Adam Shelton is a contributor to The Horowhenua Chronicle
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The town with no (official) name
The Government does not officially recognise either given name for this town.
Trust's future in doubt
A funding crisis and the need to shift put the future of Wildlife Foxton in doubt.
Angry residents criticise NZTA
Horowhenua residents have received letters regarding a 300m corridor for an expressway
Expressway goes east
NZTA has sent letters to people affected by plans to put an expressway past Levin.
Letters going out to road-affected properties
Route for expressway to become clearer as potentially affected households to get letters.
Wake board park coming to Foxton
A cable wake boarding park is opening soon in Foxton
Council considers selling off property
Horowhenua District Council is preparing to sell off property.
Jump in costs for Foxton cultural centre
Foxton cultural centre project costs jumped in October from $7.3 million to $8.6 million.
Notorious pub calls time after colourful past
The notorious pub has made headlines over the years for many varied misdemeanours.
Tsunami safety zone: Don't stop, keep running
Tsunami safety lines painted by Horizons Regional Council actually need to be more inland.
Lines mark out tsunami safety spots
Blue tsunami safety lines are appearing on Horowhenua coastal roads.
Labour likely to continue expressway
The Horowhenua expressway project would likely continue under a Labour government.
Ratepayers will prop up museum, gallery to cover centre's operating costs
Ratepayers will be financially supporting the new Foxton museum.
Odour appeal withdrawn
Horowhenua District Council withdraws appeal against a landfill odour abatement notice.
Public want expressway to run to the west of Levin
Expressway west of Levin is preferred by public submissions.
Public want expressway to run to west of Levin
An expressway west of Levin conflicts with a previously officially-stated preference.
Report shows moisture damage
Report says moisture is getting in to Horowhenua District Council's headquarters.
Native ecosystem trial starts
Pine to be replaced by native manuka and kanuka trees.
Purpose-built medical centre planned for Durham St
A new medical centre proposed for central Levin could service up to 8000 patients.
Perfect prize-winning pies served at Sam's Bakery
Foxton is officially the home of one of the best pies in New Zealand.
New leaks exposed at controversial council
Mayoral emails leaked, sparking fresh concerns over email privacy at Horowhenua council.
Consultant has sign-off
Consultant has sign-off of HDC's controversial email interception audit report.
Housing NZ changes its mind on rule
Housing NZ looks to waive its requirement to be a registered community housing provider.