A number of Council Workshops will be held today, 3 June 2026: Central Districts Water - Joint Shareholders Committee & Council Joint Workshop (10am); Strategic Recreation CAPEX Spending 2025/26 (11am); Future Fit HDC – LTP Finance Workshop 1 (1.30pm); Future Fit Head Start | Levin Community Session #1 (4pm). Timeframes are indicative only, workshops may start earlier or later.
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Local Government across New Zealand is in a period of significant change. Rising infrastructure costs, water reform and pressure to keep rates affordable mean important decisions lie ahead. Now is the time to help shape Horowhenua’s future. Tell us what matters most and be part of the conversation. Feedback closes at 4pm on Sunday 14 June 2026.
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Horowhenua District Council operates five cemeteries, two located in Levin (Avenue and Old Levin Cemetery which is on Mako Mako Road), Manakau, Shannon and Foxton.
The cemeteries are open from 7.30am until dusk, year-round. Burial and cremation services normally occur on Monday to Friday, from 8.00am to 4.00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 12pm. Special arrangements can be made for weekends or public holidays. These bookings must be approved by Council and incur an additional cost.
For further information please see our Cemeteries section.