangi, Shannon, Waitarere, Foxton, Foxton Beach, and Waikawa. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Levin Domain open to public from dawn to dusk Published on July 02, 2025 The Levin Domain has long been a beating heart of sport and spirit, and now the gates to this beloved space are being flung open during daylight hours.From scrums to picnics, Council is eager to learn how the community uses this space as it looks to enhance the domain and ensure it is enjoyed now and in the future. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Have your say on the proposed Foxton Beach Endowment Fund Policy Published on July 01, 2025 Horowhenua District Council has drafted a policy to ensure the Foxton Beach Endowment Fund continues to benefit the Foxton Beach community.But first, Council is asking for feedback on the proposed policy. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Horowhenua District Council releases Pre-election Report Published on June 24, 2025 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to dive into the Local Election this October as a candidate or a voter armed with all the knowledge you need to feel suitably informed. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Ō2NL decision a victory for community, safety and common sense Published on June 19, 2025 Horowhenua District Council is welcoming the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Board’s confirmation that the Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) highway will proceed to construction with key design features reinstated, describing the decision as a clear and powerful response to strong local and regional advocacy. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Historical Foxton Courthouse a step closer to restoration Published on June 17, 2025 In need of strengthening and redevelopment, the Foxton Courthouse Museum project has received funding for a feasibility study. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council obtains Boys Brigade buildings on endowment land Published on June 11, 2025 Horowhenua District Council has successfully obtained two buildings, which previously belonged to the Boys Brigade, on a key parcel of endowment land in Foxton Beach. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Council chooses water services delivery model Published on June 04, 2025 Horowhenua District Council will join Palmerston North City Council and Rangitikei District Council to deliver water services and recognises Whanganui District Council and Ruapehu District Council as potential willing partners. Tagged as: , Media Releases