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New half basketball court opens A new half-sized basketball court was officially opened at William Nelson Park in Hastings last week, aimed at addi...
23 April 2019
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Sewer mains works to begin in Akina/Parkvale As part of its ongoing investment to improve the district’s infrastructure, Hastings District Council contractors...
18 April 2019
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Potential recognised through work experience programme A stint working at Hastings City Art Gallery to build up her work skills and experience has turned into something m...
18 April 2019
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New half basketball court opens
A new half-sized basketball court was officially opened at William Nelson Park in Hastings last week, aimed at addi...
23 April 2019
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Sewer mains works to begin in Akina/Parkvale
As part of its ongoing investment to improve the district’s infrastructure, Hastings District Council contractors...
18 April 2019
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Potential recognised through work experience programme
A stint working at Hastings City Art Gallery to build up her work skills and experience has turned into something m...
18 April 2019
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Blessing held for church garden development
In May 2018, the St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church submitted to the Hastings District Council Annual Plan, seeking ...
17 April 2019
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2019 Easter and ANZAC Day Open Hours
Find out what days and hours our council facilities are open during the Easter and ANZAC Day holidays.
15 April 2019
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Historic items unearthed at Opera House
Historic treasures hearkening back to the opening of the Hastings Municipal Theatre, and a prominent Hastings stree...
12 April 2019
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Flaxmere pool to remain open for school holidays
The scheduled closure of Swim Heretaunga in Flaxmere to install a new chlorine disinfectant system has been delayed...
12 April 2019
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Diverse projects receive creative communities funding
More than $30,000 has been allocated to 18 projects in the latest Creative Communities Scheme funding round.
10 April 2019
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Information session shines light on councillor duties
Ahead of the upcoming local body election on October 12 this year, potential candidates are invited to an informati...
5 April 2019
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2019/20 Draft Annual Plan
The 2019/20 Draft Annual Plan represents Year Two of the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan (LTP). The 2019/20 Annual Plan p...
5 April 2019
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Face time with visiting China Minister a big boost
Getting to speak with China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Luo Shugang to explain the massive project Hastings...
4 April 2019
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Cape Kidnappers landslide update
Ongoing landslides continue at Clifton Beach, prompting calls to continue to heed warning signs of the beach closur...
4 April 2019
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Don't dump toxic TVs in landfill
The cost of dropping off an unwanted television at Environment Centre Hawke’s Bay has been dropped to $5 for Hast...
4 April 2019
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Boost for Hastings City Art Gallery education programme
A week into his new role as Hastings City Art Gallery educator Peter Madden is looking forward to introducing the r...
3 April 2019
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Join council and support Gumboot Friday this week
The Hastings District Council is getting behind Gumboot Friday with a sausage sizzle from 12 noon to 1pm in the cit...
3 April 2019
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Hastings district kaitiaki celebrate first birthday
In their first year of operation the Hastings District Council kaitiaki have become a hugely valued, vital part of ...
2 April 2019
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Plastics change: Bottles 1 and 2 the way to go
A decision to change the types of plastics collected for recycling in Hastings has been made by Council, to ensure ...
1 April 2019
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Osmanthus Gardens set to come to light
This Wednesday the switch will be flicked to light up Cornwall Park with the start of the annual Osmanthus Gardens ...
1 April 2019
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Greater Maori Representation for Hastings District Council.
In line with its aim to engage more effectively and build relationships with tangata whenua, the Hastings District ...
29 March 2019
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Date set for Clifton Beach re-opening
Unless a weather event prevents it, the Hastings District Council is aiming to re-open access along Clifton Beach t...
28 March 2019
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Recycling change in the wind
A decision on ‘where to from here’ for plastic recycling in the face of rapidly changing recycling markets will...
26 March 2019
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Council to consider tangata whenua committee appointees
A proposal to bring about more informed, inclusive, effective decision making is being considered by the Hastings D...
25 March 2019
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New Queen St proposal part of city vibrancy initiative
A block of land on Queen St West will be turned into an off-street carpark and covered walkway providing greater co...
25 March 2019
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Temporary pool closures at Clive and Flaxmere
The Learners Pool at Clive War Memorial Pool will be closed following lessons on Sunday 14 April for repainting.
22 March 2019
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Contestable Grants Fund applications are open
Applications to this year’s Contestable Grants Fund are now open for groups serving the needs of the Hastings com...
21 March 2019
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2019 Hastings Youth Council appointed
The newly appointed members of the Hastings District Youth Council met for the first time last week, keen to find w...
19 March 2019
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Community patrol ride-along eases young resident’s fears
Flaxmere youngster Emily Keenan used to sometimes feel scared going out, but a recent ride-along with the local com...
14 March 2019
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Hastings aboard Year of Tourism in a BIG way
A fantastic “first-in-the-world” year-long project has been launched in Hastings – starting with an exchange ...
14 March 2019
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Reminder to get Civic Award nominations in
The nominations are rolling in for this year’s Civic Honours Awards and people are encouraged to keep putting for...
13 March 2019
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Cornwall Park hearings begin tomorrow
Cornwall Park holds a special place in the hearts of Hastings residents, and many took the opportunity over the las...
11 March 2019
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Keirunga Gardens consultation extended with further information
The Hastings District Council has received a peer review of the Keirunga Gardens Draft Tree Management Plan and Tre...
8 March 2019
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Plastic not fantastic – recycling changes are coming
Plastic recycling is changing the world over, and we must change with it.
Hastings District Council has been respo...
8 March 2019
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Beach road remains closed while risks managed
Beach access from Clifton to Cape Kidnappers will remain closed until risk management measures are put in place.
7 March 2019
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Havelock North village pool to re-open
Havelock North Village Pool will re-open this Saturday, March 9, after being closed due to the malfunction of a sig...
7 March 2019
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Clifton Beach road to re-open
Access to Cape Kidnappers along Clifton Beach will be re-opened while a Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) is underta...
6 March 2019
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Hastings’ city centre revitalisation underway
The enhancement of Hastings’ city centre is officially underway with the adoption of a public spaces revitalisati...
1 March 2019
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Work resumes on Flaxmere Park playground upgrade
Work on the Flaxmere Park playground upgrade is set to recommence next week, expected to take about three months to...
28 February 2019
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Council part of joint effort to tackle harvest worker shortage
Information sessions will be held at Flaxmere and Camberley community centres on Monday next week in an effort to i...
27 February 2019
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Chance to recognise those who give back to the community
Volunteers provide a vital service in the community every year and over the coming month people will have the chanc...
26 February 2019
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Cape Kidnappers landslide update - 25 February
An interim geologist’s report into the landslide at Cape Kidnappers will be presented to Hastings district counci...
25 February 2019
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Community celebration to mark road completion
About 80 people gathered at the Mangateretere Hall on Saturday, February 23, to celebrate the successful completion...
25 February 2019
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Havelock North Village Pool update
Hastings District Council is undertaking an investigation into yesterday’s Havelock North Village Pool incident, ...
22 February 2019
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Council maintains high rating for financial management
Despite a significant programme of water infrastructure work planned for the next three years the Hastings District...
22 February 2019
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More feedback sought for fees and charges
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst has asked for more of the region’s feedback on proposed new fees and charges for...
21 February 2019
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Council curtains recycled into Boomerang Bags
Reducing waste going to landfill is a growing priority for communities around the country, and recently the Hasting...
20 February 2019
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Cape Kidnappers landslide update - 13 February
Investigations into the landslide at Cape Kidnappers are continuing this week, taking into account a third slip tha...
13 February 2019
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Call for Hastings youth council candidates
Hastings residents aged between 15 and 21 are being invited to apply for a place on the Hastings District Youth Cou...
7 February 2019
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Cape Kidnappers landslide update - 7 February
A second significant slip, similar in size to the first recent landslide at Cape Kidnappers, has again increased th...
7 February 2019
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Waitangi Day a chance for reflection
While enjoying this week’s public holiday for Waitangi Day, Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says it’s a good t...
4 February 2019
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Cape Kidnappers landslide update - 1 February
Access to Cape Kidnappers remains closed to pedestrians and vehicles while further information is gathered about th...
1 February 2019
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World croquet championship players welcomed
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says the co-hosting of the Women’s Golf Croquet World Championship in Hastings n...
31 January 2019
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New name for Whakatū Arterial Route
The new Whakatū Arterial route has been officially named with the council approving it being called Te Ara Kahikat...
31 January 2019
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Initial assessment of Landslide observe further rockfalls
The initial assessments conducted by Geologists today have observed further rockfalls around the recent Cape Kidnap...
25 January 2019
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Normal hours to resume at indoor pools
The Clive War Memorial Pool will be closed for one more week as contractors take the opportunity to complete some a...
25 January 2019
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Remembering the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake
The 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake reshaped Hastings and its impact on the district will once again be remembered at...
25 January 2019
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Hawke’s Bay Food Innovation Hub closer to reality.
The creation of the Hawke’s Bay Food Innovation Hub has reached another milestone, with Ministry of Business, Inn...
25 January 2019
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Cape Kidnappers landslide update - 25 January
Access to Cape Kidnappers from Clifton remains closed to vehicles and pedestrians. Safety of the public remains par...
25 January 2019
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