Recreational, cultural, learning, digital and social experiences located in one convenient, modern and accessible facility in the heart of Levin and wider Horowhenua District.
Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, the award-winning, world-class facility, opened its doors on November 18, 2017. The facility enables community to access essential council services and provides an attraction that draws in millions of dollars to our local economy each year.
"David and his leadership team have been instrumental in setting up the economic development agency — Horowhenua NZ Trust. They secured significant funding for transformative growth project Tara-Ika and environmental project the Manawatū River Loop.
"He has continued to advocate for the community on matters dear to our heart — restoring the Mauri of Lake Horowhenua, working towards resolution for the Levin Landfill and lobbying multiple governments to ensure Ō2NL is delivered, and our residents have surety about their properties and livelihoods.
"David has worked hard to ensure we honour our obligations and nurture our relationship with our iwi partners, upholding the Māori values of, Whanaungatanga (relationships and a sense of belonging), Kaitiakitanga (guardianship and the connection between people and the natural world) and Manaakitanga (hospitality and caring for a person's mana)," said Wanden.
"I am heartened by where council sits right now," says David.
"In fact, it is the foundations that have been laid that have helped me make this difficult decision."
