Previous Issues of Puāwai

Read previous issues of Puāwai.

Autumn 2024

As we prepare to commemorate New Zealanders killed in war and honour returned and serving servicemen and women during ANZAC Day, we also acknowledge those serving our community today. 

In this edition of Puāwai we share the importance of the modern-day New Zealand Defence Force and look at how they are protecting and serving our communities in 2024. 

Continuing the military theme, our Library Information Research & Local History Team Lead imagines veteran Charles James Nelson’s return to Foxton following the war, and we shine a light on modern day heroes - our brave and selfless local Volunteer Firefighters. 

For history buffs, we list our top six places to visit in Horowhenua to learn about days past. 

While we celebrate those leading people through difficult times we also explore the challenging choices ahead of us as we consult on our Long Term Plan. 

As we look to the future, we celebrate a new era of the Foxton Pools, which has been refreshed and is now open year-round for the community to enjoy, and we list volunteering opportunities to begin a new chapter in your life. 

Have an awesome Autumn Horowhenua. 

Summer 2023-24

Delight your senses with the sights, sounds and tastes of Horowhenua. We’ve listed our five favourite ways to spend summer days in the district and share details on an exciting new facility that opened this December. 

In this Puāwai we explore ways to reduce waste and embrace sustainability. There are some especially environmentally friendly and community spirited volunteers at the Levin Repair Café. We stopped by to see the good they are doing in the community and how they are saving hundreds of kilograms of items going to landfill. 

As the saying goes ‘charity begins at home’; Gardening with Simon shares tips on how to conserve water in your backyard and offers some suggestions on what to plant while the summer sun shines. 

Summer is the best time for BBQs and shared meals with loved ones. Maybe you’re planning a picnic or a banquet for your best friends, have some fresh fish caught from one of our beaches, or have an abundance of vegetables thanks to previous Gardening with Simon articles? Our Local History Team Lead looks into food sustainability tips shared years ago that are still relevant today, and our friends from Love Food, Hate Waste share one of their favourite recipes to use Christmas leftovers. 

Whether you’re travelling in or out of the district, Sergeant Bernie O’Brien also shares some reminders to keep yourself safe on the road. 

Have a stunning summer Horowhenua. 

Spring 2023

Delight your senses with the sights, sounds and tastes of Horowhenua. We’ve listed our five favourite ways to spend summer days in the district and share details on an exciting new facility that opened this December. 

In this Puāwai we explore ways to reduce waste and embrace sustainability. There are some especially environmentally friendly and community spirited volunteers at the Levin Repair Café. We stopped by to see the good they are doing in the community and how they are saving hundreds of kilograms of items going to landfill. 

As the saying goes ‘charity begins at home’; Gardening with Simon shares tips on how to conserve water in your backyard and offers some suggestions on what to plant while the summer sun shines. 

Summer is the best time for BBQs and shared meals with loved ones. Maybe you’re planning a picnic or a banquet for your best friends, have some fresh fish caught from one of our beaches, or have an abundance of vegetables thanks to previous Gardening with Simon articles? Our Local History Team Lead looks into food sustainability tips shared years ago that are still relevant today, and our friends from Love Food, Hate Waste share one of their favourite recipes to use Christmas leftovers. 

Whether you’re travelling in or out of the district, Sergeant Bernie O’Brien also shares some reminders to keep yourself safe on the road. 

Have a stunning summer Horowhenua. 

 

Winter 2023

Tuck into the winter edition of Puāwai and read about the wonderful mahi the team at the Foxton Beach Community Centre and Health Shuttle are doing to support their community. 

Learn how Coronation Day was celebrated in Horowhenua and get excited about the future by learning about the progress on some key facilities and infrastructure projects in the district.  

Make the most of your time outside in the garden with winter garden tips from Gardening with Simon. 

Tempt your taste buds with a gingernut recipe from Levin’s hottest new coffee shop to share with your friends and learn how you can celebrate Matariki in Horowhenua. 

We wish you all a safe and wonderful winter, but if you do need support from Police at any time, Bernie on the Beat reminds you about the best ways to contact Police. Remember: call 111 in an emergency. 

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