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The Ōtaki to north of Levin expressway isn't expected to be built for another 10 years, but the New …
Keep the kids happy and create this fun cube style games table from a MDF storage box and a few Resene testpots.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home. For the month of November, we want to raise awareness and work together to end all forms of violence including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and … View moreCreating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home. For the month of November, we want to raise awareness and work together to end all forms of violence including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more. These victimisations affect us all and can have lasting effects that spill into our everyday lives including at work and school.
To do your part this month, perhaps consider supporting a women’s refuge or work with Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder or child abuse in your community. This month’s campaign also coincides with White Ribbon Day on 25 November which is an internationally celebrated day that aims to prevent violence towards women.
Let us know how you’re spreading the ‘It’s Not OK’ message in your home or in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
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Horowhenua officially has its first female deputy mayor and a legally blind councillor. New mayor …
On November 23rd the streets of Marton will come to life with stalls, entertainment, and bargains galore.
In addition to over 230 sites selling a huge range of products including artisan foods, clothing, garden art, children's books and toys, local retailers will have Market Day specials … View moreOn November 23rd the streets of Marton will come to life with stalls, entertainment, and bargains galore.
In addition to over 230 sites selling a huge range of products including artisan foods, clothing, garden art, children's books and toys, local retailers will have Market Day specials and there will be live music, internationally renowned comic entertainment and activities all day long at this free event.
So invite your family and friends and don't miss out on the opportunity to purchase unique New Zealand made Christmas presents or grab some goodies for yourself.
Horizons regional council is looking into the performance of its Levin mobility scheme contractor af…
Hi neighbours,
The family of Levin woman Elsie Holloway, who was missed the funeral of her partner as the taxi never showed, wants the regional council to review its mobility scheme contracts. How have other users of the service found it?
A daughter of a sworn police officer is accused of being involved in a drug and money laundering rin…
A teenager who injured a person when he drunkenly wrote off a work vehicle was snapped drink-driving…
Our adorable little Netherland Dwarf bunnies had babies. 4 Available. +- 7 weeks old, ready to be rehomed. PM me for details.
Voting closes tomorrow, November 1. These amazing homegrown heroes were shortlisted after a public call for nominations from gardeners all over the country, and you can read about their wonderful work here. Then don't forget to click through to vote for your favourite!
Check out this weeks Property Weekly
A great place to find Palmerston Norths and surrounds best properties
3 sections of old kitchen bench as per main photo: top unit is
224cm long x 36cm deep, 2x2 door cupboards with drawers above, the open section at the left hand ends attatches to the right end of the lower left section.
Lower left unit: 168cm long x 48cm deep 3 drawers with cutting board above, … View more3 sections of old kitchen bench as per main photo: top unit is
224cm long x 36cm deep, 2x2 door cupboards with drawers above, the open section at the left hand ends attatches to the right end of the lower left section.
Lower left unit: 168cm long x 48cm deep 3 drawers with cutting board above, one under sink cupboard with 2 doors one single door cupboard with draw above
Lower right unit: 90cm wide x 48cm deep 1 x 2 door cupboard.
All cupboard have one shelf thru and all doors have working catches.
There are no bench tops on the2 larger units but I have a 2.4M X 1,2M sheet of 10mm ply available to make tops
Units are for sale "as is"
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The next big phase of land and property development in Horowhenua
Over 3,900 acres of rural land in southern Horowhenua advertised for sale less than one week after local body elections has already been earmarked for land and property development by Horowhenua District Council.
The Horowhenua … View moreThe next big phase of land and property development in Horowhenua
Over 3,900 acres of rural land in southern Horowhenua advertised for sale less than one week after local body elections has already been earmarked for land and property development by Horowhenua District Council.
The Horowhenua Growth Strategy 2040 adopted by the Council in November 2018 anticipated that land and property development projects “would be largely focused” around Levin and the southern end of Horowhenua.
The almost 4000 acres, 1580 hectares of land for sale at the southern end including the Ohau, Manakau and Waikawa Beach area's, correspond with land identified by the Council for land and property development in the growth strategy.
Surveyors, real estate agents, land developers and landowners were directly involved in assisting the Council develop its 2040 growth strategy.
Council also says, “one of the main roles” of the Horowhenua New Zealand Trust – a charitable trust referred to by the Council as an “economic development trust” - is to manage, “potential development projects” including land and land sales.
In the newspaper advertisement on 17 October real estate company PGG Wrightson said the new owners of 1320 hectares for sale at Ohau and 261 hectares at Manakau and Waikawa area, "may look at alternative land use possibilities and land development", or as a, "valuable land investment" or, "a blank canvas for lifestyle designers."
The sale of 1320 hectares at Ohau owned by the Verry Williams Trust is described by PGG Wrightson as, "the largest in size landholding to come available in Horowhenua for a very long time."
216 hectares for sale at Manakau borders Emma Drive, inland from Waikawa Beach, where extensive sub-division development is already happening. More land development projects north and south of Waikawa Beach are also planned.
Council's growth strategy identifies 45 hectares of land for sale by PGG Wrightson on the western side of State Highway One at Manakau as,"capable of meeting much of the projected growth for the Greenbelt Residential Zone” because it is "the largest growth area."
Greenbelt Residential refers to rural lifestyle sub-divisions where property sells for around $750,000-$900,000 and have become a distinct feature across Horowhenua.
Council's chief executive David Clapperton said “some cost or rates impact may occur” because it was “likely” this would be the first area to be rezoned.
Rural Horowhenua possesses large swathes of elite soils,Class 1 and 2, which the Government recently signaled an intention to protect from,“increasing pressure from expanding urban areas and the growing number of lifestyle blocks,” said Environment Minister David Parker.
“Councils would need to do a full analysis of alternatives,benefits and costs when considering whether urban expansion should be located on highly productive land used for growing food and vegetables and for other primary production,” he said.
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