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Hand-turned timber the heart of China gifts The first of the treasure chests holding hand-made gifts by talented Hastings craftsmen are about to be sent to the...
17 October 2019
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Community information session at Frimley Park A community information session is being held this Saturday to discuss the proposed water treatment and storage res...
17 October 2019
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2019 Labour Weekend Hours Find out what hours our council facilities are open over Labour Weekend.
16 October 2019
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Hand-turned timber the heart of China gifts
The first of the treasure chests holding hand-made gifts by talented Hastings craftsmen are about to be sent to the...
17 October 2019
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Community information session at Frimley Park
A community information session is being held this Saturday to discuss the proposed water treatment and storage res...
17 October 2019
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2019 Labour Weekend Hours
Find out what hours our council facilities are open over Labour Weekend.
16 October 2019
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Planning for the future of our libraries
How much do you use your library, and what is your idea of the perfect library?
In preparing the 2020-2025 strateg...
16 October 2019
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Cordon remains, road closure extends to two lanes
Hastings District Council is continuing to monitor the building at 603 Heretaunga St East that was cordoned off las...
16 October 2019
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Building collapse risk prompts traffic lane closure
Hastings District Council advises there is an unsafe building at 603 Heretaunga St East that is in danger of collap...
15 October 2019
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Remaining track remediation work begins
The remediation of the remaining lower section of the Craggy Range track begins today, and with no unforeseen inter...
14 October 2019
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HB Food Innovation Hub moves a step closer
A Food Innovation Hub in Hawke’s Bay is a step closer with the Hastings District Council giving the go-ahead to e...
11 October 2019
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Councillors farewelled at final meeting before election
At the final Hastings District Council meeting for this triennium on Thursday, two councillors were farewelled – ...
11 October 2019
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New name for former Plaza
A new name has been selected for the former Plaza at Toitoi - Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre.
10 October 2019
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Alcohol advertising removed from public transport buses
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is being praised for removing alcohol advertising from its public transport bus flee...
9 October 2019
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Hastings reaccredited as a Safe Community
Hastings has been re-accredited as a Safe Community by the Safe Community Foundation of New Zealand, six years on f...
7 October 2019
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Small fee increases at Aquatics Hastings pools
Some small fee increases will be introduced at Aquatics Hastings’ four pools starting in November, the first time...
30 September 2019
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Cornwall Park playground upgrade progressing well
The Cornwall Park playground redevelopment is fast taking shape with the installation of new play equipment, includ...
27 September 2019
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New speed limits set after review
A proposal to change the speed limits on six roads located near sites of increased industrial activity or residenti...
27 September 2019
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User safety top priority for Tainui Reserve
The enjoyment and safety of the community in Hastings District Council’s parks and reserves is a top priority, an...
26 September 2019
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Food Innovation Hub receives $12million in PGF Investment
A Food Innovation Hub is to be built in Hawke’s Bay, made possible by the latest Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) inv...
23 September 2019
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Public advised to keep clear of Sir James Wattie Place after fire
Hastings District Council and the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Medical Officer of Health Dr Nick Jones are a...
21 September 2019
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Your vote is your voice
With less than three weeks to go in this year’s elections, check your letterboxes over the next few days as votin...
20 September 2019
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Litter campaign aims to keep Hastings beautiful
Cleaning up rubbish from roadsides and in public reserves is an ongoing issue for the Hastings District Council, an...
17 September 2019
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Initiatives introduced to encourage voter turnout
Voting in the local body elections has become easier with new initiatives introduced in Hastings and Hawke’s Bay ...
13 September 2019
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New contractor at Blackbridge transfer station
Bin Hire Company (BHC) has taken over operating the Blackbridge refuse transfer station, with some changes planned ...
12 September 2019
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New te reo Māori policy supports language use
This year’s Te Wiki o te Reo Māori marks a special milestone for Hastings District Council with the launch of it...
12 September 2019
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Maintenance works for Flaxmere Pool
Swim Heretaunga Flaxmere will be closing its doors for two weeks to complete necessary maintenance works.
11 September 2019
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Students gain on-the-job experience with council project
Four EIT architecture students are getting hands on experience of their potential future career paths, using the Ha...
10 September 2019
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Winter planting programme mostly complete in time for Spring rain
The Hastings District Council’s winter planting season is drawing to a close with more than 20,000 plants put in ...
9 September 2019
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New Emergency Co-ordination Centre opens in Hastings
After about a year in construction, the region’s new purpose-built Emergency Co-ordination Centre located beside ...
6 September 2019
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New pop-up space in Hastings CBD to provide youth support
A new youth employment pop-up opened in the Hastings city centre today, aimed at giving easy access to support for ...
6 September 2019
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New name and brand for Opera House arts and culture complex revealed
Ahead of the Hawke’s Bay Opera House re-opening in February 2020, a name and brand for the overall arts and cultu...
4 September 2019
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Landmarks Awards showcase best in the district
The history, architecture, public art and landscape projects that enhance and make the Hastings district unique hav...
30 August 2019
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Library info on the go with mobile app
Hastings District Libraries are excited to announce the launch of their new intuitive mobile app that gives access ...
29 August 2019
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New city garden designed to bring people together
A new garden being built at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Hastings is complete, providing an oasis from the ...
27 August 2019
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More options for seasonal worker accommodation proposed
A change to the Hastings District Plan is being proposed to provide for the accommodation needs of seasonal workers...
26 August 2019
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Public Notice of Variation 7 'Seasonal Workers Accommodation'
In accordance with Clause 5 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Hastings District Council has pr...
21 August 2019
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Awards shine light on inspiring Hastings youth
At a special awards evening at Waipatu Marae this week, 24 deserving young people were recognised for their achieve...
21 August 2019
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Hastings District Council election candidates confirmed
All Hastings District Council wards but one will be contested at the upcoming local body elections, with 26 candida...
19 August 2019
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Youth programmes changing lives one job at a time
Creating better pathways for young people to get into employment, education and training is an important focus for ...
16 August 2019
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New arts and culture strategy draws Bay creatives together
A thriving arts and culture sector enriches community wellbeing, and in Hawke’s Bay a new strategy has been devel...
14 August 2019
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Regional Leaders Working Together for EIT
Mayors of Hastings, Wairoa and Central Hawke’s Bay District Councils, the chair of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Cou...
12 August 2019
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District plan variation paves way for inner city living
Another step has been made towards creating more vibrancy in the Hastings city centre with changes now made to the ...
8 August 2019
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Landmark documentary 'War on Waste' comes to Hastings
Helping Hastings residents find ways to minimise their waste is a key focus for the Hastings District Council.
As ...
7 August 2019
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Hawke's Bay councils welcome Government's water reforms
We welcome Minister Mahuta’s announcement yesterday of an enhanced regulatory framework and new standards for the...
1 August 2019
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Work starts on tracks at Tainui and Hikanui Reserves
Works to improve the path network in Tainui and Hikanui Reserves is starting today, making access through the park ...
30 July 2019
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The roof is on - Plaza building taking shape
With its steel roof in place and the concrete being poured for the floor, the Plaza building is fast taking shape a...
26 July 2019
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Local alcohol policy for Hastings and Napier adopted
The Hastings and Napier Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) has been adopted by both Hastings District and Napier City counc...
26 July 2019
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Creative communities funding applications open
Applications for the second and final Creative Communities Scheme funding round for the year open on August 1.
24 July 2019
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Steady retail spending growth in Hastings district
Retail spending in the Hastings district continues to climb, with $76 million spent in the area over the three mont...
23 July 2019
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