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Latest E. Coli reading, 07 February 2023: 389 (orange).

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Horowhenua property values up by 52% since 2019

Newly-released rating revaluations for the Horowhenua District are now available and have revealed a total capital value of $15 billion, a 52.8% increase since 2019. Source: New rateable valuations for…

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Release of bud-galling wasp permitted

The invasive pest plant Acacia longifolia, more commonly called Sydney golden wattle, is a problem on our coastline. Back in December 2021 Horowhenua District Council advised that they would remove…

New Tsunami Safe Zone road marking — blue line near the intersection with Takapu Road.

New Tsunami Safe Zone marking

A new Tsunami Safe Zone road marking, a blue line, has been painted near the intersection of Waikawa Beach Road with Takapu Road. This is about 1 Km closer to…

Recycling made easy.

Should we have the summer recycling station?

Are you visiting, or living in, Waikawa Beach this summer? [Council] provide a temporary recycling station at Hank Edwards Reserve during the summer period (mid-December to early January) to ensure…