Coronavirus information

Following the Government’s announcement on 23 March 2020, all Horowhenua District Council facilities, including the main office in Levin, closed from 5pm on Wednesday 25 March.
View information about Council's essential services during the COVID-19 lockdown

Visit the Unite against COVID-19 website

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Fire Season and Water Restrictions

FENZ has declared an Open Fire Season for the entire Horowhenua District, from 8am on Wednesday, 1 April 2020. See checkitsalright.nz for updates.
Level 1 water restrictions remain in place for Levin and Ōhau, until further notice.

Water Restrictions for Horowhenua District

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Services

A-Z of Services

View our A-Z of Council services, bylaws, permits and fees and charges.

Change of Address

Notify us about a change of address for you, your household, a trust or company.

Roading and Traffic Management

Find information about the legal requirements for working on or near our roads, what you need to know about traffic management if you're an event organiser, our asset renewal process, Shared Pathways, road safety and the responsibilities of NZTA and KiwiRail.

Cemeteries

This section contains information relating to cemeteries in the Horowhenua District including Council's Online Cemetery Search.

Building

This section provides information about Building & Planning processes and applications.

Planning

This section provides information about the Planning processes and applications.

Water Services

In this section you can find out about each of our three water services in your community, and the alliance that manages our services, find connection and disconnection forms, and conservation tips, and learn how we are planning for growth in Horowhenua.

Emergency Management

This section contains information about Emergency Management.

Licensing

These pages provide information on food safety and environmental health and alcohol licensing. We strive to uphold the legislative responsibility given to us as a local authority.

Rubbish & Recycling

Horowhenua District Council provides Solid Waste (rubbish) disposal facilities for our community through a Kerbside Bag Collection service, and by providing Waste Transfer Stations.

Animal Control

Horowhenua District Council's Animal Control Officers are responsible for requirements relating primarily to dogs and stock. They do however deal with complaints in respect of most types of animals.

Rating Information

Information on how the rating system works in Horowhenua including: Instalment Dates, Methods and Places of Payment, General Rates, Targeted Rates and Penalties on Unpaid Rates.

Online Maps

Council's 'MapIt' system allows you to view geographic data and information about Horowhenua District properties.

Noise Control

At any time of the day or night you have the right to have excessive noise stopped or reduced. Find frequently asked questions and answers here and how to lodge a complaint.

Parking

Horowhenua District Council provides on and off-street parking. Find out about metered areas, time-restricted areas, the Levin Mall Car Park and the all-day car park.

Earthquake-prone Buildings

This page is intended to let you know about the changes in legislation relating to earthquake-prone buildings. As Council moves forward with its processes this section will be updated to reflect actions taken and next steps.

Levin Landfill

View information about where our rubbish goes, the management of the Levin Landfill and plans for the future.

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