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Foxton's old court house.

Ceiling in Foxton's old court house.
Inside Foxton's old court house.
Judge's bench inside Foxton olf court house.
Inside Foxton's old court house.
Foxton's old court house has been closed for eight year due to earthquake risk concerns..

Image 1 of 5: Ceiling in Foxton's old court house.

Armistice Day in Levin 2024
Horowhenua Chronicle

Armistice Day in Levin 2024

Community organisations, schools and veterans were amongst the crowd at the Armistice Day commemoration in Levin on Monday, November 11.

11 Nov 12:24 AM
2024 Foxton Spring Fling
Horowhenua Chronicle

2024 Foxton Spring Fling

Foxton's main street was packed with people for the Foxton Spring Fling on Sunday, October 27. Photos / Alyssa Smith

27 Oct 02:06 AM
21st Supply Company charter parade in Foxton
Horowhenua Chronicle

21st Supply Company charter parade in Foxton

Members of the 21st Supply Company of the 2nd Combat Support Services Battalion, Royal New Zealand Army Logistics Regiment (RNZALR) paraded through Foxton's Main Street on Thursday, September 12, a right the company has held since 2010.

17 Sep 10:47 PM
Samoan Fire Dance at Levin DOmain
Horowhenua Chronicle

Samoan Fire Dance at Levin DOmain

Siva Afi Fire Warriors from Porirua

04 Mar 10:33 PM
Dishes by Fiona Greig
Horowhenua Chronicle

Dishes by Fiona Greig

Dishes designed by Fiona Greig.

03 Mar 11:17 PM
Volunteers: Foxton Beach Surf Life Saving
Horowhenua Chronicle

Volunteers: Foxton Beach Surf Life Saving

Photos by Jacon Brookie

18 Feb 08:58 PM
Vintage Machinery Horowhenua Harvest Weekend 2024
Horowhenua Chronicle

Vintage Machinery Horowhenua Harvest Weekend 2024

05 Feb 04:01 AM
Horowhenua A Pand I SHow getting ready to go.....
Horowhenua Chronicle

Horowhenua A Pand I SHow getting ready to go.....

Friday is the day to setup for the show.

19 Jan 01:57 AM
Horowhenua Festival of Lights
Horowhenua Chronicle

Horowhenua Festival of Lights

Harvey Bowler's Festival of Lights brings joy to many.

10 Dec 11:21 PM
Harvey Bowler Avenue of Trees
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Harvey Bowler Avenue of Trees

The Annual opportunity for businesses and groups to decorate a tree for Christmas.

08 Dec 08:03 AM
Levin Waitarere Beach Surf Life Saving Club opens new building.
Horowhenua Chronicle

Levin Waitarere Beach Surf Life Saving Club opens new building.

The new building has been revealed....

03 Dec 10:02 PM
Foxton swings for annual Spring Fling.
Horowhenua Chronicle

Foxton swings for annual Spring Fling.

Bruce Falloon attended the annual Spring Fling in Foxton on Labour Day.

23 Oct 09:35 PM
Electra Business and Innovation Awards 2023
Horowhenua Chronicle

Electra Business and Innovation Awards 2023

This year's Horowhenua winners.

19 Oct 11:02 PM
Levin Performing Arts: Disney High School Musical
Horowhenua Chronicle

Levin Performing Arts: Disney High School Musical

Scenes from the season opener for Levin Performing Arts Centre.

17 Apr 10:54 PM
Pou to symbolise the spirit of Horowhenua's Youth Health Clinic
Horowhenua Chronicle

Pou to symbolise the spirit of Horowhenua's Youth Health Clinic

no less than nine Pou they had conceived to reflect the spirit and work of the clinic.

22 Mar 07:15 AM
Fale Pasifika Horowhenua's annual Pasifika Celebration Day
Horowhenua Chronicle

Fale Pasifika Horowhenua's annual Pasifika Celebration Day

An estimated 4,000 people enjoyed cultural performances from the Islands of Fiji, Kiribati, Samoa and Tonga.

16 Mar 08:41 PM
Foxton's old court house.
Horowhenua Chronicle

Foxton's old court house.

10 Mar 03:37 AM
Horowhenua Walk of Fame
Horowhenua Chronicle

Horowhenua Walk of Fame

Eleven plaques have been added to Horowhenua's Walk of Fame.

01 Mar 09:44 PM
Fans and halftime entertainment at Levin Domain
Horowhenua Chronicle

Fans and halftime entertainment at Levin Domain

Fans were vocal and primary school-aged girls got to play rugger at halftime during the Aupiki opening game at Levin Domain

26 Feb 09:40 PM
Chiefs win Aupiki opening game against Hurricanes
Horowhenua Chronicle

Chiefs win Aupiki opening game against Hurricanes

Chiefs Manawa convincingly beat Hurricanes Poua in Levin.

26 Feb 09:37 PM
Levin Domain
Horowhenua Chronicle

Levin Domain

Some action from the Hurricanes versus Crusaders preseason match at Levin Domain.

21 Feb 01:51 AM
Cyclone Gabrielle: miles of debris clogs up Manawatu River Estuary
Horowhenua Chronicle

Cyclone Gabrielle: miles of debris clogs up Manawatu River Estuary

The debris severely limits feeding options for migratory birds that call this Ramsar site home.

16 Feb 02:44 AM
Barry Cardiff, woodturner
Horowhenua Chronicle

Barry Cardiff, woodturner

Foxton Beach resident Barry Cardiff has become an expert woodturner.

06 Feb 09:23 PM
Warren Vaughan: boat builder young at heart
Horowhenua Chronicle

Warren Vaughan: boat builder young at heart

Foxton Beach boat builder keeps his mind young and his hand busy in retirement.

25 Jan 03:58 AM

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Oranjehof Dutch Connection Museum's latest acquisition

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Farmer talks cattle to international breeders
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Farmer talks cattle to international breeders

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Foxton and Beach Bowling Club new clubrooms

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