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Jerry Shearman from CEDA speaks at BA5 Event

At last nights Electra BA5 we welcomed Jerry Shearman from Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) to speak to our local business community.Jerry is a former scientist with a passion for data and insights, who believes strongly in evidence-based decision-making. With over 15 years’ experience in senior leadership roles within the tertiary education sector, Jerry brought a wealth of expertise with his strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and turning vision into action as evidenced by ...

Health & Wellbeing Hub Update

Exciting progress at Levin’s Health & Wellbeing Hub! There has been significant progress with the Health & Wellbeing Hub, located on Durham Road, Levin.  The building has reached external close in stage with windows and doors installed.The Landscaping is now underway, with paving and garden beds bringing NZ natives to life, including beautiful kōwhai trees....

Russell’s road to redemption

Kindly reproduced from the Horowhenua Star.One of Foxton’s favourite sons returned to his hometown last week to share his incredible story of struggle, success, fame, failure and, ultimately, redemption....

Big Win for Horowhenua – NZTA Reinstates Key Components in Ō2NL Expressway Project

Antony Young, Chair of Horowhenua New Zealand Trust and long-time advocate of the “Build Our Road” campaign, and has spent the past eight years championing the region’s need for safer and more connected transport routes.He welcomed the recent announcement on 19th June 2025 of the Boards decision, saying: “Horowhenua has secured a significant infrastructure victory, with NZTA confirming the reinstatement of three critical components in the Ōtaki to North Levin (Ō2NL) Expressway pro...

Local Food Producers speak at Electra BA5

Last Thursday’s Electra BA5, hosted by The Horowhenua Company, featured an inspiring panel discussion with three local food entrepreneurs: Carmen Gray of Elemental Cider, Jude Horrill of Ōhau Gourmet Mushrooms, and Daniel Todd of Woody’s. Each shared their personal journey—swapping corporate and engineering careers abroad for the hands-on challenges of launching food production businesses here in Horowhenua. From wins to setbacks, their stories were candid and compelling. Carmen...

Levin: A Hub of Growth and Opportunity

Once known primarily for its iconic clock tower and beloved liquorice shop, Levin is redefining itself as a future centre of economic and commercial activity. This year, the town has experienced an upswing in development, signalling a bright future on the horizon.  Central to this transformation is the anticipated construction of the Ōtaki to North Levin (Ō2NL) bypass, set to commence in late 2025. This major infrastructure project has already sparked a surge in both commercial inves...

FUTURES DAY 2024 CASE STUDY

The fifth annual Get-Go Futures Day was held on Thursday 14th March.  Futures Day provides 400 Horowhenua Year 10 students and their teachers the opportunity to visit a range of different employers to understand more about the world of work and explore future local employment options.Futures Day is aimed at connecting students’ learning at school to workplace environments and expectations.The Get-Go Futures Day event is a work ready employment initiative by THCL, in partner...

Get—Go Futures Day connecting students with local employers

The fourth annual Get-Go Futures Day was held on Thursday 23rd March, providing the opportunity for over 300 Horowhenua Year 10 students and their teachers to visit a range of different employers on the day to explore future local employment options. Futures Day provides students the opportunity to connect their learning at school to workplace environments and expectations.The Get-Go Futures Day event is an employment initiative by Get-Go, in partnership with Horowhenua College, Manawa...

Snapshot Programme

This year Get-Go developed a careers initiative which engaged college students, teachers, and local employers.  The ‘Snapshot’ visits programme informs students about career options in the Horowhenua region....

STEM Teacher's Day Out

Five Science and Maths teachers from Horowhenua College and a representative from Muaūpoko Tribal Authority attended the afternoon. It started with a bus trip to visit Genoese and Hemp Connect, to hear about the careers in local food production industries and the research & new product development that is taking place, including the Callaghan student intern programme.  At Genoese Foods, Andrew Parkin began with a tour of the factory then followed by Q&A session with a tas...

Work Ready Interview Sessions

The Get-Go Initiative aims to empower young talent and bridge the gap between education and work. Get-Go co-ordinates employers to conduct mock/practice job interviews at Waiopehu College. In the 5 minute ‘snapshot’ interview session the students were able to ask questions and gain feedback, and insights, all helping them prepare for the professional world.This session was conducted by various industry employers. This is just one way of shaping a future where every student is equipped w...