Level 2 water restrictions remain in place for Levin and Ōhau until further notice. Level 1 water restrictions have been lifted for Foxton and Foxton Beach.
Visit the Water Restrictions page
Horowhenua is at Alert Level 1. All Horowhenua District Council facilities, including the main office in Levin, are open as normal.
Visit the Unite against COVID-19 website
Come and check out all the awesome things Horowhenua has to offer!
Horowhenua hosts a variety of cultural, music and sporting events throughout the year. View our Event Calendar for upcoming events.
Are you wanting to organise an Event in Horowhenua. Depending on the size and venue for the event, you may need to provide HDC with notification, apply for a licence or devise a traffic managment plan
Aquatics Horowhenua encompasses the Levin Aquatic Centre, Foxton Pools and Shannon Pool, offering the community and visitors to the Horowhenua a range of facilities, events, programmes and activities.
The Horowhenua District is home to a state of the art Community Centre and Library Complex incorporated within Te Takere, it also has Foxton Service Centre and Library and Shannon Library. Read More.
Horowhenua is home to several parks, domains and reserves . If you're looking for a great spot for a barbecue, somewhere to give your dog a run or a playground for the kids – you'll find it here.
Being in the outdoors and going to the beach is a big part of the Horowhenua lifestyle. Foxton, Hokio, Waitarere and Waikaawa - Our beaches have something for everyone. Read more.
Whether you want to do a short walk or a multi-night tramp, there is a suitable track for everyone to enjoy our natural environment. Find out about local cycle tracks and walking trails on these pages
Whether you're looking for a great spot to kick a ball around, have a casual game of touch rugby or play competitive sports, we have grounds available all year round.
Horowhenua District Council hires out a variety of Halls and Venues as well as the Meeting Rooms at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō and Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, and the meeting rooms and facilities at Levin Aquatic Centre.
Horowhenua District offers a stunning natural environment on the lower west coast of the North Island, where the mountains meet the sea. Affordable living, a close proximity to urban centres, and a brilliant environment make Horowhenua an attractive option for your business and employees.