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As we bid farewell to our beloved local newspaper, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to all of you for your unwavering support over the years.

Christmas is the time of giving and for Foxton Beach local Gary ‘Gazza’ Stewart, it’s also the perfect time to promote his favourite place.

Having come from the Wairarapa Times-Age in Masterton, I applied for the position of advertorial reporter at the Horowhenua-Kāpiti Chronicle.

Anna Harris has always been a keen event organiser — so when a friend suggested she get involved with the Levin Medieval Market in 2020 she jumped at the opportunity.

The first stage of a new safety camera project has been completed.

The Horowhenua District Council has voted to consult the community in January on a new draft Local Waters Combined Bylaw.

WE ARE NOW right in the middle of the “silly season”, as it is sometimes referred to, with Christmas not far away. What better time to enjoy some solace in the garden among the busy-ness?

The Levin and Districts Brass Band is ready to “dig in” to its next event.

With the departure of their deputy principal, Donna Rowe, looming, Fairfield School’s principal Alasdair Maclean wanted to honour her legacy.

Retail Meat New Zealand’s Great Kiwi Christmas Survey results are in and ham has edged lamb out to become the top choice for New Zealanders’ festive tables.

Customers at Levin’s Lewis Farms last Thursday were served their ice creams by VIPs.

Sarah and Jim Harper have been very busy ever since they moved to Foxton in 2012 — to retire, they thought.

GOLF Levin Golf Club results week ending December 15 2024:

It’s been a big year for the Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade, said chief fire officer Chris Kennedy.

AHorowhenua-Kāpiti Girls XI cricket team came within a whisker of going through the entire Central Districts tournament held in Palmerston North last week unbeaten.

The Horowhenua AP&I Show will be celebrating its 119th year next month, and the show’s secretary Jill Timms is looking forward to a great event.

He aha te mea nui o te ao?

I was born with printer’s ink in my veins — my father Alec was once a Chronicle apprentice printer and later the founder of the Weekly News.

As the Horowhenua Chronicle publishes its final edition, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable impact this community paper has had on us all.

New Zealand’s top pony club riders are coming to town for a national event.

Yes, sometimes carmakers do listen. After media and customer feedback about the overzealous nature of its advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), GWM has announced it’s made significant revisions to the way they work on two models.

Greetings from the mayoral office.

■ 1. Property values still searching for a clear direction

My final column for the year and this brilliant local paper.

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The Horowhenua District Council have decided not to make a submission opposing the Treaty Principles Bill – though it was a split decision.

■ 1. In the late 1940s, Manakau School celebrated its diamond jubilee. The paper reported that the school published a souvenir booklet. The paper said ‘the amount of detail it contains is a tribute to those who compiled it, as considerable research must have been necessary.’

While Pam Kearns’ role at The Horowhenua Chronicle has changed over the years, one thing has always remained the same – her love for the community.

■ 1. In the late 1920s, it was reported that Mr D.J. La Roux and his wife had returned to Levin after five years of travel.

After 131 years it is over when it comes to those of us who have been providing local news to our communities.