Change of Fire Season Status

Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has declared a Restricted Fire Season for the entire Horowhenua District, as of 8am on Monday, 18 February 2019. A Prohibited Fire Season remains in place on all Horowhenua beaches and sand dunes.

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Level 2 Water Supply Restrictions - Levin and Ōhau

Level 2 water restrictions are in place for Levin and Ōhau from Wednesday 13 February until further notice.

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Level 1 Water Supply Restrictions - Foxton and Foxton Beach

Level 1 water supply restrictions are in place for Foxton and Foxton Beach from Monday 17 December until further notice.

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Emergency Management

This section contains useful information to help you take the steps to get prepared so when an emergency event occurs you're in a better position to deal with whatever the event may be.  It also provides information on the current fire status for the Horowhenua District along with the requirements for controlled fires and outdoor fires.

Civil Defence

Find out more about Civil Defence and what you can do to be better prepared in an emergency event.

Fire Restrictions

This page provides information on the current fire status and requirements for controlled fires.

Emergency Management - Fees & Charges

View Council's fees and charges for Emergency Management, including long grass and rural fire.

Emergency Rainwater Tanks

You can now buy an emergency water supply tank from Horowhenua District Council.

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