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

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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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Planning

Information about land use and subdivision applications.

District Plan

The District Plan sets out how land and resources in the District Plan can be used.

Pre-Application Services

Council has a Duty Planner available every day between 8am-5pm to assist with planning enquiries, such as whether you require a resource consent and what information will be required with your application.

Resource Consents

An overview of Resource Consents including information about the Resource Management Act, what a Resource Consent is and how applications are processed can be viewed here.

Forms, Fact Sheets, Fees and Charges

Contains resource consent application forms, planning fees and charges, and fact sheets summarising key District Plan rules.

Compliance and Enforcement

You must comply with the District Plan and/or the conditions of any resource consent you hold.

Notified Resource Consents

Find out about any publically notified resource consents and how you can make a submission.