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New neighbourhood playground in for summer The installation of a new playground in St Leonards will start in about three weeks, on the Hinau St leg of St Auby...
15 October 2021
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2021 Labour Weekend Hours Here are the long weekend hours for Council services and facilities.
14 October 2021
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Proposal for HDC representation arrangements confirmed After considering submissions, Hastings district councillors today confirmed a proposal for council’s representat...
14 October 2021
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New neighbourhood playground in for summer
The installation of a new playground in St Leonards will start in about three weeks, on the Hinau St leg of St Auby...
15 October 2021
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2021 Labour Weekend Hours
Here are the long weekend hours for Council services and facilities.
14 October 2021
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Proposal for HDC representation arrangements confirmed
After considering submissions, Hastings district councillors today confirmed a proposal for council’s representat...
14 October 2021
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Small fee increases at Aquatics Hastings pools
Aquatics Hastings will be introducing small price increases ranging from 50c to $1 at all four Hastings pools to he...
12 October 2021
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Hastings Blossom Parade announcement
Due to the impact of the ongoing Covid alert level restrictions Arts Inc Heretaunga, the organisers of the Hastings...
8 October 2021
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Cultural narratives captured in Te Ara Kahikatea pou
Te Ara Kahikatea is now home to three striking eight-metre high sculptures, depicting the ancestral stories of the ...
8 October 2021
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Clive’s water supply improvements completed
Clive’s new drinking water facility is supplying water to the town’s residents; the fourth of eight Hastings sm...
7 October 2021
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Gallery programme gives Kōwhai Specialist School students confidence and skills
A pilot education programme at Hastings City Art Gallery – Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga has given senior Kōwhai Spe...
7 October 2021
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Cape View Corner rockwall a community/council collaboration
Now complete, the limestone rockwall installed at Cape View Corner was blessed recently, and is set to protect the ...
6 October 2021
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Community invited to share ideas on waste minimisation at transfer station
In a bid to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, Hastings District Council plans to turn the Henderson Rd ...
1 October 2021
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Council ratifies submission to Government on three waters reform
After considering community feedback and closely analysing the Government’s initial proposal for three waters ref...
30 September 2021
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The Sphere lands in Albert Square
The Sphere has landed.
Visitors to Hastings city have a new installation to enjoy, with the arrival of Kōtahu & T...
30 September 2021
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Foto Iwi youth flash up city litter bins
There is an extra great reason to get your litter in the bin in Hastings city centre over the next couple of months...
22 September 2021
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Rissington Bridge strength and heightening work starts in October
From October 4, Rissington Bridge is to be closed at times during the day for about six weeks while strength and he...
21 September 2021
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Three waters survey remains open for feedback
More than 800 responses have been submitted to the Hastings District Council’s community survey on the government...
20 September 2021
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Still time to give feedback on Government’s three waters reform
Council’s community survey on the Government’s initial proposal to move the management of waste water, drinking...
17 September 2021
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Phase two of pilot programme set to begin at Hastings District schools
Student safety on the roads around four Hastings District primary schools is being improved through a pilot program...
17 September 2021
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Flaxmere skate plaza taking shape
More than 200 skateboarders, scooterers, school students, parents and Flaxmere residents are having their say on th...
15 September 2021
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Latest data indicates Hastings economy is doing well
Latest Infometrics data on the health of the Hastings economy indicates the district has performed well in the year...
13 September 2021
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Steady progress on developments for housing in Flaxmere
Preparing council-owned land for additional housing in Flaxmere has taken another step with potential developers no...
10 September 2021
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Hastings keen to have say on Govt 3-waters proposal
Public interest in the Government’s proposal to move the management of waste water, drinking water and storm wate...
10 September 2021
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Public encouraged to have say on Hastings District Council’s representation proposal
Hastings district councillors today approved an initial proposal for the ongoing representation of the Hastings dis...
26 August 2021
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Funding for final stages of Municipal Building renovation and streetscape upgrades
With the earthquake strengthening of the Municipal Building complete and other construction work underway, thoughts...
26 August 2021
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Councils not convinced Government’s three waters reform proposal is right for Hawke’s Bay
Local Government leaders and iwi representatives are not convinced Government’s proposal for three waters service...
20 August 2021
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Council essential services are operating; people urged to follow Government guidelines
Hastings District Council’s essential services are still operating during the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown, but othe...
18 August 2021
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Hastings does it again: KNZB Awards 2021
Hastings has done it again, making the finals in the 2021 Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards: Most Beautiful Small C...
17 August 2021
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Three waters: Local or national management?
There has been a great deal of discussion over the last few weeks, nationally and locally, about how three waters (...
14 August 2021
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Awards recognise young people achieving against the odds
The Youth Potential Awards are coming up, a chance to nominate young people who would not normally be acknowledged ...
10 August 2021
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Artist wanted to create Keep NZ Beautiful mural
Calling all artists – Hastings District Council needs your help to create and paint a mural at the Henderson Rd T...
9 August 2021
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Representation review information shared at community meeting
About 40 people attended a community meeting at Hastings District Council on August 2 to hear more detailed informa...
6 August 2021
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Councils continue to collaborate on evaluation of Government’s three waters reform proposal
Hawke's Bay councils have decided to work together to review the analysis and modelling behind Government’s propo...
5 August 2021
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Volunteer efforts recognised at 2021 Civic Honours Awards
Eleven groups and individuals have been honoured for their contribution to the community at the 2021 Civic Honours ...
28 July 2021
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Community gathers to launch Multicultural Strategy
There was face painting, food, entertainment and more when more than 200 people gathered at Functions on Hastings o...
26 July 2021
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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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