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All welcome to Cornwall Park playground The finishing touches are being applied and preparations are afoot to celebrate the opening of the revamped Cornwal...
13 December 2019
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Hawke's Bay councils appoint regional procurement director A new Hawke’s Bay regional strategic procurement director has been appointed by the region’s five councils, the...
13 December 2019
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Bridge strengthening programme supports local economy The Hastings District Council’s bridge strengthening programme is ahead of schedule, and this week the council br...
12 December 2019
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Hawke's Bay councils appoint regional procurement director
A new Hawke’s Bay regional strategic procurement director has been appointed by the region’s five councils, the...
13 December 2019
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Bridge strengthening programme supports local economy
The Hastings District Council’s bridge strengthening programme is ahead of schedule, and this week the council br...
12 December 2019
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Housing Announcement for Hastings Welcomed
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst welcomes today’s announcement for the first stage of the government’s investme...
12 December 2019
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Sir James Wattie Place remains closed
Due to the ongoing potential asbestos exposure risk, Sir James Wattie Place will remain closed to the public until ...
10 December 2019
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Changes to stormwater management mooted
The Hastings District Council and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council are working together to improve the management and...
5 December 2019
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Future investment in Splash Planet to be considered
With Splash Planet’s peak season nearly upon us, thoughts are turning to the ongoing sustainability of this popul...
4 December 2019
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Christmas and New Year 2019/2020 open hours
Council services and facilities will be operating during the Christmas and New Year holidays although some will hav...
4 December 2019
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Art straddles boundary between painting and sculpture
Hawke’s Bay-based artist Leanne Morrison says she’s really excited to showcase her new exhibition Off the Edge ...
3 December 2019
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Temporary Havelock North water restriction
Havelock North residents are being asked to conserve water next week while work is carried out on one of the drinki...
29 November 2019
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First China competition gifts arrive
The first of the gifts that are the heart of the Amazing China-Hastings Year of Tourism secondary school competitio...
29 November 2019
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Audit says no major safety concerns at reserves
Extra signage on mountain bike tracks and further separation of biking and walking tracks in Tainui and Hikanui Res...
29 November 2019
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Remediation of Craggy Range Track completed
A special blessing took place at the site of the former Craggy Range track this morning to signal the end of remedi...
29 November 2019
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Council Meetings
All meetings are held in the Council Civic Administration Building, 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings. Members of the...
27 November 2019
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International Day of People with Disability to be celebrated
A host of fun activities will be taking place in the Hastings City mall next week to celebrate this year’s Intern...
27 November 2019
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Report highlights Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga’s whānau support role
Hastings District Council chief executive Nigel Bickle has congratulated Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga (TToH) for the r...
26 November 2019
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Investigation drilling to start
Investigation drilling is to start next week at one of two sites that have been proposed as locations for future wa...
22 November 2019
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Large light sculptures to pop up in Hastings city
Hastings City centre will light up in the lead up to Christmas this year, with two temporary, spectacular, large-sc...
22 November 2019
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Huge fanfare in China at Hastings gift opening
The first of the treasure chests sent to cities and regions in China for the Amazing China-Hastings Year of Tourism...
21 November 2019
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Havelock North courtesy crossing safety highlighted
Pedestrians and motorists are being urged to look out for each other after some close calls reported on courtesy cr...
20 November 2019
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Harvest photographic exhibition highlights seasonal workers
Each year hundreds of seasonal workers come to Hawke’s Bay to harvest the horticulture and viticulture crops the ...
20 November 2019
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Open day an insight into innovative wastewater treatment
The annual tour of the Hastings wastewater treatment plant at Clive is on again on November 23, one that participan...
19 November 2019
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Tania Kerr appointed as Hastings deputy mayor
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst has today reappointed long-term councillor Tania Kerr as deputy mayor for the comi...
19 November 2019
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Time to start thinking about conserving water
Although Hawke’s Bay received a good dollop of rain recently, Hastings and Napier residents are encouraged to act...
18 November 2019
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Hawke's Bay councils breaking new ground
Hawke’s Bay’s five councils have broken new ground with all elected representatives coming together in one room...
14 November 2019
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Gardening a communal activity for Petal Power winner
He’s already legendary among Parkhaven residents for his culinary prowess, and now Peter Johnson’s skills in th...
12 November 2019
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Intention to declare and classify reserves in Raureka, Hastings.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Intention to declare and classify reserves in Raureka, Hastings.
Pursuant to Section 14(1) of Rese...
8 November 2019
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Another win for HB Councils’ shared website work
Hawke’s Bay’s five councils have done it again – won a national award for team work on eight of the region’...
8 November 2019
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Clothes swaps and landfill bus tours for Sustainable Backyards
In its second year of being held in Hawke’s Bay, this month’s Sustainable Backyards programme features a wide a...
7 November 2019
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Celebrating the Spirit of Service
Public service workers, from councils to emergency services, government agencies and departments, education, and ot...
5 November 2019
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Memories of councils’ merger shared at commemoration event
Memories of some of the most turbulent years in Hastings’ political history were shared on Sunday, at an event to...
4 November 2019
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Top international award for three Hastings parks
Fantastic new flags will be flying over three Hastings parks after an announcement this week that Flaxmere Park, Ha...
1 November 2019
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Retail spending growth continues across Hastings district
Continued economic growth in the Hastings district is reflected in the most recent figures on retail spending for H...
1 November 2019
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Treasure chests blessed and off to China
The gifts being sent far and wide across China for The Amazing China-Hastings Year of Tourism 2019 have been blesse...
29 October 2019
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Rates revaluation notices issued this week
The 2019 rates revaluation notices were posted out to Hastings ratepayers this week, giving an updated rating value...
24 October 2019
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Meeting of the Inaugural Hastings District Rural Community Board Meeting,
Public Notice is hereby given that the first Meeting of the Hastings District Rural Community Board following the 2...
22 October 2019
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Meeting of the Inaugural Council Meeting
Public Notice is hereby given that the first Meeting of the Council following the 2019 triennial elections is to be...
22 October 2019
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Long weekend hours at gallery and libraries
This long weekend, Hastings District Libraries and Hastings City Art Gallery will be closed on Hawke’s Bay Annive...
22 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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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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Hastings District Council to commemorate 30 years
On November 3, a free community event will be held to mark the 30th anniversary of the Hastings District Council.
15 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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