We are on a Horowhenua mission to activate the opportunities we have right here!

The Horowhenua Company Ltd (THCL)
is the independent economic development
agency for Horowhenua

THCL undertakes activities and projects to enable the Horowhenua NZ Trust to achieve its mission, to improve the social and economic wellbeing for all of Horowhenua. We champion Horowhenua, understanding the opportunities for growth. We identify and attract investment to achieve the outcomes.

THCL identifies gaps and takes action on the priorities for Horowhenua - we make stuff happen!

DISTRICT SNAPSHOT

ECONOMIC DATAOur latest quarterly economic dashboard

REGIONAL PROFILEData outlining key metrics for Horowhenua

RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSPresentations and useful data relevant to Horowhenua

“We fulfil our role by targeting our efforts to achieve the highest impact”

OUR ACTIVITIES

CONNECTING PEOPLE & INFORMATION

BA5
Webinars
Women in Business Lunch Series
Futures Day
Work-ready programmes & pathways

KNOWING & UNDERSTANDING

Environmental scanning
Economic dashboards
Business confidence
Innovation & new ideas

COMMUNICATION

Business Success stories
Impacts & Achievements
Case studies

LINKEDIN UPDATES

LATEST NEWS & CASE STUDIES

Horowhenua’s Wayne Bishop Group among top 10 busiest builders in NZ

May 16th 2024Levin building heavyweight Wayne Bishop knew things were cranking along, but even he was surprised to see his company ranking among the top 10 busiest residential home builders in New Zealand. WayneRead more

Levin Kia hosts NZ global launch

May 16th 2024Last night locally owned business Levin Kia, held their NZ event for the Kia Worldwide Global Launch of the new electric Kia EV5. The EV5, a completely new design electric prototype, is beingRead more

Horowhenua students attending London International Youth Science Forum

April 30th 2024Waiopehu College students Cole Campbell and Isabel Paroli have been invited to attend the 65th London International Youth Science Forum. Two students from Levin’s Waiopehu College accepted for anRead more

A 30-year plan for infrastructure is coming

April 29th 2024Photo: Todd Strode-Penny owner of TSP Construction, Minister Chris Bishop, THCL Chair Brendan Duffy. Photography Vicki Timpson THCL Read more

Senior Horowhenua College commerce students hear from local business owners

April 24th 2024The Horowhenua Company Ltd’s work readiness programme ‘Get-Go’ informs students about local career options in Horowhenua. The programme is a pathways to employment initiative, whichRead more

Government storage facility project in Levin axed

April 22nd 2024A plan to build a storage facility to house some of New Zealand’s heritage items has been scrapped, despite $12 million being spent on the project. The Department of Internal Affairs announced in 2Read more

Tara-Ika, 3500 home development

March 19th 2024Tara-Ika, a 420ha block of land to the east of Levin, enables the development of more than 3500 homes of different sizes, a commercial area, new parks and reserves and education opportunities.Read more

Womenhood Journal set for release on International Women’s Day

February 29th 2024Twenty-six inspiring stories of businesswomen in Kāpiti and Horowhenua feature in the latest annual Womanhood Journal. “Every year, I’m impressed with the vulnerability of the women who shareRead more

Local wins at RMB Apprentice of the Year Awards

February 26th 2024Proud to celebrate two decades of excellence among carpentry apprentices, Registered Master Builders in partnership with CARTERS announces the top three apprentices from the Central North Island & EaRead more

ELECTRA BA5 EVENTS KICK OFF

February 19th 2024David Cunliffe, a Director at Polis Consulting Group was the first speaker to kick off this years ELECTRA BA5 events for 2024. David shared his views on the new government's first 100 days and theRead more

Shannon’s buzzing with a hive of new businesses

February 9th 2024Renee Cohen our business growth advisor visited Dave Collins this week at his recently opened Wild Stag Honey store in Shannon. Dave, a Shannon local, who has turned his hobby into a business, usedRead more

TATUM REDEVELOPMENT BEGINS

January 30th 2024One of the historical sites of Horowhenua with a strong of history is Tatum Park. The property is located on SH1 south of Levin, boarding the Waikawa Stream and fertile market gardens. The propertyRead more

SUBSIDIARY ORGANISATIONS

THCL CONTACT DETAILS

Mail: PO Box 403, Levin 5540

Office: Level 1, 8 Bath Street, Levin

Email : info@thcl.nz

Hendrix Warren hendrix@thcl.nz

Business Growth Manager - 027 308 9297

Renee Cohen Renee@thcl.nz

Business Growth Advisor - 027 257 1856

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