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      CIVIC HONOUR AWARDS

      So many people in the Hastings District have devoted their time and energy to making a difference in our communities. Victim support volunteers, sport coaches, art enthusiasts; the list goes on.

      Each year the Council recognises the voluntary service of individuals or groups/organisations through the Civic Honour Awards.

      DISABILITY REFERENCE GROUP

      You can contact us with any disability-related issues Council might be able to help with, by email, phone or post, or alternatively fill out the box below and send us your comments, questions or issues directly. Be sure to include your own contact details so we can get back to you!

      Phone: 871 5000

      Email: ninas@hdc.govt.nz

      Post:
      Disability Reference Group
      c/o Community Services,
      Hastings District Council,
      Private Bag 9002,
      Hastings

      FLAXMERE TOWN CENTRE UPGRADE

      As the Flaxmere community has changed and grown over time so too has the need for the town centre to adapt. The Hastings District Council has recognised this need and initiated the Urban Design Framework to help guide future council decisions on urban form, land use and community projects in and around the town centre.

      GENETIC MODIFICATION

      Issues surrounding Genetic Modification (GM) have been raised by the District’s food producers through a number of different forums including the Long Term Plan

      One perspective on the issue has resulted in the establishment of Pure Hawke's Bay, who are seeking a moratorium on GM field trials in the region (for a period of 10 years) and are seeking the inclusion of rules in the District Plan to enforce this.

      HERITAGE TRAILS

      Hawke’s Bay is considered New Zealand’s showcase for Heritage Trail development, with 17 trails created since 1991, a higher number than any other region. Early trails covered Waimarama, Highway 50 in Central Hawke’s Bay and the Napier waterfront, which has since been incorporated into the Ahuriri Walk.

      NEW ZEALAND CITIZENSHIP

      Becoming a citizen at a public ceremony is a very important step in the process of becoming a New Zealand citizen. It is an opportunity for you to publicly declare your allegiance to New Zealand and for the local Hastings District community to welcome you on behalf of all New Zealanders.

      PAHARAKEKE

      Flax—The Paharakeke Project is about recognising an asset and symbol of Flaxmere and promoting beautiful flax landscapes and significant artworks that will promote positive community identity.

      It is envisioned that Flaxmere progress to a unique, iconic destination and location for inspired art and unique cultural journey, which showcases exemplars of harakeke/flax as a living landscape.

      SAFE COMMUNITIES

      At the start of 2012, Hastings District councillors agreed to pursue accreditation as a World Health Organisation Safe Community.  This was after a request to the annual plan by ACC, the District Health Board, Health Hawke’s Bay and MSD.

      The application for accreditation was submited to the Safer Community Foundation New Zealand (SCFNZ) and a successful site visit was held 6 December 2012. The official designation ceremony was held on 11 March 2013.

      SUS'D

      Everyone wants to save money right? Sus’d can give you the knowledge to start making changes in your everyday life that are better for your back pocket and beneficial to our environment.

      We work with the Sustaining Hawke’s Bay Trust to provide information, events and competitions aimed at giving you the tools and advice you need to save your money and be more sustainable.

      TREES AND FENCES

      Disputes over trees, leaves, branches, roots, lack of sunlight and fences are common cause of bad feeling between neighbours.

      This could be anything from trees that block your sun, roots that choke your drains, fences that your neighbours want built or replaced - often at considerable expense.

      Your differences can usually be settled with a combination of tact and compromise, but if you are forced into a stand-off, legal action may be your only way out.

      That could cost you anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars and will probably destroy neighbourly goodwill.

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