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17 June 2013

Hastings District Council is one of 22 Council’s around the country that supports the national Waste Exchange. The recycling initiative began in 1999 and is coordinated by the Waikato Regional Council.

The online service has recently undergone a revamp and a new push has begun to get more businesses to sign up and increase public awareness of the recycling operation. The exchange aims to be a one stop shop where businesses can list unwanted material and all members of the community can access the reusable material and find information about local recyclers.

Over 900 businesses have signed up to the Waste Exchange which will help improve their waste management and minimisation programmes.

14 June 2013

Leading scientist Sir Ray Avery is the guest speaker at the Mayoral Leadership Summit which is part of a strong lineup of events that make up the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Week 2013 in Hastings.

Leadership Week in Hastings begins on Monday July 8th and finishes with RED SOCKS DAY on Friday July 12th, when everyone is encouraged to wear red socks in support of the Sir Peter Blake Trust.

To register or purchase tickets for these events visit Leadership Week 2013

11 June 2013

Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.

10 June 2013

The public is being invited to nominate their favourite Hawke’s Bay based Asian business and community organisation ahead of the second annual awards evening.

The Asians in the Bay awards will again recognise those businesses and individuals who are making a difference in the community, along with groups and organisations which have helped promote their own particular culture.

The public is welcome to nominate their favourite Asian business or organisation for the awards. Nominations open on Friday June 14th at www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/asiansinthebay

Presentations to the winners will be made during the awards evening to be held at the Napier RSA on Monday August 26th 2013.

7 June 2013

Russell Street South between Eastbourne Street and Lyndon Road East. The road closure will be between 4:00am until 10:30am, Friday, 26 July 2013.  The purpose of this road closure is to unveil a Pou in Civic Square.

6 June 2013

Bill Mathewson (all fields) and Anderson parks (number 1 field only) are officially closed as of today 6 June 2013 until further notice.

The closures have come about because of bad weather.

We'll update you tomorrow on whether the parks have reopened.

6 June 2013

Hastings will welcome 29 new New Zealanders at a citizenship ceremony to be held Wednesday 12th June 2013, from 6 pm in the Hastings District Council Chambers.

The candidates’ nationalities are:
British, Chinese, Icelandic, Samoan, Portuguese, American, South African, Thai, Indian and Dutch.

Hastings District Council Councillors will present each candidate with a kowhai tree to symbolise “putting down roots”.

6 June 2013

Flaxmere Library is launching a book club for children aged 8 and over, in response to approaches from local readers.

Children’s librarian Kerry Campion says the book club will be held on the second Thursday of each month at 3.30pm, beginning on June 13th.

You can register your interest in joining the children’s book club with Kerry at the Flaxmere Library or call 879 6792.

5 June 2013

All of Bill Mathewson and St Leonards parks in the Hastings District are officially closed as of today 5 June 2013 until further notice.

At Anderson Park in Havelock North, half of the number one field at the creek end is also closed.

The closures have come about because of bad weather.

We'll update you tomorrow on whether the parks have reopened.

5 June 2013

Hastings Civil Defence is to trial a new public alerting sign in the Cape Coast area of Te Awanga, Haumoana and Clifton.

The sign has been erected for a six week trial period on Beach Road near the intersection of East Road and Clifton Road. It will be opened and closed at random times, both day and night, and anyone who passes the sign is being asked to complete a questionnaire on the effectiveness of the sign and the message that is displayed.

A flyer which includes a questionnaire on the effectiveness of the sign will be distributed around the Cape Coast. The survey can also be completed online at www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/warning

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