Open Days 28th 29th September
Thompson House 4 Kent Street, Levin 5510 . A gracious old home, set in lovely grounds and dates from the1920s. It is one of Levin’s finest recreational venues and is the Hub of many community activities – cultural, artistic, educational, business and social. Thompson Memorial Cultural Centre Inc. To give it its formal name was established in 1974 through the joint initiatives of the Levin Borough Council (as it was then) and a steering committee of citizens from many societies and clubs. In order to make the best use of a fine building (the former home and surgery of a respected and long serving Doctor, Dr Jim Thompson) the Council presented his house which they had purchased to the people of Levin as a Cultural and Arts centre. Thereby providing Horowhenua with a unique venue in lovely quiet garden surroundings. Bookings can be made for room hire at the House--Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10am until 12pm. Phone 06 368 5023.
Thompson House will be open to the public on 28th 29th September 2024 from 10am until 4pm. Craft & Art sales and activities along with Historic information will be a feature of those days. .
Homestead Creative Crafts Levin will also be open to display and they sell beautiful quality items made by local Crafters. So come along and enjoy a walk in the Thompson House Park and experience just what the Art/Craft Hub of Levin has to offer.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Horowhenua Kapiti Calendar, 2026
My 2026 Horowhenua/Kapiti Calendar will be available tomorrow (Saturday) from 9am to 1pm at the Monthly Market in the Uniting Church hall, 87 Oxford Street, Levin.
‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...
As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.
Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.
There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”
A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105
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