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Horizons' Regional Land Transport Plan focuses on resilience and safety
Objectives have been updated to reflect the changed direction for the plan.
Horizons' long-term plan focuses on healthy environment
Horizons Regional Council received 540 submissions on its draft long-term plan.
Horizons apologises after removing protest signs
The council said it was a mistake and reinstated the signs.
Horizons plan proposes double-digit rate increase
The consultation period for Horizons’ plan runs until April 22.
Rachel Keedwell: Transport plans lack joined-up thinking
OPINION: Pretending we can separate transport and emissions is complete nonsense.
'Hundreds of community hours': North Mole upgrade taking shape
Project includes car park, toilets, showers, raised timber walkways and native planting.
Dutch elm disease could have devastating effect on Waipa trees
Infected trees need to be felled, and chipped, burned or buried to limit spread.
'We can make a difference': New face at Tarapuruhi Bushy Park
'We want the public to find the love and drive to care for our natural world.'
Cyclone response slows Horizons port work but project still afloat
Two major projects are set to kick off before the end of 2026.
'Labour of love': Unique bus shelter vandalised
“It’s likely a new glass panel will be put in instead.”
Defunct milking shed becomes thriving nursery
The nursery produced 40,000 plants in its first season.
New fares for Horizons buses target reward frequent users
The changes will make cash fares more expensive for people doing one-zone trips.
Water quality at Castlecliff Beach above the rest in Whanganui
The majority of swimming spots in Whanganui had poor-quality water.
Council paying for 'reactive' riverbank approach
“Something needs to be done and we need to be informed."
Eric Dodd recieves Peter Nelson Award for pest control in Horizons region
Retired Horizons staff member acknowledged for expertise in vertebrate pest management.
Ground broken in Whanganui bus shelter project
Work on the bus stops is expected to be completed by May 2024.
Simulated cyclone a test for emergency teams
“It’s a great way to bring everyone together to work in unison."
Consultation recommended for Whanganui to Bulls median barrier plan
$6 million assigned to start $100m project before the end of the 2023/24 financial year.
How Whanganui could be linked to passenger rail services
National and Act opposed recommendations for rail.
Elske Centre group invited to Tararua council chambers
Councillors, council staff and Dannevirke Community Board members attended the morning tea
Political parties urged to make rail a priority for Horizons region
An open letter is being sent to all political parties.
What's to be done about the William Birch Pool?
What should be done with William Birch Pool?
Rangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend storm
Most of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.
Council allays concern about climate budget cuts
"Our communities are asking, I believe, for us to take this seriously.”
6.6 per cent rate increase part of Horizons Regional Council's long-term plan
'Council are aware that any rate increase is not ideal.'
Central districts dodge expected heavy rain
The most rainfall recorded in the districts over 24 hours was 44.5mm north of Whanganui.
Horizons starting flood resilience projects
The work in Whanganui is expected to get under way in mid-May.