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Council to vote on keeping Māori Ward

Published on August 30, 2024

Horowhenua District Council will vote at the next Council meeting on whether to keep its Horowhenua (Māori) Ward.

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Apply for a Rates Rebate

Published on August 23, 2024

Horowhenua District Council is encouraging eligible ratepayers to apply for a Rates Rebate for the 2024/25 rating year. The Rates Rebate Scheme offers a rebate of up to $790 for low-income earners who are paying rates for the home they were living in on 1 July 2024.

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Horowhenua Job Expo to Inspire the Next Generation of Workers

Published on August 16, 2024

Rangatahi in Horowhenua will soon have the opportunity to explore a world of career possibilities at the upcoming Future Pathways job expo.

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Council Seeks Feedback on the Future of the Horowhenua (Māori) Ward

Published on August 16, 2024

Horowhenua District Council is seeking community feedback on the future of the Horowhenua (Māori) Ward for the 2025 Local Elections.

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Unwrapping the Magic – Horowhenua Christmas Parade & Carnival Returns

Published on August 15, 2024

Mark your calendars for Saturday, 7 December, because the Horowhenua Christmas Parade and Carnival is set to bring joy and wonder to all.

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Do Not Drink Notice is lifted – Tokomaru Water Supply is safe to drink

Published on August 09, 2024

Test results received last night conclude that Tokomaru Water Supply is compliant with New Zealand Water Standards and safe to drink.
Following expert advice from Taumata Arowai and Health NZ, Horowhenua District Council has lifted the Do Not Drink Water Notice effective immediately.

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UPDATE 4 Tokomaru Do Not Drink Water Notice remains in place for now

Published on August 08, 2024

A Do Not Drink Water Notice for the Tokomaru water supply issued on Wednesday 7 August, remains in place while Council undertakes rigorous daily testing to ensure the supply is safe to drink. Yesterday’s testing showed lead in a sample taken, was mostly likely due to a brass washdown tap, which was not a part of the water supply network.

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Council has issued a Do Not Drink Water Notice for Tokomaru

Published on August 07, 2024

Horowhenua District Council has issued a Do Not Drink Water Notice for the Tokomaru water supply as of today Wednesday 7 August, due to out of cycle water testing showing elevated levels of lead in the Tokomaru water supply.

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Council issues interim water notice for Tokomaru as a precaution

Published on August 07, 2024

This morning, as an interim measure, Council have issued a water notice to Tokomaru residents advising them to stop drinking the Tokomaru Water Supply with immediate effect. The notice is a precautionary step, and comes after out of cycle water testing showed elevated levels of lead in the Tokomaru water supply.

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Tokomaru water supply found to have potential traces of lead

Published on August 06, 2024

Council is notifying Tokomaru residents of a potential lead contamination issue of its water supply.

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Council to vote on keeping Māori Ward

Apply for a Rates Rebate

Horowhenua Job Expo to Inspire the Next Generation of Workers

Council Seeks Feedback on the Future of the Horowhenua (Māori) Ward

Unwrapping the Magic – Horowhenua Christmas Parade & Carnival Returns

Do Not Drink Notice is lifted – Tokomaru Water Supply is safe to drink

UPDATE 4 Tokomaru Do Not Drink Water Notice remains in place for now

Council has issued a Do Not Drink Water Notice for Tokomaru

Council issues interim water notice for Tokomaru as a precaution

Tokomaru water supply found to have potential traces of lead

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