Hastings District Council news

Wednesday 08 February 2012

The previous record for the total number of bikes presented at an iWay Big Bike Fixup was smashed during the event held on Sunday (February 5th) at the Hastings clock tower.

Mechanics from Avanti and Revolution Bikes looked over the bikes to ensure they were road worthy and any minor repairs which were required were completed on the spot.

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Wednesday 08 February 2012

This month's national 2Walk&Cycle conference will explore future transport options in a world which is growing more congested every day.

It is the first time that both the walking and cycling sectors have been invited to attend a single conference, including industry professionals, researchers, Council and government officials, politicians, and advocates.

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Friday 03 February 2012

Rubbish and Recycling Collections will be as normal for Waitangi Day – 6 February.

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Tuesday 31 January 2012

Hastings will welcome 25 new New Zealanders at a citizenship ceremony to be held on Wednesday February 1st, 2012, from 6 pm in the Te Aranga Marae, 18 Boston Crescent, Flaxmere.

A Kaumatua will welcome those present on behalf of tangata whenua. Hastings District Council Councillors will present each candidate with a kowhai tree to symbolise “putting down roots”.

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Monday 30 January 2012

Hastings District Council now has three mobile Public Alert Systems for use in the event of a Civil Defence emergency, with more being delivered in the next few weeks.

The units have been developed in Hastings for use in coastal areas during an emergency. They are easily attached to the roof of any vehicle and broadcast the Civil Defence sting along with a voice message which alerts residents to the emergency and gives them details of what action they should take.

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Tuesday 24 January 2012

Organisers are again seeking a diverse range of performers and stall holders to enhance International Cultures day.

The event was first launched in 1999 by then Hastings Mayor Jeremy Dwyer and the New Zealand China Friendship Society for the Asia 2000 celebrations. Since 2003 it has become an annual event and a fixture on the Hastings events calendar. Over 5000 people flock to Cornwall Park for the event each year.

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Tuesday 24 January 2012

Hastings District has many outstanding natural features which need special protection to ensure they're preserved for the future.

Council is seeking feedback from the community on which features require ongoing protection and how we can do this?

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Monday 23 January 2012

The search is on for the next amazing talent to come from Flaxmere. The Flaxmere Planning Committee has begun the search for budding performers to audition for the third annual Flaxmere Family Festival.

Maori Television's cheeky host of the talent show Homai Te Pakipaki, Te Hamua Nikora, will join Flaxmere Councillor Henare O’Keefe as the MCs of the event.

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Monday 23 January 2012

Hastings’ public place recycling bins have diverted more than a tonne of waste from the Omaranui landfill.

Seven “Love NZ” bins were installed four months ago at a number of locations in the CBD, along the coastal cyclepath and at the effluent disposal points for campervans, just ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

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Friday 20 January 2012

The massive earthquake which struck Hawke’s Bay on February 3rd 1931 is the single greatest natural disaster in the region’s recorded history. 93 lives were lost in Hastings, buildings collapsed, fires broke and roads were destroyed.

Tribute will again be paid to those who lost their life in the quake, at a memorial service to be held at the Hastings clock tower on Friday February 3rd.

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Friday 20 January 2012

Music, fun and style will come to Hastings during the annual Art Deco weekend celebrations next month.

The Opera House, the Central Mall in Heretaunga Street and Duart House in Havelock North will become the focus of the cities art deco entertainment.

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Wednesday 18 January 2012

It's time to get your bike out of the shed and make sure it is in good condition for summer cycling.

A FREE Big Bike Fix-Up is to be held at the Clock Tower in Hastings CBD on Sunday February 5th, from 10am to 11:30am.

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Monday 16 January 2012

Three Hastings District Council iWay walking and cycling projects have made the list of finalists in the Cycle Advocates Network, 2012 Cycle Friendly awards.

The iWay project began in 2010 when the Council beat off 22 challengers to win $4.1m from the Government's Model Communities project to promote walking and cycling initiatives around Hastings.

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Friday 13 January 2012

Rural fire officers are carefully watching the weather conditions as vegetation in Hawke's Bay continues to dry out and the fire risk increases.

Principal Rural Fire Officer, Don Scott said gale force winds up to 140 km/h are forecast over the next few days with temperatures reaching 30 degrees. These are the ideal conditions for fires to develop on rural properties around Hawke’s Bay.

Thursday 12 January 2012

Hastings District Libraries staff were at full stretch over the holiday period as residents used the break from work to catch up on their reading.

The libraries were closed on the statutory holidays over Christmas and opened again on Wednesday the 28th. On that day the libraries processed 3805 returns and issued 3854 books.

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