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'It wears everyone out': Drought taking its toll on farmers
'As farmers, we love our stock and want to keep them going.'
‘Unlikely to improve’: Dry outlook for Horizons region
Drought declared in Horizons region; $100,000 support available.
'Deep dive' into farming business
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are an opportunity to take a good look at business.
Multiple animal carcasses discovered on Whanganui beach
Discharging a carcass into or near a waterway can lead to fines of up to $750.
Horizons releases survey on bus music
The council wants to hear people's opinions on whether they like music played on buses.
Lodge owner praised for spotting guests’ invasive clam collection
An Ōwhango business owner found a collection of freshwater gold clams left by guests.
Whitebait restoration site hits snag
An old dump site was discovered on the Whanganui River's edge in Aramoho.
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.
Council to fund freshwater projects
Applications for Horizons' Freshwater Community Grant are open.
District can 'go it alone' for Three Waters
Regional or sub-regional approaches are also being investigated.
Needle-sharp grass poses threat to farmers' livestock
'If you think you’ve found it, we want to know straight away.'
Pest plant found in Horizons region
The plant was thought to have been eradicated from New Zealand.
Council 'missing link' in reserve project
'It's a beautiful area and it has historic significance.'
Grand public transport plan for Whanganui
'It’s enough to create a great network because we’ve built our city around tram routes.'
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."