The Horowhenua Company Ltd (THCL)

What The Horowhenua Company Ltd (THCL) does

The Horowhenua Company Limited (THCL) is a private, not-for-profit economic development agency incorporated in New Zealand in 2018 as the commercial operating arm of the Horowhenua New Zealand Trust (HNZT), a charitable trust established that same year with unanimous backing from the Horowhenua District Council and the local business community. The company is headquartered at 8 Bath Street, Levin, and operates with approximately 8–9 staff across functions including business growth advisory, property development, economic development delivery, brand, and administration. Its remit is regional economic development for the Horowhenua district rather than technology production, and its underlying "platform" is a network of stakeholder relationships with the District Council, Muaūpoko Tribal Authority, all three local secondary colleges, the Regional Business Partner Network, and a broad base of local employers.

THCL's core service portfolio comprises five programmes: economic development services and a quarterly Economic Insights dashboard; business growth advisory delivered free of charge via the Regional Business Partner Network; the Get-Go Programme, a work-ready youth employment initiative reaching approximately 400 Year 10 students annually through Futures Day, Snapshot career talks, and interview practice; the Business After Five (BA5) monthly networking events under Electra naming sponsorship; and the Women in Business quarterly luncheon programme sponsored by Forsyth Barr. The company also operates Board Room and Birch Room venue hire at its Levin headquarters. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Horowhenua Developments Ltd (HDL), established in 2020 with a NZD 2.9 million Crown Infrastructure Partners grant, THCL extends into property and infrastructure development, owning and catalysing assets including the Te Pūtahi Ora Health & Wellbeing Hub (opened late 2025) and the Enterprise Drive industrial development spanning 13.8 acres.

Revenue is generated through a mix of professional services, event ticketing (NZD 15 + booking fee for BA5), venue hire, and distributions from the parent HNZT, which in turn receives grants and project funding including Crown and Social Investment Agency backing. The customer base spans local startups, SMBs, and established enterprises across construction, manufacturing, horticulture, food production, and logistics — but the entity has no traditional paying B2B customers; advisory is provided free, and the company is functionally a publicly-mandated economic development intermediary rather than a commercial enterprise. The go-to-market motion is event-driven and relationship-led, with no proprietary technology stack, no API, and no disclosed AI or ML capabilities.

Name

The Horowhenua Company Ltd (THCL)

Legal name

The Horowhenua Company Limited

Website

https://thcl.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Horowhenua Company Ltd is a not-for-profit economic development agency in Levin, New Zealand, providing business advisory, youth employment programmes, networking events, and property development via its subsidiary HDL to support growth across the Horowhenua district.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Levin

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Commercial operations and economic development services: THCL operates commercially as the operating arm of the Horowhenua NZ Trust, generating revenue through economic development services, managing community and property development projects (via subsidiary Horowhenua Developments Ltd), and providing business advisory services in partnership with the Regional Business Partner Network.
2. Room hire services: THCL offers room hire facilities including a Board Room (seats 2-8 people with full conference equipment) and Birch Room (private meeting room seats 1-5 people) at 8 Bath Street, Levin.
3. Event ticketing: THCL generates revenue from ticketed networking events such as Business After Five events at $15 plus booking fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

THCL is the independent economic development agency for the Horowhenua region of New Zealand, providing business advisory services, economic insights, networking events, and youth employment programmes. Through its subsidiary Horowhenua Developments Ltd (HDL), it also catalyses property and infrastructure investment, managing community and industrial property development projects.

Product overview

The Horowhenua Company Ltd (THCL) is an economic development agency that provides a suite of advisory and community programs rather than a traditional product portfolio. Its core offerings include economic development services, business growth support, and community programs such as the Get-Go work-readiness programme, Business After Five networking events, and Women in Business luncheons. Through its subsidiary Horowhenua Developments Ltd (HDL), THCL manages property development projects including the Health & Wellbeing Hub and Enterprise Drive industrial development. The organization focuses on regional economic growth rather than software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Economic Development Services Core economic development services for the Horowhenua district, connecting businesses with resources, advice, and growth support via the Regional Business Partner Network.
• Get-Go Programme

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• ElectraflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Electra is the naming sponsor for Business After 5 (BA5) events, hosting monthly networking events at various venues. Electra BA5 events feature guest speakers and provide platforms for local businesses to showcase operations.
• Forsyth BarrflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Forsyth Barr is the naming sponsor for the Women in Business programme, supporting quarterly luncheons with inspirational speakers. Forsyth Barr's sponsorship enables networking events for female business owners and professionals in Horowhenua.
• Regional Business Partner (RBP) NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025THCL partners with the RBP Network (Manawatū-Whanganui region) to offer local businesses advice, funding facilitation, and connections. The RBP Network, funded by Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment and Callaghan Innovation, helps businesses access government support programmes.
• Horowhenua Developments Ltd (HDL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020HDL is a subsidiary of THCL focused on property and economic development projects. HDL was established in 2020 to catalyze investment, fill gaps that local or Central Government cannot fill, and where the private sector is not yet ready. Key projects include the Health & Wellbeing Hub (Te Pūtahi Ora) and Enterprise Drive development transforming 13.8 acres of industrial land.
• Thermosash WindowsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Trustee Evan Kroll connected Thermosash with HDL for industrial land needs, leading to Thermosash relocating staff to Levin as anchor tenant at Enterprise Drive.
• Horowhenua NZ Trust (HNZT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018HNZT is the charitable trust that 100% owns THCL. Created in 2018 with backing from Horowhenua District Council and business community, HNZT's mission is to improve economic and social outcomes for Horowhenua. THCL serves as the operating arm generating revenue for HNZT's activities. HNZT trustees govern THCL's direction and receive distributions.
• Horowhenua District CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018HDC provided unanimous backing for HNZT's creation in 2018 and maintains collaborative relationships with THCL. HDC and THCL work together on infrastructure projects (Ō2NL Expressway advocacy), economic development initiatives, and community projects.
• Muaūpoko Tribal AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMuaūpoko is a key iwi partner for THCL and HNZT. The iwi partnered on the Health & Wellbeing Hub (Te Pūtahi Ora - name gifted by Muaūpoko meaning 'place for heart, health and wellbeing'), participated in Levinable playground project, and collaborates on youth employment initiatives through Get-Go.
• Horowhenua College, Manawatū College, and Waiopehu CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHCL partners with all three local secondary colleges for the Get-Go Programme, providing Futures Day workplace visits, Snapshot career talks, work-ready interview practice, and STEM teacher experiences. These partnerships enable youth employment pathway initiatives reaching 400+ students annually.
• Horowhenua District Council (HDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Get-Go Futures Day with multiple sites including Aquatics Foxton, Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, HDC Civic, and Parks & Reserves, providing students insight into local government career opportunities.
• Pāmu Farms (Landcorp)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Get-Go Futures Day providing students hands-on farm experiences including milking sheds, livestock management, crop science, and machinery operations at Moutoa farm.
• New Zealand Police (including 105 Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Get-Go Futures Day providing insight into police careers, including the 105 non-emergency call centre operations, riot gear demonstrations, and court procedures.
• Department of Corrections and Department of JusticeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Get-Go Futures Day providing insight into justice sector careers and operations.
• Fire & Emergency NZ (FENZ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Get-Go Futures Day providing fire station tours, equipment demonstrations, and career information.
• Muaūpoko Tribal AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Get-Go Futures Day with activities including healthcare, youthwork, taiao (environment), planting, and pest control demonstrations at Kohuturoa Marae.
• JB's EnvironmentalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Get-Go Futures Day providing environmental industry exposure.
• RJ's ConfectioneryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Get-Go Futures Day with interactive marketing exercise where students design their own lollies, including competitions and prizes.
• KomatsuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Get-Go Futures Day providing industrial and manufacturing career exposure.
• CartersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Get-Go Futures Day providing building and trade industry career exposure.
• Wayne Bishop GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Get-Go Futures Day and is recognized as a local business contributing to Horowhenua's economic development.
• Homestead ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilt the Health & Wellbeing Hub (Te Pūtahi Ora) and Enterprise Drive Development projects. Homestead Construction is a 50-year-old local construction company that developed Mabel Central townhouse development and various projects across Lower North Island.
• Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJerry Shearman from CEDA speaks at BA5 events about regional economic strategies and infrastructure projects, highlighting shared workforce, economy, and visitor sector connections between Manawatū and Horowhenua.
• AllTrain LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllTrain established a permanent presence in Levin in 2025, providing vehicle and machine operator training. Partners with Talent Central, Best Care Charitable Trust, and Ministry of Social Development for workforce training initiatives.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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