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Work to start on Queen St East upgrades in Hastings The next stage of the Hastings Alive! Streetscape upgrade is set to start at the end of this month, with Queen St E...
25 September 2020
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Hastings blood donations gratefully received The New Zealand Blood Service has given a big shout-out to everyone who donated blood in Hastings this week, their ...
25 September 2020
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Lots of ideas shared at Eskdale Park community meeting A public meeting to discuss the future of Eskdale Park last night provided a lot of feedback that will be included ...
25 September 2020
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Work to start on Queen St East upgrades in Hastings
The next stage of the Hastings Alive! Streetscape upgrade is set to start at the end of this month, with Queen St E...
25 September 2020
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Hastings blood donations gratefully received
The New Zealand Blood Service has given a big shout-out to everyone who donated blood in Hastings this week, their ...
25 September 2020
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Lots of ideas shared at Eskdale Park community meeting
A public meeting to discuss the future of Eskdale Park last night provided a lot of feedback that will be included ...
25 September 2020
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New playground at Kimi Ora Community School
The incredibly special new playground at Kimi Ora Community School in Flaxmere is just buzzing with kids; playing, ...
24 September 2020
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Work on Frimley water treatment and storage facility starts
Construction of the new water treatment and storage facility in Frimley has started today [Monday, September 21].
21 September 2020
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Waiaroha fly-through launched at open day
A “fly-through” artist’s impression of Waiaroha shown at a community information day on the project on Saturd...
17 September 2020
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Programme confirmed to better manage trees causing damage
In response to growing public requests, Hastings District Council has amended its tree management programme to set ...
17 September 2020
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Caution advised near Frimley Park tree
The public is being advised to be cautious near the large Populus Deltoides in Frimley Park, with high winds causin...
15 September 2020
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Splash Planet planned to open for summer season
Planning is continuing to open Splash Planet for this coming summer season, with an opening date of November 16.
15 September 2020
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Te Reo Māori Action Plan sets course for the future
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori takes on a special significance for Hastings District Council this year with the recent ado...
14 September 2020
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Solutions sought for looming seasonal worker shortage
Hawke’s Bay growers facing a serious labour shortage are working hard to entice more New Zealand workers for this...
11 September 2020
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Council considers next stage of Municipal Building development
The redevelopment of the Municipal Building in Hastings is progressing with earthquake strengthening work set to be...
11 September 2020
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EAST 2020 artists announced
Hawke’s Bay’s biennial flagship exhibition EAST 2020 will this year be presenting some of the region’s most e...
9 September 2020
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Hawke’s Bay councils receive independent Three Waters Review report
Region well-positioned for discussions with Government on national reform of drinking waste and storm waters servic...
7 September 2020
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More drop-in sessions for speed limits review
Since consultation opened on Hastings District Council’s speed limits review on August 3, more than 1500 submissi...
4 September 2020
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Road route changes as water pipe project steps up
Work on installing new water pipes through Frimley continues next week.
From Monday, the Nottingley Rd and Frim...
4 September 2020
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Lightboxes add life to city centre
For the next month people will be able to walk through a virtual blossom tree grove in Civic Square thanks to a new...
3 September 2020
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Revised gambling policy to go out for public consultation
A proposed policy to reduce the number of gaming machines and restrict the number of TAB venues in Hastings distric...
3 September 2020
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Planning underway to improve Cornwall Park aviary
The much-loved birds of the Cornwall Park aviary are to have their environment expanded and enriched in response to...
2 September 2020
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Waste minimisation fund about to open for applications
Applications for this year’s contestable Waste Minimisation Fund open on September 7, aimed at supporting local i...
2 September 2020
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Filament installation will light up Albert Square
The next Hastings City Centre lighting installation will go live in Albert Square this week – a striking artwork ...
31 August 2020
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ACC accreditation for Sit-Fit classes
Sit-Fit exercise is a great way for people to improve balance and limb strength, and recently classes at Camberley ...
31 August 2020
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Civic Honours Awards recipients announced
The annual Civic Honours Awards ceremony was held at Functions on Hastings last night, recognising those who have g...
28 August 2020
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Waiaroha concepts released for community feedback
Concepts for Hastings’ Waiaroha water treatment and storage facility have been released for public feedback today...
28 August 2020
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Hawke’s Bay’s four local councils join Government three waters reform process to access $50m stimulus funding
Wairoa District Council, Napier City Council, Hastings District Council and Central Hawke’s Bay District Council ...
27 August 2020
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New water main being built on Te Aute Rd
Work has begun on installing a new water main on Te Aute Rd this week, part of Hastings District Council’s ongoin...
27 August 2020
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Council welcomes funding for youth employment programmes
Hastings District Council’s successful youth employment approach has been recognised by Minister of Employment Wi...
26 August 2020
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Frimley water treatment and storage consent granted
A Resource Consent to construct and operate a water treatment and storage facility on Frimley Park has been granted...
25 August 2020
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New infrastructure funding will support more housing for Hastings
Hastings District Council welcomes today’s announcement from Housing Minister Megan Woods and Associate Minister ...
20 August 2020
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Blossom Festival postponed until October 3
Hastings’ annual celebration of Spring, the Blossom Festival and Parade, is a much-anticipated event that brings ...
19 August 2020
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Hastings a finalist in 2020 Keep NZ Beautiful Awards
Hastings is in the running to be named Most Beautiful Large Town in the 2020 Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards.
17 August 2020
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Relief funding for sports codes due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has had an impact on many sectors of the community, including sports codes facing funding challenges with ...
14 August 2020
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Council prepares to share new water facility concepts
The new design for a water treatment and reservoir storage facility on Council-owned land on the corner of Southamp...
14 August 2020
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Martin Place recycling centre to remain closed
The Martin Place recycling centre in Havelock North is not likely to re-open after Hastings District Council receiv...
12 August 2020
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Cabinet art is spreading in Hastings
Chorus is again working with Hastings District Council to extend its cabinet art programme in the district and is c...
10 August 2020
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Call for nominations for Youth Potential Awards
Do you know a young person or group that has achieved success in the face of adversity who you think deserves to be...
10 August 2020
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Injection of Positivity and Funding for Rural Communities
Hastings District Council welcomes the Provincial Growth Fund investment announced today for seven of its community...
7 August 2020
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Hastings transport safety projects funding generates jobs
With the aid of Government support for shovel-ready projects in Hastings, work is about to get underway on a number...
7 August 2020
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Let there be light in Civic Square
Another lighting installation is coming to brighten up Civic Square, sure to inspire and delight visitors to Hastin...
7 August 2020
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Water supply pipework to begin on Omahu Rd, includes roadworks
As part of Hastings District Council’s drinking water upgrades, work on water supply pipeworks at Omahu Rd will b...
6 August 2020
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Mayors welcome further information on Government support for three waters
The five councils of Hawke’s Bay welcome yesterday’s announcement from Hon Nanaia Mahuta, Minister of Local Gov...
5 August 2020
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Outdoor dining areas on track for summer socialising
This summer, the east side of Hastings is set to become a popular outdoor socialising space as work to develop the ...
31 July 2020
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Formal consultation starts next week on speed limits review
A six-week long formal consultation process will start on Monday August 3 with Hastings district residents, asking ...
31 July 2020
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Conditional land deal for Foodeast signed
A site for the region’s Food Innovation Hub, newly named Foodeast, has been confirmed. A conditional sale and pur...
31 July 2020
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Top Art comes to Hastings City Art Gallery
The best of the best of secondary school students’ artwork from around New Zealand will be showcased at Hastings ...
23 July 2020
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Plastic wrap removed from gallery roof
Work to remove the plastic wrap covering the Hastings City Art Gallery roof began today, another step in the projec...
21 July 2020
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New housing development gets underway in Flaxmere
A vacant section of unused Hastings District Council land that has been sitting idle in Flaxmere is about to become...
20 July 2020
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Hastings District Council adopts Arts, Culture and Events Recovery Plan
Arts and culture open days, free performances, lighting installations, art tours and more are on the Hastings event...
17 July 2020
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Hastings economy continues to bounce back from COVID-19
The Hastings economy continues to bounce back from COVID-19 with retail spending surpassing the same month last yea...
16 July 2020
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Cape Kidnappers trip undertaken at own risk
After receiving a risk analysis of the cliffs at Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauae-a-Māui, the Department of Conservation (...
15 July 2020
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Speed limit change proposals to go out to consultation
A number of proposals to review the speed limits for about 70 Hastings roads are to go out to public consultation, ...
14 July 2020
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Councils welcome Government’s support for collaboration on three waters
The five councils of Hawke’s Bay today welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement on three waters reform and Gov...
8 July 2020
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Council mindful of COVID-19 impact when adopting Annual Plan
Hastings District Council has adopted the 2020/2021 annual plan, maintaining its commitment to a rates revenue incr...
7 July 2020
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Hastings mayor demands answers on State Highway 5
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst is demanding answers over the safety of State Highway 5 as the number of fatal cra...
7 July 2020
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Planning underway for September’s Blossom Festival
It’s that time of year again when planning begins for the annual Blossom Festival and Parade, Hastings’ signatu...
7 July 2020
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Burnouts or street racing? Call police
Engineering options and police action are on the table, as Flaxmere residents look for ways to stop “a small numb...
6 July 2020
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Progress on community safety improvements for Waipatu
After years in the planning, roading and footpath changes that will improve safety and connectivity for the Waipatu...
2 July 2020
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New Hastings kerbside waste collection service about to start
New kerbside waste collection services start in Hastings from Wednesday this week, aimed at encouraging better mana...
29 June 2020
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Earthquake risk report prompts council to vacate Heretaunga House
Following a recent seismic assessment, Hastings District Council has taken the precaution to vacate one of its admi...
27 June 2020
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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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