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As part of its ongoing investment to improve the district’s infrastructure, Hastings District Council contractor...
18 April 2019
A stint working at Hastings City Art Gallery to build up her work skills and experience has turned into something...
18 April 2019
In May 2018, the St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church submitted to the Hastings District Council Annual Plan, seeking a...
17 April 2019
Find out what days and hours our council facilities are open during the Easter and ANZAC Day holidays.
15 April 2019
Description: Bostock New Zealand Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Bostock Wines The primary busine...
15 April 2019
Historic treasures hearkening back to the opening of the Hastings Municipal Theatre, and a prominent Hasting...
12 April 2019
The scheduled closure of Swim Heretaunga in Flaxmere to install a new chlorine disinfectant system has been...
12 April 2019
Description: Giant Brewing Company Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Giant Brewing Company
12 April 2019
Description: Rush Cottage Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Black Barn Vineyards
12 April 2019
More than $30,000 has been allocated to 18 projects in the latest Creative Communities Scheme funding round.
10 April 2019
Description: Zeffer Brewing Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off and On Licence for Zeffer Cider Taproom...
10 April 2019
Ahead of the upcoming local body election on October 12 this year, potential candidates are invited to an...
5 April 2019
Description: The Food Company 2019 Limited has applied for an On Licence for The Food Company.
5 April 2019
The 2019/20 Draft Annual Plan represents Year Two of the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan (LTP). The 2019/20 Annual Plan...
5 April 2019
Getting to speak with China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Luo Shugang to explain the massive project Hasting...
4 April 2019
Ongoing landslides continue at Clifton Beach, prompting calls to continue to heed warning signs of the beach...
4 April 2019
The cost of dropping off an unwanted television at Environment Centre Hawke’s Bay has been dropped to $5 for...
4 April 2019
A week into his new role as Hastings City Art Gallery educator Peter Madden is looking forward to introducing the...
3 April 2019
The Hastings District Council is getting behind Gumboot Friday with a sausage sizzle from 12 noon to 1pm in the...
3 April 2019
In their first year of operation the Hastings District Council kaitiaki have become a hugely valued, vital part of...
2 April 2019
Description: Pipi Developments Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Pipi Café.
2 April 2019
Description: Havelock North Squash Club has applied for the renewal of a Club Licence for Havelock North Squash...
2 April 2019
A decision to change the types of plastics collected for recycling in Hastings has been made by Council, to ensure...
1 April 2019
This Wednesday the switch will be flicked to light up Cornwall Park with the start of the annual Osmanthus Garden...
1 April 2019
Description: Rangra Bhoj Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Namaskar India.
1 April 2019
In line with its aim to engage more effectively and build relationships with tangata whenua, the Hastings District...
29 March 2019
Description: Amarveer Enterprises Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Eastend Four Square.
29 March 2019
Unless a weather event prevents it, the Hastings District Council is aiming to re-open access along Clifton Beach...
28 March 2019
A decision on ‘where to from here’ for plastic recycling in the face of rapidly changing recycling markets will be...
26 March 2019
Description: Indian Summer Farms Ltd has applied for an Off Licence for Indian Summer Farms Ltd.
26 March 2019
A proposal to bring about more informed, inclusive, effective decision making is being considered by the Hasting...
25 March 2019
A block of land on Queen St West will be turned into an off-street carpark and covered walkway providing greater...
25 March 2019
The Learners Pool at Clive War Memorial Pool will be closed following lessons on Sunday 14 April for repainting.
22 March 2019
Description: Worlds Best Little Wine Company Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Moana Park...
22 March 2019
Applications to this year’s Contestable Grants Fund are now open for groups serving the needs of the Hasting...
21 March 2019
The newly appointed members of the Hastings District Youth Council met for the first time last week, keen to find...
19 March 2019
The Hastings District Council has received an application from The Te Mata Mushrooms Company Ltd for a resource...
16 March 2019
Description: Single and Co Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Double By Single
16 March 2019
Flaxmere youngster Emily Keenan used to sometimes feel scared going out, but a recent ride-along with the local...
14 March 2019
A fantastic “first-in-the-world” year-long project has been launched in Hastings – starting with an exchange of...
14 March 2019
The nominations are rolling in for this year’s Civic Honours Awards and people are encouraged to keep putting...
13 March 2019
The most significant portion of this project is now in its final stages with some minor works to complete.
12 March 2019
Cornwall Park holds a special place in the hearts of Hastings residents, and many took the opportunity over the...
11 March 2019
The Hastings District Council has received a peer review of the Keirunga Gardens Draft Tree Management Plan and...
8 March 2019
Plastic recycling is changing the world over, and we must change with it.
Hastings District Council has been...
8 March 2019
Powermode Trading Limited has applied for an On Licence for Magpies Sports Bar.
8 March 2019
Marist Holdings (Greenmeadows) Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Ngatarawa Wines Ltd.
7 March 2019
Beach access from Clifton to Cape Kidnappers will remain closed until risk management measures are put in place.
7 March 2019
Havelock North Village Pool will re-open this Saturday, March 9, after being closed due to the malfunction of a...
7 March 2019
Access to Cape Kidnappers along Clifton Beach will be re-opened while a Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) i...
6 March 2019
The enhancement of Hastings’ city centre is officially underway with the adoption of a public space...
1 March 2019
Work on the Flaxmere Park playground upgrade is set to recommence next week, expected to take about three month...
28 February 2019
Stortford Lodge Social Club Inc has applied for the renewal of a Club Licence for Stortford Lodge Social Club. ...
28 February 2019
Description: Cartel HQ Limited has applied for an On Licence for Cartel HQ Limited. The primary business i...
28 February 2019
Information sessions will be held at Flaxmere and Camberley community centres on Monday next week in an effort to...
27 February 2019
Description: Saorsa Wines Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Saorsa Wines. The primary...
27 February 2019
Volunteers provide a vital service in the community every year and over the coming month people will have the...
26 February 2019
An interim geologist’s report into the landslide at Cape Kidnappers will be presented to Hastings district...
25 February 2019
About 80 people gathered at the Mangateretere Hall on Saturday, February 23, to celebrate the successful...
25 February 2019
Hastings District Council is undertaking an investigation into yesterday’s Havelock North Village Pool incident...
22 February 2019
Despite a significant programme of water infrastructure work planned for the next three years the Hasting...
22 February 2019
The Loading Ramp Limited has applied for the renewal of an On Licence for The Loading Ramp.
21 February 2019
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst has asked for more of the region’s feedback on proposed new fees and charges for...
21 February 2019
Reducing waste going to landfill is a growing priority for communities around the country, and recently the...
20 February 2019
Hastings District Council has received an application from Hastings District Council for a resource consent to...
15 February 2019
Investigations into the landslide at Cape Kidnappers are continuing this week, taking into account a third slip...
13 February 2019
Little Koha Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Little Koha.
11 February 2019
Hastings residents aged between 15 and 21 are being invited to apply for a place on the Hastings District Youth...
7 February 2019
A second significant slip, similar in size to the first recent landslide at Cape Kidnappers, has again increased...
7 February 2019
While enjoying this week’s public holiday for Waitangi Day, Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says it’s a good time...
4 February 2019
Access to Cape Kidnappers remains closed to pedestrians and vehicles while further information is gathered about...
1 February 2019
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says the co-hosting of the Women’s Golf Croquet World Championship in Hasting...
31 January 2019
The new Whakatū Arterial route has been officially named with the council approving it being called Te Ara...
31 January 2019
The initial assessments conducted by Geologists today have observed further rockfalls around the recent Cape...
25 January 2019
The Clive War Memorial Pool will be closed for one more week as contractors take the opportunity to complete some...
25 January 2019
The 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake reshaped Hastings and its impact on the district will once again be remembered at...
25 January 2019
The creation of the Hawke’s Bay Food Innovation Hub has reached another milestone, with Ministry of Busine...
25 January 2019
Access to Cape Kidnappers from Clifton remains closed to vehicles and pedestrians. Safety of the public remain...
25 January 2019
The initial assessments conducted by Geologists today have observed further rockfalls around the recent Cape...
25 January 2019
Update to the response from Hastings District Council to the Cape Kidnappers landslide as follows:
24 January 2019
The Environment Centre Hawke’s Bay is hosting a number of workshops over coming months for people interested in...
22 January 2019
The strong growth trend in retail spending in the Hastings district continues, according to figures released in...
21 January 2019
The fifth annual Harry Potter Book Night will be celebrated throughout the world on Thursday, February 7, with a...
14 January 2019
Summer is here and people have been heading to the district’s outdoor pools in droves since just before Christma...
11 January 2019
Unprecedented levels of recycling generated over the holidays has led to delays in kerbside collection acro...
7 January 2019
A buoyant local and national economy is likely to generate continued strong demand for industrial land in...
20 December 2018
The Pākōwhai Regional Park carpark will re-open this Friday, providing a bigger, better entrance to this very...
20 December 2018
Hastings’ CBD has a dynamic new development with the official opening of the Heretaunga St West laneway today.
19 December 2018
Hastings District Council is moving quickly to support the safety of the public and its staff members at all it...
19 December 2018
Hastings businesses are being asked to ensure any waste around their premises is emptied or secured, especially...
18 December 2018
Ahead of schedule, the entire Whakatū Arterial Link road is ready to take traffic from 5am tomorrow.
18 December 2018
The Clifton sea wall construction is nearly complete, but work will be paused over the busy Christmas and New Year...
14 December 2018
An inter-school competition designed to encourage children to be more active has had a successful first year
14 December 2018
A large number of people took the opportunity to share their views about the future of Cornwall Park at an...
12 December 2018
Long-time Hastings District Council rural community board member Peter Kay was farewelled by the council last...
11 December 2018
To address the condition of aging trees in the Arthur's Path area of Keirunga Gardens, Council has produced a...
11 December 2018
To secure a way forward for the future of the eastern face of Te Mata o te Tipuna, the Hastings District Council...
7 December 2018
What would you like Flaxmere’s community centre, library and pool complex to look like?
6 December 2018
Hastings District Council is proposing to install ‘No Parking’ lines in Greenlea Place.
4 December 2018
Hastings District Council invites members of the community to join tree specialist Chris Ryan who will talk...
4 December 2018
Here are some top tips on how to have the ‘coolest’ dog in town this summer.
1 December 2018
The community is being asked to have its say on the future of Cornwall Park with the release of the draft park...
30 November 2018
The draft Cornwall Park management plan outlines council’s intentions for the use, management, development and...
29 November 2018
The Hastings animal welfare centre is overflowing with dogs at the moment with officers reporting higher number...
28 November 2018
The diggers are in among other activity underway at the Plaza building as the first stage of its reconstruction...
27 November 2018
The Hastings District Council’s annual report for 2017/18 has been adopted and outlines a period of high activity...
26 November 2018
Work has begun on the construction of the Incident Management Centre on Lyndon Road East to house the regional...
23 November 2018
Hastings District Council advises that Variation 6 ‘Heritage Provisions’ is now notified for public viewing.
21 November 2018
The Government’s Three Waters review is being welcomed by the Hastings District Council, which is well on its way...
21 November 2018
Hastings District Council advises that Variation 5 ‘Inner City Living’ is now notified for public viewing. Member...
20 November 2018
The annual East Clive wastewater treatment plant open day is being held this Saturday – a chance to find out how...
20 November 2018
Although the fire at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House on Sunday night caused some damage that will need cleaning up...
20 November 2018
The Crosses Rd bridge is to be closed for one day next week as part of the final stages of the Hastings to...
16 November 2018
Project is 95% complete and the first stage of the new Whakatū Arterial Link road will give access to traffic on...
15 November 2018
Work on the Whakatū Arterial Link is now 95 per cent complete, with traffic due to be redirected onto the new...
15 November 2018
Description: John James Loughlin has applied for the renewal of an On Licence for John Askerne. The primary...
15 November 2018
Hastings District Council invests every year in improved roading infrastructure across our community. We're...
14 November 2018
Description: Haley Maharatanga Burton has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence and On Licence for Waikare...
14 November 2018
Another milestone has been reached on the construction of the Eastern District Police headquarters in Hasting...
13 November 2018
This Draft Management Plan is for the parks and reserves within the Raureka area of Hastings: Ebbett Park, St...
9 November 2018
This year’s Armistice centenary will be marked in Hastings this Sunday, November 11, with a celebration at the...
9 November 2018
It’s time to break out the togs – all Hastings’ outdoor pools will be open on Monday.
9 November 2018
Colour is the outstanding feature of artist Brandon Blair’s murals and it’s been used to striking effect in hi...
9 November 2018
Hastings District Council is proposing to make alterations to character streetlights to convert the lamps to LED...
9 November 2018
The winner of this year’s Petal Power gardening competition is a keen gardener whose passion for growing plant...
9 November 2018
Description: Cornwall Cricket Club (Hastings) Inc. has applied for the renewal of a Club Licence for Cornwall...
9 November 2018
Description: Sandhu Brothers Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Big Barrel Havelock. The...
7 November 2018
This year’s annual youth grant funding round has seen 10 young individuals and a basketball team receive financial...
6 November 2018
Hastings District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of To’osavili Nigel Bickle as its new Chief...
6 November 2018
The Frimley Park rose gardens are abloom, and to celebrate the occasion Rose Sunday will be taking place on...
6 November 2018
Description: Unwined Cafe Ltd has applied for an On Licence renewal for Unison Vineyard. The primary business i...
6 November 2018
About 60 students from Flaxmere College got the chance to hop in the bus driver’s seat recently for a first-hand...
5 November 2018
The final Hawke’s Bay district’s school students’ chess tournament for the year was held last week, attracting the...
5 November 2018
Description: Forager Inc Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Forager Inc Limited. The primary business i...
5 November 2018
The annual Hazmobile collection has been delayed this year and residents are being reminded to store their...
2 November 2018
Description: A A Corban Assocs Limited has applied for an Off Licence for AC Wine.The primary business i...
2 November 2018
Description: Manbal Investments Limitedhas applied for an Off Licence renewal for Currizza’s. The primary busine...
2 November 2018
With summer approaching a new campaign is being launched to encourage people to take extra care not to waste water...
1 November 2018
The magic of Hawke’s Bay’s environment, culture, people and places has been captured in two stunning murals that...
1 November 2018
Chorus has advised that the Ultra Fast Broadband (UBF2+) rollout commences in Waimarama at the start of the new...
30 October 2018
The strong growth trend in retail spending in the Hastings district continues, according to figures released in...
30 October 2018
Flaxmere’s high achievers have been recognised with the reinstatement of the Flaxmere Heroes Board at a...
26 October 2018
This is formal notification to all Service Authorities and Contractors engaged in physical construction work...
25 October 2018
A new report from independent safety experts has prompted urgent action from Hastings District Council.
25 October 2018
It’s nearly summer and with the warmer weather upon us the district’s splash pads are up and running to keep cool...
24 October 2018
It's taken time, but this project is nearly there! Thank you for your patience - there are just a few last jobs to...
22 October 2018
The Flaxmere Community Centre, library and pool complex sit at the heart of the Hastings suburb, and an upcoming...
18 October 2018
A new “laneway” in the central city moved a step closer to completion this week when a large steel frame canopy...
18 October 2018
With the roadworks in Napier Road nearly complete, a number of people gathered today to plant 21 new trees along...
17 October 2018
Description: Parizara Limited has applied for an Off Licence for The Bottle-O / Merchant Liquor. The primary...
17 October 2018
An initiative to get people into their gardens and proud of where they live has had great buy-in with up to 100...
16 October 2018
Description: Element Vineyards Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Element Wines. The primary...
16 October 2018
Most Council services and facilities will be open over Labour Weekend although some will have reduced hours.
15 October 2018
The Municipal Building is to undergo earthquake strengthening work following a recent council decision to approve...
15 October 2018
Description: Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates Limited Partnership has applied for an On Licence and Off...
12 October 2018
The ongoing success of the Hastings District Council’s youth employment programme was praised by Social...
11 October 2018
Ticket prices to the Royal A & P Show that starts on Wednesday next week have tumbled thanks to a new partnership...
9 October 2018
Description: Abbey Cellars has applied for an Off Licence and On Licence renewal for Abbey Cellars. .The primary...
9 October 2018
When it began, the Hastings District Council’s City Assist programme was little more than an idea - inspired by a...
8 October 2018
Description: Pure Restaurant Limited has applied for an On Licence and Off Licence renewal for Oak Estate. The...
8 October 2018
Description: Te Awanga Estate Limited has applied for an Off Licence and On Licence renewal for Te Awanga Estate...
8 October 2018
Hastings resident Elizabeth Beall is still on cloud nine after a spontaneous letter she penned to Queen Elizabeth...
4 October 2018
Work on the construction of the new fully enclosed Plaza building is set to start before Christmas with the final...
3 October 2018
The Hugh Little Park playground in Flaxmere has been upgraded and was officially opened to a large crowd of...
2 October 2018
The ongoing beautification of Havelock North’s Tainui Reserve was boosted recently when a group of Iona College...
1 October 2018
With an ageing population the future of the district’s workforce lies with its young people and an upcoming...
28 September 2018
The care and management of Hastings district’s parks and other open spaces is to be outsourced to experienced...
28 September 2018
Since they first started about three weeks ago the strength and balance and badminton programmes run at Flaxmere...
27 September 2018
For the first time since its inception EAST 2018 is extending to Wairoa, with a free screening of art films by...
26 September 2018
Work continues to progress well on the Whakatu Arterial Link route in preparation for its projected opening to...
26 September 2018
Description: Bareknuckle Limited has applied for an On Licence for Bareknuckle BBQ. The primary business i...
25 September 2018
In recognition that more people than ever before are searching for better ways to connect with their communitie...
21 September 2018
For two and a half years the Orokohanga Music Trust has been offering free musical training to two Hasting...
21 September 2018
Description: Sunshine Enterprises Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Thirsty Liquor Havelock...
21 September 2018
Description: Craggy Range Vineyard Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for the Craggy Range Restaurant. ...
20 September 2018
Expect to see some exciting changes in waste management and minimisation in Hawke’s Bay over the next few years.
18 September 2018
Description: Piku Limited has applied for an On Licence for Piku Limited. The primary business is described as a...
17 September 2018
About 230 people attended the 20th birthday celebrations at the Havelock North Function Centre yesterday – a...
17 September 2018
Description: Hawke’s Bay Car Club has applied for a Club Licence renewal for Hawke’s Bay Car Club.The primary...
17 September 2018
More than 390 additional homes will be possible in Havelock North following the Environment Minister’s approval of...
13 September 2018
Description: Mary Doyle Trust Lifecare Complex has applied for an On Licence for the Riverstones Café. The...
13 September 2018
Description: Sileni Wines Limited Partnership has applied for an Off Licence for the Sileni Estates Cellar Door. ...
13 September 2018
Description: Sileni Wines Limited Partnership has applied for an On Licence for the Sileni Estates Cellar Door. ...
13 September 2018
Hastings District Council gives notice that the Environment Minister has made a decision on the following change...
12 September 2018
As part of its commitment to creating a vibrant Hastings CBD, the Hastings District Council is about to seek the...
12 September 2018
Description: Common or Garden Limitedhas applied for a Variation of Conditions of an On Licence for the Common...
12 September 2018
Sapere Research Group has been appointed to carry out a feasibility study and business case for the creation of a...
10 September 2018
A collection of harakeke planted at Te Awa o Te Atua Reserve was this morning blessed to mark the start of Te Wiki...
10 September 2018
Description: Gravity 101 Limited has applied for an On Licence of Gravity 101. The primary business is described...
10 September 2018
Description: Soerabaja Ang Family Limited has applied for an On Licence of Soerabaja Cuisine of Indonesia. The...
10 September 2018
Description: Lisa Charlotte Caro NLVPC Limited has applied for an On Licence for Wright and Co. The primary...
10 September 2018
Road crews are on their third day of clean up in Hastings as the rain continues to fall in Hawke's Bay.
7 September 2018
Description: Flaxmere (2008) Liquor Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Flaxmere Liquor.The primary...
7 September 2018
Description: Cloud Nine 2010 Limited (Bottle-O Hastings) has applied for an Off Licence renewal of The Bottle-O...
7 September 2018
Description: John James Loughlin, Company Director has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Askerne. The primary...
6 September 2018
Consultants working as part of the Te Mata Project Team are nearing completion of the first stage of the...
5 September 2018
A community garden and adjoining recreational space at Anderson Park in Havelock North will soon become more...
4 September 2018
Ensuring Hastings is a network of thriving, safe, enjoyable communities is important to everyone who lives in the...
31 August 2018
Since it started just over five years ago, more than 160 teenagers have benefitted from the Project Prima Volta...
29 August 2018
A grant from the Hastings District Council’s contestable grants fund is a big boost to Inspire in Education’s aim...
28 August 2018
Description: Pho Nha Trang Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Pho Nha Trang. The primary busine...
25 August 2018
The Flaxmere Park playground upgrade is coming along nicely, with most of the play equipment purchased and...
23 August 2018
Description: Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club has applied for a Club Licence renewal for Hawkes Bay and East...
23 August 2018
Description: Waimarama General Store Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Waimarama General Store...
20 August 2018
The Hasting Sports Centre was a scene of intense concentration on Friday last week (August 17) when the Hawke’...
20 August 2018
The City Assist programme increased its visibility this month with the launch of new, colourful branding for the...
20 August 2018
The finalists for the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards 2018 have just been released and the Hastings District...
17 August 2018
A major milestone has been reached for the redevelopment of the iconic Municipal Buildings with a concept design...
16 August 2018
Two years on from the unprecedented Havelock North water contamination event the Hastings District Council ha...
15 August 2018
A unique venue resembling something from a science fiction movie has popped up in the Hastings CBD this week and...
15 August 2018
Description: Cypress Wines Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Cypress Wines. The primary...
14 August 2018
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst welcomes the Government’s announcement for the Mana in Mahi – a new initiative to...
13 August 2018
A sea wall to protect the Clifton coastline is close to being a reality, aimed at safeguarding public access to...
10 August 2018
The vision to make Hastings’ city centre a vibrant place to live, work and play came a step closer yesterday with...
10 August 2018
Since they opened their doors two years ago members of the Hastings MenzShed have restored a multitude of broken...
8 August 2018
Description: Starlake Restaurant Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Starlake Restaurant. The...
8 August 2018
Description: Waikare & Districts Sports Club Incorporated has applied for a Club Licence renewal for Waikare ...
7 August 2018
Description: Sacred Hill Vineyards Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Sacred Hill Vineyard...
7 August 2018
Description: Kingsley Trading Company Limited has applied for an On-Licence renewal for The Coffee Club ...
7 August 2018
The area between the Tukituki River mouth and Clifton has a rich history that’s set to come alive through the...
6 August 2018
Aside from some minor boundary adjustments, Hastings District Council’s representation arrangements are unchanged...
3 August 2018
We are developing a long term strategic roading plan and would like to hear your views on aspects such as the road...
2 August 2018
Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Nelson and Eastbourne streets is now mostly complete and...
1 August 2018
Description: Bay Trolleys Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Flaxmere New World The primary...
1 August 2018
Hastings district will remain a GM-Free food producing region despite an appeal through the Environment Court...
1 August 2018
Flaxmere’s swimming pools will not close for maintenance over summer which is great news, says Hastings District...
31 July 2018
Anthony Heeney is living proof that a tough upbringing does not have to define a person’s whole life. Anthony...
31 July 2018
From Wednesday [August 1] new lower speed limits on some of Hastings roads will be in force. The major change...
27 July 2018
Passers-by will be able to take a peek at art installation action while the Hastings City Art Gallery is closed...
26 July 2018
Light and space, with a focus on the performing arts in their broadest form, are at the heart of a proposal for...
26 July 2018
Description: Havelock North Rugby Football (Incorporated) has applied for a Club Licence renewal for Havelock...
26 July 2018
Description: Pho Nha Trang Ltd has applied for an On Licence renewal for Pho Nha Trang Ltd. The primary busine...
25 July 2018
Even functional can be attractive and fun – and there is no reason why it shouldn’t be. As part of the drive to...
25 July 2018
Description: Piku Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Piku Limited.The primary business is described...
25 July 2018
Two more electric vehicles have joined the Hastings District Council vehicle fleet, with more on the horizon. The...
24 July 2018
Oak Meadow natural burial site at Mangaroa Cemetery in Hastings has room for 80 burial plots as well as space for...
24 July 2018
A very generous bequest has been left to Hastings Libraries by a Hawke’s Bay man.
At last week’s Hasting...
23 July 2018
Description: The Napier Golf Club Incorporated has applied for a Club Licence renewal for The Napier Golf Club...
21 July 2018
The Hastings District Council has received an application from Russell Roads Limited for a resource consent to...
21 July 2018
A project to enhance one of Hawke’s Bay most well-known and well-loved icons has been officially opened at a...
20 July 2018
Description: Superstrike Hastings Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Superstrike Hastings. The...
20 July 2018
Description: Kia Toa Bowling Club Incorporated has applied for an Club Licence renewal for Kia Toa Bowling Club...
20 July 2018
The canoe polo scene in Europe has given young Hawke’s Bay players a taste of international competition and they...
20 July 2018
The designs for two prominent public murals in Hastings have been revealed. Cinzah Merkens, a Hawke’s Bay-based...
20 July 2018
With a major revamp of the Cornwall Park playground scheduled for this year, a decision has been made to review...
19 July 2018
Forestry slash is under the spotlight in Hawke’s Bay, as damaging floods increase in both frequency and scale. ...
18 July 2018
The 2018-28 Long Term Plan adopted last month includes funds for improvements to Cornwall Park over the next four...
18 July 2018
For the first time Hastings retail spending has topped $70 million over three months outside of Christmas shopping...
17 July 2018
Description: Theatre Hawkes Bay Incorporated has applied for an On Licence renewal for Playhouse Theatre. The...
13 July 2018
Description: Sacred Hill Vineyard Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Sacred Hill Vineyard...
13 July 2018
A new full-size basketball court, free double barbecue and family-sized picnic tables have pride of place in...
12 July 2018
Description: Te Pohue Golf Club has applied for a Club Licence for Te Pohue Golf Club.The primary business i...
12 July 2018
The new Whakatu Link Route now has a “driveable road surface”, with just the final two layers to go.
The building...
12 July 2018
Property rates for the 2018/19 financial year have been officially adopted by Hastings District Council today...
12 July 2018
Four canoe polo courts with ‘wow factor’ will be ready for action in Hastings by next year, with three quarters of...
10 July 2018
The building of a new footpath and lime rock wall along the Napier Rd frontage of the Village Green starts thi...
10 July 2018
The removal of overgrown shrubs and weeds along Railway Rd and Russell St South started this week, with new fence...
10 July 2018
Description: Puketitiri Golf Club Incorporated has applied for a Club Licence for Puketitiri Golf Club...
10 July 2018
Description: Havelock North Club Inc has applied for renewal of a Club Licence for Havelock North Club Inc. The...
9 July 2018
Description: Havelock North Club Inc has applied for renewal of an Off Licence for Havelock North Club Inc. The...
9 July 2018
Five more pieces of exercise equipment have gone into Flaxmere Park this week, making walking the circuit under...
9 July 2018
France-based artist George Nuku returns home to Hawke’s Bay next week in order to develop two closely linked art...
9 July 2018
Description: Hawkes Bay & East Coast Aero Club has applied for a Club Licence for Hawkes Bay & East Coast Aero...
9 July 2018
Trips to Ocean Spa, Flipout, Arataki Honey and the movies, as well as sports, crafts and more, are all on the July...
6 July 2018
With more than half of the new Hastings to Havelock North water main already in the ground, work crews have...
6 July 2018
The new Hastings chapel has been blessed and officially opened today [July 6]. A crowd of about 100, including...
6 July 2018
Eleven teens and one group will receive Youth Potential Awards next week. The eighth annual awards will be...
6 July 2018
Trips to Ocean Spa, Flipout, Arataki Honey and the movies, as well as sports, crafts and more, are all on the July...
6 July 2018
The best features of an art deco-style building in Heretaunga St are about to be revealed, as work starts on...
5 July 2018
Up and away: The lift of the six metre long top of the Nikau Vessel in the middle of the city this morning [July...
5 July 2018
Checks on Hastings businesses selling alcohol have resulted in a 100 per cent pass rate. Two Controlled Purchase...
5 July 2018
Lower speed limits on selected Hastings roads will become effective on August 1, after Hastings District Council...
4 July 2018
Public notice is hereby given that at a meeting held on 28 June 2018, the Hastings District Council approved the...
2 July 2018
The 3.3 kilometres of tracks in popular Tainui Reserve in Havelock North will be upgraded in response to community...
2 July 2018
Hastings District Council understands the impact and disruption roadworks have on everyone. Full reinstatement of...
1 July 2018
The building of a replacement for the 74-year-old chapel at the Hastings Cemetery is complete, with an official...
29 June 2018
One of Hastings’ most prominent artworks is about to get a thorough going-over. The Nikau Vessel, a three metre...
29 June 2018
Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a cup of water from your drinking-water tap each morning before use...
28 June 2018
A crowd of more than 200 friends and family gathered to celebrate some amazing Hastings volunteers last night...
28 June 2018
A new approach to serving the community has been launched at Hastings District Council, with each of the...
28 June 2018
A massive piece of play equipment that will have Hastings kids climbing high is being considered for Cornwall...
27 June 2018
A massive push to at least halve the amount of rubbish being dumped into the Omaranui Landfill is timed to start...
25 June 2018
Description: Steven Shane Carey has applied for On Licence for Level 1. The primary business is described as a...
25 June 2018
Description: Zeffer Brewing Limited has applied for On Licence for Zeffer Cider Co. The primary business i...
25 June 2018
TGH Ventures Limited
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 23/07/2018
Description: TGH Ventures Limited ha...
25 June 2018
The creation of the Hawke’s Bay Food Innovation Hub is a step closer after a $215,000 grant from central...
22 June 2018
A grant of $460,000 from central Government to expand a very successful Hastings District Council youth employment...
22 June 2018
Rhythm and Rhymes is a new free quality music and movement class for 0-2 year olds starting in Term 3 at Havelock...
21 June 2018
“Report it, don’t ignore it”, is the message to people who see knocked over traffic cones or other damage to...
19 June 2018
Despite the wet weather, work on the Pakowhai roundabout is proceeding with the whole of the Whakatu Link Route...
19 June 2018
The team charged with tackling the reduction of rubbish going to landfill has completed day two of the hearing of...
19 June 2018
A large shipping container filled with essential disaster-relief supplies has arrived in the small Pacific Island...
18 June 2018
Progress on new processes put in place in the wake of the Havelock North water contamination has been reported to...
15 June 2018
A strong and sustained focus on encouraging children and their parents to choose to bike or walk to school ha...
15 June 2018
Through careful budgeting Hastings District Council has achieved its aim of putting aside almost $48 million to...
14 June 2018
Applicant Name: Western Rangers Football Association Incorporated
Premises Name: Western Rangers Football...
13 June 2018
Hastings District Council will be closing Taihape Road from 5pm tonight due to surface flooding, and reassessing...
12 June 2018
Description: Hawke’s Bay Golf Club Incorporated has applied for Club Licence for Hawke’s Bay Golf Club...
12 June 2018
Surf lifesaving, a food redistribution programme, biking for the blind, holiday food parcels and community media...
1 June 2018
Find out the hours of Council's services and facilities on Queen's Birthday (Monday 4 June)
1 June 2018
Havelock North Rotary will be looking to adopt a new community project to plant new trees along Napier Road.
1 June 2018
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says the agreement announced today is a very positive outcome for Ngāti Kahungunu...
31 May 2018
Current weight restrictions on Red Bridge will soon be lifted after thorough investigations and testing showed the...
31 May 2018
City centres across the world are constantly changing due to global trends that are altering the way we live, work...
31 May 2018
A Te Mata Track Reference Group, made up of representatives from various interest groups connected with the...
30 May 2018
Snobbz NiteClub (Hawkes Bay) Limited (CRU Bar)
Date: 29/05/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 27...
30 May 2018
Hastings District Council is asking the community for input on three parks in Raureka – Ebbett Park, St. Leonard...
25 May 2018
A full calendar of events and projects has been put together by the Hastings District Youth Council – and these...
23 May 2018
A familiar face to the local arts scene has been appointed to the role of Hawke’s Bay Opera House and Art...
23 May 2018
The response to calls for public input into Council’s Long Term Plan has been excellent, with 125 formal...
22 May 2018
About 30 trees along Napier Rd will be removed over the next fortnight, in preparation for the laying of the...
22 May 2018
An innovative exhibition put together with enthusiasm and aroha by Flaxmere school children, a “rock star”...
21 May 2018
After comprehensive public consultation over two years, improvements to the 10 Cape Coast reserves can get...
18 May 2018
The Hawke’s Bay District’s Secondary Schools’ Years 7-13 Chess Tournament was held in the Hastings Sports Centre...
18 May 2018
The Hastings District Council is working with stakeholders to review the options presented by Craggy Range Winery...
18 May 2018
The new double cyclops snake swing in the Village Green is already proving a massive hit with the kids. The swing...
17 May 2018
The Lyndhurst Rd entry to the Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park will be back to normal by the middle of next month...
17 May 2018
There are clear signs of progress on the project to install a new water main between Hastings and Havelock North...
16 May 2018
Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates LP
Date: 16/04/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry...
15 May 2018
Three new kaitiaki are aboard Flaxmere’s community waka, focused on connecting youth with the wider community in...
14 May 2018
There has been some very heavy lifting at the Opera House over the last few weeks, with the last of the steel roof...
14 May 2018
Focal Point Hastings Limited
Date: 9 May 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 23 May 2018
Description...
11 May 2018
Ormlie Lodge (2013) Limited
Date: 2 May 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 16 May 2018
Description...
11 May 2018
The Italian Country Market Limited
Date: 1 May 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 15 May...
11 May 2018
After safety-focused investigations and significant public input into seven proposed road speed changes, Hasting...
9 May 2018
#keeponkimiora, a nationally significant exhibition by photography artist Edith Amituanai and primary school...
9 May 2018
A crowd of 200-plus gathered in the middle of Havelock North on Saturday afternoon to welcome a striking new...
7 May 2018
Installing a very large storm water pipe under Railway Rd is proceeding well, with 250m out of the full 750m of...
4 May 2018
Visitors spent up large in Hastings in the three months to March, helping retail statistics continue the growth of...
3 May 2018
A determination to succeed and having the right support have been key factors in Luke Rogers reaching his study...
3 May 2018
There will be no more cold showers after sports matches at Anderson Park with the completion of a brand new...
3 May 2018
Interest in the proposed changes to speed limits in Hastings is high, with almost 800 formal submissions received...
2 May 2018
The construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Nelson and Eastbourne streets will start on Monday
2 May 2018
The entrance to Pakowhai Regional Park – the district’s most popular dog walking area - is temporarily moving to...
1 May 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 22 May 2018
Description: Villa Maria Estate Limited has applied for a...
1 May 2018
Villa Maria Estate Limited
Date: 12/04/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 27/04/2018
Description...
1 May 2018
Yates Foodmarket Limited
Date: 1.5.18
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 27/04/2018
Description: Yate...
1 May 2018
I.D Wines Limited
Date: 18/04/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 03/05/2018
Description: I.D Wine...
1 May 2018
Public notice is hereby given that at a meeting held on 26 April 2018, the Hastings District Council approved for...
30 April 2018
A striking Paul Dibble sculpture will be officially welcomed to Havelock North on Saturday by Governor-General...
30 April 2018
It is Be Safe Be Seen time again; the annual campaign to encourage safe cycling, walking and running as the night...
30 April 2018
A well-known face around Hawke’s Bay has been appointed as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Hastings District...
27 April 2018
Putting in more play gear and saving the pond are the priorities for almost all of the people who responded to...
27 April 2018
The oil portraits of previous mayors that greet visitors to the Hastings District Council chambers are now joined...
26 April 2018
HB Regional Council: Each autumn, mice and rats make their presence felt around people’s backyards and homes a...
24 April 2018
Most Council services and facilities will be closed on ANZAC Day although some will be open with reduced hours.
23 April 2018
Members of the public are advised under s.41 Reserves Act 1977 that Council is intending to prepare a Reserve...
21 April 2018
The installation of the critical new water main between Hastings and Havelock North is continuing at a good pace...
20 April 2018
Work on analysing the 6129 submissions to the draft joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan has started...
20 April 2018
Carefully, piece by piece, New Zealand’s oldest and largest deciduous tree has had a trim – all in the aid of...
18 April 2018
New housing developments will be brought into existing urban Council wards if minor changes proposed under a...
16 April 2018
“Awesome and amazing” ideas are needed for upgrades to Flaxmere Park. Seven years into Flaxmere Park’s $1.2...
16 April 2018
The majestic trees in Hastings’ parks have been getting a thorough going-over this week, by a keen bunch of...
13 April 2018
A decision has been made on the future of the district’s tallest tree: the poplar (Populus deltoids) in Frimley...
13 April 2018
The classy new buxus topiary along Queen St complement the best of Hastings architecture and are adding a welcome...
13 April 2018
The final result of the by-election for the vacant Hastings District Council Havelock North-Hastings ward seat ha...
13 April 2018
Have your say on the Long Term Plan (LTP). The LTP outlines what the Council intends to do for the community and...
11 April 2018
The preliminary result of the by-election for the vacant Hastings District Council Havelock North-Hastings ward...
11 April 2018
The Lighting of the Osmanthus Gardens has again been a resounding success – with live music adding to the...
10 April 2018
New recycling bins installed at the Henderson Rd recycling centre will reduce servicing costs, reduce the risk of...
10 April 2018
Variation 4 ‘Iona Residential Rezoning’ is now notified for public viewing and members of the public are now able...
6 April 2018
Every six years the Council must review its representation arrangements to ensure that the people you elect...
6 April 2018
Ruben Brewing Company Limited
Date: 23/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 10/04/2018
Description...
3 April 2018
Ruben Brewing Company Limited
Date: 23/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 10/04/2018
Description...
3 April 2018
Angus Properties (HB) Limited
Date: 26/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 11/04/2018
Description...
3 April 2018
Hastings Golf Club Limited
Date: 27/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 12/04/2018
Description...
3 April 2018
Final investigations into the amount of strengthening needed to enable Red Bridge to carry heavier loads are being...
3 April 2018
More than 6000 people have sent in their responses to the plan for managing rubbish in Hastings and Napier over...
29 March 2018
Two massive blank walls are about to become the largest public art works in Hastings – with a call going out to...
29 March 2018
In what is a real coup, three Chinese musicians are flying 10,000km to perform for two nights at this year’...
29 March 2018
Hastings District Council seeks resource consent to upgrade an existing 80 metre limestone rock revetment...
27 March 2018
A major makeover of the Hastings Sports Centre has been completed. It has reopened and its freshly painted wall...
27 March 2018
The arrival of an impressively large crane in the past week means the 80 tonnes of steel that needs to be hoisted...
26 March 2018
More than 200m of the new main water pipe has been laid at two locations since site work on the new Hastings to...
23 March 2018
Dual Orchard Limited
Date: 16/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 12/04/2018
Description: Dual...
22 March 2018
Wide Open Trading Limited
Date: 16/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 03/04/2018
Description...
22 March 2018
Unison Estate Limited
Date: 20/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 05/04/2018
Description: Unison...
22 March 2018
Golflands (Hawkes Bay) Limited
Date: 20/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry...
22 March 2018
Two of the district’s drinking water bores are being moved but will stay within the reserves they are currently...
21 March 2018
As drinking water and wastewater pipes are threaded through the newly zoned Omahu industrial area, land owner...
21 March 2018
More than $250,000 was shared out to groups doing community work last year, through Council’s Contestable Grant...
20 March 2018
Have you had your say on how you think waste should be managed in Hawke’s Bay over the next six years? ...
19 March 2018
An innovative vision designed to provide 120 high-quality affordable homes in Flaxmere has been agreed to by...
16 March 2018
Paynters Cider Limited
Date: 14 March 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 6 April 2018
Description...
16 March 2018
Eastern District Police are thrilled to announce local building company MCL Construction Ltd will build the new...
15 March 2018
Fully involving the community in the care and planning of reserves has a lot of positive spin-offs. This week i...
14 March 2018
Pakowhai School was one of 10 to take advantage of an invitation to take their classes along for a guided tour of...
14 March 2018
District Council is taking its mayor, councillors and drinking water specialists on the road this week, to get it...
13 March 2018
A hands-on, get-into-it exhibition coming to Hastings City Art Gallery is getting Boosted. Boosted is an on-line...
13 March 2018
Thousands of residents have responded a call for feedback on how to manage the region’s rubbish, with the total...
12 March 2018
In the wake of localised flooding yesterday, the focus today is on contacting people who have had flood water...
9 March 2018
A fly-over of the worst flood-affected areas late yesterday has given Hastings District Council a better idea of...
9 March 2018
Ninety-one homes in the area worst-hit by rains yesterday have been visited to assess welfare needs and damage to...
9 March 2018
Very heavy rain in Hawke’s Bay is causing flooding and road closures. The incident and response are being managed...
8 March 2018
The situation in Hawke’s Bay has eased. River levels have dropped however 50 to 60mm of rain is expected to...
8 March 2018
The major community conversation underway on the management of rubbish necessarily includes the cost. The Draft...
5 March 2018
Fencing a section of the Paritua Stream - HBRC
2 March 2018
The Associate Minister of the Environment and Green Party MP Eugenie Sage spent this morning (March 2) at the...
2 March 2018
The fifth new-generation rural recycling depot has been rolled out, with three six-metre specially adapted...
1 March 2018
One of the youngest people to step forward for the mayoralty in Hastings is now working for the same organisation...
1 March 2018
Eight teens have developed their love of the arts, learned the intricacies of staging programmes and events, and...
1 March 2018
The construction of a new Hastings to Havelock North water main gets underway next week, after contractors March...
1 March 2018
Cremations are running as normal at Hastings Cemetery and the rebuilding of the adjacent Chapel is progressing...
28 February 2018
The major community conversation underway on the management of rubbish necessarily includes the cost. The Draft...
28 February 2018
The four steel trusses which held up the old canvas roof on the Opera House Plaza have come down and are being...
26 February 2018
Friday 23 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 16 March 2018
Description: Rose & Shamrock...
23 February 2018
Date: 23 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 16 March 2018
Description: MP Foods Limited ha...
23 February 2018
23 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 8 March 2018
Description: The chook and filly Limited...
23 February 2018
For just over 30 years Hastings has been honouring people in the community who go to extraordinary efforts to help...
23 February 2018
Work on installing a major new storm water pipe under Railway Road is underway again this week. The first section...
22 February 2018
Council celebrated the recent successes of Hastings sports people at the formal monthly Hastings District Council...
22 February 2018
The last of the work to install a new water main under Te Mata Rd is underway. This involves a closure of one lane...
21 February 2018
SeaWeek events organised by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council offer a chance for the community to get together on the...
21 February 2018
Council’s top priority of providing the community with safe drinking water is strongly reflected in this year’...
20 February 2018
Hastings District and Napier City Councils’ are revising our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP), which...
19 February 2018
While the main force of Cyclone Gita is likely to miss Hawke’s Bay, there are severe gale force winds forecast for...
19 February 2018
Thirty-plus kilos of bacon, 10 kilos of sausages, muesli bars, fruit, coffee and more have all been ordered for...
19 February 2018
The AA long-term credit rating awarded to Hastings District Council is confirmation that Council’s financial...
16 February 2018
At least half of what’s going to Omarunui Landfill doesn’t need to be – so what can we can do about it?
16 February 2018
Hastings District Council’s electoral officer has received six nominations for the vacant Hastings-Havelock North...
15 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 27 February 2018
Description: Rong Zhang has applied for Renewal of their...
15 February 2018
Date: 14 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: Maneo Limited has applied for renewal of their On Licence...
14 February 2018
14 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: Pamacasi’s Limited has applied for renewal of their On Licence...
14 February 2018
Impounding Act 1955, Section 46(2) and 49
The undermentioned stock, having been seized and impounded at...
13 February 2018
2018 is a significant year for the Tremains Art Deco Festival produced by the Art Deco Trust as it celebrates 30...
13 February 2018
The rebuilding of a 750-metre section of road on Windsor Ave, between Ada St and Grove Rd, will start on Monday...
9 February 2018
Date: 7 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: Rong Zhang has applied for Renewal of On Licence for Golden...
7 February 2018
Date: 7 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: The Chook and Filly Limited has applied for a renewal of Off...
7 February 2018
Date: 7 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: Blackbull Liquor Hasting Limited has applied for a renewal of...
7 February 2018
Some council services and facilities will not be operating on Waitangi Day and some will have reduced hours.
5 February 2018
One of the largest projects included in the Hastings District Council’s water strategy is about to get underway...
5 February 2018
An hour or so spent at an Education and Employment Awareness Day this month could be life-changing for those who...
2 February 2018
There was just one place in New Zealand to celebrate wizardry alongside millions of Harry Potter fans on Thursday...
2 February 2018
Work to transform the Plaza into an all-weather space suitable for all kinds of events started this week, with the...
1 February 2018
With nearly 30 years of working with the community under its belt, Age Concern Havelock North continues to come up...
1 February 2018
Getting the news out about a crucial Hawke’s Bay emergency service is important, both to keep the public...
31 January 2018
With new rules on setting road speed limits set in place, Hastings District Council can now address public...
31 January 2018
At the request of the Hastings District Council Mayor and Chief Executive, the process by which council staff...
31 January 2018
What is it all about?
Hastings District Council has received requests from the community to review the speed...
31 January 2018
Celebrating the strong links between rural and urban life in Hawke’s Bay is a key objective of the Hawke’s Bay A&P...
29 January 2018
MCL Triple Peak Challenge runs on Saturday, 10 March 2018 and Te Aute Road between Havelock Road and Porter Drive...
26 January 2018
Nine sculpture artists working out in the open at Albert Square are more than halfway through their works, in...
26 January 2018
Date: 26 January 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: R T Racing Partnership has applied for a renewal of their On...
26 January 2018
Date: 26 January 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: Kuku Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence...
26 January 2018
With the SH2 roundabout and the new bridge over the Karamu Stream completed, the focus of the teams working on the...
26 January 2018
A region-wide resource designed to help parents make it through the sometimes tricky teenage years has been...
25 January 2018
Retail spending in both Hastings and Havelock North continues to grow; up 7.6 and 7.7 per cent respectively – more...
24 January 2018
The rebuilding of two sections of the district’s roads are being carried out over the next few weeks. In Middle...
22 January 2018
What is it all about?
Council is considering a proposal to install a roundabout at the intersection of...
22 January 2018
The growing crash rate at an intersection in Hastings has prompted Council to consider installing a roundabout.
19 January 2018
Hastings District Council gives public notice of its intention to consider the following proposed resolution to...
17 January 2018
Work to finish laying the new water main along Te Mata Rd has resumed, following the Christmas and New Year...
17 January 2018
Nominations for the vacant Hastings District Council seat are open for four weeks from today (January 16). To...
16 January 2018
The resurfacing of the roads around two of the district’s roundabouts will be carried out over the last two week...
16 January 2018
The swimming pools in Flaxmere are about to re-open, after being repainted, having an automatic entry door...
16 January 2018
The next phase of ongoing works to further enhance the Hastings city centre is set to kick off today with change...
15 January 2018
Over the last three years the Heretaunga Women’s Centre has come of age, with more than 150 women now gathering...
12 January 2018
Date: 10 January 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: FIKO Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean Kantin has applied for a...
10 January 2018
Date: 10 January 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: Newstar (NZ) Limited has applied for a renewal of their On...
10 January 2018
The right of women and children to live free of violence is at the heart of the philosophy and practical service...
8 January 2018
Monday 8 January 2018 to Monday 26 March 2018
Street(s) Pakowhai Road
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Art Deco Valley Café Limited has applied for a On Licence for...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Liger Trader Limited has applied for a renewal of their On...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Marist Holdings Ltd has applied for an Off Licence for...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Range Golf Limited has applied for an On Licence for Hasting...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Brave Brewing Company Limited are applying to vary there...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Giant Brewing Company Limited are applying for a off-licence...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: World’s best little wine company Limited are applying for a...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Vits Divine Limited are applying for a off-licence – remote...
22 December 2017
A snippet of history was unearthed as the earthquake-prone Hastings Chapel was demolished in November, ahead of...
21 December 2017
Work on the Opera House will stop for the Christmas break today (December 21), with the crews back on site from...
21 December 2017
Date: 18 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Godsown Brewery Limited has applied for a renewal of their On...
20 December 2017
Date: 19 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Elephant Hill Holdings Limited has applied for a variation of...
20 December 2017
Date: 19 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Ash Ridge Wines Limited has applied for the renewal and...
20 December 2017
Date: 30 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Ash Ridge Wines Limited has applied for the renewal and...
20 December 2017
Local phone and broadband provider, NOW, today announced an innovative partnership with Hawke’s Bay’s five...
20 December 2017
Nominations for the vacant councillor seat on the Hastings District Council open next month (January 16). The...
19 December 2017
Council services and facilities will be operating during the Christmas and New Year holidays although some will...
19 December 2017
Hastings District Council was today advised that significant progress is being made on the delivery of the water...
18 December 2017
The first load of pipes needed to build the new water main connection between Hastings and Havelock North have...
18 December 2017
The new Hastings deputy mayor has been announced by Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst this morning. Councillor Tania Kerr...
14 December 2017
Options that could potentially divert large portions of household rubbish from being dumped into the landfill are...
14 December 2017
The 17 young people placed into on-the-job training through The Rangatahi Ma, Kia Eke Youth Project have...
13 December 2017
It is no secret that Hastings beaches will again draw crowds in the thousands from across New Zealand over summer...
11 December 2017
Date: 11 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Brave Brewing Company Limited has applied for a renewal of...
11 December 2017
Date: 11 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Brave Brewing Company Limited has applied for a renewal of...
11 December 2017
Work on the Whakatu Arterial Link continues to go well; helped by the good weather. Site work will cease for the...
8 December 2017
Date: 5 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 18 December 2017
Description: Giant Brewing Company...
8 December 2017
Date: 7 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Liger Trader Limited has applied for a renewal of their...
8 December 2017
China has named 2019 the Year of Tourism to New Zealand, and Hawke’s Bay will be making every effort to attract a...
8 December 2017
The library team has its skates on today – putting the newly upgraded Havelock North library back together in time...
7 December 2017
Level two water use restrictions have been introduced in Hastings today (December 6), as the very hot weather...
6 December 2017
Council has today received the stage two report of the Government Inquiry into Havelock North Drinking Water...
6 December 2017
Monday, 4 December 2017 to Tuesday 19 December 2017
Street(s): Salisbury Road
4 December 2017
Monday, 13 November 2017 to Friday 15 December 2017
Street(s): Southampton Street
4 December 2017
As rivers warm up and water flows reduce, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is reminding dog owners to keep their dog...
4 December 2017
Date: 30 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Ash Ridge Wines Limited has applied for the renewal and...
1 December 2017
Date: 30 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Ash Ridge Wines Limited has applied for the renewal and...
1 December 2017
Liquefaction risk maps for Hawke’s Bay have been updated by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, based on the latest...
1 December 2017
Thunderstorms can be very scary for dogs and the two storms experienced in Hastings this week have certainly sent...
1 December 2017
There is a real buzz at the Rezpect Dance Academy, as dozens of youngsters warm up and then break out their dance...
1 December 2017
The next time lapse video of the work to earthquake strengthen the Opera House has been released, showing the last...
30 November 2017
Date: 21 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Indor and Gurnoor Limited has applied for the Off-licence for...
29 November 2017
Date: 27/11/2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Worlds Best Little Wine Company Limited has applied for a new...
29 November 2017
Date: 28 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Godsown Brewery Limited has applied for a renewal of their On...
29 November 2017
Date: 28 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Elephant Hill Holdings Limited has applied for a variation of...
29 November 2017
Putting love and effort into their gardens has paid off for the 18 keen gardeners awarded prizes in this year’...
28 November 2017
The final results of the Hastings by–election have been confirmed this afternoon. Those results confirm Sandra...
27 November 2017
The week-long process to install the David Trubridge-designed shade sail in Havelock North’s Village Green ha...
27 November 2017
Ways to capture the 42,000 tonnes of recyclable materials before they are tipped into the landfill has been under...
24 November 2017
The preliminary results of the Hastings by-election have been announced this afternoon. The result includes all...
24 November 2017
Installing a new mains water supply pipe between Hastings and Havelock North is a step closer, with Council thi...
23 November 2017
There is always some pretty interesting rubbish turning up at the Hastings and Napier transfer stations and...
22 November 2017
The building of a new chapel at Hastings Cemetery has reached a major mile-stone this week, with the demolition of...
22 November 2017
Emergency Mobile Alerts are being launched soon – is your phone ready? Hawke’s Bay people are set to start...
21 November 2017
Date: 20 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Down the Road Limited has applied for the renewal of their...
21 November 2017
Date: 21 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Mordoch Wines Limited has applied for the renewal of their...
21 November 2017
Date: 20 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Silverleaf Olives Limited has applied for a new On-licence...
21 November 2017
Date: 21 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 5 December 2017
Description: Paritua Vineyards and...
21 November 2017
Date: 21 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 1 December 2017
Description: Cape Kidnappers Station...
21 November 2017
Date: 21 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Pablo with Chilli Limited has applied for an On-licence for...
21 November 2017
Date: 21 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: MJ Uka Foods Limited has applied for the renewal of their...
21 November 2017
A drive to replace old wooden bus shelters with new modern glass versions has hit a stumbling block and the...
21 November 2017
Hastings District Council’s Annual Report 2016/17 was adopted at a meeting of the Council on 26 October 2017. ...
21 November 2017
The infrastructure work along St Hill Lane and Te Mata Rd will be cleared for the Christmas/New Year holiday...
20 November 2017
Monday, 20 November 2017 to Wednesday, 30 May, 2018
Street(s): Railway Road
20 November 2017
A start on laying storm water, water and sewer pipes in Lyndhurst Road, between Nottingley Rd and the end of the...
17 November 2017
The redevelopment of Havelock North Village Green has earned one of 20 national awards, bestowed by NZRA (New...
17 November 2017
Thursday 16 November 2017
Street(s): Southampton Street East (between railway line and Hastings St)
16 November 2017
A once-in-a-generation project to upgrade a main storm water pipe in Railway Road is about to get underway. The...
16 November 2017
Wednesday 15 November - Thursday 16 November 2017
Street(s): Pakowhai Road (between St Aubyn St and Evenden Rd)
15 November 2017
A love of roses, live entertainment and a fantastic venue drew more than 500 people to Rose Sunday at the weekend...
14 November 2017
Sunday 19 November 2017
Street(s): Whakatu Rd/Anderson Rd intersection
14 November 2017
Little treasures have been turning up in the walls and under the floors of the 100-year-old Opera House, as it...
13 November 2017
Monday, 25 September, 2017 to Friday, 15 December, 2017
Street(s): Lyndhurst Road
13 November 2017
Work to bring Hastings’ bridges on important routes up to new load-bearing levels is getting under way this month...
10 November 2017
Helping to build a resilient community into the future is the driver behind a Youth Resilience Study, carried out...
9 November 2017
Work on the new Whakatu Arterial Link route continues to progress well. Almost a year in, it is still expected...
6 November 2017
Monday, 6 November 2017 to Friday, 8 December 2017
Street(s): Turamoe Road
6 November 2017
HB Matariki Programme: Being an unlicenced driver can be a very expensive exercise. Fines for no warrant...
3 November 2017
A wallet, a $20 note, fast food outlet toys, a baseball, a tennis ball - you name it and it is likely to have...
3 November 2017
The traffic lights on the corner of Maraekakaho Rd and Southampton St will be turned off for about two weeks from...
3 November 2017
All Hastings outdoor pools will open this month - with all the fun that they will bring. The teams at all three...
2 November 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Moteo Pa Road from outside Rapid Number 265 to...
2 November 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Waikoau Road from outside Rapid Number 43 to the...
2 November 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Otene Road between Elwood Road and Ruahapia Road...
2 November 2017
Some of the most successful business ideas are relatively simple – but to succeed they need to be carried out...
1 November 2017
Voting papers for the election of a new Hastings mayor and one new Hastings District councillor are going out thi...
1 November 2017
Havelock North – Long Reach Vegetation Mowing and
Trimming Work. From Monday, 30 October 2017 until Friday, 3...
31 October 2017
A special ceremony to celebrate youngsters who display ‘he pito mata’, or strong character against the odds, wa...
31 October 2017
The concentration in the air was palpable as youngsters battled each other over chess boards today. The Hawke’...
27 October 2017
It is spring nesting season and magpies in both city and country areas are becoming highly protective of their...
26 October 2017
Date: 26 October 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: John James Loughlin, premises name Askerne Estate Winery, ha...
26 October 2017
The Hastings Returned and Services’ Association Incorporated seek to increase the number of their Class 4 Gaming...
20 October 2017
The Lion Foundation (2008) Ltd seek to provide 9 Class 4 Gaming Machines (Pokie Machines) at the Loading Ramp, 8...
20 October 2017
A designation for “Educational Purposes – Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o Takitimu (school year...
20 October 2017
Retail spending continues on a high in Hastings, with an increase of near nine per cent compared to the same three...
19 October 2017
Little eco-warriors in Flaxmere are taking up the battle on behalf of the environment, and their efforts have been...
19 October 2017
The construction of two sets of toilets, a visitor shelter and a new enlarged car park will get underway in Te...
19 October 2017
Residential sections are coming on line – in both small and large scale developments. More than 50 residential...
18 October 2017
The reconstruction of Maraekakaho Rd, between Francis Hicks Avenue and Southampton Street West, will start on...
18 October 2017
What is it all about?
Council has to review its representation arrangements for the 2019 local government...
16 October 2017
“As we look around our undoubtedly beautiful district, we must think about all the spaces our children are growing...
14 October 2017
It is official: Havelock North is the nation’s Most Beautiful Suburb. The annual Keep New Zealand Beautiful Award...
14 October 2017
The second time-lapse video of the earthquake strengthening work inside the Hawke’s Bay Opera House has been...
13 October 2017
Keep fit classes, one-on-one digital courses and advice, speakers and entertainers, games days, shared meals and...
12 October 2017
Watching the dress styles, hairdos, car makes and children’s dress-up costumes appear as a new scanner reveal...
11 October 2017
More than 1400 visitors have arrived in the region this week – ready to do battle on the basketball court. The...
11 October 2017
There might be 50 years between but they have a common passion – art. Hastings Girls High School student Ella Ayto...
9 October 2017
Artful shade will be up in the Havelock North Village Green before the hottest months arrive. Designed by renowned...
8 October 2017
More than 13,000 plants will be planted along the new Whakatu Link Route, starting with 7000 going onto the new...
5 October 2017
Twenty four hollow concrete beams, each one weighing between 38 and 48 tonnes, are being lifted into place to form...
5 October 2017
Little red electric vehicles are being used to deliver mail in Hastings Flaxmere and Havelock North after NZ Post...
3 October 2017
Newly zoned industrial land in Hastings is expected to add more than $300 million a year to the economy and...
28 September 2017
The finishing touches to one of Hastings main entrances to the city centre are being completed with Rata street...
27 September 2017
Four more icons have gone up around Hastings city centre ? celebrating people ideas and industries with strong...
25 September 2017
Applications to the Community Health Assistance fund closed on Friday (September 22) with 37 application...
25 September 2017
Monday, 25 September, 2017 to Friday, 13 October, 2017
Street(s): Ruahapia Road
Scaffolding will be erected on...
25 September 2017
White bright cost-saving lights are about to spread across the district as Hastings District Council replaces the...
22 September 2017
An air curtain is being trialled in Waikōpiro Lake at Tūtira this summer as work continues towards improving the...
22 September 2017
The first of monthly time-lapse videos of the Hawke's Bay Opera House strengthening project has been uploaded to...
20 September 2017
Are your tyres pumped brakes up to scratch and chain and crank under control?
With the weather warming it i...
15 September 2017
The Whakatu Arterial Link project is about to achieve some major milestones with work on State Highway 2 (SH2) due...
14 September 2017
Hastings District Council has opposed an application for a proposed water conservation order (WCO) on the...
12 September 2017
If you hear sirens or stingers
12 September 2017
The faces of more than 180 significant buildings in the centre of Hastings have been sympathetically restyled...
7 September 2017
A shift towards the car parks and the addition of more taps will make the Hastings chlorine-removed water supply...
6 September 2017
The first steps towards building the new regional chapel and crematorium at Hastings Cemetery have been taken thi...
5 September 2017
Work on Pilcher Rd to improve the access to the new State Highway 2 roundabout is about to start.
5 September 2017
Turn up the Heat the first winter reading challenge for adults run by Hastings District Libraries has been a...
4 September 2017
The bulk of the work to install a new larger water main under Heretaunga St is done with the hi-tech underground...
4 September 2017
The artistic historic and architectural gems that make up the winners in this year's Landmarks Awards were...
1 September 2017
The artistic historic and architectural gems that make up the winners in this year's Landmarks Awards were...
1 September 2017
The Hawke's Bay economy is 'simmering' and close to 'steaming' jumping four places to sixth in a quarterly report...
31 August 2017
A special piece of equipment on its way from the United States which will unlock the secrets of an estimated...
31 August 2017
What do you do when you are physically allergic to love? Break out in spandex and sing a rock song of...
30 August 2017
The official resignations of Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule and Hastings-Havelock North ward councillor Adrienne...
28 August 2017
It can be hard to find the motivation to cook for one especially for people who have few skills in the kitchen but...
25 August 2017
A cat management programme run by Hastings SPCA has removed more than 300 stray cats from the streets in six...
25 August 2017
Giving the community the ability to talk to our wider region via radio (and now internet) is the aim of the Acce...
25 August 2017
The fine paper the elegant script and the quirky job titles are all fascinating to Luke Maton as he works to get...
24 August 2017
Overwhelming support for the Flaxmere Community Assist team has seen it made a permanent fixture.
At thi...
18 August 2017
The once-in-a-generation job to replace Hastings' wastewater outfall diffuser pipe nearly three
18 August 2017
Road resealing will be carried out along the Havelock North end of Havelock Rd over five days fro
18 August 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic,
1. The central roundabout
2. Te Mata Road from...
16 August 2017
The promotion of a safe drinking culture in both Napier and Hastings is something the cities' councils are keen to...
15 August 2017
Fifteen months ago 17 youngsters picked up violins and cellos for the first time. Now there are 95 students at two...
14 August 2017
One year on from the Havelock North water gastro-outbreak Hastings District Council has reiterat
14 August 2017
Traffic is flowing well since the full opening of the new Whakatu Link Road roundabout and the opening of Napier...
14 August 2017
A visit by Guilin Children's Palace performing arts students to Hastings reaches its crescendo
11 August 2017
The date has been set for the makeover of the Havelock North L
9 August 2017
A fund to help people suffering from long-term illness following last year's campylobacter outb
9 August 2017
Monday, 29 May, 2017 to Friday, 30 March, 2018
Street(s): Te Mata Road, Te Mata Road; Karanema Drive to Durham...
9 August 2017
Initial plans to rezone land for new neighbourhoods in Havelock North have been released and they
8 August 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Tangoio Settlement Road between Waipatiki Road...
8 August 2017
It is time for Hastings' artists to get their think
4 August 2017
The end is in sight for the underground services footpath and road upgrade along Karamu Road.s
4 August 2017
The Hawke's Bay Opera House strengthening project starts this week with successful tenderer Gemco Construction...
1 August 2017
Traffic islands designed to slow traffic in Joll Rd in Havelock North have worked to get speeds d
1 August 2017
Going ahead with a new bore field putting in a second mains water pipe between Hastings and Have
1 August 2017
With progress on replacing a major water pipe under Heretaunga St going well work on the second
28 July 2017
The Warehams are all now 'true blue' Kiwis and have a certificate to prove it.
28 July 2017
The Warehams are all now 'true blue' Kiwis and have a certificate to prove it.
28 July 2017
The new Whakatu Arterial Link roundabout on State Highway 2 (SH2) will open this afternoon which
28 July 2017
The 2017 HIllmac Electrical Junior and Intermediate School Speech Contestswill once again allow children in year...
27 July 2017
Helping elderly avoid being scammed, either on-line or on their doorstep, is the aim of a new programme being...
27 July 2017
The annual Bostock Edible Garden Show touches almost all sectors of our society – from gardeners, foodies and...
26 July 2017
Emergency measures to repair erosion caused by recent high
24 July 2017
Complaints about dogs roaming are up by 20 per cent and the number of dogs not kept on their home property need...
21 July 2017
Six months into the job Henare O'Keefe is loving his role as Hastings Ambassador.
21 July 2017
Retail spending is again up in Hastings with an increase of near 10 per cen
19 July 2017
Hastings District Council has appointed Napier Port chief executive Garth Cowie as external chairperson to lead...
18 July 2017
The Hastings side of Taihape Rd is open however drivers are being warned to take extra care after a number of car...
17 July 2017
The drive to make Hawke's Bay the country's most innovative region has not slowed a year on from the kick-off of...
17 July 2017
The New Zealand Transport Authority re-opened State Highway 5 (Napier-Taupo Rd) yesterday afternoon but advised...
15 July 2017
The New Zealand Transport Authority re-opened State Highway 5 (Napier-Taupo Rd) today at 2.30pm.
Local roads in...
14 July 2017
Due to inclement weather conditions the main route to Napier through the Napier/Taupo Road has been closed.
14 July 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Prospect Road between Royston Hospital and King...
14 July 2017
Winter weather continues to make things tricky for the contractors working on the Whakatu Arterial Link route...
14 July 2017
It has been another great year for Splash Planet with almost 113000 people through the gates over its six month...
13 July 2017
An operation is underway to rescue around a dozen motorists who have got t
13 July 2017
A new pocket park will pop up in our city before the end of the year. The new green space will also act as a...
12 July 2017
A new pocket park will pop up in our city before the end of the year. The new green space will also act as a...
12 July 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Elwood Road between SH2 and Otene Road. The road...
11 July 2017
Results received over the last five days from tests of the Whirinaki water supply have returned clear of E...
10 July 2017
For the first time since monitoring began Hastings air quality for June was exceedance free.
Hawke's Bay...
10 July 2017
Drilling work to install the larger water pipe underneath Heretaunga St in Hastings will start on Monday (July 10...
7 July 2017
Results received today (July 7) from tests of the Whirinaki water supply have returned clear of E...
7 July 2017
Additional work is underway to improve Saddle Road as significant rockfall risks prevent re-opening of State...
7 July 2017
Results received today (July 6) from tests of the Whirinaki water supply have returned clear of E...
6 July 2017
Results received today from a follow-up test taken prior to the introduction of chlorine to the supply yesterday...
5 July 2017
The Whirinaki water supply has today been chlorinated and a Boil Water Notice issued after low levels of e-Coli...
4 July 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Hastings Street between Eastbourne Street and...
4 July 2017
Paid parking resumes in Hastings central city this month after the public overwhelmingly asked Hastings District...
30 June 2017
Resource consent applications to build an extended rock sea wall at Clifton will be lodged by mid-July.
As part...
30 June 2017
Dogs are going to have more fun and exercise in P
30 June 2017
Rockit Global is Hawke's Bay Exporter of the Year
Specialist apple grower Rockit Global has been named ExportNZ...
30 June 2017
The brand spanking new commercial kitchen in the Flaxmere Community Centre will do double duty ? used for training...
29 June 2017
The NZ Transport Agency says further small slips in the Manawatu Gorge have added to the challenges facing work...
29 June 2017
Their eyes are sparkling and their grins are wide ? and they are all over the walls of Hastings City Art...
28 June 2017
Their eyes are sparkling and their grins are wide ? and they are all over the walls of Hastings City Art...
28 June 2017
The move of the traffic onto the completed part of the new SH2 roundabout went well this week.
28 June 2017
Ideas for the future of Windsor Park in the middle of Hastings are rolling in and there is still more than a week...
27 June 2017
More than 200 students in 50-plus teams from 12 Hawke's Bay secondary schools are about to tackle the hard end of...
26 June 2017
It was a triple celebration on Wednesday night [June 21] for volunteers from the Hastings' 13 rural fire...
23 June 2017
A lot of cyclists will be safer on the road at dusk after 279 sets of bike lights were given out during thi...
23 June 2017
The next step on the way to making the Plaza a more usable space was taken today when Hastings councillor...
23 June 2017
Work on the region's new state-of-the-art Police Headquarters in Hastings will start early next year.
Acting...
23 June 2017
A fresh batch of famous faces will be popping up in the Hastings Central City as stage two of the Hastings Icon...
19 June 2017
Work on the buildings that will make up the first stage of the new community health and sports centre will get...
19 June 2017
Lifestyle and pastoral care are big draw cards for parents from other countries looking for an international...
15 June 2017
The NZ Transport Agency is advising that the Manawatu Gorge will remain closed for at least three more weeks while...
14 June 2017
The new mains water pipe being laid under Heretaunga St will almost double the amount of water able to be directed...
14 June 2017
A new papakainga housing development policy opening the way for utilisation of M
14 June 2017
Farmers and community groups are adding thousands of plants to streams and rivers throughout Hawke's Bay thi...
9 June 2017
A comprehensive survey of residents has shown that people prefer to pay for parking as they use it and the call...
8 June 2017
Hastings District Council has welcomed the announcement today of significant support from the government for the...
8 June 2017
Work is due to start on two cycleway projects next week; one along Pakowhai Rd the other in Haumoana.
Both will...
8 June 2017
The building of a visitor shelter and information centre toilet and car park in Te Mata Park can get underway...
8 June 2017
About 75 per cent of the new State Highway 2 roundabout is almost completed with traffic expected to be moved onto...
8 June 2017
Checking out the historic Wattie's can labels was an important part of preparing for painting a massive mural on...
6 June 2017
The Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic,
Te Mata Peak Road from the car park inside...
6 June 2017
Big thank you to our volunteersOne group and four individuals were recognised last week [May 31] at a Civic...
4 June 2017
Getting a first-hand look at the level of development across Hastings was the focusforHastings councillors on...
4 June 2017
Improving our understanding of the Hawke's Bay aquifers - the way they are filled the cap that keeps them safe and...
2 June 2017
The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that SH3 through the Manawatu Gorge will remain closed this week as work...
1 June 2017
Snapping a selfie with your pooch might pay off.
Hastings District Council is running a pet selfie competition...
1 June 2017
There has been no shortage of blazes to put out for our volunteer rural fire fighters over the last couple of...
31 May 2017
Projects that help the elderly spot scams give youth a safe gathering place while they learn hip hop and build a...
30 May 2017
As the work to get water and sewer services to Irongate nears completion interest in the industrial area i...
29 May 2017
New water mains are about to be laid under two roads in Hastings with the latest drilling techniques used to keep...
23 May 2017
With just days to go until entries close two more Hawke's Bay epicureans have registered to serve up their...
12 May 2017
Anyone can play disc golf: It is low impact and suitable for all shapes sizes and ages says a man who i...
12 May 2017
Anyone can play disc golf: It is low impact and suitable for all shapes sizes and ages says a man who i...
12 May 2017
Anyone can play disc golf: It is low impact and suitable for all shapes sizes and ages says a man who i...
12 May 2017
Major Hawke's Bay businesses have thrown their support behind the Be Safe Be Seen campaign being run by iWay over...
12 May 2017
After just six months a bunch of talented young Hawke's Bay athletes are rapt with how much stronger and fitter...
11 May 2017
Five months in, the work on the Whakatu Arterial Link is progressing as planned.
11 May 2017
The Hastings District Council has welcomed the findings of the Government Inquiry into the contamination event...
10 May 2017
Huge accolades have been dished out for Hastings' world-first competition The Amazing China Face Race designed to...
9 May 2017
Steve Tahu is glad his days as a seasonal part-time worker are long behind him.
Steve who recently earned an...
8 May 2017
Almost 300 plants including some that will grow into massive native trees have been settled into their new home...
1 May 2017
The last of the clean-up of the roads after Cyclone Cook should be finished within three weeks.
The bulk of the...
1 May 2017
Gloves were donned and rubbish sacks filled by members of The Havelock North Village Lions Club supported by...
1 May 2017
Two weeks on from Cyclone Cook the cleaning up of the district is well advanced but there is still a lot of work...
27 April 2017
Wood piles are being placed in each of the three main centres in Hastings with residents able to help...
26 April 2017
Nearly 100 per cent of the rubbish from the Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market is now composted or recycled ? a massive...
21 April 2017
The Boil Water Notice for residents taking their water supply from the Hastings District Council Esk system ha...
20 April 2017
Once again our people will gather on ANZAC Day to pay their respects to our service people who have partaken in...
20 April 2017
The free green waste disposal for Hastings and Napier residents is being offered again this Friday 21st and...
19 April 2017
Update; A reminder to residents on the Esk Water supply (in Esk Ridge and Kanuka Cliffs) the boil water notice i...
19 April 2017
A free greenwaste service is being offered to residents in Napier and Hastings as they deal withfallen trees and...
14 April 2017
Work on clearing fallen trees on roads across the district is on-going after the winds from Cyclone Cook caused...
14 April 2017
Trees are down across the district leaving many roads down to one lane or closed.
Hastings District Council and...
14 April 2017
Trees are down across the district leaving many roads down to one lane or closed.
Hastings District Council and...
14 April 2017
The danger period for sea swells seems to have passed and there is now no need for beachfront residents to be...
13 April 2017
Precautionary plans are in place in case sea swells generated by Cyclone Cook threaten beachfront homes.
At...
13 April 2017
The second Super Sixes sports tournament for year 6 students has kicked off today [April 11] with a fly-over by...
11 April 2017
The annual lighting of the Osmanthus Gardens has again been an amazing success
10 April 2017
The annual lighting of the Osmanthus Gardens has again been an amazing success
10 April 2017
The annual lighting of the Osmanthus Gardens has again been an amazing success
10 April 2017
Hastings District Council was advised this morning of a water leak on the corner of Woodlands Drive and Penlington...
7 April 2017
Tauroa Reserve in Havelock North has reopened aftertrees including a large gum fell in the reserve thi...
7 April 2017
Due to flood damage in Pilcher Road Mangateretere this road is now temporarily closed to all traffic except...
6 April 2017
A new option for paid parking is operating in off-street car parks owned by Hastings District Council.
Council...
4 April 2017
One of Hastings' longest serving companies is helping make Hastings more beautiful; and celebrating that it i...
4 April 2017
The new Village Green in Havelock North was packed yesterday (April 1) for its official opening after a...
2 April 2017
Members of the community are leading the decision-making on managing risks from beach erosion inundation by...
29 March 2017
Ongoing rain has continued to make life a little tricky however it is not expected to impact on the overall time...
28 March 2017
Lucky 7 to 9 year olds from Lucknow School got to try out the new play equipment in the Havelock North Village...
24 March 2017
'Intelligent' is not the first adjective that springs to mind when talking about lighting systems in public park...
24 March 2017
Enabling more than 200 residential sections to be brought to market in Hastings is on the agenda this week.
At...
21 March 2017
Educating youngsters from across the world is worth $29 million a year to Hawke's Bay figures released last week...
20 March 2017
In three weeks' time lantern light will once again cast its beautiful glow across the Osmanthus Gardens with new...
15 March 2017
A ruru (morepork) beautifully hand-crafted from galvanised steel atop a column of weathering steel now watche...
15 March 2017
A ruru (morepork) beautifully hand-crafted from galvanised steel atop a column of weathering steel now watche...
15 March 2017
The plans for the makeover of the Havelock North Library have been drawn up and work is due to start in...
14 March 2017
Again heavy rain over the weekend has interrupted work, however at this early stage it is not expected to impact...
13 March 2017
State Highway 2 at the site of the Whakatu Arterial Link will get slightly narrower from tomorrow as the...
13 March 2017
The fire restriction status in Hastings has been pulled back to 'open' from today.
That status applies acro...
13 March 2017
There are still two days to go at Horse of the Year ? and they are the best days.
One of its biggest fans Horse...
10 March 2017
The Level Three water restrictions have been lifted today ? meaning there are now no longer any bans on outdoor...
10 March 2017
The chlorine-free taps will be back on by 6pm tonight (March 7).
On Friday the taps were temporarily turned off...
7 March 2017
Brookvale Bore 3 will be turned on tomorrow morning at 9am (March 7).
The water has been fully tested and the...
6 March 2017
Hastings' chlorine-free public taps have been turned off temporarily tonight.
The move has been triggered by...
3 March 2017
This Easter Saturday April 15 hundreds of riders are expected to saddle up for the fifth annual Big Easy cycle...
3 March 2017
Hastings District Council is encouraging residents to make a special effort to get into a park this week.
Park...
3 March 2017
The karanga calling about-to-be-New Zealanders into their citizenship ceremony this Thursday will be hailing the...
1 March 2017
A wrought iron fence especially made to protect Havelock North's much loved gum tree has been installed.
It i...
28 February 2017
The Hawke's Bay Navigation Safety Bylaw has been reviewed and is nowopen for public consultation until 17 March...
28 February 2017
Gemco Construction has been announced today as the successful tenderer for the earthquake strengthening of the...
24 February 2017
The Boil Water Notice in Waimarama has been lifted today.
Consistently clear water tests and the completion of...
24 February 2017
On Saturday at the end of an electrifying 25 minutes on the kapa haka stage at Te Matatini the Hastings performer...
22 February 2017
Recent fires reinforce the need for residents to be prepared for Civil Defence events
The fires which occurred...
21 February 2017
Recent fires reinforce the need for residents to be prepared for Civil Defence events
The fires which occurred...
21 February 2017
Test results of the Waimarama water supply received today have come back clear.
Work around inspections of the...
21 February 2017
Heavy rain over the weekend has had a slight impact on the Whakatu Arterial Link project however it is not...
20 February 2017
The Total Fire Ban across Hastings district has been stepped back to a Restricted Fire Season from today (February...
20 February 2017
Further results from tests of the Waimarama water supply have come back clear today.
The Boil Water Notice...
20 February 2017
Results from some tests of the Waimarama water supply have been received today at 2.40pm.
Those preliminary...
19 February 2017
The Boil Water Notice for the Waimarama town water supply remains in place this morning.
The Boil Water Notice...
19 February 2017
Council has put together answers to commonly asked questions.Please check here to see if the answer to your...
18 February 2017
Residents in Waimarama are being told to boil their water before drinking it after water tests today showed low...
18 February 2017
The Mackersey family's substantial contribution to the revamped Havelock North Village Green is being recognised...
17 February 2017
Chlorine-free water is available from the public tap in front of the Hastings Library from today.
The water ha...
17 February 2017
Chlorine-free water is available from the public tap in front of the Hastings Library from today.
The water ha...
17 February 2017
A section of Queen St West will be closed for about three weeks from Monday (February 20) while the road surface...
17 February 2017
The popularity of Hawke's Bay Trails is continuing to climb with new figures showing a record number of people...
17 February 2017
A very special guest has arrived in Hawke's Bay bearing a gift for the people of Hastings.
Nga Marae Nga Marae...
16 February 2017
All out-of-region fire crews will be stood down at end of shift tomorrow with local crews taking over the...
16 February 2017
The Civil Defence Emergency status in Hastings has been lifted.
Hastings District Council made the decision at...
15 February 2017
Four local helicopters remain on standby to fight fires in Hastings while those from out of the region are being...
15 February 2017
Lighter than forecast winds yesterday were extremely helpful
15 February 2017
Lighter than forecast winds yesterday were extremely helpful
15 February 2017
Lighter than forecast winds yesterday were extremely helpful
15 February 2017
People are continuing to take foolish risks with fire in Hastings despite the complete fire ban ? and despite the...
14 February 2017
Residents in Craggy Range Road and Lopez Lane have been allowed back home tonight but the roads are only open for...
14 February 2017
Crews fighting a large fire in Waimarama Road are making good progress in containing the blaze.
A Civil Defence...
14 February 2017
A Civil Defence emergency remains in place in the Hastings District this morning as fire crews are out again...
14 February 2017
Eight fire crews will continue to monitor the Waimarama Fire overnight concentrating mainly on ensuring building...
13 February 2017
Homes in the Craggy Range Rd area have been evacuated as the fire in Waimarama Rd changes direction involving 37...
13 February 2017
A State of Emergency was declared in the Hastings district this afternoon in the wake of a number of dangerou...
13 February 2017
A State of Emergency was declared in the Hastings district this afternoon in the wake of a number of dangerou...
13 February 2017
Chlorine-free water will be available from a public tap in Hastings next week after specialised carbon filter...
10 February 2017
Work on strengthening the Hawke's Bay Opera House will start in August and take about 18 months.
We're very...
10 February 2017
Visitors to our community centres are the winners from a partnership between Hastings District Council and Hawke'...
9 February 2017
Work on the Whakatu Arterial Link road connecting State Highway 2 (SH2) with Pakowhai Road is going to plan.
7 February 2017
As crews work to contain a fire in inland Hawke's Bay covering about 190 hectares the temperature is dropping the...
7 February 2017
February is a great month to leave your car at home and ride to work or school as a means of transport ? pick the...
7 February 2017
Fire reduction;reduce the chances of fire occurring at your rural property by:
Not lighting ANY open-air fire...
7 February 2017
An historical re-enactment and hikoi waka rides sports competitions stalls food and family entertainment will all...
2 February 2017
An historical re-enactment and hikoi waka rides sports competitions stalls food and family entertainment will all...
2 February 2017
An important link in the region's cycle paths was officially opened on Sunday.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony wa...
2 February 2017
All parts for the new Brookvale water treatment station are in Hawke's Bay and the UV treatment system is in...
1 February 2017
The bells of Hastings clock tower will again ring out this Friday at 10.47am marking the exact moment that 86 year...
31 January 2017
Buses will be stopping at the new central city bus stops in Eastbourne St from Thursday.
Hawke's Bay Regional...
31 January 2017
Chlorine-free water filling stations will be up and running within three to four weeks in Hastings Flaxmere...
30 January 2017
Another 10 Chorus boxes are either completed or nearly there bringing the total of beautified utility boxes acro...
27 January 2017
Another 10 Chorus boxes are either completed or nearly there bringing the total of beautified utility boxes acro...
27 January 2017
Publicly thanking the amazing work that volunteers do across the Hastings district is a very important part of our...
27 January 2017
Cleaning up graffiti in our district is an ongoing process and it does take water to remove it.
Hasting...
24 January 2017
The next bunch of keen teens are needed to take up the seats around the Hastings Youth Council table.
The...
24 January 2017
Near 1500 children from across New Zealand have spent much of January playing cricket in Hawke's Bay at the annual...
23 January 2017
People are being warned not to swim at popular spots Patangata Horseshoe Bend and Red Bridge in the Tukituki...
23 January 2017
This fortnightly update on the Whakatu Arterial Link route lets the public know how the project is going and what...
16 January 2017
The parts for the new water treatment facility that will enable one of the Brookvale pumps to be turned on again...
14 January 2017
The diggers are rolling up to start work on the Whakatu Arterial Link road connecting State Highway 2 (SH2) with...
12 January 2017
Making sure all homes have water coming out of their taps is the top priority.
Hastings District Council ha...
12 January 2017
With summer sun baking river levels low and warm at this time of year local rivers are fun and generally safe to...
12 January 2017
A total fire ban is being imposed across Hawke's Bay and Gisborne.
A decision to move to the ban across the...
11 January 2017
Keeping cool is a priority for our kids these summer holidays and this Saturday and Monday they have two perfect...
11 January 2017
Water restrictions may have to rise to level three in Hastings Flaxmere Bridge Pa and Havelock North unless there...
11 January 2017
Nine hectares of olive trees and grazing alongside the Tuki Tuki Road were lost to fire yesterday.
The blaze...
6 January 2017
The steel framework and the seats for the new state-of-the-art central city bus shelter outside the Hasting...
6 January 2017
Work on the Whakatu Arterial Link road, connecting State Highway 2 (SH2) with Pakowhai Rd, is about to start.
6 January 2017
Sue Watson and Kelly Scannell both have a bonus $2000 each to spend on their gardens after they took out the two...
22 December 2016
Aquatics Hastings has received a gold Quality Swim School award from Swimming New Zealand for their swimming...
22 December 2016
Frimley Pool will open on December 27.
Pool staff are looking forward to throwing open the doors to the public...
21 December 2016
A change meaning people can only water their gardens every second day is being brought in to avoid people at the...
20 December 2016
A new neighbourhood splash pad has been opened just in time for Christmas.
A mini version of the large...
20 December 2016
A raft of fires over the last few days should be a reminder of the summer fire restrictions.
In Hastings one of...
20 December 2016
Hastings is leading the charge nationwide in the drive to help ensure our military history is not forgotten.
At...
16 December 2016
Hastings is leading the charge nationwide in the drive to help ensure our military history is not forgotten.
At...
16 December 2016
An update on the town supply water situation has been published by Hastings District Council and will be delivered...
14 December 2016
Businesses receiving emergency financial help after the campylobacter outbreak in August have received an average...
13 December 2016
This week the brand new Ultimate Hawke's Bay Food and Wine Guide 2017 Guide hits the shelves just in time for...
13 December 2016
The Village Green is home to Run Walk Hawke's Bay's Hastings members one of the groups who still used the old...
12 December 2016
One final push is needed to raise the last of the funds needed for the Havelock North Village Green'...
12 December 2016
Water restrictions are being eased today.
Excellent conservation efforts by residents and damper weather have...
8 December 2016
Cute little kittens are rampaging all over Frimley Park just waiting for our technology-savvy children to track...
8 December 2016
The Christmas flags and tinsel are up the big trees have been erected in Hastings Flaxmere and Havelock North...
6 December 2016
The Christmas flags and tinsel are up the big trees have been erected in Hastings Flaxmere and Havelock North...
6 December 2016
The Christmas flags and tinsel are up the big trees have been erected in Hastings Flaxmere and Havelock North...
6 December 2016
The splash pads in Flaxmere Park and Cornwall Park will be back on from this weekend ?7am to 7pm on Saturday and...
1 December 2016
Find out what days and hours our council facilities are open during the Christmas and New Year...
1 December 2016
The entertainment space off the Opera House Plaza has a brand new name: The Eastbourne.
The winner of a...
30 November 2016
Frimley Pool is in the process of being filled with the help of the Hastings Girls High School and kids will be...
29 November 2016
Record high water use means the pumps drawing water from the aquifer into reservoirs feeding Hastings Havelock...
24 November 2016
Record high water use and low rain forecasts mean the community is being asked to make serious efforts
23 November 2016
Almost every part of a child's car seat is recyclable ? and in Hastings they can be recycled free of...
22 November 2016
A warm welcome is being extended to Kiwibank staff who are temporarily relocating to Hastings after access to...
22 November 2016
Hastings District Council confirms that the Hawke's Bay Regional Council has today issued a prosecution against it...
18 November 2016
A little piece of paradise will remain forever in public hands after a two hectare section of beachfront land wa...
18 November 2016
Little ones will descend on Splash Planet en masse on three Wednesdays again this season with Splash Planet's Tiny...
17 November 2016
A desire by the community to protect the beach and its natural inhabitants at East Clive will see a harder line...
16 November 2016
As at 11:53 am 14 November 2016- CONFIRMED - The tsunami threat for Hawke's Bay has been removed. Please note: We...
14 November 2016
Hawke's Bay has come through the large earthquake overnight undamaged.
The 7.5 magnitude earthquake centred about...
14 November 2016
A solution to a seal issue on a section of Waimarama Rd is almost confirmed and work to fix it is expected to be...
11 November 2016
Carols will again ring out from Cornwall Park in Hastings in the lead up to Christmas for the 131st year in a...
11 November 2016
New steel and glass bus shelters being installed in Eastbourne St will be stunning and very practical
8 November 2016
New steel and glass bus shelters being installed in Eastbourne St will be stunning and very practical
8 November 2016
A mad rush onto the new playground equipment in Haumoana Memorial Park spoke volumes on Friday ? the play area i...
4 November 2016
Traffic will again flow along Te Aute Rd in the Havelock North town centre when it re-opens on Monday (November...
3 November 2016
With dry windy conditions forecast the Fire Service is asking people to take the utmost care this Guy...
2 November 2016
A long dry run of weather has helped the Fulton Hogan project team to transform themost visible part of Waitangi...
2 November 2016
Near 100 residents and staff at Hohepa in Clive put their evacuation practices into action when a long and strong
2 November 2016
Pulling together the works that make up East 2016 Hastings City Art Gallery's two-yearly exhibition celebrating...
2 November 2016
The councillors were sworn in at Hastings District Council today marking their first official occasion since the...
26 October 2016
Kiwis of all ages should be aware of natural hazards and a visit to The LAB
25 October 2016
The Clapperton family's connection with Council goes back more than 80 years and at least three...
20 October 2016
The Clapperton family's connection with Council goes back more than 80 years and at least three...
20 October 2016
Notice of Initial Hearing
The Government Inquiry into Havelock North drinking water will hold an initial public...
20 October 2016
Another Poppy Place is about to be celebrated in Hastings ? this one is Memorial Park Avenue leading to the...
18 October 2016
Australasia's fastest sprinter (under 18 years over 100m) used a Hastings Youth Council Grant to help her get to...
17 October 2016
More than 500 people have plucked up the courage to step inside The Cube since it landed in the Hastings city...
14 October 2016
A mauri stone has been placed at the centre of the platform being created for the navigation compass at Waitangi...
14 October 2016
Some projects are trickier than others ? and one about to start has a bunch of elements that will make it...
13 October 2016
The consensus was crazy freaky trippy and incredible
10 October 2016
The consensus was crazy freaky trippy and incredible
10 October 2016
Updated preliminary election results have been released byHastings District Council. The members of Council remain...
10 October 2016
A little treasure has been found tucked away in a wall of the Havelock North Cricket Pavilion dating back to...
9 October 2016
A little treasure has been found tucked away in a wall of the Havelock North Cricket Pavilion dating back to...
9 October 2016
Hastings District Council's election results are in with Lawrence Yule again elected mayor.
The 14councillor...
8 October 2016
Recent Government proposals to provide funding for roading improvements to improve the safety and efficiency of...
7 October 2016
Prepare for a heart-stopping experience next week when The Cube lands in the middle of the city.
Solo audience...
5 October 2016
A shade structure in the revamped Havelock North Village Green will be a work of art thanks to artist and designer...
3 October 2016
While the bee float in the Blossom Parade this month was fun it did come with a serious message.
The little bees
29 September 2016
Caren Wattie clearly remembers her grandad Sir James Wattie; and is rapt that her forebear's contribution to the...
27 September 2016
Two of the region's newest cyclewaysareopen and a cycling party is planned to celebrate them.
The Tour de iWay...
23 September 2016
Voting packs have been sent to enrolled voters and to make sure you have your say Local Government New Zealand i...
23 September 2016
The district's first public petanque court has been opened; a move that has especially pleased resident Barbara...
22 September 2016
The contract has been awarded to build key elements of Waitangi Regional Park's estuary enhancement. Work is due...
22 September 2016
The fine works of Toss Woollaston were the back drop for a very special ceremony in the Hastings City Art Gallery...
22 September 2016
The closing date for the Hastings District Council assistance package available to businesses adversely affected...
22 September 2016
With less than three weeks until the second Harcourts Hawke's Bay Arts Festival kicks off festival organisers are...
20 September 2016
Nine members of the Havelock North Village Lions Club took part in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week on...
20 September 2016
Hastings District Council today expressed strong disappointment at the irresponsible and misleading
16 September 2016
While the bee float in the Blossom Parade on Saturday was fun it did come with a serious message.
The little...
14 September 2016
The annual spring clean of one of Hastings' most beautiful spots is on this Saturday (September...
14 September 2016
A crowd of 10000-plus turned out for the annual Blossom Parade on Saturday (September 10) and the weather stayed...
14 September 2016
The third of Hastings eight 'Icons' went up today ? this time an apple tree.
That came after portraits of...
13 September 2016
The third of Hastings eight 'Icons' went up today ? this time an apple tree.
That came after portraits of...
13 September 2016
Entries are now open for the 2016 Tremains Spring Spruce Up Awards with a $2000 cash prize up for grabs.
The...
7 September 2016
The NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists to take extra care and plan travel carefully as a return to winter...
7 September 2016
Water from the Havelock North town water supply no longer needs to be boiled before drinking.
The third clear...
3 September 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have come back clear today...
2 September 2016
The busiest cycle ways of the nine routes measured in Hastings are between Hastings and Havelock North one on each...
2 September 2016
From Monday (September 5) motorists travelling on State Highway 3 through theManawatu Gorge may experience short...
2 September 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have come back clear today...
1 September 2016
This scheme is designed to provide assistance to businesses affected by the recent water contamination event. It...
1 September 2016
The much-loved tallest tree in Havelock North believed to be more than 100 years old is about to get some extra...
1 September 2016
A second public meeting on the water contamination in Havelock North was held on Wednesday 31stAugust at the...
1 September 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have come back clear today...
31 August 2016
The boil water notice cannot be lifted this week as Hastings District Council had hoped.
The Ministry of Health...
31 August 2016
The historic building that has stood on the Havelock North Village Green for 80 years has made the move across the...
31 August 2016
The first of eight portraits of Hastings' movers and shakers
31 August 2016
The first of eight portraits of Hastings' movers and shakers
31 August 2016
A public meeting on the water contamination in Havelock North was held on Tuesday 30thAugust at the Riverbend...
31 August 2016
We invite you to attend one of two public meetings which will be held from 5:30 - 7pm on Tuesday 30th of August...
30 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water havecome back clear...
30 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water havecome back clear (29August...
30 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water havecome back clear today...
28 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water havecome back clear today...
27 August 2016
Hastings District Council confirmed today that the Brookvale water bores have been closed.
Havelock North water...
26 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have come back clear today...
26 August 2016
Work & Income Advisors will be in the Havelock North Function Centre between 10:00-12:00 on Monday 29...
26 August 2016
Public meetings on the water contamination will be held in Havelock North next week.
Click on the flyer or read...
26 August 2016
In recognition of the impact of the water contamination incident Hastings District Council intends to provide a...
26 August 2016
Hastings District Council have announced a significant recovery package for Havelock North's business community...
26 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have again come back clear...
25 August 2016
Water is still available fromtankers at various locations around Havelock North.
To find their location click...
25 August 2016
This information sheet is for people who have a private drinking-water supply are not connected to a council or...
25 August 2016
Welcome to Thursday'sHawke's Bay District Health Board Update 25 August 2016
A total of five people are in...
25 August 2016
FAQ's regarding the Havelock North Water Supply.
What is the product going in? Is there ammonia in it?
The...
25 August 2016
Hastings District Council was today advised that the Hawkes Bay Regional Council will begin a formal investigation...
25 August 2016
In response to the water contamination issues in Havelock North Hastings District Council has begun draining the...
25 August 2016
Public meetings on the water contamination will be held in Havelock North next week.
Click on the flyer or read...
24 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have again come back clear...
24 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have again come back clear...
23 August 2016
To ensure all residents using town water supplies are completely safe the chief executive of Hastings District...
23 August 2016
A decision has been made today to supply Havelock North's water from the Hastings' water system for the...
23 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have again come back clear...
22 August 2016
Presentations to Hawke's Bay Hospital's Emergency Department and to General Practice with people who have a gastro...
22 August 2016
All of the food businesses and motels in the Havelock North area have received bulk bottled water...
22 August 2016
There was more encouraging news from Hawke's Bay District Health Board this morning as numbers of people seen by...
21 August 2016
Test results from the Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water supplies have come back clear this afternoon.
The...
21 August 2016
Water tankers will be parked in Havelock North tomorrow after all of them tested clear over the weekend.
The...
21 August 2016
Who sets water testing rules?
The rules on the testing of drinking water are set out in the NZ Drinking Water...
21 August 2016
Health workers who responded to the gastro outbreak in Havelock North have today been praised by Hawke's Bay...
20 August 2016
Unexpectedly positive test results for the indicator organism e-coli have come back this afternoon from water...
20 August 2016
The Red Cross' and Civil Defence info hub tent will be on site and manned in Havelock this weekend.
The tent i...
19 August 2016
The most recent tests of the water supply to Hastings and Flaxmere have been returned today and are clear.
The...
19 August 2016
Updated 19th August 2016 at 2.30pm
Do I need to boil the water to do dishes?
No wash as usual and give them...
19 August 2016
The tankers supplying water to Havelock North are being refilled this weekend.
That will involve them being...
19 August 2016
For the draft Tonkin and Taylor report into contamination of the number three bore at Brookvale in Havelock North...
18 August 2016
An e-coli indicator has been found in one of the nine water tankers used to supply drinking water to Havelock...
18 August 2016
The Hawke's Bay District Health Board public health team is getting questions from people concerned about what to...
17 August 2016
Based on the advice of Public Health officials the boards and principals of the Havelock North schools have today...
17 August 2016
Door-to-door knocking saw volunteers visit more than 400 homes yesterday checking that people were coping with the...
17 August 2016
An ultra violet light filter that will treat the Havelock North water is being loaned to Hastings District Council...
16 August 2016
Tests results received today confirmed that it was highly likely
16 August 2016
A 24-hour welfare line to provide emergency assistance to the community has been set up by Hastings District...
16 August 2016
Hastings District Council has placed large tankers containing drinking water around Havelock North.They will be...
15 August 2016
Following an emergency meeting this morning with Ministry of Education and the Principals and Board Chairs of Te...
15 August 2016
Monday 15th August
Presentations to accident and medical centres continue to increase. Yesterday 183 people...
15 August 2016
Legend for map below.
Red Line:Boundary of Hastings District Council's water supply to Havelock North
Blue...
15 August 2016
Legend for map.
Red Line:Boundary of Hastings District Council's water supply to Havelock North
Blue...
15 August 2016
Presentations by people suffering from gastro illness to accident and medical centres today have been high with 40...
14 August 2016
Gastro illness in Havelock North continues to be widespread in the town with accident andmedical Centre...
14 August 2016
Water testing has confirmed the source of the gastro outbreak in Havelock North was water borne but the type of...
13 August 2016
Havelock North residents are being urged to boil water as a vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak affects a number of...
12 August 2016
The sun came out for the chaps belonging to the Hastings Menzshed yesterday (August 10) ? the first time it had...
11 August 2016
The naming of the new hire space that was the old Opera Kitchen cafǸ will be decided by competition.
Hasting...
11 August 2016
The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that the State Highway 5 Napier to Taupo is planned to open at 11.30am...
9 August 2016
The community beyond the washout on McVicar Rd in Te Haroto in Hastings now has temporary access and will have...
9 August 2016
Poems will be let loose at the Hastings library in a couple of weeksto celebrate NZ Poetry Day.
A large number...
8 August 2016
A splash pad will be in place in Kirkpatrick Park by summer giving local kids the perfect place to cool...
8 August 2016
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group is sending staff into the hill countrynorth of Napier...
7 August 2016
Drivers are being reminded totake care and plan travel carefully as winterweather conditions mean many central and...
7 August 2016
A burst dam has taken out a section ofroad in Te Haroto overnight.
Council has been advised that McVicar Rdi...
7 August 2016
Snow has blanketed areas of Hawke's Bay roads have been closed and the region has been left without power twice...
6 August 2016
The sixth annual Hastings District Council Youth Potential awards will reward young people from around the...
2 August 2016
The Napier-Taihape Road has reopened to all vehicles.The road was closed at 1pm on Sunday July 31 due to snow...
1 August 2016
Businesses and the public have an opportunity during August to comment on a draft reviewed Heretaunga Plains Urban...
1 August 2016
Nearly 14000 people have been to see and help build the Lego exhibition with still a month to go ? 6000 more than...
29 July 2016
A free app is putting official disaster alerts and lifesaving information on Hawke's Baysmart phones.
Hazard...
29 July 2016
A brand new plan to build prosperity in Hawke's Bay has been launched; one that makes the most of the...
28 July 2016
A brand new plan to build prosperity in Hawke's Bay has been launched; one that makes the most of the...
28 July 2016
Hawke's Bay is on track to ramp up its international student enrolments as increasing numbers of international...
25 July 2016
Retail growth in Hastings continues to outstrip the national rate up more than eight per cent in the three month...
25 July 2016
A ramp to be used in activities designed to encourage and give confidence to wheelchair users has been built by...
20 July 2016
A ramp to be used in activities designed to encourage and give confidence to wheelchair users has been built by...
20 July 2016
Tricky issues with the planned second stage of the Lyndhurst subdivision in Frimley have been solved with Council...
20 July 2016
The future of Hastings most lucrative event is secure after Hastings District Council this week (July 19) voted to...
20 July 2016
As long as the weather plays ball the replacement for the Havelock North village clock will be installed tomorrow...
18 July 2016
The real work is about to start on the redevelopment of Havelock North's Village Green.
The brand spanking new...
18 July 2016
There appears to be some confusion around just what Council can and cannot do about the supply of residential...
16 July 2016
After three years of getting the 'hiccups' and being tweaked back into life; the Havelock North town clock i...
16 July 2016
Hastings is quite a small place so being one of just a dozen or so of people from Iran living here certainly...
13 July 2016
Prettying up more Hastings utility boxes is underway with the facelift of a Chorus box in Gascoigne St...
13 July 2016
Sorting out the best way to fix an uneven stretch of surface on Havelock Rd in Hastings has taken longer than...
12 July 2016
Hawke's Bay is on track to ramp up its international student enrolments as increasing numbers of international...
11 July 2016
Nearly 4000 students and their supporters will descend on Pettigrew Green Arena over four days this month as the...
8 July 2016
Winter F.A.W.C! (Food and Wine Classic) has again been a huge success for the region.
Now in its fourth year...
1 July 2016
A small but very important corner of Hastings is about to undergo rejuvenation after a local trust secured $644000...
1 July 2016
Bigger buses with bike racks and wheelchair access are going to be carryingpassengers on the express route between...
1 July 2016
At least140 new sections could be ready for subdivision by the end of next year now that Hastings District Council...
1 July 2016
Getting creative with wool dance classes 'zine' workshops costume making and of course book reading are all on the...
29 June 2016
Great Things Grow Here is an economic development platform for Hawke's Bay. It is a vehicle that businesses and...
24 June 2016
Children have been climbing all over the new play equipment at the Frimley Park playground since its opening last...
24 June 2016
A call has gone out for help with the annual national bird survey.
Hawke's Bay residents are an important part...
21 June 2016
Being able to keep the rate increase very low and assist with a wide range of projects across the district though...
16 June 2016
Free parking in Hastings will continue for another six months and the cost will not be charged to ratepayers'...
15 June 2016
As the fence around the brand new Frimley Playground is about to come down a bunch of playground experts have...
15 June 2016
As the fence around the brand new Frimley Playground is about to come down a bunch of playground experts have...
15 June 2016
It's official ? Hawke's Bay is at the top of the cycling tree.
Napier has the named best urban cycle trail in...
10 June 2016
A trial of Council-supplied recycling bins has worked wonders nearlytripling the rate of recycling in the trial...
7 June 2016
Fire will be a big part of the one-off winter Hastings City Night Market celebrating Matariki next week.
The...
3 June 2016
Be Safe Be Seen pit stops where free hi-vis gear will be handed out to cyclists walkers and runners will be...
2 June 2016
A temporary water pipe will be laid along Te Mata Rd starting tomorrow replacing part of a 50 year old main that...
1 June 2016
Eighty graduates from across Hawke's Bay were piped into a ceremony recognising the qualifications they have...
31 May 2016
Eighty graduates from across Hawke's Bay were piped into a ceremony recognising the qualifications they have...
31 May 2016
At the almost halfway point in the Marae Whakaute project big strides have been made
31 May 2016
Getting up one of our rivers just got a whole lot easier for fish.
Hastings District Council and Hawke's Bay...
26 May 2016
A building in the middle of Hastings is coming alive at the hands of artist Mauricio Benega.
The blues and...
26 May 2016
A last hurrah for the playground in the Village Green in Havelock North this weekend heralds the start of the work...
24 May 2016
Almost 150 youngsters had their inner Einstein nudged last week as they dissected fish fermented yeast and built...
24 May 2016
Almost 150 youngsters had their inner Einstein nudged last week as they dissected fish fermented yeast and built...
24 May 2016
Almost 150 youngsters had their inner Einstein nudged last week as they dissected fish fermented yeast and built...
24 May 2016
Wattie's is on board with helping Hastings become even more beautiful. The rear wall of its premises off...
23 May 2016
Wattie's is on board with helping Hastings become even more beautiful. The rear wall of its premises off...
23 May 2016
A public toilet and a plant converting gas into electricity in Hastings are undoubtedly top of the line.
Both...
20 May 2016
A public toilet and a plant converting gas into electricity in Hastings are undoubtedly top of the line.
Both...
20 May 2016
The perseverance of the cycling community has been instrumental in the huge success that is the region's cycleway...
20 May 2016
Lawrence Yule's engineering background stood him in good stead on Monday [May 16] morning as he helped two...
18 May 2016
The latest in a long line of initiatives to bring vibrancy to the Hastings City Centre was launched on Saturday to...
16 May 2016
Getting community input is imperative when putting together the plan for a district for the coming year and thi...
13 May 2016
The excitement in the air is obvious as these Camberley School students pick up their violins and cellos for just...
13 May 2016
People are being asked not to light any outdoor fires over the coming weekend and into next week as the wind rise...
12 May 2016
Little ones will be centre of attention this Saturday (May 14) as they gather in Albert Square to have a first...
12 May 2016
The new Smokefree policy in Hastings and Napier hasthe backing of some big guns: Hawke's Bay Regional Council and...
11 May 2016
Beijing London and Chicago: Watching these three cities makes sense says international business journalist Rod...
11 May 2016
Using the wisdom of all of a community's heads leads to great plans for the future.
Last night (May 9) Making...
10 May 2016
The councillors are ready to rumble as the day of the inaugural Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay Marathon...
10 May 2016
At aged 34 Nicholas Magdalinos weighed 116 kilograms and was on a fast track to significant health issues. He'...
6 May 2016
The tinge of green on the hills and cooler weather have some people becoming complacent about fire risk.
Rural...
5 May 2016
The closure of the Karamu Frederick and Grove roads intersection next week will be kept to as few days as possible...
4 May 2016
For the second quarter in a row spending in Hastings is up by 20 per cent.
It's very good news. That gives u...
28 April 2016
The inaugural Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay International Marathon has smashed predictions with all race categorie...
26 April 2016
Getting its hands on an internationally-travelled art installation project is a real coup for the Hastings City...
26 April 2016
The complex 'personalities' of Asia have been explored in-depth by New Zealand artists and now their works have...
21 April 2016
Work to correct the uneven surface along a section of Havelock Rd will be completed within four weeks.
The...
18 April 2016
On what is the second year of New Zealand's 100 year commemoration of World War One a full list of commemoration...
15 April 2016
A flyover Olympic-style parades and medals and the signing of a fair play charter all added to the excitement of...
13 April 2016
Three happy brothers used their boundless energy (and a lot of help from their mum) to take the top prize in...
12 April 2016
The New Zealand Black Sticks Women's Hockey team has triumphed at the Hawke's Bay Festival of Hockey but not...
11 April 2016
Turning methane gas into electricity makes good environmental sense and could also prove to be a winner for the...
11 April 2016
A decision has been made ? the Hawke's Bay Opera House will be strengthened and reopened.
At a full Hasting...
7 April 2016
Knowing how to best use the givUS fundraising database to apply for funds for an organisation is the subject of a...
5 April 2016
The ice truck has been ordered the pitch watered to exacting specifications and the international refs have been...
1 April 2016
More than 3000 submissions on the future of the Hawke's Bay Opera House have been received ? the most Hasting...
30 March 2016
Work on a $1.5 million upgrade of the Havelock North Domain is due to kick off in just over a month and if all...
30 March 2016
Wet weather has dampened down the district to the point where the Hastings District Council is able to lift the...
30 March 2016
Vandalism of parks in Hastings is not acceptable says Hastings District councillor Tania Kerr.
Earlier thi...
30 March 2016
There will be no missing Neighbourhood Support coordinators in their fancy new hi-vis jackets as they call on...
18 March 2016
Just what is it council's do?
It's a question often asked and Local Government New Zealand is determined to...
15 March 2016
A picturesque eight kilometre cycle ride will mark the opening of the Havelock North cycleway this weekend.
The...
14 March 2016
A playground with a difference is being built in Frimley ? with sensory play gear and universal access top of the...
8 March 2016
A playground with a difference is being built in Frimley ? with sensory play gear and universal access top of the...
8 March 2016
There are 43 playgrounds in Hastings with 182 pieces of play equipment 177 parks and reserves spread over more...
8 March 2016
There is a bit of flack that goes with being a big burly rugby player who spends his days knee deep in flowers but...
8 March 2016
The long term car parks in Hastings will revert to paid parking at 50 cents an hour from March 14 while parking in...
7 March 2016
The resealing of the road surface between Havelock North and Hastings has been finished.
However Council i...
7 March 2016
Havelock Road is being be resealed on SundayMarch 6.
Delays are expected and motorists are advised to take an...
4 March 2016
Almost 11 dozen eggs near 10kg of bacon 10 kg of tomatoes and 10kg of bananas were on the menu for breakfast for...
29 February 2016
Having one of the country's top free riders performing on her horse in the centre of the city has got to be a...
26 February 2016
The Frimley Pool has been reopened today (February 26) after water tests showed the pool water met New Zealand...
26 February 2016
It was all fun and games in Flaxmere on Thursday night with more than 200 children and their whanau rocketing...
26 February 2016
Another 21 new New Zealander's each received a kowhai tree to plant last week (February 17) in recognition of...
26 February 2016
It is not often you see a team of Maori and Pacific Island cyclists on the road says the organiser of the Uso Bike...
19 February 2016
The free parking trial in Hastings will be extended until June but with a few tweaks.
To overcome the problem...
18 February 2016
Excitement will be high around alfresco lunch tables in the central city on Friday as bidders compete for hamper...
17 February 2016
It was all hands to the pump this morning as many hundreds of school children biked in all the way from suburb...
12 February 2016
Red yellow and green lights will sparkle through the Osmanthus Gardens in Cornwall Park Hastings for nine day...
12 February 2016
It is only to be expected that at nearly 60 years of age a starring piece of art work in our Hastings War Memorial...
12 February 2016
February is national Bikewise Month; a great time to leave your car at home and ride to work.
Bike Wise Month...
12 February 2016
More Hastings utility boxes are about to get prettier with the call going out for artists who want to help keep...
12 February 2016
Two powerful new exhibitions have been installed at the gallery to commemorate the 176th signing of the Treaty of...
12 February 2016
Fresh air zones are about to popup all over Napier and Hastings after the two councils passed a joint Smokefree...
12 February 2016
A big leap in retail spending in Hastings is very positive news for the district says Hastings mayor Lawrence...
3 February 2016
More than 2000 riders are expected to saddle up for annual Big Easy cycle ride on the Hawke's Bay Trails thi...
2 February 2016
The Waitangi Day The 'Big 9' event with sports arts food and music is on this Saturday ? and it is going to be...
2 February 2016
The Waitangi Day The 'Big 9' event with sports arts food and music is on this Saturday ? and it is going to be...
2 February 2016
Despite the rain of the last few days fire restrictions remain in force throughout Hawke's Bay.
While tropical...
2 February 2016
"Bogus" phone calls that prompted council warning turned out to be genuine.
A day after warning residents to be...
22 January 2016
Our pets often have a very special place in the family but unlike other family members they can't simply tell u...
21 January 2016
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is concerned for the security of local homeowners.
The regional councilhas thi...
20 January 2016
Albert Square in Hastings will reverberate to the sound of laughter this Sunday as the Aspyre Urban Obstacle race...
19 January 2016
A community BBQ is to be held at the Windsor Park Lions playground in Parkvale this Thursday where the public will...
19 January 2016
Cyclists are being encouraged to attend the annual Go by Bike Breakfast to be held in Hastings Central Mall on...
15 January 2016
One minute of violent shaking that changed the face of Hawke's Bay will be remembered in Hastings next month.
A...
15 January 2016
The strengthening of the Hawke's Bay Opera House will be the first and vital plank
18 December 2015
As the summer crowds flood into Hastings particularly the beach areas council is asking people to flatten their...
16 December 2015
The sun came out in time for Christmas in Cornwall Park on Sunday with several thousand turning up for kids' game...
14 December 2015
With summer holidays approaching homeowners doing a spot of DIY can avoid causing an environmental disaster by not...
11 December 2015
The combination of low rainfall and wind has dried the region out to the point where fire risk has escalated say...
10 December 2015
Two down and two to go: And Splash Planet's Lots and Lots for your Tots toddlers' programmes is proving hugely...
3 December 2015
Santa has taken up residence in Hastings in a fantastic festive wonderland
2 December 2015
The man who has been driving change at the Hastings District Council's Animal Management Centre over the last year...
1 December 2015
The Clive bridge cycleway with its footpath made from 4.2 million recycled plastic bags has made national new...
1 December 2015
Both hair and cash were flying on Wednesday (Nov 26) as the Hastings City Assist guys had their beards shaved off...
30 November 2015
It is the Havelock North Library's turn for a revamp with plans being drawn up over the next few months.
How...
26 November 2015
The Clive Community Group is inviting Clive residents to a meeting next Monday to discuss where to from here
24 November 2015
As the weather warms up the risk of dogs contracting the extremely dangerous and highly contagious parvoviru...
19 November 2015
Concepts for the future of the Hawke's Bay Opera House the Municipal Buildings and Civic Square will get their...
16 November 2015
Words written in wartime 100 years ago are the seeds that have grown into the exhibition Word and Deed in which...
16 November 2015
The pools are full; the annualpainting marathon has been completed; the cafǸ food has beenordered; the gardener...
11 November 2015
Take special care of your pets this week - especially over the coming weekend. It is that time of the year when...
6 November 2015
Storing chemicals is potentially dangerous and an unnecessary risk if you don't need them anymore. To help...
6 November 2015
It has taken 50 years but finally the Waingongoro River once again flows past the Waimarama Marae restoring the...
6 November 2015
The free parking trial has started off with a hiss and a roar with by far the vast majority of comments on...
3 November 2015
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3 November 2015
The district's volunteering heroes will be recognised in the 2016 Civic Honours Awards.
Nominations for the...
30 October 2015
A Havelock North building has scored the top prize in the annual New Zealand Architecture Awards.
The designer...
30 October 2015
A bumper crop of activities in Havelock North this weekend will see the village buzzing.
There will be lots of...
29 October 2015
On Sunday morning (November 1) the All Blacks take on the Wallabies for the right to be crowned rugby world...
28 October 2015
Taini Wright lay on her front steps with a badly broken arm and bruised face and hoped someone would help...
28 October 2015
It is almost show time. Hastings City Assist chaps are growing their beards just as fast as they can before the...
28 October 2015
Since November 1 parking has beenfree in Hastings city centre. The trial isfor four months ? but there are still...
27 October 2015
The 26 primary school children who make up the entire roll of tiny Waimarama School were among the more than 50000...
16 October 2015
A big yellow container is going to be parked on Hastings' beloved Te Mata Peak this weekend ? but don't worry it...
15 October 2015
From November 1 parking will be free in Hastings city centre for four months ? but there will still be time...
14 October 2015
Four teens planning to make music a big part of their careers have got off to a good start.
Headlock - Tom...
13 October 2015
Four teens planning to make music a big part of their careers have got off to a good start.
Headlock - Tom...
13 October 2015
Two Havelock North men have been convicted and fined for carrying out sanitary plumbing and drainlaying work...
13 October 2015
Another link in the Hawke's Bay cycle path chain was officially opened on Friday (October 9); this time a...
12 October 2015
In the drought of 1997/98 fires covering more than 1000 hectares were fought by the East Coast rural fire...
9 October 2015
Arts' lovers won't want to miss out on tickets for the Harcourts Hawke's Bay Arts Festival opening onOctober 27...
8 October 2015
Magnificent art celebrating the 100th birthday of the Hawke's Bay Opera House is about to be installed on the...
6 October 2015
No further chlorine is being added to the Havelock North water supply after tests for contamination came back...
6 October 2015
The new Clive cycle and walkway with its ultra-modern eco-friendly plastic footpath and state-of-the-art lighting...
2 October 2015
The Havelock North water supply is being temporarily treated with chlorine after traces of contamination were...
2 October 2015
It might have been pelting down but that did not stop 25 hardy souls taking up the Hastings District Ccouncil'...
23 September 2015
Bands who want their chance in the spotlight - and some cash - need to get a video together and get it up on-line...
21 September 2015
Te Mata Peak Road has reopened.
Te Mata Peak Road is temporarily closed (Monday 21st September)until a tree...
21 September 2015
Last night (Sept 17) close to 200 Hawke's Bay tourism providers and industry members gathered at East Pier Hotel...
18 September 2015
A new cremator is about to be installed at the Hawke's Bay ChapelandCrematorium. It will enable more cremations to...
18 September 2015
Fit helpers are being asked to take their muscles enthusiasm warm clothes sturdy shoes and drinking water to Te...
16 September 2015
Works by some of the most famous names in the New Zealand art world have been brought together for an upcoming...
10 September 2015
A basic income should be sufficient to enable everyone to fully participate in their community sayslife member of...
9 September 2015
A television programme about Hastings was beamed out to more than five million viewers in China last week as the...
7 September 2015
The pending decision on the future of waste disposal for Napier and Hastings has received a welcome boost with the...
4 September 2015
An extensive three day independent investigation shows that a Hastings District Council animal control officer...
3 September 2015
News Jetstar will be adding Hawke's Bay to its flight path has been welcomed by the region.
David Hall CEO of...
31 August 2015
It's official: Hastings is New Zealand's most beautiful city.
The Most Beautiful City award was announced today...
28 August 2015
Wanting to help more farmers move away from disposing of rubbish on their farms has led to some 'outside the...
21 August 2015
More people on the streets for longer with money in their pocket to spend in the shops are needed in Hastings city...
17 August 2015
The inaugural Super Sixes will be a big send-off for up to 700 primary school children from across the North...
6 August 2015
Five ceramics artists have come together in the style of a 1980 ceramics exhibition that was hailed at the time a...
5 August 2015
Until recently searching property records held by council could only be described as a tad laborious; now you...
5 August 2015
A new reception area being installed in the Hastings War Memorial Library this month will mean limited service...
5 August 2015
The first step to responsible dog ownership is registration.
If your dog is not currently wearing a yellow tag...
29 July 2015
A Havelock North man who died in his prime from war wounds and who is rumoured to have had a mystery woman in hi...
20 July 2015
The opera house corner is about to get a funky do-up with a fence designed to display art being built over the...
20 July 2015
Hawke's Bay's water park has been recognised on the international stage.
Splash Planet was voted the sixth best...
17 July 2015
Tuesday update: The roads are openhowever the Taihape Road from the forestry camp to Kuripoponga Bridge has black...
10 July 2015
The first stage of the kennel redevelopment at Hastings District Council's pound is all but finished.
The final...
9 July 2015
The woman whose identity has been puzzling hundreds of students over the last few weeks is no shrinking violet ?...
6 July 2015
The just completed Amazing China Face Race is being lauded as a great teaching tool
6 July 2015
A timeline for decisions on the earthquake-prone Hawke's Bay Opera House has been announced.
Residents are...
4 July 2015
The impetus for artist Deborah Smith putting her efforts into running free art classes for bereaved children wa...
3 July 2015
The latest exhibition in the Hastings City Art Gallery No direct access to reality is a double whammy for artist...
3 July 2015
Whether bus shelters parks playgrounds and sports fields should be smoke free is a question being put to Napier...
1 July 2015
The paths in Cornwall Park are about to be lightened up with some judicious thinning of the greenery.
Hasting...
29 June 2015
Hawke's Bay is already regarded as one of the best places in the country to cycle and its star is set to rise...
25 June 2015
A full range of artist's impressions and plans of the new Hawke's Bay chapel and crematorium will be on display...
24 June 2015
The winner of The Amazing China Face Race has been revealed.
Nesta Lade 14 found and contacted the China Face
22 June 2015
How low will they grow:Four burly men on the Hastings City Assist team are growing their beards for seven months ?...
19 June 2015
Kate MacKenzie has been named a Local Great receiving her accolade during Saturday night's Edible Fashion...
14 June 2015
Sprint kayaker Elise Legarth is determined to achieve her Olympic dreams in her chosen sport.
The problem is ...
6 June 2015
The Whirinaki water supply situation continues to improve with Hastings District Council staff advising yetserday...
6 June 2015
While it is looking increasingly likely that Whirinaki's water supply can go back to its usual bore source in the...
3 June 2015
Residents in Whirinaki [north of Hastings] are relying on a reservoir filled with fresh water after their bore...
2 June 2015
Rural fire volunteers could be housed in a fit-for-purpose building on Hastings Fire Station land in Maraekakaho...
27 May 2015
As children walk to school and adults rush to work or appointments it is easy to forget that some of the street...
22 May 2015
The new Aqua Card which gets swimmers into all four of Hastings District Council swimming pools is about making...
15 May 2015
Developing hands-on experts in fields as diverse as carpentry to gas fitting and hairdressing to security service...
14 May 2015
One cannot help but be impressed as Kay Deakin tells her career story; going from shy 16-year-old taking on a...
14 May 2015
A visit to Hastings by the mayor of a city in China that is home to seven million people has ended with the...
7 May 2015
There's very little lycra in sight no wall-to-ceiling mirrors - just ladies working up a sweat with wide...
5 May 2015
About 150 people turned up to check out the Flaxmere Community Centre open day on Saturday ? with the gym proving...
5 May 2015
Top honours
The East Coast branch of the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand featuring a predominance...
30 April 2015
An eerie fog blanketed the central city for Hastings' ANZAC Day dawn service on Saturday.
In the inky black of...
28 April 2015
A bronze statue of Major General Sir Andrew Russell one of Hawke's Bay's most decorated sons now officially...
28 April 2015
The old pirate ship at Splash Planet destroyed by fire this month could be replaced in time for the 2016 summer...
23 April 2015
Explode and seido karate are in the fitness mix in Flaxmere and as the suburb's community centre and gym reach a...
21 April 2015
Find out what council facilities and services are open over this ANZAC weekend.
Hastings District Council...
21 April 2015
A new award celebrating leadership added to the annual Hawke's Bay Primary Sector Awards this year has been won by...
17 April 2015
Havelock North performance artist David Guerin has spent much of the last year consumed by the war time...
15 April 2015
Work has just begun on the State Highway 2 Clive Bridge to make crossings safer for cyclists and...
14 April 2015
The Hastings District has moved to an OPEN FIRE SEASON as of 8am Monday 7th April 2015.
This does not apply to...
8 April 2015
Be sure to check which council facilities are open and closed during the Easter break in 2015.
Hasting...
27 March 2015
Hastings District Council is unveiling three new places to play in Havelock North in April.
First out of the...
27 March 2015
The Heretaunga Women's Centre at the Hastings Women's Rest building re-opens on Monday after a major renovation...
26 March 2015
The new Hastings City Art Gallery Director Toni MacKinnon wants to bring the community into the gallery and take...
25 March 2015
Routine sampling has identified low levels of bacterial contamination in the Whirinaki water supply. As a...
20 March 2015
Fire restrictions in the Hastings district remain in place despite the recent rain.
Hastings District Council...
18 March 2015
At first glance it looks like perfectly edible food straight from the supermarket. Instead it's perfectly edible...
12 March 2015
The Shaolin Monks from China performed to a 'sell out' crowd last night at the Hastings Sports Centre
A free...
12 March 2015
Hastings District Council and the Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market are teaming up to celebrate Children's Day and...
27 February 2015
World Cup Cricket and culture will combine in Cornwall Park Hastings on International Cultures Day.
The first...
27 February 2015
Hastings District Council's Rural Fire Force has taken delivery of a new appliance.
The new appliance will be...
25 February 2015
Routine sampling has identified low levels of bacterial contamination in the Whirinaki water supply. As a...
24 February 2015
A group of kung fu fighting monks is to perform a free concert in Hastings on Wednesday 11 March
The monks hail...
24 February 2015
Civic Square will be the focal point for ANZAC Day services in the Hastings District this year. 2015 marks the...
20 February 2015
Ten more Chorus roadside cabinets are to be included in a second cabinet art painting project in Hastings.
The...
19 February 2015
Hastings will welcome 25 new New Zealanders at a citizenship ceremony to be held Wednesday 18th February from 6 pm...
16 February 2015
Professor Glyn Harper will share insights into the New Zealand soldier in World War One at the Hastings War...
12 February 2015
The Nappy Lady will return to Hastings to hold two workshops next week.
Waste Minimisation Planner Angela...
11 February 2015
Check out our open hours for Waitangi Day Friday 6 February 2015.
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