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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Building

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.

Building Consents

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.

Relocated Buildings

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.

Land Information Memorandum (LIM)

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 Requests

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.

Building Fences (includes pools)

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.

Trees & Vegetation

Find out about your rights and responsibilities around trees in the District.

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