Application for Manager's Certificate Find out how to apply and pay for a New Manager's Certificate online or in person.
Application for Renewal of Manager's Certificate Find out how to apply and pay for the renewal of a Manager's Certificate online or in person.
Application for Temporary Authority Find out how to apply and pay for an Application for Temporary Authority online or in person.
Apply for a Building Consent Find out how to apply for a Building Consent online, by mail or in person.
Apply for a Certificate for Public Use Find out how to apply for a Certificate for Public Use online, by mail or in person.
Apply for a Certificate of Acceptance Find out how to apply for a Certificate of Acceptance online, by mail or in person.
Apply for a Code Compliance Certificate Once the final inspection has passed, how do you apply for a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC)? Find out here.
Apply for a Deemed Permitted Boundary Activity Find out how to apply for a Deemed Permitted Boundary Activity (a type of Resource Consent).
Apply for a Rates Rebate The Rates Rebates Scheme provides a rebate of up to $805 for low-income earners who are paying rates for the home they were living in on 1 July 2025. Check your eligibility and find out what you'll need to apply.
Apply for a Rates Remission - Second SUIP Find out how to apply for a Rates Remission for rating units containing two or more Separately Used or Inhabited Parts (SUIP) - also known as a 'second SUIP'.
Apply for Special Licence Find out if you need a Special Licence for your event and how to apply online or in person.
Apply for a Waiver The District Licensing Committee may waive certain omissions (something that has been neglected or not completed) under section 208 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. Find out to apply.
Connections & Disconnections An application form for a connection or disconnection to Horowhenua District Council's underground water and sewerage networks is available here, along with the connection process. You can apply online, by email or in person.
Council Facilitated Funds These pages contain a brief summary of each of the funding schemes operated by the Horowhenua District Council including Council, Creative Communities and the Shannon Development Trust Grants.
Engineering Plan Approval Process In addition to resource consent and building consent, some development projects need engineering plan approvals when the development involves installing a new public infrastructure such as stormwater and wastewater drainage, roads, shared driveways and common accessways.
Events Notification Form Horowhenua District Council requires you to complete an Event Notification Form if you're planning on hosting a public event that will attract 100 people or more.
No Spray Register If you don't want herbicides sprayed near your property, you can apply to have it listed on the Council's No Spray Register to avoid spraying directly outside.
Notice of Management Change Find out how to apply for a Notice of Management Change. This form can be used to add or remove a duty manager, or appoint new, acting or temporary managers.
Notification of Deceased Dog Find out how to inform us if your dog has passed away so that we can update our records accordingly.
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.
Rates invoice by email Ditch the paper and get your rates invoice by email. It’s quick, convenient, and better for the environment. Simply fill out our online form and we’ll handle the rest.
Register as a Trade Waste Customer You need to complete this form if you operate a business or organisation at trade premises within the Horowhenua District. The information provided will be used to assess whether the wastewater discharge from your business activities classifies as trade waste.
Request for new property number Request new Urban or Rural Property Numbering, or obtain Rural Numbering Plates.
Streamlined Housing Process (SHP) Our district doesn’t have enough affordable housing available, especially smaller one or two bedroom dwellings. The Streamlined Housing Process (SHP) aims to take advantage of these underutilised spaces by making it easier to build high-quality infill housing. Find out more, including how to apply.
Trade Services Panel A Trades Services Panel is a roster of suppliers we turn to whenever unexpected repair or maintenance tasks arise. It's crucial that you can promptly attend to Council's spontaneous requests within a short timeframe. This setup enables us to effectively prioritise between urgent and non-urgent ad hoc job requests.
Dog Renewal Registration Find out how to pay for your Dog Renewal Registration online, in person or by mail.
Internet Banking details Find helpful information to guide you through the payment process for internet banking payments.
Parking Tickets (Infringement Notices) If you've received a parking ticket you can pay for this either online or in person.
Paying Us Find out about the full range of payment options available for rates, water, resource consents, invoices and fines including direct debits, credit or debit card, internet banking and automatic payments.
Rates Payments Online You can pay your Rates Invoice online using your Visa or MasterCard credit or debit card, or by Internet Banking (POLi). Find out more.
Register your dog Find out how to register your dog for the first time or transfer a dog registration from another council.
Animal Complaints View information about animal control enquiries or complaints, including Council's Stock Control Bylaw and Animal Nuisance and the Keeping of Pigs, Poultry and Bees Bylaw 2014.
Antenno Antenno is a free mobile app. It sends you Council-related notifications and alerts about places you care about. Including alerts, major water outages, roadworks, closures, rates and registration reminders, consultations and more.
Customer Feedback & Complaints We value your feedback – good and bad – and are committed to responding to you and working with you to resolve concerns you might have. Find out how to tell us about a compliment, complaint or suggestion.
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.
Report a problem Help us keep our community safe and well-maintained by reporting issues quickly. Whether it’s an urgent hazard, a leak, noise problem, or something else, you can easily let us know by phone, the Antenno app, or through our online reporting options.
Water Leaks Identifying water leaks at your property is a simple tasks that can greatly benefit you and the community. Find out how to check your property for water leaks.
Check my rubbish and recycling collection dates Find your next collection date by typing in an address or using the current location option.
Online Maps Council's 'MapIt' system allows you to view geographic data and information about Horowhenua District properties.
What Goes Where Find out what can go in your Council rubbish bags, glass recycling crate and wheelie bins, how to dispose of organic waste, e-waste and hazardous substances, and what can be taken to the waste transfer stations.
What can go into your Council glass recycling crate Find out what can go in your glass recycling crate.
What can go into your Council recycling wheelie bins Find out what can go in your Council recycling wheelie bins.