The Horowhenua Company Ltd

16/06/2026

How prepared is your business for the next big change?

Adapting to Change is a free interactive workshop designed to help business owners and teams anticipate and respond to change through practical tools, guided reflection and business planning strategies.

Facilitated by Chris Gallavin and delivered through CEDA and the Regional Business Partner Network, this practical 3-hour workshop will provide tools and strategies you can apply directly to your business.

Whether you're navigating growth, uncertainty, market shifts, or simply planning ahead, this workshop will help you build greater resilience and agility into your decision-making.

Spaces are free, but registration is essential.

Manawatū
Thursday 25 June | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/adapting-to-change-free-business-resilience-workshop-in-manawatu

Online
Tuesday 30 June | 9:00am – 12:00pm
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/adapting-to-change-free-business-resilience-workshop-online

14/06/2026

EMPLOYERS - Are you interested in helping shape the next generation of Horowhenua workers?

The Get-Go Work Ready Programme connects local businesses with rangatahi, helping young people learn about career pathways, workplace expectations and the opportunities available right here in Horowhenua.

The best part? You can be involved - as little or as much as you'd like. Whether it's speaking to a class, hosting a site visit or interviewing students – these and many more options are available. If you’d simply like a conversation about what could work for your business, we'd love to hear from you.

There's no obligation and no one-size-fits-all approach. Rachel Mason from THCL can talk through the options and help find a level of involvement that suits your time, resources and interests.

Please contact Rachel Mason:
027 348 6787
[email protected]

11/06/2026

Local expertise. Professional results. Right here in Horowhenua.

When people think of large-scale AV production, live streaming, sound, lighting and event technology, they often assume they need to look outside the region.
But as Foxton Beach-based Event-Tech NZ Ltd. is proving, world-class capability can be found right here at home.

In our latest case study, we share Chris Morton's story; It's a great example of the talent and expertise that exists within our business community.
Read the full case study here: https://www.thcl.nz/case-studies/

Pictured: Event-Tech live streaming the 2026 Central Districts Woodworking Expo last month, delivering professional multi-camera coverage and broadcast-quality production to the audience on-site.

09/06/2026

Today is your last chance to enter the 2026 Electra Business & Innovation Awards!
Entries close tonight, Wednesday 10 June, at 11:59pm.

If you've been considering entering, don't miss the opportunity to showcase your business, celebrate your achievements, and be recognised among the region's leading businesses and innovators.

To submit your entry, email your completed entry form to [email protected] before the deadline.

Got a last-minute question? Contact the team at [email protected] and they’ll do their best to help.

Good luck to everyone entering!

08/06/2026

Great businesses are built on great relationships. Join us for our next business networking event on the 23rd June and connect with local business owners and professionals from across Horowhenua.
Whether you're looking to grow your network, share ideas or hear about what’s happening in our region, this is a great opportunity to do just that. Relaxed, social, and designed for real conversations, our networking events are informal evenings of connection and conversation.

THCL BUSINESS NETWORKING EVENT
Tuesday 23rd June 5-7pm
THCL Office, 8 Bath Street, Levin
Cash bar and some refreshments provided.
RSVP here: https://events.humanitix.com/business-networking-event-june-2026

04/06/2026

If you haven’t visited the Levin Town Centre Transformation Exhibition currently on display at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō yet, now’s the perfect time to take a look.
The exhibition showcases Levin’s past, present and future, highlighting key projects, milestones and aspirations that are shaping our town centre for generations to come.
Explore the transformation journey, share your memories of Levin, tell us what you’d like to see in the future, and contribute your ideas for a more vibrant town centre.

At THCL, we’re proud to be working alongside Council on the wider Levin Town Centre Retail Strategy, helping to support a thriving, attractive and economically resilient town centre for our community, businesses and visitors.
Your feedback is an important part of the journey, so be sure to stop by the exhibition and share your thoughts.

04/06/2026

A milestone worth celebrating!
For 50 years, Homestead NZ has been helping shape the Horowhenua landscape through projects​ and partnerships that deliver quality outcomes for our region. Founded in 1976 and proudly based in Levin, Homestead has grown into a leading construction and project management company, delivering projects that make a lasting difference for businesses and communities alike.

THCL is proud to have worked alongside the Homestead team on projects that contribute to the growth and wellbeing of Horowhenua, including landmark developments such as Te Pūtahi Ora Health Centre.

Congratulations to everyone who has been part of Homestead's journey over the past five decades: founders, leaders, staff, clients, and partners. Thank you for your continued investment in our region and for helping turn ambitious ideas into reality.
Here's to celebrating 50 years of achievement and to the opportunities still to come.

03/06/2026

Creating opportunities for local businesses to connect, learn and be inspired is exactly what these events are all about! Thank you for joining us and sharing your experience, and to LT McGuinness Ltd for hosting such a memorable evening and sharing insights into some truly remarkable projects.

We're looking forward to bringing our business community together again soon!

Great connections. Great conversation. Great evening.

I really enjoyed attending the recent The Horowhenua Company Ltd BA5 event at the LT McGuinness Ltd Logistics Hub here in Levin.

One of the things I enjoy most about being involved in business is getting the opportunity to connect with others and hear about the projects and ideas happening across our region.

It was fascinating to hear more about the work underway at LT McGuinness, especially the Scott Base redevelopment project in Antarctica. The planning, logistics and engineering involved in a project of that scale is incredibly impressive.

I also really enjoyed learning more about the steel roll-forming technology being used on site and seeing some of the innovation helping improve efficiencies in construction.

A big thank you to THCL, LT McGuinness and everyone involved for hosting such an informative evening.

If you’re interested in connecting with local businesses and hearing more about what’s happening across Horowhenua, I’d encourage you to keep an eye on the events and initiatives THCL are running.

https://www.thcl.nz/

26/05/2026

What an evening at LT McGuinness Ltd last week! There was something a bit different about a Business After Five held inside a working logistics hub - no function room, no lectern, just a big industrial space, good company, and a business that clearly has a lot to show for itself.

Sean McGuinness set the tone early. He spoke about LT McGuinness the way someone does when they're genuinely proud of where something came from — a joinery shop started back in 1948, now a 450-strong company with landmark projects across the country.

David Aldred followed with something that surprised a few people in the room — just how much of LT McGuinness's operation is centred right here in Horowhenua, and how that came about. He was candid about the journey of establishing a presence in the region, and he mentioned that the large site next door, 2,000m² of commercial land, is available and looking for the right tenant. Worth knowing if you're in the market.

Rob Dickinson and Eddie Louth gave a thorough rundown of the LTM Plant and logistics side: cranes, elevated work platforms, a massive storage facility with MPI Transitioning Facility approval, and a fleet that services sites from Wellington to Hawke's Bay. It was fascinating to hear about how it all works.

James McLean's segment was probably the moment the room went a bit quiet. He talked about the Scott Base Redevelopment in Antarctica, New Zealand's permanent research station on the ice, and LT McGuinness's role in the design & delivery of the project. What really blew people away was learning that part of the preparation work is happening right here in Levin: specialist testing of products and materials to make sure they can withstand the extreme cold of the Antarctic environment before anything gets shipped south for construction to begin. It's rigorous and logistically complex work; the fact that Levin is where some of it is being done speaks volumes about the capability sitting in this region that most of us walk around without knowing.

Travis Blizzard closed out with NZL Supply Co. and a live demonstration of their new rollforming machine (a digitally integrated steel framing system). It was a great way to end the night — something tangible to actually watch and react to, not just hear about.

LT McGuinness were generous hosts. The space was buzzing, the conversation carried on well past the formal part of the evening, and it was a good reminder of why these events matter — not just for the networking, but for sharing real insights into the amazing things happening in our Horowhenua business community. A big thank you to the whole LT McGuinness team for having us.

Looking forward to our next event, business networking at our THCL office at 8 Bath Street, Levin. Tickets are limited, book yours here: https://events.humanitix.com/business-networking-event-june-2026