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

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

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

Our Activities

Connecting Business

  • Electra Business after five - BA5

  • Women in Business Networking Lunches

  • Get-Go Futures Day

  • Work-ready programmes & pathways

  • Regional Business Partners Programme 

  • Ō2NL Tender Ready Support

Connecting Information

  • Environmental scanning

  • Economic dashboards

  • Business confidence

  • Innovation & new ideas

  • RBP co-funding

  • Business owners on-line network

   Communication

  • Economic Trends in the District

  • Business Success stories

  • Impacts &  Achievements

  • Business Case Studies

  • THCL Monthly Newsletter

Regional Partners & Stakeholders

Latest news and case studies

THCL brings Russell Packer to Foxton

Electra BA5 - Russell Packer  THCL next guest speaker is Russell Packer who was raised in Foxton, Russell is a local who has faced and overcome significant challenges in his life. After securing aRead more

Get-Go Programme's 6th Annual Futures Day Event

The sixth annual Get-Go Futures Day was held on Thursday 14th March 2025.  Futures Day provides 400 Horowhenua Year 10 students and their teachers the opportunity to visit a range of differentRead more

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 moreRead more

Horowhenua Hosts Back-to-Back Business Events with National and Regional Focus

Horowhenua Hosts Back-to-Back Business Events with National and Regional Focus The Horowhenua Company is set to host two influential events on Thursday 12 June 2025, offering a unique opportunityRead more

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 ŌhauRead more

THCL welcomes new Chief Executive

New Chief Executive announcement Brendan J Duffy ONZM, JP Chair of the Horowhenua Company announces on the newly appointed Chief Executive. "We would like to welcome Andrew Reid who brings aRead more

Forsyth Barr International Women's Day event being held in Levin

THCL is hosting the Forsyth Barr  International Women's Day, Women in Business Networking luncheon, at Tatum Wedding and Conference Centre in Manakau, Levin.  Attendees at the luncheon, willRead more

THCL welcomes new Economic Development Advisor

The Horowhenua Company Ltd welcomes Clare Ferguson as Economic Development Advisor. Clare brings a wealth of experience from her "portfolio career," which spans a diverse range of industries and rolRead more

Lewis Farms – Taste of the Horowhenua - Case Study

Driving along State Highway One, just north of Levin, the sight of new tunnel houses at Lewis Farms signals an ambitious chapter in the farm's history.  This multi-generational enterprise, owned andRead more

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 anRead more

Enterprise Drive Development - Case Study

The Enterprise Drive Development, located in Levin, Horowhenua, represents an active economic development initiative that is transforming a long-vacant parcel of industrial land into a thrivingRead more

Horowhenua New Zealand Trust invests $1.6m in local healthcare services

Photo: Trustees Ron Turk and Larry Ellison with volunteers at Foxton Beach Community Centre and Health Shuttle. The Horowhenua New Zealand Trust has committed over $1.6 million to enhance healthcareRead more