Water Conservation Levels in place

Level 1 Water Conservation is in place for Shannon & Tokomaru from Friday 24 January 2025 until further notice. Level 2 Water Conservation is in place for Levin and Ōhau from Thursday 23 January 2025 until further notice. Water Conservation Level 2 remains in place for Foxton and Foxton Beach until further notice.

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Foxton Beach unsuitable for swimming - 20 February 2025

Horizons Regional Council monitor water quality for our district and have a 'Unsuitable for swimming' warning currently in place for Foxton Beach. The warning includes swimming, water activities and kai collection. Another sample will be taken at Foxton Beach today - keep an eye on the LAWA website (Land, Air, Water Aotearoa) for any updates.

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Community Grants opening soon

Published on July 21, 2023

Do you need funding for a community programme, project or event? Are you involved in arts or cultural activities that will enable community participation and contribute to our vibrant places?

If you’re a Horowhenua-based not-for-profit or voluntary organisation, get your application in for Council’s next round of contestable Community Grants.

Applications for eight community grants will open on Tuesday 1 August 2023, and projects for this round cannot begin before November 2023.

Funding awarded varies, but the average grant issued is between $2,000 and $5,000 per application.

To book a 30-minute slot with one of our council officers for funding advice and assistance with your application, email community@horowhenua.govt.nz

Community Events and Programmes Fund

The Community Events and Programmes Fund provides funding assistance for costs associated with community and social development programmes, one off celebratory, educational, competitive or exhibitive projects and events.

Horowhenua Major Events Fund

Organising a major event in the Horowhenua District? You might be eligible to apply for Horowhenua Major Events Funding, for support to run your event. This fund also provides for events which may not qualify as a major event but have the potential to transition into a major event over time.

Water Conservation Levels in place

Foxton Beach unsuitable for swimming - 20 February 2025

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