Challenging times call for challenging choices and last night Councillors spoke of the many community voices that helped guide their decision making in a Long Term Plan process that proposes the biggest rates increase this district has seen.
Horowhenua District Council has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), committing to work with other Councils throughout the Wellington region to develop a new plan that supports improved water management. Under the Government's Local Water Done .
Attracting Major Events to the district is estimated to boost the local economy, providing a return on investment upwards of 11:1 according to a report heard by Council at Wednesday’s Council Meeting.