Birds, Art and Fun for Everyone January 12, 2025 Get ready to spread your wings! ‘Kororī, Kororā’ – a vibrant and dynamic celebration of native birds in Aotearoa – has landed at the Māpuna… ...
Roundabout works begin on SH57 near Levin January 12, 2025 Work on building a new roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 57/Arapaepae Rd and Tararua Rd on the outskirts of Levin begins on Monday.… ...
Community consultation for Horowhenua Water Service Delivery January 12, 2025 Horowhenua Council has voted to put forward three options for public consultation regarding the future of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services. This is in line… ...
Meri Kirihimete Horowhenua! Parade and Carnival Set to Dazzle January 12, 2025 Mark your calendars for a day of festive fun and community spirit as the Horowhenua Christmas Parade and Carnival makes its much-anticipated return on Saturday 7… ...
Unsung Heroes of Horowhenua Celebrated at Civic Awards 2024 January 12, 2025 Outstanding achievements are made every day in Horowhenua, thanks to the dedication and tireless efforts of community-minded individuals. The annual Civic and Youth Excellence Awards… ...
Chorus Art Programme Returns to Horowhenua January 12, 2025 Once again, local artists have the opportunity to showcase their talents with the return of the Chorus Cabinet Art Programme, a partnership between Chorus and… ...
Unwrapping the Magic – Horowhenua Christmas Parade & Carnival Returns January 12, 2025 In a top-secret mission that’s been twinkling behind the scenes, Mayor Bernie Wanden has been in direct contact with Santa himself to coordinate this year’s… ...
Horowhenua Streamlined Community Grants Round now Open January 12, 2025 Horowhenua residents will now find it easier to access grants and funding, thanks to a refreshed and streamlined funding framework. This includes the introduction of new… ...
Horowhenua Council calls for local contractors to join Trades Services Panel January 12, 2025 A panel of Tradies is being sought by Horowhenua District Council from local contractors to join their Trades Services Panel. HDC says this panel offers a… ...Kapiti-Horowhenua Electra Business Award finalists named (January 12, 2025) Organisers of the 2024 Electra & Business Innovation Awards say there were a remarkable number of entries from the Kāpiti and Horowhenua regions, showcasing exceptional quality… ...
Let’s Move Together returning to Horowhenua (January 12, 2025) After a three year hiatus, the fun and popular Let’s Move Together whānau triathlon is returning to Horowhenua. Young people and their whānau have three opportunities to embrace physical… ...
Horowhenua Taking on the Affordable Housing Challenge (January 12, 2025) Opinion Piece by Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden Like many regions across Aotearoa, Horowhenua is grappling with a shortage of affordable housing, particularly smaller one- and two-bedroom dwellings… ...
Horowhenua Council pauses work on fluoridation (January 12, 2025) Horowhenua District Council (HDC) has paused work on fluoridating the Levin and Ōhau town water supply while it awaits the outcome of a High Court hearing… ...
Pop Up Eats at more Horowhenua locations (January 12, 2025) Popular food-truck market Pop Up Eats Horowhenua will be popping up in more locations around Horowhenua this summer. Pop Up Eats is a lively food truck market… ...
Kapiti and Horowhenua share election spoils (January 12, 2025) The Kāpiti Coast and Horowhenua look like sharing the honours in the election with three different parties likely to provide the next MP. In the Ōtaki… ...
Keep Horowhenua Beautiful this Clean Up Week (January 12, 2025) Horowhenua is a beautiful place, and our community are being called to help keep it that way by getting involved in New Zealand’s largest movement against… ...
Tertiary Scholarship available for Horowhenua Student (January 12, 2025) A Horowhenua tertiary student will receive $1,000 towards study fees and a unique paid working experience as part of a Tertiary Scholarship being reintroduced at Horowhenua District… ...
Horowhenua’s next round of community grants is open for application (January 12, 2025) Do you need funding for your community organisation, programme, project or event that will benefit and enrich the lives of our community? Horowhenua District Council has… ...
The Chorus Art Programme is back in Horowhenua (January 12, 2025) Chorus has an opportunity for local artists to showcase their talents with the return of its Cabinet Art Programme in partnership with Horowhenua District Council. Council… ...
Man arrested after fleeing driver incident, Horowhenua (January 12, 2025) A man has been arrested following a fleeing driver incident in Horowhenua today. Shortly before 12.30pm Police came across a stolen vehicle in Foxton. The vehicle… ...
Bernie Wanden retains Horowhenua Mayoralty (January 12, 2025) Bernie Wanden has been returned as Mayor of Horowhenua for a second term. This result is based upon the counting of approximately 90% of the returned… ...
The Future of Work at Horowhenua Electra BA5 (January 12, 2025) This October, the Horowhenua Electra Business After Five speaker is Dr Ellen Joan Nelson, who will be talking about the Future of Work. Ellen will share… ...
Calling all Horowhenua Superheroes (January 12, 2025) Some of our local superheroes are unassuming, quietly moving among us but working tirelessly in our communities. Every year the Horowhenua Civic Honour Awards officially recognise… ...
Ngāti Toa – Massive Investment in School Land (January 6, 2025) Wellington iwi Ngāti Toa has secured over 80 hectares of land in the Hutt Valley, with the purchase of Crown land currently being occupied by… ...
Kāpiti and Mana Islands return to Ngāti Toa (December 31, 2024) Porirua-based iwi Ngāti Toa Rangatira has retaken ownership of Kāpiti and Mana Islands, 10 years after its Treaty of Waitangi settlement with the Crown. The… ...
Titahi Bay Christmas Fair Brings Cheer to the Community (December 22, 2024) The Titahi Bay Christmas Fair delighted locals and visitors alike this Sunday at Kura Street Park. The five-hour family-friendly event drew a large crowd eager… ...
Kirihimete in the City to Bring Festive Cheer (December 13, 2024) Porirua is gearing up for a magical afternoon of Christmas festivities at the annual Kirihimete in the City event on Sunday, 15 December. From 3:30… ...
Iwi-Owned Seafood Factory Opens in Porirua (December 12, 2024) RNZ, by Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira, Māori News Journalist. Moana New Zealand and Port Nicholson Fisheries opened a new seafood processes factory in Porirua on Wednesday. The Wellington… ...
Council Lays Down New Rules for Chickens, Cats, Bees and Beyond (December 5, 2024) Proposed updates to Porirua’s Keeping of Animals Bylaw could bring significant changes for residents with cats, bees, chickens, or other animals. The Porirua City Council… ...