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From Foxton with love: Gazza’s pop-up cards bring joy
Horowhenua Chronicle

From Foxton with love: Gazza’s pop-up cards bring joy

17 Dec 07:33 PM
Busy year for Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade
Horowhenua Chronicle

Busy year for Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade

16 Dec 10:27 PM

The brigade has praised volunteers and families for their dedication.

Saoirse helping to increase admiral butterfly population
Horowhenua Chronicle

Saoirse helping to increase admiral butterfly population

10 Dec 07:43 PM

Saoirse's sanctuary aims to revive the admiral butterfly population in Horowhenua.

MenzShed's festive gifts for kids in need
Horowhenua Chronicle

MenzShed's festive gifts for kids in need

08 Dec 07:36 PM

Levin MenzShed is spreading the love this Christmas with a donation of 150 toys.

Niwa: Mixed weather ahead for Horowhenua's summer
Horowhenua Chronicle

Niwa: Mixed weather ahead for Horowhenua's summer

03 Dec 09:42 PM

Horowhenua's Christmas may be dry, with a 40% chance of normal rainfall, Niwa says.

70s tunes and grooves for Disco Inferno
Horowhenua Chronicle

70s tunes and grooves for Disco Inferno

02 Dec 11:08 PM

The show runs over two weeks, opening on December 5.

Levin gymnast ready for world competition
Horowhenua Chronicle

Levin gymnast ready for world competition

01 Dec 06:00 PM

The 16-year-old gymnast will represent her country in America next year.

White Ribbon Ride: Changing attitudes towards women, one mile at a time
Horowhenua Chronicle

White Ribbon Ride: Changing attitudes towards women, one mile at a time

26 Nov 07:40 PM

White Ribbon riders want to flip the script regarding domestic violence.

Big Weekend of fitness fun coming to Levin
Horowhenua Chronicle

Big Weekend of fitness fun coming to Levin

26 Nov 07:35 PM

The event is the first of its kind in Levin said Gym Junkie owner Ali Richardson.

Get ready for the silly and cuckoo with new show
Horowhenua Chronicle

Get ready for the silly and cuckoo with new show

24 Nov 08:00 PM

'Audiences will enjoy the energetic enthusiastic characters.'

New Zealand Pony Club Championship Week to be held in Foxton in January 2025
Horowhenua Chronicle

New Zealand Pony Club Championship Week to be held in Foxton in January 2025

21 Nov 06:00 PM

The event will feature showjumping, dressage and mounted games for all levels.

Waiopehu College heads looking forward to year ahead
Horowhenua Chronicle

Waiopehu College heads looking forward to year ahead

20 Nov 08:40 PM

The head students are ready to lead the school and look forward to 2025.

Trump MAGA flag turns heads in Foxton
Horowhenua Chronicle

Trump MAGA flag turns heads in Foxton

20 Nov 07:00 PM

Gary Stewart said the flag had plenty of attention, with people stopping to take photos.

Stop the noise: Levin local calls for fireworks ban
Horowhenua Chronicle

Stop the noise: Levin local calls for fireworks ban

18 Nov 09:31 PM

Fireworks fright: Woman calls for ban after dog's trauma

New driving programme helps Levin's former refugees
Horowhenua Chronicle

New driving programme helps Levin's former refugees

12 Nov 07:36 PM

The programme pairs new drivers with volunteers for practical driving experience.

Big successes for Levin parathlete
Horowhenua Chronicle

Big successes for Levin parathlete

12 Nov 07:32 PM

Rawiri excels in swimming and wheelchair basketball, representing NZ in the Tri-Series.

Large crowd gathers for Remembrance Day
Horowhenua Chronicle

Large crowd gathers for Remembrance Day

12 Nov 02:06 AM

'Today is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made for our freedom.'

Elemental Cider wins awards for locally-made cider
Horowhenua Chronicle

Elemental Cider wins awards for locally-made cider

12 Nov 01:37 AM

Carmen Gray, NZ's only female cider maker, earns international recognition for her ciders.

New event bringing festive cheer to Foxton
Horowhenua Chronicle

New event bringing festive cheer to Foxton

06 Nov 10:33 PM

Santa is taking a break from the North Pole to meet Foxton's kids at the inaugural fair.

Diabetes trust opens doors for awareness
Horowhenua Chronicle

Diabetes trust opens doors for awareness

04 Nov 12:51 AM

Manager Marie Torr said the open day will raise awareness about diabetes.

Second-hand store helping fast-fashion crisis
Horowhenua Chronicle

Second-hand store helping fast-fashion crisis

04 Nov 12:13 AM

Coco Star also supports local charities through a donation programme.

Council votes: Foxton hall sold to society and hapū for $1
Horowhenua Chronicle

Council votes: Foxton hall sold to society and hapū for $1

03 Nov 10:44 PM

Seismic upgrades required by 2037; council retains buy-back option if conditions fail.

Levin plumber Liam Dewar clinches third at national competition
Horowhenua Chronicle

Levin plumber Liam Dewar clinches third at national competition

30 Oct 12:33 AM

Levin plumber Liam Dewar, 26, wins third in national competition

Families enjoy fun-filled day at Foxton
Horowhenua Chronicle

Families enjoy fun-filled day at Foxton

29 Oct 09:09 PM

The Spring Fling offered something for everyone.

Country Club hosting music awards this weekend
Horowhenua Chronicle

Country Club hosting music awards this weekend

28 Oct 11:59 PM

The Pounamu Country Music Awards take place at the Cosmopolitan Club this weekend.

Let the ghoul times roll in Horowhenua
Horowhenua Chronicle

Let the ghoul times roll in Horowhenua

22 Oct 09:15 PM

Participants display orange balloons to signal their readiness for trick-or-treaters.

Coffee pod creations coming to Foxton Spring Fling
Horowhenua Chronicle

Coffee pod creations coming to Foxton Spring Fling

22 Oct 08:51 PM

Alyssa Smith chats with Podtentials Creation owner ahead of Foxton's Spring Fling.

Delicious dog treats coming to Foxton Spring Fling
Horowhenua Chronicle

Delicious dog treats coming to Foxton Spring Fling

22 Oct 08:46 PM

Reporter Alyssa Smith chats with S&Js Tail Wagging Treats owner Ryder Beals.

Fun of the fair at Foxton this weekend
Horowhenua Chronicle

Fun of the fair at Foxton this weekend

22 Oct 01:20 AM

Foxton Spring Fling returns with over 180 stalls, live demos, and fun for all ages.

Fun-filled camp empowers young diabetics
Horowhenua Chronicle

Fun-filled camp empowers young diabetics

21 Oct 09:01 PM

Campers learned about diabetes while forming friendships in a supportive, fun environment.

Registrations open for Levin AFC social comp
Horowhenua Chronicle

Registrations open for Levin AFC social comp

09 Oct 06:00 PM

The tournament runs from October 17 to February 27, 2024.

Māori game studio co-founder to speak in Foxton
Horowhenua Chronicle

Māori game studio co-founder to speak in Foxton

08 Oct 07:19 PM

'My talk will be about taking a grassroots company global.' -Amber Taylor

Family-friendly Light Party in Levin expects 400-500 attendees
Horowhenua Chronicle

Family-friendly Light Party in Levin expects 400-500 attendees

08 Oct 07:00 PM

The free Halloween alternative will have bouncy castles, face painting and hāngī meals.

Tendertips joins forces with Wonky Box
Horowhenua Chronicle

Tendertips joins forces with Wonky Box

07 Oct 08:45 PM

The partnership between Tendertips and Wonky Box reduces waste.

Foxton's Moutoa Pony Club coach wins NZ's top coaching award
Horowhenua Chronicle

Foxton's Moutoa Pony Club coach wins NZ's top coaching award

07 Oct 08:35 PM

Moutoa Pony Club head coach Kate Lattey says she enjoys seeing kids grow their skills.

From Levin and Palmy to New York for chamber music band
Horowhenua Chronicle

From Levin and Palmy to New York for chamber music band

03 Oct 09:00 PM

The local chamber music band will perform at the iconic international venue next year.

Niwa predicts drier weather for Levin
Horowhenua Chronicle

Niwa predicts drier weather for Levin

01 Oct 10:31 PM

Levin residents can expect warmer days, with a 55% chance of above-average temperatures.

Business plan presented as community rallies to save hall
Horowhenua Chronicle

Business plan presented as community rallies to save hall

01 Oct 09:48 PM

The fate of the Foxton War Memorial Hall will be decided this month.

Paralympian Louise Duncan back home in Levin
Horowhenua Chronicle

Paralympian Louise Duncan back home in Levin

26 Sep 10:00 PM

Duncan and horse Showcase shone at Paris, with support from home making it special.

Locally written and produced play raises money for Alzheimers Manawatū
Horowhenua Chronicle

Locally written and produced play raises money for Alzheimers Manawatū

26 Sep 08:12 PM

The funds will support Levin Marion Kennedy Club’s programmes.

Levin's Bill Stirling retires: A legacy of helping others
Horowhenua Chronicle

Levin's Bill Stirling retires: A legacy of helping others

24 Sep 07:35 PM

The Levin Cosmopolitan Club was his informal office for many years.

Birthday bash for anglers club
Horowhenua Chronicle

Birthday bash for anglers club

24 Sep 07:00 PM

Committee member John Davenport said the club is always looking for more members.

Hundreds of vehicles ready to roar into Levin for car show
Horowhenua Chronicle

Hundreds of vehicles ready to roar into Levin for car show

16 Sep 08:58 PM

Tararua Hot Rodders president Andy King said the event will be fun for all.

Levin event showcases art and local talent
Horowhenua Chronicle

Levin event showcases art and local talent

16 Sep 02:16 AM

Local creatives will demonstrate their crafts throughout the weekend.

New printing service coming to Levin
Horowhenua Chronicle

New printing service coming to Levin

16 Sep 12:20 AM

Exclusive T-shirt designs and a fabric printing service are being launched at the event.

Aspie Answers on love and relationships
Horowhenua Chronicle

Aspie Answers on love and relationships

11 Sep 06:00 AM

Levin author Kerrin Maclean gets personal in her new book, Love, Life, Aspie.

Taitoko School pupils give a green thumbs up to new programme
Horowhenua Chronicle

Taitoko School pupils give a green thumbs up to new programme

11 Sep 04:00 AM

The nationwide enviroschools programme teaches pupils about sustainable living.

Volunteers urgently needed for street appeal
Horowhenua Chronicle

Volunteers urgently needed for street appeal

10 Sep 08:14 PM

The nationwide Pink Ribbon Street Appeal takes place on October 18 and 19.

Game development industry gets a boost with new event
Horowhenua Chronicle

Game development industry gets a boost with new event

10 Sep 04:00 PM

The event aims to improve gender equality in the gaming development industry.

Concert to bring classic modern twist to Levin
Horowhenua Chronicle

Concert to bring classic modern twist to Levin

10 Sep 01:38 AM

The two bands are performing at Firebird in Levin this weekend.

Dane Coles back on the field for coaching gig
Horowhenua Chronicle

Dane Coles back on the field for coaching gig

09 Sep 10:31 PM

The former All Black is picking up the boots again to help a local rugby team.

70 years of teaching kids in Levin
Horowhenua Chronicle

70 years of teaching kids in Levin

07 Sep 08:00 PM

The Levin kindergarten has been a part of the community since 1954.

Humorous play to raise money for Alzheimers
Horowhenua Chronicle

Humorous play to raise money for Alzheimers

06 Sep 11:01 PM

The characters are loosely inspired by people she's met, said playwright Val Wilks

Free children's haircuts on Sundays
Horowhenua Chronicle

Free children's haircuts on Sundays

04 Sep 06:00 AM

Barber Noah Ransfield takes time out of his weekend to help his community.

Fashion doyenne hangs up the dresses
Horowhenua Chronicle

Fashion doyenne hangs up the dresses

03 Sep 06:00 AM

She finished the competition on a high note.

Levin dancers bringing 33 songs to the stage
Horowhenua Chronicle

Levin dancers bringing 33 songs to the stage

02 Sep 03:42 AM

The 70 student dancers, aged 2 to 18 will perform several dances to musical hits.

Stitching together community and new skills
Horowhenua Chronicle

Stitching together community and new skills

30 Aug 10:00 PM

The group meets each Thursday at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō each Thursday from 10am.

Pass wide and slow for horse riders
Horowhenua Chronicle

Pass wide and slow for horse riders

28 Aug 06:00 AM

The event is part of the global Pass Wide and Slow campaign.

Book fair boosts foodbank's funds
Horowhenua Chronicle

Book fair boosts foodbank's funds

27 Aug 02:27 AM

The book fair raised $1300 for St Vincent De Paul Levin’s Foodbank.

Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri
Horowhenua Chronicle

Central District's new police commander welcomed with pōwhiri

26 Aug 04:14 AM

The pōwhiri was attended by Ngāti Ruanui representatives, police and local students.

Bikini Bottom coming to Levin
Horowhenua Chronicle

Bikini Bottom coming to Levin

25 Aug 01:00 AM

Spongebob the Musical promises to be silly and fun, said director Linda Buckley.

Family connection comes through in hockey finals
Horowhenua Chronicle

Family connection comes through in hockey finals

22 Aug 11:00 PM

Vanessa Parata and five of her daughters play for the Levin Athletics side.

Daybreaker Rally returns to Manawatū
Horowhenua Chronicle

Daybreaker Rally returns to Manawatū

22 Aug 01:00 AM

The fourth event of the New Zealand Rally Championship series is a 192km circuit.

From pupils to principals for year six students
Horowhenua Chronicle

From pupils to principals for year six students

21 Aug 10:00 PM

The pupils dressed up in their best principal gear and spent the day leading the school.

Lily shares her culture with her friends
Horowhenua Chronicle

Lily shares her culture with her friends

19 Aug 11:34 PM

Lily Lomax, 8, shared the gift of ura (dance) with her classmates.

Wheely fun time coming to events centre
Horowhenua Chronicle

Wheely fun time coming to events centre

16 Aug 10:00 PM

Remote-controlled trucks and cars will make for a great day out, say organisers.

New hub for Sport Manawatū
Horowhenua Chronicle

New hub for Sport Manawatū

16 Aug 05:00 PM

Sport Manawatū's new facility was blessed by Rangitāne iwi representatives.

First they stole the wharepaku - now the whare's gone too
Horowhenua Chronicle

First they stole the wharepaku - now the whare's gone too

14 Aug 06:00 AM

The building was used for tangi, hui and other events for the community and hapū.

Local player selected for Hawai'i Pacific Sharks
Horowhenua Chronicle

Local player selected for Hawai'i Pacific Sharks

08 Aug 10:00 PM

The Waiopehu College head boy steps up to the Hawai'i Pacific Sharks diamond in 2025.

Service medal for Roy Williams
Horowhenua Chronicle

Service medal for Roy Williams

07 Aug 03:00 AM

The presentation was attended by the veteran's close family members.

Salvation Army brass bands to play in Levin
Horowhenua Chronicle

Salvation Army brass bands to play in Levin

06 Aug 10:00 PM

Five Salvation Army brass bands are joining forces for an afternoon of music.

Levin store wins big at national Mitre 10 Awards
Horowhenua Chronicle

Levin store wins big at national Mitre 10 Awards

06 Aug 08:20 PM

Mitre 10 Levin owner Emma van Echten said staff worked hard for the award.

Annual fair a book worms delight
Horowhenua Chronicle

Annual fair a book worms delight

05 Aug 10:11 PM

The proceeds from the book fair will go towards the Levin St Vincent De Paul Foodbank.

Deciding vote needed for Horowhenua Honda colouring comp
Horowhenua Chronicle

Deciding vote needed for Horowhenua Honda colouring comp

05 Aug 09:41 PM

Parliament's Speaker steps in to lend a hand.

Niwa outlook: Cold snaps expected for Levin in early August
Horowhenua Chronicle

Niwa outlook: Cold snaps expected for Levin in early August

02 Aug 02:22 AM

The Niwa seasonal outlook looks at trends in New Zealand's weather patterns.

Have your say on future of Foxton
Horowhenua Chronicle

Have your say on future of Foxton

29 Jul 09:23 PM

Deputy mayor David Allan said the sessions help council align with the community's views.

Horowhenua College ball: Red carpet style
Horowhenua Chronicle

Horowhenua College ball: Red carpet style

25 Jul 06:00 AM

The red carpet was out and ready for Levin's senior students for their school ball.

Free movie night on offer in Levin for those with disabilities
Horowhenua Chronicle

Free movie night on offer in Levin for those with disabilities

24 Jul 10:00 PM

Founder Lael Marshall said the group is a way to bridge a gap in Levin.

Mewington's Book Shoppe turns 1
Horowhenua Chronicle

Mewington's Book Shoppe turns 1

24 Jul 06:00 AM

The first year of being in business was celebrated with cupcakes and store-wide discounts.

Levin dancers in the spotlight
Horowhenua Chronicle

Levin dancers in the spotlight

23 Jul 09:12 PM

Studio owner Chantal Pinguet said the students can be proud of their achievements.

Carvings on display at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom
Horowhenua Chronicle

Carvings on display at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom

23 Jul 02:04 AM

Live carving sessions are running each Thursday.

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