Council votes in favour of reimagined Levin War Memorial Hall Published on March 27, 2025 The Levin Town Centre Transformation has reached a major milestone and a new-look Levin War Memorial Hall and Village Green, with a concept plan for a restaurant, shops, housing, and a village square, is now one step closer. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Reimagining the Levin War Memorial Hall: Have your say Published on February 18, 2025 Imagine a new-look Levin War Memorial Hall and Village Green with a restaurant, shops, housing, and a village square.That dream could become a reality if Horowhenua District Council accepts a proposal to redevelop this underutilised part of the Levin Town Centre. Before any final decisions are made, Council wants to hear what the community thinks of the idea. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Reimagining the Levin War Memorial Hall and Village Green Published on April 18, 2024 Horowhenua District Council is excited to announce a unique opportunity to breathe new life into the Levin War Memorial Hall with the possibility of including the surrounding Village Green and Skate Park. As a landmark deeply rooted in the community’s heart, we’re looking for visionaries, creators and developers ready to reimagine this beloved space. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Requests for Proposal open for Foxton War Memorial Hall Published on September 06, 2023 Requests for Proposal (RFP) are open for the Foxton War Memorial Hall.Situated in the heart of the town’s CBD on Main Street, and currently owned by Horowhenua District Council, the site provides great opportunity to be developed to a well-used, loved and iconic place. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Councillors agonise over Foxton War Memorial Hall decision Published on July 03, 2023 Councillors debated for several hours on Wednesday 28 June to decide the fate of the earthquake prone Foxton War Memorial Hall. A number of resolutions were tabled and voted down, including the transfer of the hall to the Foxton War Memorial Hall Incorporated Society before Council finally resolved to sell the building. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Foxton War Memorial Hall Finds a New Life in Community Hands Published on November 04, 2024 Horowhenua District Council has approved to transfer the Foxton War Memorial Hall ownership to Te Tūmatakahuki Society Incorporated for a symbolic $1, opening a new chapter for this local landmark under community stewardship. This decision, made at Council’s 30 October meeting, reflects a commitment to securing the Hall’s legacy as a cherished community asset. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Community input crucial in Hall's future Published on April 05, 2024 Residents are urged to share thoughts, concerns and preferences regarding these options to shape the future of the Foxton War Memorial Hall.For more information and to have your say, visit letskorero.horowhenua.govt.nz/FoxtonWarMemorialHall or email your preferred option to fwmh@horowhenua.govt.nz. Community consultation closes on 26 April 2024. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Levin Town Centre Transformation Strategy progressing Published on February 20, 2024 As part of Horowhenua District Council’s Levin Town Centre Transformation Strategy, we will soon be seeking expressions of interest (EOIs) from property developers to reimagine the Levin War Memorial Hall, and potentially the Levin Village Green and Skate Park. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Expressions of interest sought to redevelop Bath/Salisbury St Carpark Published on October 01, 2025 Horowhenua District Council is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) to redevelop a prime parcel of land in the heart of Levin. The Bath Street/Salisbury Street carpark - situated directly behind New World - has been identified in the Levin Town Centre Transformation Strategy as a site with significant potential to support the revitalisation of the town centre. Tagged as: , Media Releases
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 Tagged as: , Media Releases