The Horowhenua New Zealand Trust is releasing its first set of economic and population forecasts for Horowhenua post-Covid-19 at Focal Point Cinema on Wednesday, August 12 from 11.30am.
Economist Shamubeel Eaqub will provide independent commentary on the levers and policies that could enhance or limit these forecasts and where the best opportunities potentially lie for the region.
The data reflects on the past five years of strong economic and population growth, and outlines how Horowhenua can offset the economic maelstrom from Covid-19.
![New Zealand First leader and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters will be in Levin next week.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/526Y7AADMJGENXZ5LMESQLUYFA.jpg?auth=51198dda1408e6201da9052d93a8337a438929388833d32d50493e17d5babf30&width=16&height=10&quality=70&smart=true)
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters will open the event and local election candidates will discuss the numbers and what Horowhenua needs to do.