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”

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!

Horowhenua Developments is a subsidiary of The Horowhenua Company Ltd (THCL) Horowhenua’s Economic Development Agency, which is owned by Horowhenua NZ Trust, a charitable trust.

A new integrated health facility has been built for the Horowhenua Community to deliver a range of services in a new purpose built modern facility. The project ground blessing was held in October 2024 and construction has now begun on 15-17 Durham Street, Levin.

In 2021 we recognised the desperate need for improved access to healthcare services in Horowhenua. We validated the needs through a series of community healthcare sector engagements we visited in a range of sites in and around the Lower North Island, Auckland and Christchurch and worked with experts in the sector to develop a concept that will work for our community, our place, our people.

This Hub will provide much needed greater access to primary healthcare. The need for this investment is not just now but also to meet the demands of our growing population. Our vision is to provide a fit for purpose facility, combined with greater professional practice opportunities through aligning with the future of specialist services being available in Horowhenua.

On 18th October 2024, we held a groundbreaking and blessing ceremony and preparation for construction has now commenced. We are proud to be partnering with on this project with local business Homestead Construction Ltd, with opening expected late 2025.  Read story here 

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LATEST NEWS & CASE STUDIES

Construction of new Health and Wellbeing Hub for Horowhenua begins

A significant step toward enhancing community health services in Horowhenua was taken on October 18th 2024, with the official dawn blessing of the site of a new primary healthcare facility site at 15Read more

Wayne Bishop announced as Hall of Fame laureate

Wayne Bishop was announced as the 2024 Mayoral Hall of Fame recipient at the Electra Business and Innovation Awards held on Thursday 10th October which was held at the Horowhenua Events Centre. WayneRead more

Horowhenua-Kāpiti food and beverage sector shines at Parliament event

Horowhenua and Kāpiti’s food and beverage sector has been celebrated in style in Parliament’s banquet hall. The event, called A Taste of Horowhenua-Kāpiti, took place on Tuesday evening andRead more

Horowhenua now the 10th Fastest-Growing District in New Zealand

Published on June 14, 2024 The latest Census results for 2023 provide a detailed picture of the remarkable growth and development within the Horowhenua District. "Horowhenua now ranks as the 10thRead more

Joy Tufuga's Completes Her Trade Certificate in Carpentry

Greenhaven Homes owned by TSP construction, celebrated the remarkable achievement of Joy Tufuga, the first female trade-qualified carpenter in Levin. Joy recently completed her carpentry apprenticeshRead more

Brewtown general manager speaks at Electra Business After Five event

Guests at the July Electra Business After Five event heard from self-professed bogan and Brewtown general manager Phil Gorman. Gorman, who married a Levin local, shared his experiences and insights,Read more

Sustainability workshop

Sustainability and local small business.   Horowhenua’s local hospitality businesses, Zaaffran ‘Taste of Morocco’ Food Truck, attended a sustainability workshop series, organised byRead more

Highway to boost Horowhenua’s burgeoning population even more

The proposed highway from Ōtaki to north of Levin is expected to boost the already burgeoning population of the Horowhenua district. The latest Census results for 2023 show Horowhenua to be one ofRead more

TSP Construction Ltd - Case Study

THCL spoke with Todd Strode-Penny, director of TSP Construction whose company manufactures architecturally designed, transportable homes under their Greenhaven Homes brand in their purpose-builtRead more

MABEL CENTRAL DEVELOPMENT WINS AWARD

Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects Western Architectural awards 2024 winner - Housing Multi Unit : MABEL CENTRAL  Wright & Gray Architects  were incredibly proud to receive aRead more

Roads of Significance will be built : Ō2NL

Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced on Monday more so-called Roads of Significance will be built. The new ones are not of National Significance, but Regional Significance, though Ō2NL stillRead more

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 differentRead more