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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Council Meeting - Live Stream

The Ordinary Council meeting will be live streamed today at 2pm. This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom (audio visual facility).

Watch the live stream

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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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Rating Information

Horowhenua District Council Rates are payable in four equal instalments, due on the following dates:

Instalment Due Date 
First instalment 15 September
Second instalment 15 December
Third instalment 15 March
Fourth instalment 15 June

Rates Rebates

The Rates Rebates scheme is administered by Horowhenua District Council on behalf of the Department of Internal Affairs. Find out how to check your eligibility and what you'll need to apply.

How to Pay Your Rates

Find out about the different methods of payment available for paying your rates.

Rates Invoice by e-mail

Find out how you can recieve your rates online to help save you time and while doing so you're helping Horowhenua District Council be more environmentally friendly.

Rating Database

Simply enter a Street Address or VG Number to search the Horowhenua District Council Rating Information Database for property rates.

How Rates Are Calculated (including penalties)

Horowhenua District Council sets two sorts of rates: targeted rates, which fund specific activities, and general rates, which fund everything else.

How Will Revaluations Affect Your Rates?

New rateable valuations for Horowhenua properties will be posted out from 11 November by Quotable Value (QV). Find out more about the revaluation process.

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