Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom

29/05/2026

Looking for something to do over the long weekend?

You might be surprised by what you’ll find in Kete Horowhenua. Dive into local history, search for past and present relatives, and uncover the stories of where they’ve been and what they’ve done.

It’s a great way to connect with your whakapapa, rediscover the past, and maybe even find a few unexpected gems along the way

28/05/2026

Looking for the perfect spot for your next meeting, workshop, or special event?

Look no further!!!! Here at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, we have a range of beautiful, flexible function spaces available for hire, right in the heart of Foxton. Whether it’s a small gathering or a larger event, we’ve got a space to suit.

With modern facilities, a unique cultural setting, and a friendly team ready to help, it’s a great place to bring people together.

Keen to take a look or make a booking? Head to our website to explore your options:
👉 https://www.teawahou.com/Book-a-Space/Meeting-Conference-and-Function-Spaces

We’d love to host you 😊

25/05/2026

👑 All Horowhenua Libraries will be closed for King’s Birthday on Monday, but your digital library never takes a public holiday 📚

You can still borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, movies, TV shows, music, comics and more 24/7 with your library card and PIN via Libby, CloudLibrary, Borrow Box and Hoopla.

Not signed up yet? We’ve got a link for that 👇

23/04/2026

ANZAC Day Hours reminder

All Horowhenua Library facilities will be closed on Saturday 25 April for ANZAC Day, and Monday 27 April for the observed public holiday.

Lest we forget ❤️

21/04/2026

ANZAC Day Hours

On ANZAC Day, we pause to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

All Horowhenua Library facilities will be closed on Saturday 25 April for ANZAC Day, and Monday 27 April for the observed public holiday.

Lest we forget ❤️

20/04/2026

📣 We are excited to announce that BorrowBox is now available with your Libraries Horowhenua membership!

📣 We are excited to announce that BorrowBox is now available with your Libraries Horowhenua membership.

📚Borrowbox has an awesome selection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers. Explore the collection here: bit.ly/4cumhjD

✨And here's something special for book lovers...

💚BorrowBox is hosting an exclusive live online event with acclaimed Australian author Trent Dalton, and you’re invited to join from home!

📅 Tuesday 21 April
🕘 9pm NZST
🔗 Booking link: bit.ly/488H6Qu

📖In this exclusive online event, Trent will chat about his latest novel Gravity Let Me Go, as well as fan favourites like Love Stories, All Our Shimmering Skies, Lola in the Mirror, and his debut Boy Swallows Universe, recently named ABC Radio National’s Top Book of the Century, and answer your questions live.

☺️Read with BorrowBox, then hear directly from the author.

17/04/2026

Heads up! Due to the weather forecast, this event has been cancelled 👇

UNFORTUNATELY. We have had to make the rather difficult decision to cancel the Big Dutch Day Out tomorrow the 18th.
This is due to the forecast weather being Wind and Rain.
Given the BDDO is predominantly an outdoor event the day would be less than fun with the predicted weather.
We have held off cancelling as long as practicable hoping against hope, however, we acknowledge that many folk will be travelling here for the day and we want to give everyone time to reorganise their weekend.
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience and wish you a safe and dry weekend.
See you next year.

13/04/2026

🎩 Zappo the Magician is back this week! 🐇

Get ready to be amazed and entertained as he brings plenty of tricks and laughs to delight the whole whānau ✨

Wednesday 15 April:
📍 Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, Foxton – 10.30–11.30am
📍 Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō, Levin – 1.00–2.00pm
📍 Shannon Library, Shannon – 3.00–4.00pm

No booking needed, just come along!

11/04/2026

So many smiles, so many laughs, and so much fun happening at the library these holidays! 😄

We’re halfway through our Laugh Out Loud school holiday programme, and the giggles are still going strong! 🤪

If you haven’t made it along yet, there’s still time to join the fun. Each day brings something a little different, and a whole lot of laughter!

📅 Tuesday 7 – Friday 17 April
📍 Levin – Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō – 10.30am – 12.00pm
📍 Foxton – Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom – 10.30am – 12.00pm
📍 Shannon Library – 2.00pm – 3.00pm