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Strong community response on water services More than 1000 submissions have been received by Hastings District Council during the consultation on how best to m...
19 June 2025
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Dawn ceremony to rededicate Ngā Pou o Heretaunga Ngā Pou o Heretaunga will be rededicated at a dawn ceremony this Friday [20 June], following their return to Civic...
18 June 2025
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Ban on disposable vapes welcome in Hastings New national regulations to tighten controls on vaping take effect today, and will reinforce efforts already underw...
17 June 2025
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Strong community response on water services
More than 1000 submissions have been received by Hastings District Council during the consultation on how best to m...
19 June 2025
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Dawn ceremony to rededicate Ngā Pou o Heretaunga
Ngā Pou o Heretaunga will be rededicated at a dawn ceremony this Friday [20 June], following their return to Civic...
18 June 2025
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Ban on disposable vapes welcome in Hastings
New national regulations to tighten controls on vaping take effect today, and will reinforce efforts already underw...
17 June 2025
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Matariki at Waiaroha and Hastings libraries
The Waiaroha Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre will light up for Matariki this year, with a special evening of ligh...
13 June 2025
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Councils’ united approach to flood recovery earns national award
A cross-council programme that supported flood-affected Hawke’s Bay residents to make unavoidable life-changing d...
13 June 2025
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Housing economic data shows positive signs in Hastings
Hastings’ place-based housing strategy is delivering tangible outcomes for local families, as shown in the latest...
12 June 2025
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Draft Waste Management and Minimisation bylaw open for feedback
Hastings District Council is inviting public feedback on the Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Bylaw 2025.
10 June 2025
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Proposals sought for future recreational uses for Frimley pools
The former Frimley Pools site is set for a new chapter, with Hastings District Council calling for community-based ...
10 June 2025
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Last chance to have your say on future of local water services
Hastings District Council is reminding residents that the Local Water Done Well consultation closes at 5pm this Sun...
9 June 2025
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Hastings shows economic resilience
Low unemployment, steady business growth and positive signs in tourism and housing outcomes are highlights of Hasti...
4 June 2025
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Public notice
RATING INFORMATION DATABASE
30 May 2025
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Puketapu Bridge rebuild enters final stages
The finish line is nearly in sight for the building of the new and improved Puketapu Bridge, which is anticipated t...
30 May 2025
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Opportunities to join the Local Water Done Well conversation
Nearly 600 submissions have been received to date for the Local Water Done Well consultation in Hastings, asking fo...
30 May 2025
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Havelock North community emergency hub supports resilience
More than 200 people attended the Havelock North Function Centre community emergency hub open day last weekend [Sun...
29 May 2025
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Hastings Civic Awards honour local residents making a difference
From recognising heroic rescues during Cyclone Gabrielle to tireless commitment to supporting sports clubs and newc...
29 May 2025
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Kids’ artwork brightens up Waimārama toilet block
The exterior of the changing room and toilet block at Waimārama Domain has had a fishy facelift thanks to the crea...
26 May 2025
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Public notice
Resignation
22 May 2025
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New street names celebrate the history of Howard Street development
New residents moving into the Howard Street housing development, between Havelock Road and Howard Street, Hastings,...
21 May 2025
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Pop-up space has info and opportunity to have say on water services
A dedicated pop-up space has opened today to provide residents with information on the Local Water Done Well cons...
19 May 2025
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Public notice
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF LEE ROAD & CORBIN ROAD – 6 JULY 2025
17 May 2025
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Public Notice
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF GIMBLETT ROAD – 8 June 2025
17 May 2025
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Sustainable new office development for central Hastings
A state-of-the-art, engineered mass timber-built office complex will soon rise at 300 Lyndon Road, transforming the...
16 May 2025
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Hastings building industry forum hears vision for Building Act
A desire to start making small, achievable changes now ahead of a more comprehensive building regulatory reform was...
14 May 2025
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'Stronger together' – HB councils seek feedback on preferred model for water services
Residents across Hawke’s Bay are now invited to have their say on what will be an intergenerational decision, as ...
13 May 2025
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Local authority elections will be held on Saturday, 11 October this year. This notice tells you how to enrol, and w...
13 May 2025
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Inner city building redevelopment to offer homes and more
With a developer agreement now signed, the transformation of a Hastings District Council-owned site at 206 Queen St...
13 May 2025
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Partnership leads to New Zealand-first plasterboard recycling trial
A new plasterboard recycling trial launched in Hawke’s Bay is a great example of what can be achieved when local ...
9 May 2025
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Local artists celebrated at NZ Music Month – Hastings edition
After a glittering gala night at Toitoi Opera House to celebrate the launch of NZ Music Month on May 1, the Hasting...
8 May 2025
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Havelock North waterways study to aid stream health and management
What do whitebait, stoneflies, and streambank slip rates have in common? They are all part of a scientific investig...
7 May 2025
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Public Notice
Draft Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan
3 May 2025
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Community feedback sought on options for Hastings water services
The Hastings community will be asked to give feedback on three options for the future management and delivery of it...
1 May 2025
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Public Notice
Notice of Council meetings - May 2025
1 May 2025
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Flaxmere community garden provides produce and connection
What began three years ago as a small community project to build four garden planter boxes in Flaxmere, has now exp...
23 April 2025
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HDC 2025/26 Annual Plan aligns with long-term strategy
The 2025/26 Hastings District Council Annual Plan has been distributed to residents this week, outlining council’...
23 April 2025
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Major slip repair project on Dartmoor Rd now complete
The repair of a major washout on Dartmoor Rd, between Apley Rd and Dartmoor Bridge, has been completed, restoring t...
17 April 2025
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Osmanthus Gardens Lantern Festival a big success
This year’s Osmanthus Gardens Lantern Festival was one of the most successful on record, with just over 22,000 pe...
17 April 2025
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Kererū Gorge culvert rebuild complete
The local community, council, central government and contractor representatives gathered at Kererū Gorge this morn...
17 April 2025
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Our water, our future: An intergenerational decision
A message from Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst...
17 April 2025
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Hawke's Bay honours international students with civic reception
The Hawke's Bay region celebrated its international student community through a special civic reception on Wednesda...
15 April 2025
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Nerdvana 2025 celebrates geek culture in Hastings
Hastings Libraries are excited to announce Nerdvana 2025, a four-day celebration of geek culture exclusively for ad...
10 April 2025
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Flaxmere community and information day draws large crowds
More than 2000 people gathered in Flaxmere on Saturday, April 5, to celebrate the suburb’s progress and get a gli...
10 April 2025
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Urgent product recall - Serene S2068 Bathroom Heater
We are advising all residents and property owners to check their bathroom heaters following a critical safety recal...
9 April 2025
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New draft waste plan reflects strong community input
Hastings District and Napier City Councils are calling for final feedback on the draft Joint Waste Management and M...
7 April 2025
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Lantern Festival lights up Hastings with record crowd
More than 3000 people flocked to the Osmanthus Gardens, Hastings last night to celebrate the official opening of th...
7 April 2025
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More new housing on the way in Flaxmere
A ground-breaking and blessing was held at Whakaruru Cres, just off 244 Flaxmere Ave, today ahead of a range of new...
4 April 2025
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The Gruffalo comes to Hastings!
Oh help! Oh no! It’s a Gruffalo! The world-class, international touring stage production of The Gruffalo arrives ...
2 April 2025
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New Flaxmere senior housing build about to start
The site fencing is up, and construction of a new senior housing complex in Flaxmere is set to begin from early nex...
1 April 2025
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Public Notice
Notice of Council Meetings April 2025
26 March 2025
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Public Notice
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF Haumoana Road & Beach Road – 17 May 2025
25 March 2025
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Local State of Emergency for Haumoana lifted, residents can go home
The local State of Emergency for Haumoana has been lifted as at 12.04pm following the ending of the Orange weather ...
27 June 2024
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HDC Essential Services
The change to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 allows some council functions to resume, but it won’t look much different fo...
31 March 2020
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Kids’ artwork brightens up Waimārama toilet block
Te Pōhue Community Hall
Tutira Hall celebrates 100 years
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2024
Adaptive Whakauru Tahi Charitable Trust
MultiBall at Flaxmere Community Centre
Day at the pump track results in world champs beckoning
Civic Honours Awards recognises community who supported others during and after Cyclone Gabrielle
Grandstand deconstruction – 96 per cent of material recycled
Frimley Park poplar lives on in flock of playground sheep
New senior housing coming to Flaxmere
Families gather to open new Flaxmere streets
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