New speed limits are in effect for most rural and rural residential roads in Horowhenua. The new speed limit schedules are available on the Land Transport Bylaw 2017 page.
View the Speed Limit Schedules
We have recently changed our phone system and there is a delay in answering Council calls at the moment. If your query is not urgent you can email us, message us on Facebook or contact us via our website and we'll respond as soon as we can. We appreciate your patience while we get up and running and back to our normal level of service.
Due to the wet ground conditions, the mowing of berms and reserves in Shannon, Mangaore and Tokomaru has been postponed. Once conditions improve mowing operations will resume. Thank you for your patience.
Our Consents team are here to help you with all of your planning and building needs.
Council's Building Consent Authority has been accredited by IANZ and is registered with the Ministry of Business, Employment and Innovation to ensure that certain minimum standards of health and safety are met in all building construction works. Everyone needs to be able to assume that the buildings in which they live, work, shop, play and visit for any reason are not dangerous or unsanitary.
For information about land use and subdivision applications, please see our Planning section.
Planning to build or renovate your home or business? This section of our website provides a general guide to the Building Consent process and the relevant application forms.
To relocate a building to a site within in the Horowhenua District may or may not need resource consent. Find the Resource Consent requirements here.
Looking to buy a property in the Horowhenua District? Council recommend that you get a LIM Report before finalising the purchase. Find out about LIM Reports here.
Property File Reports can include information found in Horowhenua District Council's records, if it is available. Find out what information can be provided and how to make a request. If you're considering purchasing a property, we highly recommend obtaining a LIM Report.
Pools, spa pools and plastic para-style must all be fenced to comply with the Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016. Find out your rights and general rules around fences here.
Find out about your rights and responsibilities around trees in the District.