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Description: DE & Brown Family Trust Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Te Mata Views Resort. ...
24 March 2025
A KiwiRail safety project to fence the railway line through the city centre will see Hastings District Council...
21 March 2025
‘Where to from here for Havelock North’s village centre?’ is the question being posed to residents and busine...
20 March 2025
New sponsors have come on board for the Osmanthus Gardens Lantern Festival, which will enable the event to better...
19 March 2025
An open day is being held to showcase new infrastructure at Lowes Pit, designed to improve the quality of...
18 March 2025
The FDS Report to Hearings Panel has been published this week...
18 March 2025
Full stomachs and wide smiles were the order of the day at Friday evening’s Hastings Meatball Festival, as up to...
18 March 2025
Description: Stortford Lodge Social Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for Stortford...
17 March 2025
Description: Rangra BHOJ Limited has applied for a Renewal of an On Licence for Namaskar Indian Restaurant. The...
17 March 2025
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF Eastbourne St, Russell St, Lyndon Rd, Middle Rd, Te Aute Rd, Havelock Rd, Napier Rd, Te Mata...
17 March 2025
Changes to alcohol trading hours, bottle store location rules, and safety requirements for licensed premises are...
14 March 2025
Hazmobile is out and chemical clean out is in. The annual hazardous waste clear out event has been replaced by a...
13 March 2025
Description: Liger Trader Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Charm Eatery. The primary business i...
13 March 2025
Let off some steam and join in a rip-roaring storytime at Hastings War Memorial Library at 2pm on Saturday 22...
12 March 2025
Attracting an external provider to operate FlaXrock Gym is a priority for Hastings District Council, now that a...
12 March 2025
Description: Alchemy Wines Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Alchemy Wines Limited. The primary...
11 March 2025
Hastings District Council has made substantial progress in emergency preparedness since Cyclone Gabrielle, but...
11 March 2025
Description: VDGD Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for The Great Chilli Indian Restaurant. The...
10 March 2025
Hastings district is showing strong economic resilience as it continues to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle...
7 March 2025
The Ombudsman’s report into the management of Havelock North’s five dams and streams that was released this week...
6 March 2025
The 2025 Hastings Youth Council has been appointed, with 19 local people selected to represent the interests of...
4 March 2025
Description: Focal Point Havelock North Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Focal Point Cinema. The...
4 March 2025
The five Hawke’s Bay councils submitted a joint proposal to central government last week with the aim of securing...
4 March 2025
Description: Rose & Shamrock (2024) Limited has applied for a Renewal with Variation for their On Licence for The...
3 March 2025
Hastings District Council acknowledges the considered and comprehensive report on the management of the Karanema...
3 March 2025
As a result of an Ombudsman’s inquiry into matters related to Cyclone Gabrielle, the Office of the Ombudsman ha...
3 March 2025
February 14 marked the two year anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle, a time to reflect on the devastation it caused...
1 March 2025
Pop-up Farmers' Market and Blended F.A.W.C! event ...
1 March 2025
An upcoming open day will give people the opportunity to see the work being done to improve the quality of the...
1 March 2025
The humble meatball – a Hastings bakery staple for many decades – is to get its moment in the sun at the inaugural...
1 March 2025
Dick Frizzell’s memoir, Hastings: A Boy’s Own Adventure will be launched on Thursday 13 March at Hastings War...
28 February 2025
Changes to alcohol trading hours, bottle store location rules, and safety requirements for licensed premises are...
27 February 2025
The first stage of the safety improvements and the installation of new drinking water and wastewater pipes along...
27 February 2025
Description: Rush Cottage Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Black Barn Vineyards. The primary...
27 February 2025
Teina Kihirini has been selected for this year’s Tuia mayoral mentoring programme, designed to nurture the...
25 February 2025
In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle’s impact on Havelock North, to ensure local people are actively involved in...
25 February 2025
Description: Weston Sports Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Weston Sports. The primary...
24 February 2025
Eighty, six-metre-tall aluminium feathers have started being installed on the new Hawke’s Bay research and archive...
24 February 2025
The 2000 electronic water meters installed across the Hastings drinking water network in 2023 are providing...
21 February 2025
A special karakia will be held early on Sunday morning, to prepare for the temporary removal of Ngā Pou o...
21 February 2025
Description: Saorsa Wines Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Saorsa Wines. The primary busine...
21 February 2025
Description: Bexley Food Company Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Restaurant Ari. The primary...
20 February 2025
Hastings District Council remains absolutely committed to supporting its coastal communities, which are most at...
20 February 2025
“Sticking to the plan” was the overriding message as Hastings district councillors yesterday unanimously agreed to...
19 February 2025
Splash Planet will close earlier than planned this season due to poor weather that has seen low visitor numbers at...
18 February 2025
This morning, a blessing was held at Eskdale Park to mark the completion of the post-cyclone silt removal by the...
17 February 2025
Notification of mass (and/or speed) limits on bridge(s)
Regulation 11, Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974
15 February 2025
Description: Pattie and Brioche Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Pattie and Brioche. The primary...
14 February 2025
Description: Amarveer Enterprises Limited has applied for a renewal with Variation of an Off Licence for Eastend...
13 February 2025
The critical importance of tourism to the Hawke’s Bay economy was recognised by Hastings District Council today...
13 February 2025
Submissions have now closed for the consultation on the draft Hastings and Napier Future Development Strategy, and...
11 February 2025
Hastings city centre was pumping at the first Al Fresco Friday last month, and the streets will come alive again...
5 February 2025
Up to 200 people gathered in the Hastings city centre mall this morning for the annual Hastings commemoration of...
3 February 2025
Happy New Year, Hastings! I hope you’ve all had the chance to take a break, connect with loved ones, and recharge...
1 February 2025
Description: Off The Track Hospitality Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for OTT in The City. ...
31 January 2025
Notification of mass (and/or speed) limits on bridge(s)
Regulation 11, Heavy Motor Vehicle Regulations 1974
31 January 2025
Find out what hours our council facilities are open over the Waitangi Day weekend.
31 January 2025
Excitement is building for this weekend’s first Al Fresco Friday event taking place in Hastings on and around...
29 January 2025
Ninety-four years after the 1931 earthquake that rocked Hawke’s Bay, this year’s annual commemoration in Hasting...
28 January 2025
Consultation has opened on a private plan change application to create a golf and leisure precinct at the Hasting...
27 January 2025
Nominations are now open for Hastings District Council’s 2025 Civic Honours Awards, and will close at 5pm on...
27 January 2025
Public Notice of Private Plan Change 7 to the Hastings District Plan – Hastings Golf Course
25 January 2025
A Hastings programme for young people is offering the chance to explore the world of art and running an art...
24 January 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AN EXTRAORDINARY CIVIC DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING - 22 January 2025 - CANCELLED.
17 January 2025
In the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle's unprecedented impact on Havelock North's dam and stream network, Hasting...
17 January 2025
Description: Osawa NZ Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Osawa Wines. The primary business i...
15 January 2025
Description: Grand P Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Super Strike Hastings. The primary...
14 January 2025
Description: South Street Imports Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for South Street Imports. The...
14 January 2025
Description: Inder & Gurnoor Limitedhas applied for a Renewal of an Off Licence for Frimley Four Square. The...
10 January 2025
Description: Paritua Vineyards and Winery Limited has applied for a Renewal of an Off Licence for Paritua Cellar...
8 January 2025
Description: Giant Brewing Company Limited has applied for a Renewal of an Off Licence for Giant Brewing.. The...
8 January 2025
Description: Giant Brewing Company Limited has applied for a Renewal of an On Licence for Giant Brewing.. The...
8 January 2025
Crews working on rebuilding rural roads and bridges damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle are back on the job, after the...
7 January 2025
Water restrictions in Napier and Hastings (excluding Waimārama) have been dropped to Level 2, following a fall in...
6 January 2025
Description: Wavehill Return Limited has applied for a renewal of an ON and Off Licence for The Puketapu. The...
30 December 2024
Council services and facilities will be operating during the Christmas and New Year holidays although some will...
23 December 2024
The building of a new senior housing complex on a council-owned site in the Flaxmere Town Centre is set to get...
20 December 2024
A resource consent application to build a new Woolworths supermarket in Flaxmere has been received by Hasting...
19 December 2024
Description: Range Golf Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Hastings Golf Centre. The primary...
16 December 2024
Description: Easy Tiger Trading Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Easy Tiger. The primary...
16 December 2024
A scorching hot weekend proved the perfect backdrop to another successful Heretaunga Hastings Manu Comp at...
16 December 2024
As the Christmas and New Year holiday season approaches, people are reminded that the vehicle ban on part of...
13 December 2024
Applications for the Tuia Rangatahi programme for 2025 are now open, giving young Māori the opportunity to enhance...
13 December 2024
It’s a quintessential Kiwi water activity, and this weekend Havelock North Village Pool is once again poised to...
11 December 2024
With seven national awards and thousands of visitors under its belt in just its first year, Waiaroha Heretaunga...
10 December 2024
Description: Funbuns Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Funbuns. The primary business i...
9 December 2024
Description: JCS Cheng Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Thai Silk Restaurant. The primary...
9 December 2024
As Christmas approaches, this year is extra special for Hastings residents who enjoy an annual visit from Santa in...
6 December 2024
Level 3 water use restrictions are in force in Hastings from today, meaning the use of sprinklers and other...
6 December 2024
With almost all voluntary buyout offers complete and building demolitions underway where appropriate, another...
5 December 2024
Description: Hawkes Bay Clay Target Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for Hawkes Bay...
4 December 2024
Description: Poszeluk Holdings Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Jarks. The primary busine...
4 December 2024
As we come to the end of another busy year, we have much to celebrate despite the tough times for many people in...
1 December 2024
The past year has been one of both significant challenges, and meaningful progress for our district as we recover...
1 December 2024
Black Barn is hosting a swathe of events over summer...
1 December 2024
Check out what is happening in Hastings over summer
1 December 2024
This summer, visitors to Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga – Hastings Art Gallery can immerse themselves in two new...
1 December 2024
About 200 people attended the annual Hastings mayoral community thank you function held at Toitoi last night...
29 November 2024
Hastings district has shown consistent economic resilience in the face of ongoing national challenges, as detailed...
27 November 2024
Christmas cheer has come to Hastings with the return of Christmas trees in the CBD, Flaxmere and Havelock North...
26 November 2024
The Silt Recovery Taskforce has received the Collaboration Excellence Award at the Association of Local Government...
26 November 2024
Applications for the Hastings District Youth Council have opened, an opportunity for young people to have a voice...
25 November 2024
Description: Alpha Domus Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Alpha Domus Limited. The primary...
25 November 2024
Description: Cornwall Cricket Club Hastings Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for Cornwall...
22 November 2024
A blueprint for residential and business development in Napier and Hastings over the next 30 years is being...
21 November 2024
Description: Hawkers Private Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Bollywood Star. The primary...
19 November 2024
Description: Silver Leaf Olives Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Hawke Ridge Wine Estate. ...
15 November 2024
Description: Radburnd Cellars Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Radburnd Cellars. The primary...
14 November 2024
Description: Fermy Grupo Limited has applied for a Renewal with variation for their On Licence for Mijita. The...
14 November 2024
A short survey has been launched today, designed to capture community views on Hawke’s Bay’s Mitre 10 Sports Park...
12 November 2024
The annual East Clive wastewater treatment plant open day is coming up – a chance to get a behind-the-scenes tour...
12 November 2024
A year on from opening, the Cyclone Gabrielle voluntary buy-out office’s work is done, and it is being closed with...
12 November 2024
Level 2 water use restrictions have been introduced in Hastings and Napier to help conserve water for the summer...
11 November 2024
Wine, books and more – the eagerly anticipated Book Lovers Night is back in Havelock North for 2024.
11 November 2024
Description: Amoise Wines Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Amoise Wines Limited. The primary...
11 November 2024
Description: Havelock North Supermarket Limited has applied for a Variation of an Off Licence for Havelock North...
11 November 2024
Description: Sandhu Brothers Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Big Barrel Havelock. The primary...
9 November 2024
The region’s four territorial authorities are set to take the next step in exploring a joint approach to...
5 November 2024
Over the next 30 years, more than 16,000 new homes are forecast to be needed in Napier and Hastings urban areas a...
4 November 2024
Pursuant to Section 54 of the Reserves Act 1977, Hastings District Council proposes to grant a licence to occupy...
2 November 2024
Description: Pure Restaurant Limited has applied for a renewal of an ON and Off Licence for Oak Estate. The...
1 November 2024
The number of people calling Hastings home is increasing and an important consideration for council and our...
1 November 2024
Fixing more than 30 major slips caused by Cyclone Gabrielle in rural Hastings continues, with a new contract...
1 November 2024
Description: Mary's Restaurant Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Mary’s. The primary...
1 November 2024
Description: Replenish & Co Limited has applied for a Renewal of an Off Licence for Pompom Florals.. The primary...
1 November 2024
Description: Liger Trader Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Thai Niyom Eatery. The primary...
31 October 2024
Mark your calendars for Taste Hastings, the award-winning street party of epic proportions set to return to...
29 October 2024
Description: Element Vineyards Limited has applied for a Renewal of an Off Licence for Element Wines.. The...
28 October 2024
Description: Refresh Hawkes Bay Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Diva Bar. The primary...
28 October 2024
The next step in planning for the future of the Tōmoana Showgrounds has been reached with the creation of a new...
24 October 2024
The Waimārama Beach summer bylaw comes into effect tomorrow [October 25], banning vehicles from the southern rock...
24 October 2024
Find out the opening hours for Council services and facilities over Hawke’s Bay Anniversary and Labour weekend...
23 October 2024
Description: KM & SB Supermarket Limited has applied for a Renewal of an Off Licence for New World Hastings.. The...
23 October 2024
Cyclone Gabrielle was one of the worst storms the country has ever experienced and it had a devastating impact on...
23 October 2024
Description: Brave Brewing Company Limited has applied for a Renewal of an Off Licence for Brave Brewing Co. The...
23 October 2024
Description: Brave Brewing Company Limited has applied for a Renewal of an On Licence for Brave Brewing Co. The...
23 October 2024
Five community emergency hubs have been fully established in Hastings district, equipped with supplies and...
22 October 2024
The keen kids of Kererū School headed out to Kererū Gorge this week to check on progress with the culvert rebuild...
22 October 2024
More than 30 young people and youth groups were acknowledged by Hastings District Council this week at a ceremony...
18 October 2024
Hastings residents are invited to have their say on housing, amenity open spaces, three waters infrastructure, and...
16 October 2024
Description: Hawkes Bay Car Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Hawkes Bay Car Club. The...
15 October 2024
Description: Gatland 2023 Limited has applied for a Renewal of an Off Licence for Four Square Te Mata.. The...
14 October 2024
Description: Shed 530 Hospitality Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Shed 530 Estate. The primary...
14 October 2024
Description: Copper Knox Limited has applied for a Renewal of an Off Licence for Copper Knox.. The primary...
10 October 2024
Public notice of temporary alcohol ban in relation to the Spring Racing Carnival
9 October 2024
Construction of the new Matapiro Bridge will begin this week, following a site blessing led by representative...
8 October 2024
Description: Kokako Farms Limited has applied for a Renewal of an Off Licence for Kokako Farms Limited.. The...
8 October 2024
Community halls are the beating hearts of our rural communities, and in Tutira a special celebration is being held...
7 October 2024
Description: Estate of Warren Richard Haworth and Janice Mary Haworth has applied for a renewal of an ON and Off...
4 October 2024
Description: Te Awanga Estate Limited has applied for a renewal of an ON and Off Licence for Te Awanga Estate. ...
4 October 2024
Nothing says summer is coming to Hawke’s Bay like the annual Rose Sunday event at Frimley Park.
3 October 2024
The best little arts festival in the bay is back! Fringe in the ‘Stings celebrates the breadth of talent in...
2 October 2024
Recently I was joined by councillors on a visit to various sites around the district to check on progress of the...
2 October 2024
The Hawke's Bay Art Trail returns bigger and better than ever before with two weekends of Art Trail magic over two...
2 October 2024
Increased infrastructure capacity to support growth in Hastings is one step closer, with the first stages of the...
1 October 2024
The Hindu Council of Hawke’s Bay and local councils invite the community to their annual event: Hawke's Bay Diwali...
1 October 2024
Three local mana wāhine are joint recipients of the Annie Aranui Scholarship this year, which they will use to...
26 September 2024
Hastings is the place to be these school holidays with heaps of activities providing fun for all the whānau – many...
26 September 2024
The voice of youth will be heard at Hastings District Council committee and subcommittee tables, after councillor...
26 September 2024
Summer is just around the corner, and preparations are underway to re-open Splash Planet for the season on...
24 September 2024
Description: Golden Spring Hastings Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Golden Spring. The...
23 September 2024
An “extremely constructive” meeting with NZ Transport Agency chair Simon Bridges has confirmed $91 million of...
22 September 2024
The Hastings Youth Potential Awards are coming up, a chance to nominate young people you believe deserve...
20 September 2024
Description: Common Room Limited has applied for a new On Licence for The Common Room. The primary business i...
20 September 2024
After debate and questions, Hastings District Councillors agreed today to close the Frimley Pool in light of the...
19 September 2024
The water supply has been restored to all properties this afternoon after a watermain burst near the Nottingham...
17 September 2024
This week councillors are considering the immediate future of Frimley Pool, in light of new information on it...
17 September 2024
Description: Deliciosa 2023 Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Deliciosa Restaurant. The primary...
16 September 2024
New Zealand Chinese Language Week returns this year from September 22 to 28, and Hastings Library is excited to...
12 September 2024
It’s all fun and games at Flaxmere Community Centre with the arrival of a large new MultiBall screen to the main...
12 September 2024
Description: Craggy Range Vineyards Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Craggy Range Vineyard...
12 September 2024
Description: Craggy Range Vineyards Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Craggy Range...
11 September 2024
Contractors building the new Puketapu Bridge fielded a volley of questions from Puketapu School children who...
10 September 2024
This week’s National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) announcement from Transport Minister Simeon Brown brought...
5 September 2024
The Hawke’s Bay BMX Club pump track in Havelock North gave rise to an accidental qualifier at the 2024 UCI Pump...
4 September 2024
Description: Agsehjal Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Panj Taara. The primary business i...
3 September 2024
Description: Turks Hospitality Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Turks Bar. The primary business i...
2 September 2024
Photography, horse racing and wine are being showcased in events in Hastings this month.
1 September 2024
Get the latest updates on Taste Hastings and Hastings Manu Bomb Comp
1 September 2024
Mark your calendars for this year’s Blossom Fest in Heretaunga Hastings!
An extravaganza of free events and...
1 September 2024
Despite significant rain in recent months, roading recovery across the district has continued steadily. Monitoring...
1 September 2024
One hundred years ago this week, brand new gates leading into Cornwall Park were officially opened for the first...
30 August 2024
Description: Downs Apple Orchard Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Bostock Wines. The primary...
30 August 2024
Description: Phou and Chin Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Wright & Co. The primary...
30 August 2024
New senior housing will be built in Hastings for the first time in about 40 years, with a Resource Consent...
29 August 2024
A Hastings event designed to attract people to the revitalised city centre, boost the local economy, and showcase...
28 August 2024
Hastings district councillors unanimously resolved today to retain the Takitimu Māori ward, which means a binding...
27 August 2024
Four council-owned sites in Flaxmere have now had roading, power and water services installed, either ready, or in...
26 August 2024
What a welcome sight to see the buds of Spring appearing – the most beautiful time of the year in Heretaunga...
26 August 2024
Festival for the Future is New Zealand's biggest leadership and innovation summit, and this year the Hasting...
26 August 2024
We’re investigating changing the way we get Council news to you as we drive down costs to residents
25 August 2024
To get a better idea of what’s important to Hastings’ young people, the Hastings Youth Council is conducting a...
22 August 2024
Description: Flaxmere (2008) Liquor Limited has applied for a Renewal of an Off Licence for Thirtsty Liquor.. The...
21 August 2024
This year’s Hastings Civic Honours Awards were held last week [Thursday, August 15] to recognise individuals and...
19 August 2024
Description: Vilaura Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Vilaura. The primary business i...
19 August 2024
Description: Kingsley Trading Company Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for The Coffee Club. ...
19 August 2024
Description: Neilson Group Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Rosina Eatery. The primary business i...
16 August 2024
Description: CWNZ 2020 Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Starlake Thai Restaurant and...
15 August 2024
The deconstruction of the Tōmoana Showgrounds grandstand is substantially complete, with about 96 per cent of the...
14 August 2024
Applications are now open for Hastings District Council’s Waste Minimisation Fund, supporting projects that help...
12 August 2024
Description: Waimarama General Store Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Waimarama General Store. ...
12 August 2024
Hawke’s Bay’s mayors have welcomed the Government announcement outlining important detail of the Local Water Done...
12 August 2024
Description: Kia Toa Bowling Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for Kia Toa Bowling...
8 August 2024
A rare historic relic of WW1 has made its return to Hastings District Council, the last time being paraded in...
8 August 2024
Since the weather event in February 2023, affected buildings in Hastings have been managed under sub part 6B of...
8 August 2024
Description: Village Vineyards Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Village Vineyards Limited. The...
6 August 2024
Description: Village Trading Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for St Martha. The primary...
5 August 2024
Public notice 13 May 2024
Since the weather event in February 2023, affected buildings in Hastings have been...
5 August 2024
The region’s territorial authorities have agreed to continue exploring options for a joint approach to a new...
1 August 2024
This month we reached another milestone in our recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, with the completion of the...
31 July 2024
Mark your calendars for this year’s celebration of Spring in Heretaunga Hastings – the annual Blossom Festival and...
31 July 2024
At the start of 2024, we said that this year is all about building on the momentum of those who’d gone before u...
31 July 2024
Hastings District Council is welcoming applications for waste minimisation projects that help to create less waste...
31 July 2024
We encourage waste reduction by rewarding those who send less to the landfill.
31 July 2024
A new high-tech parking management system has been introduced to help make parking monitoring more efficient and...
31 July 2024
The Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) is designed to inspire the next generation of business leaders, disruptors, and...
31 July 2024
Two Heretaunga Hastings community events have been recognised in this year’s NZ Events Association Awards and the...
31 July 2024
With its stock truck, grain silo and other farm-themed play items, the St Leonard’s Park playground has been...
31 July 2024
Description: Crystalline Vineyards Limited has applied for a Renewal of an Off Licence for Paragon Wines.. The...
30 July 2024
Description: Puketitiri Golf Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for Puketitiri Golf...
29 July 2024
Description: Waikare & District Sports Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for Waikare...
29 July 2024
Description: Swift Wines Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Swift Wines. The primary business i...
29 July 2024
Work on repairing 11 major slips along Taihape Rd caused by Cyclone Gabrielle will begin in August with the...
26 July 2024
Description: Napier Golf Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal with Variation of a Club Licence for Napier...
26 July 2024
Hawke’s Bay’s mayors have received the findings of the Hawke’s Bay Independent Flood Review into Cyclone...
24 July 2024
Another milestone in the provision of more housing for the people of Hastings has been reached with the completion...
22 July 2024
A year and a half on from Cyclone Gabrielle, the first major permanent rebuild of a bridge/culvert is complete...
19 July 2024
Description: Lot 2 Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Lot 2 Limited. The primary business i...
18 July 2024
An upcoming exhibition featuring local artists at Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga Hastings Art Gallery will give...
18 July 2024
Applications are now open for the Annie Aranui Scholarship, funding from which aims to enable and support young...
17 July 2024
Description: Havelock North Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for Havelock North...
16 July 2024
How to plan, save and invest for retirement is the topic of an upcoming Friends of Hastings District Librarie...
15 July 2024
A new high-tech parking management system will be introduced this month to help make parking monitoring more...
12 July 2024
About 40 people took part in a planting day at Hikanui Pā in Tainui Reserve last weekend, continuing ongoing work...
11 July 2024
Description: Hawkes Bay Softball Association Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for...
10 July 2024
Hastings District Council is proposing extending the vehicle ban on Waimārama Beach.
9 July 2024
Are you involved in the arts in Hastings? Do you have time to be a part of an assessment group of passionate art...
3 July 2024
June was a very busy month for our council with the adoption of the Long Term Plan 2024-2034 and steady progre...
1 July 2024
Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro visited Heretaunga Hastings on June 19.
1 July 2024
Work on building a new bridge across the Tutaekuri River at Puketapu entered a new phase last month with Fulton...
1 July 2024
The Holly Trail is a highly anticipated Christmas celebration of Hawke’s Bay homes and gardens.
1 July 2024
At this year’s Taituarā Excellence Awards, Waiaroha, Council’s primary drinking water treatment and storage...
1 July 2024
Have you noticed the current transformation of the old Briscoes building opposite Hastings New World? It's the...
1 July 2024
Two Hastings Sports Centre programmes aimed at improving activity and movement for young people with physical...
1 July 2024
Description: Havelock North Rugby Football Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for...
1 July 2024
Description: Te Pohue Golf Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for Te Pohue Golf Club...
28 June 2024
Description: Collaboration Wines Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Collaboration Wine...
27 June 2024
The local State of Emergency for Haumoana has been lifted as at 12.04pm following the ending of the Orange weather...
27 June 2024
The 2024-34 Long Term Plan (LTP) and Development Contributions Policy has been adopted by Hastings District...
27 June 2024
Description: Theatre Hawkes Bay Incorporated has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Theatre Hawkes Bay. ...
26 June 2024
Here are the opening hours for Hastings District Council facilities and services on the Matariki public holiday.
26 June 2024
View the most recent updates on the current State of Emergency.
25 June 2024
Description: Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for...
24 June 2024
Hastings District Council’s primary drinking water treatment and storage facility, Waiaroha, has been nationally...
20 June 2024
This week Her Excellency, The Rt Hon Dame Cindy Kiro, the Governor General of New Zealand and Dr Richard Davie...
20 June 2024
Matariki is a time of reflection, as well as looking to the future, and as part of this year’s celebrations in...
19 June 2024
The Toitoi Municipal Building was one of a number of Hastings district winners at this year’s Gisborne & Hawke’...
18 June 2024
After investigating the impact of reducing a proposed, average 25 per cent rate increase for the 2024/25 year...
18 June 2024
Description: Viet Thai Restaurant Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Viet Thai Cuisine - Two...
18 June 2024
Description: Han's Grocer Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Clive Four Square. The primary...
17 June 2024
Description: Havelock North Bowling Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for Havelock...
17 June 2024
Description: Steven Shane Carey has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Level 1. The primary business i...
14 June 2024
Work on building a new bridge across the Tutaekuri River at Puketapu will enter a new phase next week with Fulton...
14 June 2024
Heretaunga Hastings will host a world-first Māori language and culture festival, Toitū Te Reo, on August 8 and 9...
13 June 2024
Hastings District Council will make its decision on the draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034 on Tuesday next week, and...
13 June 2024
A programme designed to make it safer for students to walk, bike or scooter to and from school has seen safety...
11 June 2024
Description: Bilancia Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Bilancia Limited. The primary business i...
10 June 2024
People are being asked for their ideas on how to reduce waste as part of the Hastings district and Napier city...
10 June 2024
Hastings District Council Dog Registration fees for the year 31st July 2024 to 30th June 2025
8 June 2024
Description: Snobbz Niteclub (Hawkes Bay) Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for The Cru Bar. ...
5 June 2024
Description: Village Hospitality Limited has applied for a renewal with Variation of an On Licence for Turks Bar...
3 June 2024
This month our councillors will be considering the feedback we received from the community on our proposed 10-year...
1 June 2024
When the Pleiades star cluster – known as Matariki – appears in the New Zealand sky, it signals the start of a new...
1 June 2024
A year on from its transformation into a community space, the former tea kiosk at Cornwall Park has been in hot...
1 June 2024
Infometric’s chief executive and principal economist Brad Olsen is heading back to Hastings this month.
1 June 2024
Hastings is growing and that means we need to ensure we have a wastewater (sewerage system) network that can...
1 June 2024
Find out the opening hours for Council services and facilities on King's Birthday (Monday 3 June)
31 May 2024
The Silt Recovery Taskforce’s sustainable approach to clean up silt and debris after Cyclone Gabrielle has been...
31 May 2024
The Government’s 2024 Budget is out, and early indications look promising for Hawke’s Bay’s local roading...
30 May 2024
The two new Hastings district councillors elected in the Heretaunga and Takitimu Māori ward by-elections were...
29 May 2024
Description: Mahura Brewing Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Roosters Brewhouse. The primary...
29 May 2024
Description: Mahura Brewing Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Roosters Brewhouse. The primary...
29 May 2024
Description: Halcyon Wines Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Halcyon Wines. The primary...
28 May 2024
2024 Heretaunga General and Takitimu Māori Ward by-elections declaration of results.
27 May 2024
Description: Cloud Nine 2010 Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for The Bottle-O Hastings. The...
27 May 2024
Given the significant progress that is being made with the voluntary buy-out programme Hastings District Council...
23 May 2024
Hastings District Council intends to retain its Takitimu Māori ward, following the introduction of a Government...
23 May 2024
Bumper sporting events drew thousands of visitors from near and far to Hastings and the wider Hawke’s Bay last...
21 May 2024
Description: Western Rangers Football Association Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for...
20 May 2024
More than 60 people attended a Hastings District Council update on the Havelock North dams and stream...
17 May 2024
After a long, dry season Hastings is relaxing its water restrictions in all areas.
15 May 2024
Description: Hawkes Bay Golf Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of a Club Licence for Hawkes Bay Golf...
13 May 2024
The first demolition of a cyclone-damaged house in Hawke's Bay has got underway, a step forward for one Pakowhai...
13 May 2024
Description: Focal Point Hastings Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Focal Point Cinema. The...
10 May 2024
Multiple sports codes are launching their winter seasons, and last Saturday Mitre 10 Park Hawke’s Bay was teeming...
9 May 2024
An independent review of Hastings District Council’s building unit has found that while staff are committed to...
7 May 2024
Over the past two weeks, damaged sections of Brookfields Bridge have been removed from the Tutaekuri River...
7 May 2024
Work on deconstructing the Tōmoana Showgrounds grandstand will begin next week, following a blessing of the site...
6 May 2024
Description: DN & LR Wilson Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Milton Villa Wines. The...
4 May 2024
Retail spending in Hastings continues to grow – outstripping national growth by almost two per cent.
3 May 2024
Work on a critical new wastewater project, 50 per cent funded by Central Government, is underway along State...
2 May 2024
Last month our Council adopted the draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034, which is now out for community consultation.
1 May 2024
The community has until May 27 to give feedback on the 2024-2334 Draft Long Term Plan.
1 May 2024
People have until May 10 to have their say on vehicle access to Waimārama Beach.
1 May 2024
Pursuant to Clause 22(2), Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, I give notice that an Extraordinary Council...
1 May 2024
Description: Zaria Wines Limited has applied for a renewal of a Remote Off Licence for Zaria Wines. The primary...
30 April 2024
Description: Ryman Healthcare Limited has applied for a new On Licence for James Wattie Retirement Village. The...
29 April 2024
Private investment in Hastings as a whole and Stortford Lodge in particular is increasing, with more businesse...
24 April 2024
ROAD CLOSURE - TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF GIMBLETT ROAD – 9 June 2024
19 April 2024
A significant milestone has been reached with the Voluntary Buy-out process for Category 3 property owners, with...
19 April 2024
Most Council services and facilities will be closed on Anzac Day although some will be open with reduced hours.
18 April 2024
Hastings District Council’s Draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034 was adopted by councillors today and will now go out to...
18 April 2024
TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE OF Haumoana Road & Beach Road – 18 May 202
17 April 2024
Description: Havelock North Supermarket Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Havelock North Supermarket...
16 April 2024
On Thursday this week, Hastings district councillors will consider the 10-year draft Long Term Plan proposal for...
15 April 2024
Description: Ruben Brewing Company Limited has applied for a renewal of an On and Off Licence for Rooster...
15 April 2024
Nominations are now open for Hastings District Council’s 2024 Civic Honours Awards.
11 April 2024
Description: Bistro Limitedhas applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Black Barn Bistro. The primary busine...
11 April 2024
Description: Poonsub Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Thai Orchid Restaurant. The primary busine...
10 April 2024
Work on the Havelock North streams in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle is continuing, with drone surveys and removal...
9 April 2024
Preparations are in full swing for the Osmanthus Gardens Lantern Festival that will bring a magic glow to Cornwall...
5 April 2024
Description: Pask Winery Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Pask Winery Limited. The primary busine...
2 April 2024
After an eight-year hiatus, fluoride is to be reintroduced into Hastings’ main urban drinking water supply from...
2 April 2024
What a wonderful summer we have had with our district and region well and truly back in business over the past...
1 April 2024
A very special event is back on the calendar this month, after two years of being postponed due to first Covid...
1 April 2024
Consultation on the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan will open later this month and the community is encouraged to give...
1 April 2024
The new research and archives building on the corner of Hastings and Queen St is fast taking shape with the floor...
1 April 2024
Seventeen young people have been selected to represent Hastings’ younger residents on this year’s Hastings Youth...
1 April 2024
Lift Off is Toitoi’s new annual children’s Festival for 3 to 13-year-olds, dedicated to igniting young...
1 April 2024
Proposed district plan change ‘Plan Change 5: Right Homes; Right Place’ has now reached the hearing stage, with...
28 March 2024
The nomination period to fill the extraordinary vacancies for the Heretaunga General Ward and Takitimu Māori Ward...
28 March 2024
Description: Mealdeals Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for King St Sports Bar. The primary...
27 March 2024
Description: Golflands (Hawkes Bay) Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Golflands (Hawkes Bay...
27 March 2024
Disinformation being spread about an upcoming library programme has forced Hastings District Council to cancel a...
26 March 2024
Find out the operating hours of Council's services and facilities during the Easter long weekend.
25 March 2024
The Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Joint Committee fully accepts all of the finding...
25 March 2024
Description: Village Vineyards Limited has applied for a renewal with Variation of an Off Licence for Village...
18 March 2024
Hastings District Council gives public notice pursuant to Part XXI of the Local Government Act 1974 (“the Act”...
16 March 2024
Seventeen young people have been selected to represent Hastings’ younger residents on this year’s Hastings Youth...
15 March 2024
All Council spending is being carefully scrutinised by Hastings District Council as the district’s Long-term Plan...
15 March 2024
After gathering feedback on beach safety on Waimārama Beach, Hastings District Council is about to go out to the...
14 March 2024
The construction of Hawke’s Bay’s new research and archives building, MTG Hawke’s Bay’s off-site storage facility...
13 March 2024
Post Cyclone-Gabrielle, a project to establish community emergency hubs in rural areas has been progressing well...
12 March 2024
Description: Paynter's Cider Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Paynter's Cider. The...
11 March 2024
The removal of a stand of exotic trees at Hikanui Pā within Tainui Reserve is scheduled to begin on Monday, March...
7 March 2024
As a wedding destination, Hastings has many options for couples wanting to tie the knot, including two of the...
5 March 2024
Two rangatahi have been selected for this year’s Tuia mayoral mentoring programme in Hastings, designed to nurture...
5 March 2024
Description: Rose & Shamrock (2024) Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Rose & Shamrock. The primary...
4 March 2024
Last month our communities came together to reflect on and acknowledge the one-year anniversary of Cyclone...
1 March 2024
Lighting of the Osmanthus Gardens and 2024 BMX NZ National Championships are coming to town!
1 March 2024
For Parks Week 2024, we will be celebrating the heritage buildings in our parks with two days of activations. Step...
1 March 2024
Description: Carma Bars Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Loading Ramp. The primary busine...
1 March 2024
Description: Alchemy Wines Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Alchemy Wines Limited . The primary...
1 March 2024
Hastings District and Napier City Councils are launching a joint education and marketing campaign to support their...
29 February 2024
Description: DE & Brown Family Trust Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Te Mata Views Resort. The...
29 February 2024
By-elections are required to fill two extraordinary vacancies: one for the Heretaunga General Ward and one for the...
28 February 2024
Public feedback is being called for on a proposal to change Hastings district’s subdivision rules for lifestyle...
28 February 2024
Public notice of Plan Change 6 to the Hastings District Plan - Category 3 Lifestyle Subdivision Provisions for...
24 February 2024
Description: Unison Estate Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Unison Vineyard. The primary...
23 February 2024
Category 3 homeowners eligible for a voluntary buy-out will not be charged a contribution toward the cost of...
20 February 2024
Description: VDGD Limited has applied for a new On Licence for The Great Chilli Indian Restaurant and Takeaway. ...
20 February 2024
Description: Rose & Shamrock Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Rose & Shamrock Village Inn. ...
20 February 2024
Two resignations from Hastings District Council will trigger a postal by-election in the district.
16 February 2024
Since the weather event in February 2023, affected buildings in Hastings have been managed under sub part 6B of...
16 February 2024
An incredibly moving commemoration in Hastings Civic Square today [February 14] marked a year since Cyclone...
14 February 2024
This week marks a year since Cyclone Gabrielle devastated our region – taking the lives of loved ones, home...
12 February 2024
Description: Appleborn Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Three Wise Birds Garden Bar. The...
12 February 2024
Today’s announcement by central Government of a further $40m in funding for the Silt Recovery Taskforce i...
11 February 2024
Description: Blackbull Liquor Hastings Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Blackbull Liquor...
8 February 2024
Description: Hastings District Council has applied for a Renewal with Variation for their On Licence for Toitoi...
3 February 2024
Hastings district’s annual commemoration of the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake is coming up this weekend, with the...
2 February 2024
HUTCHINSON DOMAIN COMMITTEE OF MANAGEMENT
GRAZING OF PART OF HUTCHINSON DOMAIN
2 February 2024
With emergency housing need almost completely eliminated in Hastings, Hastings District Council is suggesting a...
2 February 2024
Description: Ellwood Function Centre Limited has applied for a Renewal with Variation for their On Licence for...
1 February 2024
National standardised rules for kerbside recycling come into force across New Zealand from tomorrow – but in...
1 February 2024
Hastings District Council has today left a proposed change to the Cyclone Gabrielle Voluntary Buy-out Policy to...
1 February 2024
What a beautiful Hawke’s Bay summer we have been having, I hope everybody had a wonderful Christmas and New Year...
31 January 2024
This month marks one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle. Across the region communities will be remembering, reflecting...
31 January 2024
A recent refurbishment of Keirunga Homestead has secured the heritage building for the future, and made it more...
31 January 2024
The Land Rover Horse of the Year is back from March 5 to 10, 2024, and organisers are keen to get the local...
31 January 2024
A change to the Cyclone Gabrielle Category 3 Buy-out Policy to fix an anomaly will be considered by Hasting...
30 January 2024
Wednesday, 14 February this year marks the first anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle.
29 January 2024
A recent refurbishment of Keirunga Homestead has secured the heritage building for the future, and made it more...
24 January 2024
Splash Planet is proving a hot-ticket holiday destination this summer, and shaping up to have its busiest season...
22 January 2024
A detailed seismic assessment of the Hastings War Memorial Library, undertaken by WSP for Hastings District...
15 January 2024
Description: The Partnership of Robert Raymond van Rijk and Thomas Jeffery van Rijk has applied for a renewal of...
13 January 2024
Description: Liger Trader Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Er Dee Wa Restaurant. The...
12 January 2024
Small boats took over the waterways of Waiaroha Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre on Tuesday, as tamariki of all...
10 January 2024
Description: Pask Winery Limited has applied for a Renewal with Variation for their Off Licence for Pask Winery. ...
9 January 2024
People are being reminded not to collect shellfish from anywhere along the coast from Te Awanga to Bay View after...
21 December 2023
The demolition of Heretaunga House is on track to be completed by the end of this year, and along the way 97 per...
20 December 2023
A report outlining work that will allow the Havelock North properties categorised 2C following Cyclone Gabrielle...
20 December 2023
With hundreds of slips cleared and culverts cleaned, and the detailed design of replacement bridges and major...
19 December 2023
By the end of this week the Cyclone Gabrielle Voluntary Buy-out Office will have conducted 100 meetings with...
19 December 2023
Families in need are set to receive some Christmas cheer again this year, thanks to the efforts of the Hasting...
18 December 2023
With water demand increasing thanks to hotter weather, water restrictions are starting today (Monday 18...
18 December 2023
Albert Square is being transformed into Christmas Central from today until December 25 with displays and...
15 December 2023
Updated coastal inundation information, specifically commissioned for use when assessing Building Consent...
14 December 2023
Public notice of temporary closure of Elwood Road 4 - 10 March 2024
14 December 2023
More than $2m received in external funding has been used to supply equipment for Civil Defence Centres, the...
13 December 2023
Description: The Premium Liquor Company Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Shed 530/Shed...
7 December 2023
A start will be made on demolishing the grandstand at the Tōmoana Showgrounds in April next year, following...
6 December 2023
Description: Hastings Distillers Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence and Off Licence for Hasting...
4 December 2023
The annual Christmas lights in Hastings city centre are up, and from December 15 to 25, the festive season will be...
1 December 2023
The biggest free Christmas party in Hawke’s Bay – the Property Brokers Christmas at the Park – promises another...
1 December 2023
Hastings turned 150 years old this year– its beginnings sparked when Francis Hicks auctioned 100 acres of his land...
1 December 2023
2023 has been a year like no other. Since Cyclone Gabrielle hit, many people have been involved in the response...
1 December 2023
Earlier this week, Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre won two national event industry venue awards, in...
30 November 2023
After making a splash last summer, the Mai Manu competition is back on December 2 to test the bombing skills of...
28 November 2023
Description: Massa 2019 Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Sazio. The primary business i...
28 November 2023
Description: Village Hospitality Limited has applied for a Variation of an On Licence for Turks Bar. The primary...
27 November 2023
Description: Murdoch Wines Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for William Murdoch Wines. The...
27 November 2023
People are being warned not to collect shellfish from anywhere along the coast from Te Awanga to Bay View after...
24 November 2023
Vehicle use and public safety on Waimārama Beach is being highlighted as summer approaches and Hastings District...
23 November 2023
Description: Radburnd Cellars Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Radburnd Cellars. The primary...
23 November 2023
Record numbers of people took the opportunity to find out more about how our wastewater is treated and disposed of...
22 November 2023
Description: LDEAB Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Bellatino’s. The primary business i...
22 November 2023
As of this month more than $1.6 million has been distributed from the Hastings Mayoral Relief Fund to people in...
21 November 2023
A major step towards unlocking $10 million of Government funding for flood mitigation in Havelock North was taken...
20 November 2023
Hastings is renowned for its beautiful green spaces, and this week four of its parks joined a list of 26 around...
17 November 2023
Trees threatening Hikanui Pā after being left vulnerable by Cyclone Gabrielle will be removed from the top of...
16 November 2023
The countdown is on to the opening of Splash Planet for this summer season, fresh from its recent major makeover.
16 November 2023
Description: Under the Stars Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Peak House. The primary...
16 November 2023
Description: Godsown Brewery Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Godsown Brewery. The primary...
16 November 2023
Description: Atrium at Tribune Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Atrium at Tribune. The...
16 November 2023
Description: Grand P Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Superstrike Hastings. The primary business i...
16 November 2023
Public notice of temporary closure of Elwood Rd, Kenilworth Rd, Harlech St, Conway St, Caroline Rd, Caroline Pl...
16 November 2023
Description: Aubyn Live Theatre Incorporated has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Aubyn Live Theatre. ...
15 November 2023
All Cyclone Gabrielle Category 3 property owners in Hastings and Napier have been contacted by the Voluntary...
14 November 2023
Description: Off the Track Hospitality Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Off the Track Restaurant and...
10 November 2023
On November 11 a remembrance service will be held at the Hastings Cenotaph to commemorate Armistice Day, and also...
9 November 2023
The famous war mural in the Hall of Memories at the Hastings War Memorial Library is to undergo preventive...
7 November 2023
Taste Hastings is back – and that means it’s party time in the East Block – with wine, food, live music and more.
7 November 2023
From cyclone repairs to guardrail upgrades and strengthening, works on bridges across the district continue a...
6 November 2023
Description: Event Cinemas Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Event Cinemas Havelock North. ...
6 November 2023
More Recreation Aotearoa awards have been picked up by Flaxmere Park and the skate plaza Te Pae Whīra o Pā...
4 November 2023
A new waste education centre at Ōmarunui Landfill partly constructed with reclaimed materials that were destined...
3 November 2023
As part of a nine-yearly review of the East Clive wastewater treatment plant, Hastings residents are being asked...
2 November 2023
A comprehensive review of Hastings District Council’s senior housing portfolio has resulted in a new policy and...
2 November 2023
October was a busy month in Heretaunga Hastings and there will continue to be a lot of activity in the district in...
1 November 2023
Splash Planet is set to open on November 20 after having had a big spruce up over the past few months.
1 November 2023
This long-standing event is a local favourite – a relaxing, family afternoon in the showstopping rose gardens in...
1 November 2023
BBQ lovers are in for a meaty treat this month when the Urban BBQ Festival returns to Tōmoana Showgrounds.
1 November 2023
Calling all those who want to “free the manu”, the Mai Manu bombing competition to find Hastings’ manu master i...
1 November 2023
A night of food, wine and live music, it’s a street party of epic proportions and a great warm-up for Mission...
1 November 2023
Hastings and Napier residents will be able to safely dispose of their hazardous waste, such as garden sprays, car...
31 October 2023
Public notice of temporary closure of Te Mata Peak Road, Thursday 2 November 2023.
28 October 2023
Planning for residential and business development in Napier and Hastings over the next 30 years is underway, with...
27 October 2023
A new biennial programme of significant contemporary art commissions has just launched, thanks to a partnership...
25 October 2023
Public notice of temporary closure of Te Onepu Road, 12 November 2023.
25 October 2023
A family friendly Halloween alternative is on offer this October at Hastings District Libraries and Flaxmere...
24 October 2023
Description: Tickner Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for 13th Stag. The primary business i...
20 October 2023
Find out the opening hours for Council services and facilities over Hawke’s Bay Anniversary and Labour weekend...
19 October 2023
Description: Porters Boutique Hotel Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Porters Boutique...
19 October 2023
The Waiaroha Heretaunga Water Discovery Centre has been inducted into the global network of Sri Chinmoy Peace...
19 October 2023
Residents, police and Hastings District Council are calling on people to stick to the rules and respect others at...
18 October 2023
Description: Monowai Estate Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Monowai Estate Limited. The...
18 October 2023
Description: Sai Restaurants Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for
Sai Eatery. The primary...
16 October 2023
Description: Hawkers Private Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Bollywood Star. The primary busine...
16 October 2023
Hastings’ most recent redeveloped playground opened at the weekend, with equipment designed to reflect the rural...
16 October 2023
Description: Unwined Cafe Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for The Gravels Eatery. The primary...
12 October 2023
Description: Parizara Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Merchants Liquor Hastings. The...
12 October 2023
Description: Cape Kidnappers Station Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for The Farm at Cape...
9 October 2023
Description: Liger Trader Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Thai Niyom Eatery. The primary busine...
9 October 2023
Description: S & S Trading Co Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Four Square Mahora. The...
6 October 2023
Description: Fermy Group Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Mijita. The primary business is described...
5 October 2023
Description: TNT Restaurant Holdings Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Mamacita.
5 October 2023
Description: Brother Coffee Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Brother. The primary busine...
4 October 2023
Description: Suna Vongsakul Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Thai Orchid Restaurant. The...
3 October 2023
The voluntary buy-out of Category 3 residential properties across Hawke’s Bay is set to commence by the end of the...
3 October 2023
The Waiaroha Heretaunga Discovery Centre, located on the corner of Southampton and Hastings Streets, will open to...
3 October 2023
Description: Blue Manna Investments has applied for a new On Licence for Velocity Entertainment. The primary...
2 October 2023
Description: HGPD Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for New World Flaxmere. The primary...
30 September 2023
The Hawke’s Bay A&P Show returns for its 160th year this month – presenting long-standing popular displays and...
29 September 2023
The idea behind 2023’s Festival is to bring us together in celebration of our community and to create as many...
29 September 2023
As part of its involvement in Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities programme, Hastings District Council...
29 September 2023
Description: Organised Chaos Aotearoa Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Organised Chao...
28 September 2023
A back-up power generator, satellite mobile connector, bulk catering kit, emergency toilets and showers, AM/FM...
26 September 2023
Description: Beach House Wines Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Beach House Winery. The...
26 September 2023
Two months out from opening, preparations to get Splash Planet ready for the summer season are well underway.
25 September 2023
Description: Malo 2019 Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Malo. The primary business i...
25 September 2023
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF RUSSELL STREET & LYNDON ROAD – 11 NOVEMBER 2023
22 September 2023
Description: Village Vineyards Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Village Vineyards. The primary...
22 September 2023
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF HERTAUNGA ST & WARREN ST – 10 NOVEMBER 2023
21 September 2023
New Government funding to help divert construction and demolition waste away from landfill announced today is very...
21 September 2023
Hastings District Council has reported a $11.6 million deficit this year, mainly due to Cyclone Gabrielle cost...
21 September 2023
Description: Replenish & Co Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Pompom Florals. The primary busine...
21 September 2023
Description: Hawkes Bay BBQ Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Bareknuckle BBQ. The primary...
19 September 2023
Description: Village Vineyards Limited has applied for a Variation of an Off Licence for Village Vineyards. The...
18 September 2023
Description: Lindisfarne Proprietors Trust Board has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Lindisfarne...
18 September 2023
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF Karamu Road on Sunday, 24 September 202
16 September 2023
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE FOR ANNUAL BLOSSOM PARADE on Saturday, 23 September 2023
16 September 2023
Hastings District Council and Napier City Council have today confirmed that both a Cyclone Gabrielle Category 3...
15 September 2023
With a week to go the countdown is on to this year’s Blossom Fest – Hastings’ three-day extravaganza celebrating...
15 September 2023
In just under a month the Waiaroha drinking water treatment and storage facility and discovery centre will be open...
14 September 2023
While any day is the right day to begin your te reo learning journey, September and Te Wiki o te reo Māori offer...
12 September 2023
This year’s Civil Contractors NZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards recognised two Hawke’s Bay companies for...
11 September 2023
The end of an era is nigh for a significant Hastings tree in Frimley Park, which after years of failing health i...
7 September 2023
A new track has opened at the Hawke’s Bay BMX Club in Havelock North that will provide a space for even more...
4 September 2023
Description: Gatland 2023 Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Four Square Te Mata. The primary...
4 September 2023
Last month marked six months since Cyclone Gabrielle, and while there is still a long way to go in our recovery...
1 September 2023
The newly established Repair Café Hastings is making its way around Heretaunga Hastings, and so far its pop-up...
1 September 2023
The countdown to the 2023 Hastings Blossom Parade is on, with this year’s event taking place on September 23 at...
1 September 2023
This month the commemoration of Hastings city’s 150th birthday continues with a variety of events giving an...
1 September 2023
From supporters of arts and culture to a voluntary firefighter to a national advocate for young people and better...
1 September 2023
After almost five years in the planning, construction will begin next week on the Hawke’s Bay Regional Museum...
1 September 2023
Tourism funding from the Government has been provisionally approved today, enabling Hastings District Council to...
1 September 2023
After 10 years’ service to the community, one of the original members of the Hastings City Assist team is retiring...
30 August 2023
Description: Sandhu Brothers Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Big Barrel Stortford Lodge. ...
29 August 2023
Description: SKU Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for SKU Limited. The primary business i...
29 August 2023
Description: Downs Apple Orchard Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Bostock Wines. The primary...
25 August 2023
ROAD CLOSURE - TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF Karamu Road on Sunday, 24 September 2023
23 August 2023
Description: Vilaura Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Vilaura. The primary business is described a...
18 August 2023
Consultation on Hastings District Council’s involvement in the voluntary purchasing of Category 3 residential...
17 August 2023
Description: Stonecroft Wines Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Stonecroft. The primary...
15 August 2023
The recent agreement on the terms of a cost-sharing arrangement between Councils and Government worth up to $556...
14 August 2023
Description: Golden Spring Hastings Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Golden Spring Restaurant. The...
14 August 2023
The community joined mana whenua, contractors and Hastings District Council at Ellis Wallace Rd today to bless the...
11 August 2023
An extraordinary meeting will be held on Thursday next week to decide on a consultation process with the Hasting...
11 August 2023
The winter months have not cooled the jets of the members of the educator team at Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga ...
10 August 2023
Description: Carr's Kitchen Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Carr's Kitchen. The primary...
9 August 2023
Redclyffe Bridge at Waiohiki will reopen to traffic from 11am on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, with weight and speed...
5 August 2023
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TAKE LAND FOR LEGAL ROAD IN HASTINGS DISTRICT
5 August 2023
The new Wesley Methodist Church community centre on Hastings St was officially opened at the end of last month...
4 August 2023
Hastings District will be the main beneficiary of a significant Cyclone recovery Crown funding agreement on the...
4 August 2023
A decision on how some of the most urgent cyclone recovery costs for Hawke’s Bay will be shared between central...
3 August 2023
Description: Village Trading Limited has applied for a new On Licence for St Martha. The primary business i...
3 August 2023
Description: Easthope Winegrowers Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Easthope Winegrower...
3 August 2023
Description: Radburnd Cellars Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Radburnd Cellars Limited. The...
2 August 2023
Description: Crystalline Vineyards Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Paragon Wines. The primary...
2 August 2023
Spending is strong in Hastings, with the latest Marketview quarterly financial report showing the economy...
1 August 2023
Description: Hancock & Sons Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Hancock & Sons. The primary...
1 August 2023
Description: Beachfront Mahia Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Te Mata Views Resort. The primary...
1 August 2023
Poos and farts get a giggle, in fact they are so popular with younger audiences that Hastings Library is bringing...
1 August 2023
It continues to be an incredibly difficult time for our people whose lives and livelihoods have dramatically...
31 July 2023
If you are wondering about the different look for this issue of My Hastings, it’s part of an exciting, fresh new...
31 July 2023
What do you want see more of? What do you want to see less of? What projects do you think will add vibrancy to our...
31 July 2023
Over the next couple of months, there’s a feast of fun events on offer to look forward to. Here is just a small...
31 July 2023
Almost four years on since Hastings District Council joined with central government, iwi, social service...
31 July 2023
From planting a commemorative kahikatea tree to burying a time capsule (both in Cornwall Park), ballroom dancing...
31 July 2023
Respect, trust and care for some of Hastings’ most vulnerable adults is the kaupapa behind the award-winning Kuhu...
30 July 2023
Description: Agsehjal Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Panj Taara. The primary business is described...
28 July 2023
For those displaced from their homes and communities, we are deeply aware this has been five months of waiting –...
27 July 2023
Description: KM & SB Supermarket Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for New World Hastings. The primary...
25 July 2023
More than half of the residents located in provisional Category 2 and Category 3 areas across Hawke’s Bay have...
24 July 2023
Increases to development fees to pay for infrastructure to support the district’s growth will be phased in over...
21 July 2023
Description: Big Thinkers Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Cranky Chicken. The primary...
21 July 2023
The impact of COVID-19, Cyclone Gabrielle and qualified staff shortages on Hastings District Council’s building...
20 July 2023
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst has welcomed the announcement today that the Government will provide an interim...
19 July 2023
Description: Rush Cottage Limited has applied for a Renewal with Variation for their On Licence for Black Barn...
19 July 2023
Description: Advintage Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Advintage. The primary busine...
18 July 2023
Description: Dish Foods (NZ) Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Dish Catering. The primary...
14 July 2023
Whanganui residents have dug deep to support Hawke’s Bay communities that have been impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle...
13 July 2023
More than 20 schools have been selected for the first phase of Hastings District Council's Heretaunga Arakura –...
11 July 2023
A fresh new look for Hastings is being rolled out.
The new identity will be used to promote Hastings District...
10 July 2023
Description: Off The Track Hospitality Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Off The Track Restaurant and...
10 July 2023
Description: Kool Place Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Taj Spice Indian Restaurant ...
10 July 2023
Description: Piku Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Piku. The primary business i...
7 July 2023
The countdown is on to a truly auspicious occasion as the community readies to begin commemorating 150 years since...
5 July 2023
Council’s roading teams and contractors continue to make steady progress restoring access over waterways where...
5 July 2023
Described as “the very essence of successful placemaking”, the 10-year regeneration of Hastings city’s East Block...
5 July 2023
Arts Inc. Heretaunga and Creative Arts Napier have launched this year’s Hawke’s Bay Art Guide to help people...
5 July 2023
Hastings city centre has undergone a transformation over the past five years, and the vibrancy that’s been...
5 July 2023
The past month has continued to be a huge challenge for people impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle as they get more...
5 July 2023
Property owners in Hastings will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post, with an updated rating...
5 July 2023
The countdown is on to a truly auspicious occasion as the community readies to begin commemorating 150 years since...
4 July 2023
Description: Johns Bakery Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for John’s Bakery & Cafe. The...
4 July 2023
A new subdivision is now ready for houses to be built with the completion of groundworks at 244 Flaxmere Ave.
3 July 2023
Earlier today, Ministers Robertson and McAnulty announced a support package for growers, farmers and businesse...
29 June 2023
Hastings District Council adopted its Annual Plan 2023/2024 today, but the coming weeks and months will require...
29 June 2023
With the last phase of the on-site testing and commissioning of the Frimley drinking water storage and treatment...
27 June 2023
Description: Han's Grocer Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Clive Four Square. The primary busine...
26 June 2023
Description: Phou and Chin Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Wright & Co. The primary business i...
23 June 2023
A community engagement process involving Hawke’s Bay communities most impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle is now well...
22 June 2023
The Silt Recovery Taskforce has supported hundreds of locals with cleaning up silt following Cyclone Gabrielle...
22 June 2023
Description: Padda Enterprises Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Big Barrel Clive. The...
21 June 2023
Hawke’s Bay’s five Councils have appointed former Cabinet Minister Chris Finlayson to lead their negotiating team...
20 June 2023
Description: Common or Garden Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Common Room. The primary busine...
16 June 2023
Rates remissions for owners of red and yellow-stickered properties could be extended for up to two years under a...
16 June 2023
Description: Youldes Mahora Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for The Elbowroom Sports Bar. The...
15 June 2023
Described as “the very essence of successful placemaking”, the 10-year regeneration of Hastings city’s East Block...
13 June 2023
Cornwall Park’s aviary upgrade is complete with its residents enjoying having more space and extra features to...
13 June 2023
Description: Goodview (2012) Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Cape View 4 Square. The primary...
9 June 2023
Description: Lot 2 Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Lot 2. The primary business is described as a...
9 June 2023
Description: Havelock North Supermarket Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Havelock North New...
8 June 2023
Hastings turns 150 this year and the call is out for people who want to be involved in commemorating this special...
7 June 2023
Description: Hawkes Bay Softball Association Incorporated has applied for a new Club Licence for Hawkes Bay...
3 June 2023
Find out the opening hours for Council services and facilities on King's Birthday (Monday 5 June)
2 June 2023
Hastings’ Samoan community was celebrated today with a special ceremony held to acknowledge Samoa Independence Day.
2 June 2023
As leaders within Hawke’s Bay, we are pleased with today’s announcement of land categorisations which provide...
1 June 2023
The Government will enter into a funding arrangement with councils in cyclone and flood affected regions to...
1 June 2023
It’s more than three months since Cyclone Gabrielle hit and we continue to be focused on the district’s recovery.
31 May 2023
Splash Planet is to undergo significant upgrades and equipment replacements ahead of opening for summer in...
31 May 2023
Ātea a Rangi, Waitangi Regional Park will again be hosting a galaxy of events to celebrate the Māori New Year thi...
31 May 2023
After a record-breaking event in Hastings last year, My Walk in Wardrobe is back at Tōmoana Showgrounds this month...
31 May 2023
On May 18, the community joined councillors and other invited guests to officially open the Cornwall Park Tea...
31 May 2023
Flaxmere Park has done it again – winning Recreation Aotearoa’s Most Active Park Award 2023.
31 May 2023
A special ceremony was held at Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre last night to welcome 72 new citizen...
31 May 2023
Indicative land categorisations across Te-Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay will be a significant step forward for enabling...
31 May 2023
Deconstruction of Heretaunga House in central Hastings has begun inside the building, and in a region-first the...
31 May 2023
Description: Katipo Holding Company Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Katipo Distillery Co. The...
29 May 2023
Description: Godinho Brothers Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for St Georges Restaurant. The primary...
29 May 2023
Hastings District Designation Areas for Emergency Management of Buildings
26 May 2023
Description: Craft and Social Limited has applied for a renewal with Variation for their Off Licence for Craft...
22 May 2023
The resource consent to demolish and redevelop the site at 206 Queen Street and 223 Heretaunga Street West ha...
22 May 2023
Splash Planet is to undergo significant upgrades and equipment replacements ahead of opening for summer in...
19 May 2023
Hastings District Council is set to replace more than 20 large, blue, road direction signs across the city centre...
19 May 2023
Description: Halite Wines Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Halite Wines Limited. The primary...
19 May 2023
On Thursday, May 18, the community joined councillors and other invited guests to officially open the Cornwall...
18 May 2023
Description: Village Hospitality Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Turks Bar. The primary busine...
18 May 2023
Owners of red and yellow stickered properties damaged by Cyclone Gabrielle in Hastings district will receive...
17 May 2023
Description: The Dosa Project Limited has applied for a new On Licence for CoLab Cafe. The primary business i...
13 May 2023
Flaxmere Park has done it again – winning Recreation Aotearoa’s Most Active Park Award 2023.
12 May 2023
Description: Single and Co Limitedhas applied for a renewal Off Licence for Double by Single Wine. The primary...
12 May 2023
An action-packed line up of free events is planned for Youth Week this month, celebrating the talents, passion and...
11 May 2023
Description: Maison Noire Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Maison Noire Wines. The primary...
11 May 2023
Description: Cellar 495 Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Cellar 495. The primary business i...
11 May 2023
Description: Cellar 495 Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Cellar 495. The primary business i...
11 May 2023
In the immediate aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, Hastings District Council has spent a significant amount on...
11 May 2023
On Sunday, May 7, a ceremony was held in Cornwall Park to mark the coronation of King Charles III. The celebration...
8 May 2023
Nearly three months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, work continues to progress on rebuilding the bridges, culverts and...
5 May 2023
Hastings district is to enter into a Friendship Agreement with Falealili district in Samoa to develop friendly...
5 May 2023
More than $150,000 has been allocated to groups and individuals through the Hastings Mayoral Relief Fund.
5 May 2023
In-depth discussions are about to start with more than 20 communities that were highly impacted from Cyclone...
4 May 2023
Toitū Te Whenua Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) with support from Hastings District Council is consulting on...
3 May 2023
This weekend Hastings District will be joining other councils and communities around the country commemorating the...
3 May 2023
Hawke’s Bay leaders have welcomed the commitment for additional to help with silt and debris removal made today by...
3 May 2023
Today’s Government announcement of the categories under which cyclone-hit areas will be assessed for future use i...
1 May 2023
Two and a half months on from the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, we remain grateful to our communities who...
27 April 2023
Working with our community, we continue to make progress building back from the devastation caused by Cyclone...
27 April 2023
The Government taskforce continues to work with councils and insurance companies to assess the risk status of...
27 April 2023
All Black legend and Westpac NZ ambassador Sir John Kirwan is in Hawke’s Bay this month as part of a tour of the...
27 April 2023
A delivery of paintings from two schools in Guilin, Hastings’ Sister City in China, arrived at Frimley School...
27 April 2023
Christchurch-based singer Ali Harper will transform Toitoi’s Opera House into her living room in May, with the...
27 April 2023
Description: Deliciosa Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Deliciosa Restaurant. The primary...
26 April 2023
A new event that provides tools and opportunities to protect the environment and support sustainability is to open...
24 April 2023
Description: Clearview Estate Winery Limited has applied for a renewal of their On and Off Licence for Clearview...
24 April 2023
This year’s Anzac commemoration in Hastings city centre will again feature the popular Anzac Light Projection onto...
21 April 2023
Hastings District Council has reviewed its cyclone-related rates remissions process, acknowledging the current...
21 April 2023
Foodstuffs North Island and Hastings District Council have mutually agreed to make the difficult decision to...
20 April 2023
This year’s Hastings Youth Council has been confirmed, comprising 17 young people who will represent the...
18 April 2023
Under the Local Government Act, Council is required to undertake a review of the Chief Executive’s employment, at...
14 April 2023
Significant changes to the Government’s proposed Three Water Reforms, which will see Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti...
13 April 2023
With winter on the doorstep, Hastings District Council is urging rural communities to make reviewing their winter...
13 April 2023
Description: Indian Summer Farms Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Indian Summer Farms Limited. ...
10 April 2023
A Silt Recovery Taskforce has been established to address the millions of cubic metres of silt that washed down...
6 April 2023
This week dreams will come true for Re-New founder Julie Cronin as a new community workshop space opens in central...
4 April 2023
Amid the destruction caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, our district’s roads and bridges were severely impacted – with...
1 April 2023
It’s been a tough five weeks, but you have done well. Right now, the adrenaline will be dropping, and exhaustion...
1 April 2023
Hastings District Council will take over ownership of 40ha of Tōmoana Showgrounds on April 1, 2023, as the site...
1 April 2023
t’s been a tough couple of months in Te Matau-a-Māui, and we’re all in need of a good laugh and some escapism...
1 April 2023
Where did summer go? With the autumn school holidays on our doorstep, the Hastings Libraries team has been...
1 April 2023
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre will this month be hosting the 2023 Apollo Projects NZ Age Group Swimming...
1 April 2023
Henare O’Keefe is hitting his stride as the Hastings Ambassador, six months on from stepping down as Flaxmere ward...
1 April 2023
Hastings District Council will take over ownership of 40ha of Tōmoana Showgrounds on April 1, 2023, as the site...
31 March 2023
For the month of April, the Hastings isite and Visitor Information Centre will double as a pop-up cellar door for...
29 March 2023
Two rangatahi have been selected for this year’s Tuia mayoral mentoring programme, designed to unleash the...
27 March 2023
Description: Linden Estate Winery Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Linden Estate Winery. The...
24 March 2023
Description: Mealdeals Limited has applied for a new On Licence for King St Sports Bar. The primary business i...
24 March 2023
Description: Theatre Hawkes Bay Incorporated has applied for a variation to increase hours of an On Licence for...
24 March 2023
On Thursday, April 6, the community is invited to show solidarity with everyone in Hawke’s Bay as it recovers from...
24 March 2023
Nominations are now open for Hastings District Council’s 2023 Civic Honours Awards.
22 March 2023
Clive Rugby & Sports Club Incorporated
Date: 22/03/2023
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: ...
22 March 2023
Description: Opera Kitchen Limited has applied for a Renewal with variation for their On Licence for Opera Kitchen...
17 March 2023
This week Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty announced we are moving into a national transition...
14 March 2023
To advise an address for rural or residential silt collection please call 0800 108 838 and press '2' for...
14 March 2023
Residents from communities in the Kaweka and Tūtira rural wards will have regular access to a fuel supply with the...
11 March 2023
Crews collecting and disposing of flood damaged household items after Cyclone Gabrielle are working their way...
10 March 2023
A number of logistical issues have been worked through to enable cyclone-related silt disposal.
10 March 2023
Description: CS and JME Dobson Partnership has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Winetrust. The primary...
8 March 2023
Restoring access to rural communities cut off by the Cyclone remains one of Hastings District Council’s most...
6 March 2023
Whirinaki residents may have noticed that their drinking water supply is returning intermittently.
Hasting...
2 March 2023
Hastings district has been hit hard by ex-Cyclone Gabrielle, and the cost of the essential response and recovery...
2 March 2023
While life has somewhat returned to normal for many parts of urban Hastings following Cyclone Gabrielle, it i...
2 March 2023
Here are the council meeting scheduled for March.
1 March 2023
Description: Clive Hotel Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Clive Hotel. The primary...
1 March 2023
View the latest road closure information
28 February 2023
The Rotorua Aero Club flew into Hawke’s Bay this weekend, their planes full of supplies to support the local...
26 February 2023
Hasting District Council will resume kerbside recycling services from Monday, February 27.
25 February 2023
Description: Clubs Hastings Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Clubs Hastings Incorporated. ...
25 February 2023
Hastings District Council is now collecting its residents’ flood-damaged household goods for free
22 February 2023
Description: Bistro Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Black Barn Bistro. The primary business i...
22 February 2023
Please don’t take waste to the Henderson Rd or Redclyffe Transfer Stations, or the Ōmarunui Landfill.
18 February 2023
Description: Hastings Tennis and Squash Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Hasting...
18 February 2023
Hawke’s Bay Mayors have today reactivated the regional Disaster Relief Trust, making it easy for people from...
17 February 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle has caused major damage to our waste and recycling facilities. Ōmarunui Landfill has been closed...
17 February 2023
The Hastings drinking water supply is operational and continues to supply safe drinking water to Hasting...
15 February 2023
Description: A Winning Influence (NZ) Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Lusostore. The...
10 February 2023
Description: Flaxmere Rugby and Sports Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Flaxmere...
4 February 2023
Hawke’s Bay 1931 earthquake survivor Peter Price was just two years old at the time of the disaster, but remember...
3 February 2023
More than 1000 people packed out Functions on Hastings at the Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre last...
3 February 2023
Description: PK Gisborne Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Bollywood Hastings. The primary...
2 February 2023
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you have had a wonderful break over Christmas and New Year and enjoyed happy time...
1 February 2023
Since 1999 the region has played host to thousands of horses and riders who come from across the country to stake...
1 February 2023
A new website has been launched to give people free online access to the Hastings District Libraries community...
1 February 2023
Did you know Hastings does Deco too? Yes that’s right, just 20 minutes from Napier is another world of Art Deco...
1 February 2023
Flaxmere is on a roll and some exciting developments were celebrated at the end of last year.
1 February 2023
The Cornwall Park aviary upgrade began at the end of January – an improvement of the existing site as set out in...
1 February 2023
Work on every element of Waiaroha – Hastings’ drinking water storage and treatment facility – is well underway...
1 February 2023
A new website has been launched to give people free online access to the Hastings District Libraries community...
1 February 2023
Description: Feed Catering Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Valley d'Vine Restaurant. The primary...
1 February 2023
New Zealand’s first gamified carbon footprint tool is now freely available in Hawke’s Bay.
FutureFit is an...
1 February 2023
The Cornwall Park aviary upgrade will begin next week, providing an improved environment for this much-loved...
27 January 2023
Description: Haha Wine Company Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Haha Wine Company Limited...
27 January 2023
Splash Planet will be closing after Waitangi weekend, rather than reducing to weekends only as a result of staff...
27 January 2023
Description: Te Mata Estate Winery Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Te Mata Estate Winery. The...
26 January 2023
This year’s unseasonably wet conditions may have created some logistical challenges for the annual Hawke’s Bay...
20 January 2023
Notice of impounding and of proposed sale of impounded stock
18 January 2023
A special event was held recently for Hastings District Council to thank the many voluntary individuals and group...
22 December 2022
With the busy summer season approaching, and with it the annual influx of visitors, Level 3 water restrictions are...
21 December 2022
Hundreds of people headed to Flaxmere Park at the weekend to celebrate the opening of the new Flaxmere Skate Plaza...
19 December 2022
Description: Hastings District Council has applied for a renewal On Licence for Hastings City Art Gallery. The...
17 December 2022
A new sensory garden, expanded playground, extended pathway network and more parking spaces are among the...
16 December 2022
The following meetings are held in the Council Civic Administration Building, 207 Lyndon Road East, Hasting...
16 December 2022
Description: Appleborn Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Three Wise Birds Garden Bar. The primary...
16 December 2022
Adding smart metering to the existing mechanical water meter network will begin to give Hastings District Council...
15 December 2022
Two preferred development partners have been selected to build new homes at 244 Flaxmere Ave, where the...
15 December 2022
Description: A & K Keats Partnership has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Cornucopia Natural Foods. The...
14 December 2022
ROAD CLOSURE- TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF EASTBOURNE STREET & KARAMU ROAD – 16 FEBRUARY 2023
14 December 2022
ROAD CLOSURE - TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF HASTINGS STREET – 16 & 17 MARCH 2023
14 December 2022
The completed Frimley water treatment and storage facility was blessed today marking a “huge milestone” along...
14 December 2022
The Government’s plans for transferring responsibility for three waters services from councils to four new...
13 December 2022
A major milestone has been reached with the last of the small community drinking water upgrades now complete – and...
9 December 2022
Description: Cape Kidnappers Station Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for The Clubhouse at Cape...
8 December 2022
Description: Vitis Divine Limited has applied for a Renewal with variation for their Off Licence for Decibel...
8 December 2022
Description: Thirsty Bull Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Thirsty Liquor Hastings. The primary...
7 December 2022
The development of a new facility to house the Hawke’s Bay Regional Museum collection has taken a major step...
7 December 2022
Hastings District Council is set to replace more than 20 large, blue, road direction signs across the city centre...
6 December 2022
Hastings District Council has bought two inner city buildings to support future development opportunities in...
5 December 2022
Description: Forager Inc Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Hopesgrove. The primary business i...
5 December 2022
A Hastings District Council programme to encourage healthier, low emissions transport to school has received a...
4 December 2022
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TE MATA PEAK ROAD on Saturday, 25 February 2023
3 December 2022
Description: Gavin Carl Yortt has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Squawking Magpie Wines. The primary...
2 December 2022
Council services and facilities will be operating during the Christmas and New Year holidays although some will...
1 December 2022
Santa’s coming to town, and starting from today is looking forward to meeting children and families at his special...
1 December 2022
Description: A A Corban Assocs Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for AC Wines. The primary busine...
1 December 2022
As we approach the end of another busy year, there’s much to be excited about for our district – Heretaunga...
1 December 2022
Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre has a special guest in the house, waiting to welcome visitors and spread...
1 December 2022
Cornwall Park will once again be fill to the brim with festive song and cheer this month with the welcome return...
1 December 2022
This year’s Fiesta of Lights at Tomoana Showgrounds will kick off on December 17 – lighting up Tomoana Showground...
1 December 2022
Across Hastings, signs of Christmas are well and truly here with the annual decorations installed to bring some...
1 December 2022
While it is a wonderful time of year, the holiday season can be pretty wasteful.
1 December 2022
With summer upon us, Hastings and Napier residents are being urged to use less water to help reduce the...
1 December 2022
Districtwide property revaluations are currently being audited and the updated rating valuations for Hastings will...
1 December 2022
Connections between people, place and imagination are examined in a new exhibition by Wellington-based Ngāti...
1 December 2022
Council is proudly supporting the Hastings Christmas Cheer Appeal this year. We want all of our Hastings whānau...
30 November 2022
Several generations of the Cooke family along with industry friends and neighbours gathered last weekend for the...
29 November 2022
They came, they bombed, they cheered, they played … it was all go at the Havelock North Village Green and pool...
28 November 2022
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF Elwood Rd, Kenilworth Rd, Harlech St, Conway St, Caroline Pl, Woodstock Ave, Warwick Pl...
26 November 2022
Description: Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates L.P has applied for a renewal of their On Licence and Off...
25 November 2022
Students of the Orokohanga Music Trust will be putting on a public concert this week to showcase the violin and...
22 November 2022
Hastings district’s rating revaluations have been delayed due to a number of factors, to help ensure greater...
22 November 2022
Description: Star of India Bay Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Star of India Restaurant and...
18 November 2022
The power of music and dance to help people with disabilities connect to their creativity was on show recently at...
17 November 2022
Description: Gengy's Hastings Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Gengy's Hastings Mongolian BBQ...
16 November 2022
The call is out for the Hastings Manu Bomb Master, with an upcoming competition a chance for someone to take out...
15 November 2022
Description: Waiwhare Community Centre Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Waiwhare Community...
15 November 2022
Description: Pure Catering Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Havelock North Function Centre. The...
14 November 2022
Description: Dolce Vista Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence and Off Licence for Dolce Vista. ...
12 November 2022
Description: Godsown Brewery Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Godsown Brewery. The primary...
11 November 2022
Nothing says summer in Hawke’s Bay more than Splash Planet, and on Monday the popular attraction will re-open and...
10 November 2022
Preparations are underway to install Christmas decorations around the city centre streets and open a Santa’...
10 November 2022
The annual East Clive wastewater treatment plant open day is coming up – a chance to get a behind-the-scenes tour...
9 November 2022
Description: Terrata Estate Limited has applied for a renewal of their On and Off Licence for De la Terre Winery...
9 November 2022
Description: Tatou Mokopuna Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Gannets Bar and Grill.. The primary...
9 November 2022
Hastings District Council planners are encouraging Hastings residents to take some time to understand an upcoming...
8 November 2022
The HazMobile will be back on November 20 for Hastings and Napier residents to safely dispose of their hazardou...
7 November 2022
Description: Black Betty BBQ Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Black Betty BBQ. The primary...
4 November 2022
The Hastings district councillors and Rural Community Board members for the next triennium were officially...
3 November 2022
Wine, food, live music and fun are all on the menu for the F.A.W.C! Taste Hastings event taking place in East...
3 November 2022
Description: Mazowe Investments Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Birdwoods Gallery. The primary...
3 November 2022
Here are the Council meetings taking place in November 2022.
2 November 2022
Public Notice of Plan Change 5 to the Hastings District Plan - Right Homes, Right Place
2 November 2022
Changes to the way Hastings’ urban areas are developed are being proposed, and people have until November 25 to...
2 November 2022
Hawke’s Bay’s Mayors say they are encouraged by the Prime Minister’s comments yesterday indicating Government i...
2 November 2022
It’s our time in Hastings – Spring – a time of new beginnings and new opportunities.
1 November 2022
Vibrant and thriving cities often have art at their centre, and in Hastings several public art projects over the...
1 November 2022
It’s that time of the year again – to kick back and smell the roses at Rose Sunday in Frimley Park on November 6.
1 November 2022
Are you the Hastings Manu Master? This is your chance to show off your Manu bomb skills! #hastingsmanumaster
1 November 2022
Splash Planet will open for the 2022/2023 summer season on Monday November 14!
1 November 2022
Hawke’s Bay’s very own Urban BBQ Festival hits the Tōmoana Showgrounds on Saturday, November 19. Starting from...
1 November 2022
Waipātiki residents got a close look at the community’s brand new water treatment facility last month, the sixth...
1 November 2022
Reduced entry prices for senior swimmers to the Aquatics Hastings Pools in Clive and Flaxmere has been so...
1 November 2022
The annual East Clive wastewater treatment plant open day is coming up – a chance to get a behind-the-scenes tour...
1 November 2022
Description: Piku Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Piku Limited. The primary business i...
1 November 2022
Description: Zeelandt Brewing Company Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Zeelandt Brewery. The...
1 November 2022
Description: Cone and Flower Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Cone and Flower Garden Bar. The...
1 November 2022
The Tōmoana Showgrounds Hawke’s Bay is the venue for another Pick the Bay job expo being held this Thursday to...
31 October 2022
The Big Apple Project came to a spectacular conclusion last night, with an auction for the artworks netting just...
27 October 2022
Description: MJ UKA Foods Limited applied for a Variation to their Off Licence for Te Mata Four Square. The...
26 October 2022
Attention waste minimisation advocates. It’s time to get your application into Hastings District Council’s Waste...
25 October 2022
Public notice of Plan Change 4 to the Hastings district plan - Te Mate prohibited building area
22 October 2022
Description: Askerne Estate Winery Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence and Off Licence for Askerne. ...
19 October 2022
Description: Atrium at Tribune Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Atrium at Tribune. The primary...
19 October 2022
Waipātiki residents got a close look at the community’s brand new water treatment facility on Saturday, October 15.
19 October 2022
A new tranche of government infrastructure housing is set to enable around 4000 new homes across multiple...
14 October 2022
Description: Kartsport Hawkes Bay Incorporated applied for a renewal of their Club Licence for Kartsport Hawke...
14 October 2022
Description: NLVPC Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Wright & Co. The primary busine...
13 October 2022
Public notice of temporary alcohol ban in relation to the Spring Racing Carnival
12 October 2022
Changes to the way we develop Hastings urban areas are being proposed, and to help the community get information...
12 October 2022
October is World Down Syndrome Awareness Month, a chance to recognise the benefits of inclusion and having a...
12 October 2022
Description: Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates has applied for a renewal On Licence and Off Licence for ...
12 October 2022
Description: Aubyn Live Theatre Incorporated has applied for a new On Licence for Aubyn Live Theatre. The...
11 October 2022
There are exciting plans afoot for the western end of Hastings city, where a proposed new development will add to...
11 October 2022
Here are the long weekend hours for Council services and facilities.
11 October 2022
Description: AJ Holdings HB Limited applied for a renewal of their On Licence for The Horse and Hound. The...
10 October 2022
Description: Bruce William Jans on behalf of Taheke Trust applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Linden...
10 October 2022
Description: Sai Restaurants Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Sai Eatery. The primary business i...
8 October 2022
Public Notice of application concerning resource consent RMA20220352
Section 95A of the Resource Management Act...
7 October 2022
Description: Mary Doyle Trust Lifecare Complex applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Riverstones Cafe. ...
7 October 2022
Description: Brother Coffee Limited has applied for a New On Licence for Brother. The primary business i...
7 October 2022
Description: S & S Trading Co Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Four Square Mahora. ...
6 October 2022
Description: Elephant Hill Holdings Limited applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Elephant Hill Winery. ...
5 October 2022
Description: Elephant Hill Holdings Limited applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Elephant Hill Winery. ...
5 October 2022
Taking state-of-the-art technology used almost exclusively to design and construct new builds until now and...
5 October 2022
At its last full council meeting ahead of the close of the voting period for this year’s local government...
4 October 2022
A proposed plan change to prohibit new buildings on the eastern face of Te Matā Peak, from Waimārama Rd to the...
4 October 2022
Description: Hawkes Bay Classic Motorcycle Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of their Club Licence for...
3 October 2022
Nau mai, haere mai ki te Ahurei Toi o Te Matau a Maui
We are very excited to see the return of a full programme...
1 October 2022
Across the district we’re installing new, or upgrading existing playgrounds – it’s a big programme of work and...
1 October 2022
The upgrade of our reticulated drinking water systems is nearing the finish line. By July next year, the whole...
1 October 2022
Thousands of happy punters took part in this year’s Blossom Fest spectacular to enjoy all that was on offer over a...
1 October 2022
Thirty Hastings residents celebrated a huge milestone last night, formally becoming citizens of Aotearoa New...
30 September 2022
Description: Booster Wine Group Limited Partnershiphas applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Sileni...
30 September 2022
Description: Booster Wine Group Limited Partnershiphas applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Sileni...
28 September 2022
A new coastal inundation study that will be used by the Napier and Hastings councils to set residential building...
23 September 2022
Description: HGPD Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for New World Flaxmere. The primary business i...
22 September 2022
Here are the opening hours for Hastings District Council facilities and services on the Queen Elizabeth 11...
21 September 2022
A Civic Memorial Service is to be held in Hastings to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday...
20 September 2022
Description: Sunshine Enterprises Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Thirsty Liquor Havelock North...
20 September 2022
Here are the council meetings for October 2022
17 September 2022
A new appointment has been made to the Te Mata Park Trust board to fill a vacancy that was left with the departure...
16 September 2022
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF Heretaunga St & Warren St – 4 November 2022
16 September 2022
Supporting and investing in the young people of Hastings district is the aim of a new Youth Strategy that sets out...
16 September 2022
Description: Azzurri Hospitality Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Alessandro’s Pizzeria. ...
16 September 2022
As Hastings’ major drinking water network upgrade nears completion mid-next year, Covid-related contractual delay...
15 September 2022
Description: Silverleaf Olives Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Hawkes Ridge Wine...
14 September 2022
Reducing waste from demolition and construction activities is a key focus of Hastings District Council’s Waste...
13 September 2022
Hastings district is growing – more people are coming to live and work here and more houses are needed to meet...
13 September 2022
Jemma Russell is the first Napier recipient of the Annie Aranui Scholarship, aimed at enabling and supporting...
13 September 2022
More Hastings students will soon be walking, cycling, or scooting to school, with Hastings District Council...
8 September 2022
Description: The Premium Liquor Company Limited has applied for a New On Licence and Off Licence for Shed Five...
7 September 2022
A small band of Landmarks members planted over 600 daffodil bulbs at the beginning of April 2022 under the...
6 September 2022
What happens when a group of friends that share the love of photography start to plan an
event that bring...
5 September 2022
Iconic Hastings business Rush Munro’s is moving into the heart of Hastings city, after 90 years at its present...
2 September 2022
Over 4,000 people came out to celebrate the reopening the Municipal Building last month, and what a celebration it...
1 September 2022
Description: SKU Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for SKU Limited. The primary business is described...
1 September 2022
Hastings District Libraries’ annual Karawhiua challenge to encourage the use of te reo Māori starts today...
1 September 2022
Description: Hawke’s Bay Racing Incorporated has applied for a Renewal with variation for their On Licence for...
1 September 2022
Hastings city centre windows, retail and vacant spaces will be coming live this month with print and on-screen...
31 August 2022
Spring has sprung early in Hawke’s Bay with trees laden with blossom already appearing, heralding the start of the...
31 August 2022
The Indonesian Community in Hawke’s Bay is delighted to be part of Blossom Parade 2022 after last year’...
31 August 2022
For most of the 20th century the New Zealand government discouraged, banned and made it socially unacceptable to...
31 August 2022
Description: General Distributors Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Countdown Hastings. ...
29 August 2022
The construction of a brand-new New World in Flaxmere is now one step closer, with Foodstuffs North Island...
26 August 2022
Flaxmere Assist has turned six-years-old and to mark the occasion a small celebration was held at Hasting...
25 August 2022
Description: AG Mangapapa Investment Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Mangapapa Hotel...
25 August 2022
Description: AG Mangapapa Investment Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Mangapapa Hotel. ...
25 August 2022
Description: Clink Drink Limited has applied for a renewal of a Remote seller Off Licence for Clink Drink. The...
24 August 2022
Description: Havelock North Wanderers Association Football Club has applied for a renewal of their Club Licence...
23 August 2022
The large Japonica tree that is a major landmark on the Havelock North Village Green has reached the end of it...
23 August 2022
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE FOLLOWING: Gimblett Road – 25 September 2022,
Te Onepu Road – 12 November 2022, Otene...
22 August 2022
Here are the council meetings for September 2022
22 August 2022
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF Karamu Rd & Heretaunga St – 25 September 2022
18 August 2022
Four months in, construction of the new Flaxmere skate plaza is well underway, with the facility set to have...
18 August 2022
A building with a strong link to rural Hawke’s Bay and Hastings city has had its history brought to life with a...
12 August 2022
Nominations closed for candidates for the 2022 Hastings District Council local government elections at midday...
12 August 2022
The completion of 40 new houses in Kauri Place, Hastings, by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities was celebrated...
11 August 2022
A special event was held last night to recognise 20 individuals who have selflessly given back to the community...
10 August 2022
Description: Replenish and Co Limited has applied for a new Remote Off Licence for Pompom Florals. The primary...
10 August 2022
Description: Hawkes Bay BBQ Limited has applied for an On Licence for Bareknuckle BBQ. The primary business i...
10 August 2022
Description: Sandhu Brothers Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Big Barrel Karamu. The...
9 August 2022
The vision to create a connected, flourishing community with country values has been captured in a new community...
9 August 2022
Today heralds the launch of the Hawke’s Bay Heritage Awards – a significant new programme designed to recognise...
9 August 2022
Public Notice of Extraordinary Meeting of the Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori Standing Committee - 10 August 2022
6 August 2022
Description: Bay Trolleys Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for New World Flaxmere. The...
5 August 2022
Applications are sought from suitably qualified candidates to become a trustee on the Te Mata Park Trust Board...
5 August 2022
For more than 10 years now, our inner city streets have been undergoing upgrades, and while a big focus in the...
4 August 2022
Another artwork has popped up in Hastings, this time on the fencing around an empty site opposite Toitoi – Hawke'...
3 August 2022
The Edible Fashion Awards have evolved into one of the most unique offerings on the Hawke’s Bay event calendar...
1 August 2022
It’s here. After eight years, the last piece of the Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre puzzle is in place...
1 August 2022
Kia orana, Noa’ia, Talofa lava, Mauri, Mālō e lelei, Tālofa, Ni Sa Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Mālō ni and...
1 August 2022
Nominations for the local body elections opened on Friday, 15 July.
1 August 2022
A collaboration between Arts Inc Heretaunga and Studio Benega, with core funding support from Hastings District...
1 August 2022
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF Heretaunga St, Karamu Rd, Warren St on Saturday, 24 September 2022
29 July 2022
Description: Havelock North Wanderers Association Football Club has applied for a renewal of their Club Licence...
29 July 2022
The connections between our local waterways and the people who live in Hastings, Heretaunga, have been brought to...
27 July 2022
New speed cushions to help improve safety on the upper part of Te Mata Peak Rd will start being installed from...
26 July 2022
Hastings District Council’s revitalisation programme – Pāharakeke, kua tae te wa! It's Flaxmere's Time! – has been...
25 July 2022
Here are the council meetings scheduled for August 2022
23 July 2022
Description: The Retro Kitchen Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Maina Cafe & Eatery. The...
21 July 2022
Hawke’s Bay has a new tool to attract local and global entrepreneurs and investors to our region – a relationship...
18 July 2022
Description: Hastings Darts Association Incorporated has applied for a renewal of their Club Licence for Hasting...
18 July 2022
Municipal Building memories are set to come alive with Last Dance, First Dance, a nationwide search to find people...
15 July 2022
A new report giving deeper insights into what moving infrastructure and homes away from the coast in the face of...
14 July 2022
Nominations for the local body elections open on Friday, 15 July.
The nomination period closes at 12 noon...
14 July 2022
Description: Supernatural Wine Co. Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Supernatural Wine...
13 July 2022
Description: Hancock & Son Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Hancock & Sons. The primary busine...
13 July 2022
Description: 67 Te Aute Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for 495 Wine Select. The primary...
13 July 2022
Meeting the current and future demand for housing in Hastings is a priority for Hastings District Council, which...
11 July 2022
A new double seesaw and outdoor musical instruments are being added to the Havelock North Village Green...
8 July 2022
Description: Cape Kidnappers Station Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for The Farm at Cape...
8 July 2022
Description: Trinity Hill Wines Limitedhas applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Trinity Hill. The...
8 July 2022
New houses in Flaxmere are getting closer with road and pipe work well underway, a decision on what development...
8 July 2022
Description: Trinity Hill Wines Limitedhas applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Trinity Hill. The...
8 July 2022
Description: Zeffer Brewing Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence and Off Licence for Zeffer...
6 July 2022
The Hastings i-SITE has reopened in its new premises, offering a unique and innovative way for locals and visitor...
6 July 2022
Three Draft Reserve Management Plans have been released for public consultation by Hastings District Council...
2 July 2022
It was wonderful to celebrate our first Matariki public holiday with a very special Festival of events from June...
1 July 2022
Hastings District Council has adopted three Draft Reserve Management Plans for public consultation, and people are...
1 July 2022
It is now time for the people of Hawke’s Bay to have their say directly to Government on how they think drinking...
1 July 2022
The Toitoi Municipal Building will be officially opened the first weekend of August with plenty for the community...
1 July 2022
How the valuable soils of the Heretaunga Plains can best be protected while still enabling the region to grow i...
1 July 2022
It’s been a long year. A long few years, actually, come to think of it. We don’t know about you, but we all feel...
1 July 2022
The A&P Society and Hastings District Council have this afternoon confirmed the sale of 40ha of the Tomoana...
28 June 2022
Temporary closure of Heretaunga Street - 6 August 2022
27 June 2022
The legacy of Tama Huata, a leading figure in Māori performing arts and cultural development, has been celebrated...
27 June 2022
Description: Westend Foodbarn (Hastings) Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Pak n Save...
25 June 2022
Description: Robane Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Off the Track Restaurant and...
24 June 2022
Here are the council meetings scheduled for July 2022
23 June 2022
Following extensive public feedback in support, Hastings district councillors today approved the purchase of...
23 June 2022
A power outage interrupted a routine wastewater flushing operation on Thursday [June 23], disabling the automatic...
23 June 2022
Description: Trust House Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence and Off Licence for The Flaxmere...
23 June 2022
On the corner of Southampton St and Hastings St in central Hastings, the Waiaroha water storage and treatment...
22 June 2022
As we head into winter, work at the Frimley water storage and treatment facility continues at pace.
22 June 2022
Music, dance, kai, a lantern parade, digital light show and more are on offer in Hastings and Flaxmere this week...
21 June 2022
Description: AJ International Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Zabeels Sports Bar ...
21 June 2022
For the first time this year we are celebrating the new public holiday for Matariki, and in addition to other...
20 June 2022
Description: Halite Wines Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Halite Wines Limited. The primary...
17 June 2022
Description: Redmetal Vineyards Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Redmetal Vineyards. ...
17 June 2022
The warmth and endurance of Aotearoa New Zealand’s relationship with Samoa was acknowledged on Thursday this week...
17 June 2022
Here are the opening hours for Hastings District Council facilities and services on the Matariki Holiday.
16 June 2022
Here are the council meetings scheduled for June & July 2022
15 June 2022
Keeping a projected rates increase as close to that which was consulted on was a key consideration for Hasting...
15 June 2022
Description: HB Pub Company No2 Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Rosie O' Grady's Irish...
14 June 2022
Description: Yates Foodmarket Limitedhas applied for a renewal of their On Licence for New World Hastings. The...
14 June 2022
Thirty-five groups have received grants totalling $245,000 in this year’s funding round to support initiative...
10 June 2022
Councils from across the region have joined forces to launch an unprecedented public information campaign...
10 June 2022
Hawke’s Bay shoppers keen to update their wardrobes turned out in droves to the My Walk In Wardrobe event held in...
9 June 2022
Description: Black Gate Brokerage Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Number 7 Wines. The primary...
8 June 2022
Description: Wide Open Trading Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Clive Four Square. The...
8 June 2022
Dog Registration fees for the year 31st July 2022 to 30th June 2023
7 June 2022
This year’s local government elections are approaching and if you’ve ever thought of standing as a candidate...
7 June 2022
At the end of 2019, the Hastings Place Based Housing plan was launched to address the growing number of people...
7 June 2022
Public Notice of Extraordinary Civic and Administration Subcommittee Meeting – Thursday, 16 June 2022
7 June 2022
Description: National Service Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of their Club Licence for National...
4 June 2022
Description: Napier Burger Company Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Best Burgers. The...
4 June 2022
This month we are going to be celebrating our new Matariki public holiday for the first time, and I'm really...
3 June 2022
The Tauroa Reserve Boardwalk is officially open – the first stage of the works to ultimately give walkers and...
3 June 2022
For the first time this year we are celebrating the new public holiday for Matariki, and in addition to other...
3 June 2022
Click here for the Queen's Birthday operating hours for Hastings District Council facilities and services.
1 June 2022
The redevelopment of the Municipal Building reached a significant milestone this morning with it being blessed...
1 June 2022
The council chambers rang out with song yesterday morning as the community celebrated Samoa Independence Day.
1 June 2022
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Public notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 28(4) of the Local...
31 May 2022
A mayoral mentoring programme to support and unleash the potential of rangatahi Māori has formally begun with...
31 May 2022
The final touches are underway to upgrade the basketball court at Len Harlen Park, the final action in the Hoop...
30 May 2022
The streets being created in three new housing developments in Flaxmere are to have a distinctly Flaxmere...
27 May 2022
A hi-tech project that will see every Hastings District Council-owned building ‘digitally twinned’ and the...
26 May 2022
Hastings District Council has partnered with Sport Hawke’s Bay to launch Te Waka Tākaro, a free community resource...
24 May 2022
Description: Johns Bakery Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Johns Bakery and Cafe. The primary...
24 May 2022
Reflective clothing and bright lights are back in fashion – for cyclists, that is.
24 May 2022
The Tauroa Reserve Boardwalk is officially open – the first stage of the works to ultimately give walkers and...
23 May 2022
Work is advancing well on the major street upgrades outside the Municipal Buildings ahead of its opening in...
20 May 2022
Community groups seeking financial assistance now have a new one-stop-shop resource to find and access potential...
18 May 2022
Description: Cellar 495 Limited has applied for a New On Licence and Off Licence for Cellar 495. The primary...
13 May 2022
Description: Tukipo River Estate Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Tukipo River Estate...
12 May 2022
A ‘COVID Recovery Action Plan’ comprising new and enhanced existing events and activations is set to bring a buzz...
12 May 2022
A new world of discovery has opened up at Cornwall Park’s native garden area with the completion of an...
11 May 2022
Description: Hastings Golf Club Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Hastings Golf Club. The...
10 May 2022
Description: Dual Orchard Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Hygge at Clifton Bay. The...
9 May 2022
It’s Youth Week next week and to celebrate a number of fun events have been lined up at Flaxmere and Camberley...
6 May 2022
More than 200 residents of Hastings District Council’s senior housing units have been stocked up with essential...
4 May 2022
A year on from its launch, Hastings District’s Council’s residential intensification design guide has become a...
3 May 2022
Last month’s move to the Orange setting of the COVID-19 Protection Framework was a really positive signal that we...
1 May 2022
The Municipal Building is set to re-open mid-way through this year, and when it does it will be home to some...
1 May 2022
As part of this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations, in the week prior, the names of Hastings residents who lost their...
1 May 2022
There’s a great new way to get around Hastings coming in June.
1 May 2022
Have you always wanted to try virtual reality but never had the chance? Or are you a lover of 1970s and 80s sci-fi...
1 May 2022
Government has today announced further details of its proposed three waters reforms, which would see...
29 April 2022
Description: Katipo Holding Company Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Katipo Distilling Company. The...
29 April 2022
A grandad raising six grandchildren, a solo mum with two kiddies, a mum and dad with four children who also care...
28 April 2022
Description: Craft and Social Limited has applied for an On Licence for Craft and Social. The primary busine...
27 April 2022
Description: Rush Cottage Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence and for Black Barn Vineyards. ...
23 April 2022
Most Council services and facilities will be closed on Anzac Day although some will be open with reduced hours.
21 April 2022
Emotions welled as a tribute to Hastings’ fallen soldiers was blessed and played for the first time for Returned...
21 April 2022
A family event is being held at the end of April to bring people together and take a break from the everyday...
20 April 2022
Each year on ANZAC Day we commemorate the New Zealanders who have served and died in war, acknowledging their...
19 April 2022
With nominations for this year’s Hastings Civic Honours Awards closing on April 26, people are encouraged to get...
13 April 2022
Hastings city centre is set to become an even bigger ‘hot spot’ with Hastings District Council announcing an...
13 April 2022
Find out the operating hours of Council's services and facilities during the Easter long weekend.
12 April 2022
There’s even more to enjoy in the Hastings City Centre this Easter weekend, which will abound with fun family...
12 April 2022
Work is underway on the new skate plaza in Flaxmere, with the site blessed and perimeter fencing installed...
12 April 2022
Description: Twig and Willow Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Twig and Willow. The primary business i...
9 April 2022
From an exciting interactive, virtual reality exhibition at Hastings City Art Gallery to a special Anzac Day light...
7 April 2022
A hui held last weekend to share information with Flaxmere-based tradespeople about the upcoming construction of...
7 April 2022
A section of road at the corner of Ōtene and Ruahāpia Roads is being blocked as of this afternoon in a bid to...
6 April 2022
The Local Government Commission has today confirmed Hastings’ representation arrangements for this year’s local...
6 April 2022
Description: Havelock North Squash Rackets Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of their Club Licence for...
5 April 2022
Hastings District Council is submitting its Draft Annual Plan 2022/23 for public consultation from 2 April 2022 to...
2 April 2022
Description: Hastings District Council has applied for a variation of their On Licence for Toitoi Hawke's Bay Art...
2 April 2022
There is so much happening to make Hastings district an even greater place and we are proud to soon be presenting...
1 April 2022
This year marks five years since Council started its Mahi for Youth programme – designed to help our district’...
1 April 2022
Our parks are one of our district’s most treasured assets and there’s lots happening to enhance them over the...
1 April 2022
Hasting District and Napier City Councils are pleased to announce that kerbside recycling services will return to...
1 April 2022
Polo’s known as the Sport of Kings, but a grassroots programme in Hastings is making the game accessible to more...
1 April 2022
With the recent Government announcement confirming New Zealand will open its borders in May, the Hastings i-SITE...
1 April 2022
Description: 3Sixty2 Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for 3Sixty2 Limited. The primary...
1 April 2022
A proposal to purchase the Tōmoana Showgrounds will be considered by Hastings District councillors tomorrow, a...
30 March 2022
Description: Big Thinkers Limited has applied for an On Licence for Cranky Chicken. The primary business i...
30 March 2022
A special celebration has marked the start of the construction of Wesley Methodist Church’s new community centre...
29 March 2022
Sixteen young people have been selected to represent Hastings’ younger residents on this year’s Hastings Youth...
25 March 2022
With last week’s Government announcement confirming New Zealand will open its borders in May, the Hastings i-SITE...
24 March 2022
Description: Rangra BHOJ Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Namaskar India. The primary...
24 March 2022
Hastings District Council will be removing vaccine pass requirements for all its facilities and administration...
23 March 2022
Hastings District Council is tackling a massive work programme to help manage the rapid and significant growth...
22 March 2022
From mid-April, international students will start returning to New Zealand, bringing with them a boost to the...
21 March 2022
Temporary closure of Brookfields Road - Saturday 14 May 2022
19 March 2022
A new playground backing onto St Aubyn Reserve is complete, featuring a range of fun equipment particularly...
18 March 2022
Description: Pipi Developments Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Pipi Café. The primary...
18 March 2022
Hastings local Chanay Peri has become the first recipient of the Annie Aranui Scholarship, aimed at enabling and...
17 March 2022
Description: Common or Garden Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Spaceship. The primary...
16 March 2022
While much attention has been focused on managing our way through the COVID outbreak, Council has also been...
14 March 2022
Temporary closure of Napier Road, Taihape Road, Ōhiti Road, Matapiro Road, Crownthorpe Settlement Road, Hedgeley...
12 March 2022
Hawke’s Bay A&P Society and Hastings District Council have today announced a conditional agreement for the Council...
11 March 2022
Description: Stortford Lodge Social Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of their Club Licence for...
11 March 2022
Hawke’s Bay’s Mayors have read the changes a government-appointed working group has recommended to draft...
10 March 2022
Hastings District Council and Napier City Council’s kerbside recycling will only be for paper and cardboard from...
10 March 2022
Description: Jatinder Pal Limited has applied for an On Licence for Currizzas - Indian Tandoori & Pizza. The...
10 March 2022
As COVID-19 cases rapidly increase in Hawke’s Bay, Hastings District Council is contingency planning to ensure...
9 March 2022
While the impact of Covid restrictions is being felt in Hastings, the latest Infometrics quarterly economic report...
8 March 2022
Description: Craggy Range Vineyards Limited has applied for a renewal and variation of their On Licence and for...
7 March 2022
Information sessions are popping up around Hastings as the community pulls together to assist in finding worker...
4 March 2022
Hawke’s Bay’s councils are eagerly awaiting next week’s recommendations from a government-appointed working group...
4 March 2022
Balancing the need to protect the cultural significance of the natural landscape of the eastern face of Te Mata...
2 March 2022
Kei wareware tātau - Lest we forget
A local trust is fundraising to install a special sculpture in Civic...
1 March 2022
Community and Council, working together, have done it again!
1 March 2022
The 2021 Landmarks Trust Awards have been announced, recognising public art works, fine architecture, landscape...
1 March 2022
From March 1, 2022 Hastings residents will be able to include number 5 plastics in their kerbside recycling...
1 March 2022
Hastings is beautiful, and what a thrill it was to have our amazing community recognised at the Keep New Zealand...
1 March 2022
Temporary closure of Salisbury Road – 1 May 2022 and
Temporary closure of Tangoio Settlement Road – 12 June 2022
26 February 2022
The annual budget for Hastings District Council will be reviewed before it goes out for public consultation in...
25 February 2022
Arts Inc. Heretaunga has taken out the Supreme Award in the Landmarks Trust Awards 2021, announced last week.
25 February 2022
In the past month, a vacant patch of land at 244 Flaxmere Ave has been transformed as groundworks continue at pace...
25 February 2022
Description: Easy Tiger Trading Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Easy Tiger. The...
23 February 2022
Temporary road closure of Mangaroa Road – 10 April 2022
19 February 2022
Here are the Council meetings for March 2022
19 February 2022
Description: Amarveer Enterprises Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Eastend Four...
19 February 2022
Description: Saorsa Wines Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Saorsa Wines. The primary...
19 February 2022
Hastings has been named New Zealand’s Most Beautiful Small City – acknowledging the passion of the Hasting...
18 February 2022
A flock of giant flamingos has landed in the city centre fountain – set to brighten up the mall for the next month.
18 February 2022
From March 1, Hastings residents will be able to include clean number 5 plastics in their kerbside recycling...
18 February 2022
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says the response to an Official Information Act request on Waka Kotahi’...
17 February 2022
A new mural celebrating Hastings’ local cultures and communities has been completed, bringing life to a wall...
17 February 2022
Description: Range Golf Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Hastings Golf Centre. The...
16 February 2022
Hastings is ready to shine and show off its heritage with art, culture, high tea and happy hour all a part of thi...
16 February 2022
Temporary closure of Eastbourne Street East, Russell Street, Middle Road, Te Aute Road, Havelock Road, Napier...
15 February 2022
An initiative to support and promote better utilisation of waste in the primary production sector is gaining...
15 February 2022
The outdoor pools at Havelock North and Frimley will close for the season this Sunday, February 13.
10 February 2022
Over the years many creative projects in Hastings have been supported with funding from the Creative Communitie...
10 February 2022
The Cape Coast Community Patrol has new wheels for its travels around the coastal communities being the eyes and...
4 February 2022
Find out what hours our council facilities are open over the Waitangi Day weekend.
3 February 2022
The 91st anniversary of the Hawke’s Bay earthquake was commemorated with a small ceremony at St Matthew’s Church...
3 February 2022
Description: Paritua Vineyards and Winery Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Paritua. The...
2 February 2022
A milestone has been reached in the construction of the Waiaroha water storage and treatment facility this week...
2 February 2022
I hope you all had an enjoyable and restful Christmas and New Year break, recharging the batteries for what i...
1 February 2022
After enjoying a year of relative normality, it was a bit of a shock to move into the Red traffic light setting...
1 February 2022
The Tauroa Reserve boardwalk located between the Chambers carpark on Tauroa Rd at the base of Te Mata Park and...
1 February 2022
UPDATE: This project has been put on hold, and will be revisited as part of a more comprehensive Community...
1 February 2022
Hastings District Council has joined Immigration New Zealand’s (INZ) Welcoming Communities programme that help...
1 February 2022
The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is back and Hastings individuals and businesses are encouraged to join this fun, free...
1 February 2022
With increasing numbers of COVID cases in the community, including the highly transmissible Omicron variant, with...
1 February 2022
Description: PK Gisborne Limited has applied for an On Licence for Bollywood Hastings. The primary business i...
1 February 2022
Description: Linden Estate Winery Limited has applied for an On Licence for Linden Estate Winery. The primary...
31 January 2022
This week work has started on a road renewal project for Mt Erin Rd and next week work will begin on constructing...
28 January 2022
This week the gum trees at Caernarvon Drive in Flaxmere started being felled in preparation for the groundworks to...
27 January 2022
News that one of the backboards on the new basketball court at Flaxmere Park has been badly damaged is really...
26 January 2022
Hastings District Council has joined Immigration New Zealand’s (INZ) Welcoming Communities programme that help...
25 January 2022
Description: Inder And Gurnoor Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Frimley Four Square. ...
20 January 2022
In the interests of safety and wellbeing Hastings District Council has amended its COVID-19 vaccine pa...
19 January 2022
Description: Osawa NZ Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Osawa Wines. The primary...
19 January 2022
For the third year running, Hastings’ three premier parks have kept their international Green Flags.
18 January 2022
Description: Weston Sports Limitedhas applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Weston Sports Limited. The...
17 January 2022
The removal of the maintenance area on Frimley Park is underway, with the services provided from the site moving...
14 January 2022
Description: Wavehill Return Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence and Off Licence for The...
12 January 2022
Level 2 water use restrictions have been introduced in Hastings and Napier to help conserve water for the summer...
21 December 2021
A special delivery of festive cheer was made to Family Works in Hastings this week to help brighten Christmas Day...
21 December 2021
Youngsters on wheels were keen to get in on the action on Friday morning [Dec 17], after the construction fence...
17 December 2021
Christmas is nearly here, and there’s a festive feel across the city centre. Read below some updates on our inner...
14 December 2021
Preparatory work can begin on planning for potential locations for new housing in Hastings, with funding approved...
10 December 2021
Carols in Cornwall, Hastings District Council’s signature Christmas celebration, has been cancelled this year due...
10 December 2021
Napier and Hastings are working together to build a new home for the regional museum collection they share a...
10 December 2021
The installation of pipes that will link the new Waiaroha water treatment and storage facility has stopped for the...
10 December 2021
The region’s five councils have unanimously agreed to support the establishment of a new regional development...
10 December 2021
News that the Government is delaying its three waters legislation by four months is being welcomed by Hawke’...
10 December 2021
The fences are down and the action is on at Hastings’ brand new premier public basketball court on Flaxmere...
8 December 2021
Description: Eat AD Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Asian Diner. The primary busine...
8 December 2021
Description: Ashworth Family Wines Limited has applied for a new On and Off Licence for Ash Ridge Wines. The...
7 December 2021
With the region moving to the Orange Level of the Government’s COVID-19 traffic light system on Friday, December...
3 December 2021
Hastings District Council is proposing a minor amendment to the Raureka Parks Reserve Management Plan, which...
3 December 2021
Christmas is getting lit in Hastings city centre this month, with special festive lighting and pop-up...
3 December 2021
Council services and facilities will be operating during the Christmas and New Year holidays although some will...
2 December 2021
The batteries were charged, tyres pumped, flags fluttering and it was time to hit the road last week when...
2 December 2021
.It’s been an unsettling and challenging time with the emergence of the COVID delta virus, and as we head into the...
1 December 2021
Santa’s giant reindeer, Stinger, Nickolas, Jingles and Apollo, have once again strayed from the North Pole to...
1 December 2021
Rangatahi have come together over recent months for an exciting new creative project alongside local creative...
1 December 2021
Following its postponement earlier this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, the 2021 Edible Fashion Awards is back...
1 December 2021
Youngsters are going to love the new pump track that will be on Flaxmere Park for three months from mid-December...
1 December 2021
If you’re after an outdoor activity with something for everyone this summer, why not take a ramble on the new...
1 December 2021
Description: Hawkes Bay Clay Target Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal of their Club Licence for Hawke...
1 December 2021
An event held at the Flaxmere Town Centre today officially marked the start of the infrastructure build for three...
30 November 2021
Description: Tatou Mokopuna Limited has applied for an On Licence for Gannets Bar and Grill. The primary busine...
29 November 2021
Description: Cornwall Cricket Club Hastings Incorporated has applied for a renewal of their Club Licence for...
29 November 2021
Description: B F Hastings Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Burgerfuel Hastings. The...
26 November 2021
Earlier this week, Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre won a national event industry venue award, in...
26 November 2021
Description: Giant Brewing Company Limited has applied for a renewal of their On and Off Licence for Giant...
24 November 2021
The annual East Clive wastewater treatment plant open day is coming up – a chance to get a behind-the-scenes tour...
23 November 2021
For the next three months, Civic Square will be home to a unique collection of Peace Poles/Pou as part of the...
22 November 2021
Following the Government’s announcement that it will force councils to adopt its three waters delivery model, I...
22 November 2021
Description: Hastings District Council has applied for an Off Licence for Hastings City Art Gallery. The primary...
20 November 2021
Description: Morton John Osborne has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Akarangi Wines. The primary...
20 November 2021
Description: Alpha Domus Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Alpha Domus Limited. The...
19 November 2021
A new playground in Lyndhurst has been named after a man whose surname is synonymous with growing fruit trees in...
19 November 2021
Description: Silver Leaf Olives Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Hawkes Ridge Wine...
16 November 2021
Description: Stonecroft Wines Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Stonecroft. The primary...
16 November 2021
Description: Mary's Restaurant Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Mary’s. The primary...
16 November 2021
Drivers ignoring a detour around a works site in Hastings city are putting themselves, workers on the site and...
15 November 2021
A special and unique Armistice Day commemoration was held at Hastings District Council today, with the transfer of...
11 November 2021
Description: Sandhu Brothers Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Big Barrel. The primary...
10 November 2021
Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, notice is hereby given that the Hastings District...
9 November 2021
Description: The Partnership of Warren Richard Haworth and Janice Mary Haworth has applied for a renewal of their...
6 November 2021
Description: Vitis Divine Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Decibel Wines. The primary business i...
3 November 2021
A group of Irongate School children are helping Hastings District Council’s parks planning team come up with idea...
2 November 2021
Description: Copper Knox Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Copper Knox. The primary...
2 November 2021
Description: Kokako Farms Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Kokako Farms Limited. The...
2 November 2021
Homelessness is a serious and growing reality in Hastings, and the focus of a new study commissioned by Hasting...
2 November 2021
A recent assessment of housing capacity in the Hastings district has shown that while Hastings District Council’...
2 November 2021
Finding the best way to represent our community has been a key focus for our council over the last few months, and...
1 November 2021
A new supermarket for Flaxmere has been on the community’s wish list for years, and now the time has come.
1 November 2021
The design of Flaxmere’s new skate plaza has been unveiled – and the artist’s impressions look fantastic!
1 November 2021
The Frimley Park rose gardens are abloom, and to celebrate the occasion Rose Sunday will be taking place on...
1 November 2021
It’s spring-cleaning time! Dig out used oil, chemicals, car batteries and fuels, cleaning products, paints and...
1 November 2021
During our Long-Term Plan consultation, some of you asked for longer parking time limits in our city centre.
1 November 2021
Aquatics Hastings will be introducing small price increases ranging from 50c to $1 at all four Hastings pools to...
1 November 2021
Description: Element Vineyards Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Element Wines. The...
1 November 2021
Work to install pipes that will connect Waiaroha, Hastings’ new drinking water treatment and storage facility...
29 October 2021
The HazMobile will be back on November 21 for Hastings and Napier residents to safely dispose of their hazardou...
29 October 2021
Heretaunga House on the corner of Lyndon Rd and Warren Street is to be pulled down, with the potential for a...
29 October 2021
Hawke’s Bay’s Councils are shocked and disappointed Government intends pressing ahead with legislation to remove...
28 October 2021
After careful consideration, Hastings district councillors today decided the risks to public health were too great...
28 October 2021
This year’s Annual Report marks the conclusion of the first three year cycle of Hastings District Council’s Long...
28 October 2021
Description: Zeelandt Brewing Company Limited has applied for a Variation of an Off Licence for Zeelandt Brewery...
27 October 2021
Hastings District Council is seeking the community’s views on extending the parking time limits in central...
27 October 2021
The installation of a new full-size basketball court in Flaxmere Park is underway. It will feature top-of-the-line...
27 October 2021
3D drawings and a fly-through video of the new Flaxmere skate plaza have been released today, and it look...
26 October 2021
Description: Brave Brewing Company Limited has applied for a Renewal On Licence and Off Licence for Brave Taproom...
26 October 2021
Description: Amoise Wines Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Amoise Wines Limited. The primary busine...
22 October 2021
A new supermarket for Flaxmere has been on the community’s wish list for years, and now the time has come.
21 October 2021
Work to remove rubbish from a historic dump site near the banks of the Karituwhenua Stream in Palmbrook Reserve...
21 October 2021
Two years ago we had the giant inflatable “Shrooms”, and this year visitors to Civic Square in Hastings will be...
20 October 2021
Description: Piku Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Piku Limited. The primary business is described...
19 October 2021
Description: Askerne Estate Winery Limited has applied for a new On and Off Licence for Askerne.
19 October 2021
The installation of a new playground in St Leonards will start in about three weeks, on the Hinau St leg of St...
15 October 2021
Here are the long weekend hours for Council services and facilities.
14 October 2021
After considering submissions, Hastings district councillors today confirmed a proposal for council’...
14 October 2021
Aquatics Hastings will be introducing small price increases ranging from 50c to $1 at all four Hastings pools to...
12 October 2021
Description: Hawkes Bay Car Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal On Licence for Hawkes Bay Car Club. The...
11 October 2021
Due to the impact of the ongoing Covid alert level restrictions Arts Inc Heretaunga, the organisers of the...
8 October 2021
Te Ara Kahikatea is now home to three striking eight-metre high sculptures, depicting the ancestral stories of the...
8 October 2021
Clive’s new drinking water facility is supplying water to the town’s residents; the fourth of eight Hastings small...
7 October 2021
A pilot education programme at Hastings City Art Gallery – Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga has given senior Kōwhai...
7 October 2021
Description: Dionysus Investments Limited has applied for a renewal and variation of their On Licence for Moana...
7 October 2021
Description: Dionysus Investments Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Moana Park Estate. ...
7 October 2021
Now complete, the limestone rockwall installed at Cape View Corner was blessed recently, and is set to protect the...
6 October 2021
Description: Common or Garden Limited has applied for a Variation of conditions to an On Licence for Spaceship. ...
4 October 2021
Summer is coming, one of our busiest times in Hastings with events and the warmer days to take advantage of all of...
1 October 2021
The next two months will see some new installations to surprise and delight around our city centre.
1 October 2021
On Labour Weekend art admirers can get out in the Spring sunshine and enjoy the second Hawke’s Bay Art Trail, a...
1 October 2021
Did you know that last year Henderson Road Refuse Transfer Station sent almost 11,000 tonnes of waste to the...
1 October 2021
More than 800 responses have been submitted to the Hastings District Council’s community survey on the...
1 October 2021
From October 4, Rissington Bridge is to be closed at times during the day for about six weeks while strength and...
1 October 2021
All the information you need about rubbish and recycling under Alert Level 2 restrictions.
1 October 2021
The theme and aspiration for the Festival this year is “Be Open”, to encourage our community to be open to idea...
1 October 2021
In a bid to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, Hastings District Council plans to turn the Henderson Rd...
1 October 2021
After considering community feedback and closely analysing the Government’s initial proposal for three water...
30 September 2021
The Sphere has landed.
Visitors to Hastings city have a new installation to enjoy, with the arrival of Kōtahu ...
30 September 2021
Description: Pure Restaurant Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence and Off Licence for Oak...
29 September 2021
Description: Clink Drink Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Clink Drink. The primary business i...
27 September 2021
Description: Petane Station Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Petane Wines. The primary busine...
24 September 2021
There is an extra great reason to get your litter in the bin in Hastings city centre over the next couple of...
22 September 2021
From October 4, Rissington Bridge is to be closed at times during the day for about six weeks while strength and...
21 September 2021
More than 800 responses have been submitted to the Hastings District Council’s community survey on the...
20 September 2021
Council’s community survey on the Government’s initial proposal to move the management of waste water, drinking...
17 September 2021
Student safety on the roads around four Hastings District primary schools is being improved through a pilot...
17 September 2021
More than 200 skateboarders, scooterers, school students, parents and Flaxmere residents are having their say on...
15 September 2021
Description: Te Awanga Estate Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence and Off Licence for Te Awanga...
15 September 2021
Latest Infometrics data on the health of the Hastings economy indicates the district has performed well in the...
13 September 2021
Preparing council-owned land for additional housing in Flaxmere has taken another step with potential developer...
10 September 2021
Public interest in the Government’s proposal to move the management of waste water, drinking water and storm water...
10 September 2021
Description: Super 10 Properties Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Bom Dia Cafe. The primary busine...
10 September 2021
Description: Black Betty BBQ Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Black Betty BBQ. The primary busine...
9 September 2021
Description: Cone and Flower Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Cone and Flower. The primary busine...
8 September 2021
The move to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 this week is a great sign, and a chance for family and friends to come together...
8 September 2021
Description: Superstrike Hastings Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence Superstrike Hastings. The primary...
7 September 2021
The Government is proposing moving the management of drinking water, waste water and storm water (Three Water...
7 September 2021
On August 26 Hastings District Council approved an initial Hastings proposal for the ongoing representation of the...
7 September 2021
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (September 13 to 19) is a great opportunity to speak, hear and experience the Māori...
7 September 2021
The Hastings Blossom Parade scheduled to take place on September 11 has now been postponed until October 9 with...
2 September 2021
Originally planned for September 10, this event has been postponed to October 8, with the hope COVID-19 Alert...
2 September 2021
Description: Askerne Estate Winery Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for – Askerne. The...
1 September 2021
Description: Flaxmere (2008) Liquor Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Flaxmere Liquor. The...
31 August 2021
Description: Waimarama General Store Limited has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for Waimarama General...
31 August 2021
Hastings district councillors today approved an initial proposal for the ongoing representation of the Hasting...
26 August 2021
With the earthquake strengthening of the Municipal Building complete and other construction work underway...
26 August 2021
Local Government leaders and iwi representatives are not convinced Government’s proposal for three waters service...
20 August 2021
Hastings District Council’s essential services are still operating during the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown, but other...
18 August 2021
Hastings has done it again, making the finals in the 2021 Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards: Most Beautiful Small...
17 August 2021
Our city centre is set to come alive with an exciting range of events over the next couple of months as we emerge...
17 August 2021
There has been a great deal of discussion over the last few weeks, nationally and locally, about how three water...
14 August 2021
The Youth Potential Awards are coming up, a chance to nominate young people who would not normally be acknowledged...
10 August 2021
Calling all artists – Hastings District Council needs your help to create and paint a mural at the Henderson Rd...
9 August 2021
Description: CWNZ 2020 Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for – Starlake Thai Restaurant ...
6 August 2021
About 40 people attended a community meeting at Hastings District Council on August 2 to hear more detailed...
6 August 2021
Hawke's Bay councils have decided to work together to review the analysis and modelling behind Government’...
5 August 2021
There was face painting, food, entertainment and more when more than 200 people gathered at Functions on Hasting...
1 August 2021
Hawke’s Bay’s Edible Fashion Awards will hit the stage at Toitoi on September 3, but the finalist designs featured...
1 August 2021
Mark your calendar for Friday, September 10 because Hastings is throwing a party and its free entry for all.
1 August 2021
t’s been a busy few weeks with milestones reached, initiatives launched and changes introduced.
1 August 2021
There's a lot happening in the city centre over the coming months as the street upgrades continue.
1 August 2021
Have you seen the stunning black powder-coated steel tree guards that have been placed around the rata trees in...
1 August 2021
Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre has something for everyone this August – from kapa haka to contemporary...
1 August 2021
By this time next year, more quality homes will be under construction in Flaxmere.
1 August 2021
With Resource Consent granted, the land purchased and funding confirmed, a start will be made on building Hawke’...
1 August 2021
Description: Kingsley Trading Company Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for – The Coffee Club ...
31 July 2021
Eleven groups and individuals have been honoured for their contribution to the community at the 2021 Civic Honour...
28 July 2021
There was face painting, food, entertainment and more when more than 200 people gathered at Functions on Hasting...
26 July 2021
Description: Azzurri Hospitality Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Alessandro's Pizzeria. The primary...
23 July 2021
Hastings District Council has scored triple honours in this year’s Local Government New Zealand Excellence Award...
17 July 2021
The announcement that Government is offering significant financial packages to councils joining its three water...
16 July 2021
With Resource Consent granted, the land purchased and funding confirmed, a start will be made on building Hawke’...
16 July 2021
Description: Waikare & District Sports Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Waikare ...
16 July 2021
Description: The Napier Golf Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for The Napier Golf Club...
15 July 2021
There's a lot happening in the city centre over the coming months as the street upgrades continue, and the busy...
14 July 2021
With planning well advanced on three blocks of council-owned land in Flaxmere, Hastings District Council is now...
14 July 2021
Description: Havelock North Rugby Football Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Havelock...
14 July 2021
Property rates for the 2021/22 financial year have been officially adopted by Hastings District Council today.
13 July 2021
Description: Sacred Hill Vineyards Limited (In Receivership) has applied for a renewal of an Off Licence for...
10 July 2021
Description: ML & Sons Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for - Bareknuckle BBQ . The primary...
10 July 2021
Description: Kia Toa Bowling Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Kia Toa Bowling Club. ...
9 July 2021
Description: Lauren Swift has applied for a renewal of a remote sale Off Licence for Swift Wines Limited. The...
9 July 2021
Description: Te Pohue Golf Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Te Pohue Golf Club. The...
8 July 2021
A new database has been launched this month, making it easier to locate people and plots across all four Hasting...
8 July 2021
It’s winter, but things are heating up at Hastings District Libraries with lots of activities planned over the...
7 July 2021
The Flaxmere Boxing Academy is more like a home than a sports facility, for the past nine years providing...
7 July 2021
Description: Puketitiri Golf Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Puketitiri Golf Club. ...
7 July 2021
Plastic Free July is upon us and Hastings District Council is hosting a number of events throughout the month to...
2 July 2021
Description: Theatre Hawkes Bay Incorporated has applied for a renewal with Variation of a Club Licence for...
2 July 2021
Investing in critical assets is the focus of the Hastings District Council’s Long Term Plan 2021 – 2031, which wa...
1 July 2021
Last month the Waimārama Road off-road cycle trail was officially opened, completing the Tukituki loop section of...
1 July 2021
This month, check out some free events and workshops being hosted by Hastings District Council’s waste team a...
1 July 2021
This July, Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre brings you two shows with extremely talented women at their...
1 July 2021
Council’s successful Mahi for Youth programme is going mobile, with a new caravan now ready to hit the road...
1 July 2021
Special guest Tom Abercrombie pictured here with LaDanian Ah Kiong, left, and TayShaarn Ah Kiong, was a hit with...
1 July 2021
The new home for Hawke’s Bay’s regional taonga and artefact collection in the Hastings CBD is a step closer to...
30 June 2021
Description: Snobbz Niteclub (Hawkes Bay) Limited has applied for a renewal and Variation of hours of an On...
30 June 2021
About 150 people gathered at Waipatu marae at the weekend to celebrate the completion of a number of roading...
29 June 2021
The Big Belly rubbish bins already in Hastings parks are staying and three more are on their way.
28 June 2021
Description: Havelock North Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Havelock North Club...
25 June 2021
Description: Havelock North Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Havelock North Club...
25 June 2021
Description: Trinity Hill Wines Limited has applied for an On Licence and Off Licence for Trinity Hill Wine...
25 June 2021
Description: Hawkes Bay Golf Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Hawkes Bay Golf Club...
25 June 2021
Description: Hawke’s Bay and East Coast Aero Club has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Hawke’s Bay and East...
24 June 2021
Description: Havelock North Bowling Club Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Havelock North...
24 June 2021
Hastings District Council’s successful Mahi for Youth programme is going mobile, with a new caravan now ready to...
23 June 2021
More than $800,000 in community grants has been allocated recently, the largest contribution of any grant round...
22 June 2021
Description: Steven Shane Carey has applied for a Renewal On Licence for Level 1. The primary business i...
22 June 2021
Description: Cloud Nine 2010 Limited has applied for a Renewal Off Licence for The Bottle-O Hastings. The primary...
18 June 2021
A new skate park for Flaxmere is on the way and Hastings District Council is seeking feedback from the community...
18 June 2021
In order to address community safety concerns, work has commenced on the installation of trial traffic calming...
18 June 2021
Following the resignation of councillor Rex Graham, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is holding a by-election to fill...
17 June 2021
The opening of Hastings’ newest basketball court in Flaxmere on Sunday, June 13, was a huge success, with hundred...
15 June 2021
The Waimārama Road off-road cycle trail was officially opened today, completing the Tukituki loop section of the...
15 June 2021
Description: Napier Burger Company Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Best Burgers. The primary...
14 June 2021
Description: Adarshini Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for The Great Chilli Restaurant. The primary...
11 June 2021
After considering more than 700 community responses, including 165 formal submissions, Hastings District...
10 June 2021
Having all three Hastings entries in the annual Local Government Awards make the finals is incredibly exciting...
10 June 2021
Description: Viet Thai Restaurant Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Viet Thai Cuisine - Two Bamboo...
9 June 2021
He’s one of New Zealand’s youngest and more prominent economic commentators, and this month Brad Olsen is heading...
4 June 2021
Description: Collaboration Wines Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Collaboration Wines Limited. ...
4 June 2021
Hawke’s Bay’s five councils have a big effect on the region’s economy through their purchasing decisions and a new...
3 June 2021
A new environmentally friendly takeaway coffee cup alternative has come to Hastings district, and growing number...
3 June 2021
On the back of last year’s successful Tika Tonu exhibition, Hastings City Art Gallery Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga i...
2 June 2021
Hastings District Council will be undertaking a representation review as a result of having resolved to establish...
1 June 2021
Come and join Council at a community celebration to mark the completion of this significant project being held at...
1 June 2021
Started in the middle of May, building of the new revetment wall at Cape View Corner in Haumoana is progressing...
1 June 2021
This new section of off-road cycle trail between Te Mata Rd and Craggy Range winery that will complete the...
1 June 2021
Huge milestones have been reached over the last four years and we are targeting completion of all projects by the...
1 June 2021
We are well-advanced with all of the projects that make up our Hastings Drinking Water Strategy – a comprehensive...
1 June 2021
In a real coup, internationally renowned Tall Black Tom Abercrombie will be at the opening of New Zealand’s first...
31 May 2021
Description: 67 Te Aute Limited has applied for an Off Licence for 67 Te Aute Limited. The primary business i...
31 May 2021
Description: Halcyon Wines Limited has applied for a Renewal Off Licence for Halcyon Wines. The primary busine...
28 May 2021
Description: Western Rangers Football Association Incorporated has applied for a renewal Club Licence for Western...
28 May 2021
Hastings’ city centre will soon come alive with large-scale photos taken by local residents, thanks to a...
28 May 2021
Find out the opening hours for Council services and facilities on Queen's Birthday (Monday 7 June)
27 May 2021
Description: HB Pub Company No2 Limited has applied for a new On Licence for Rosie O' Grady's Irish Pub. The...
25 May 2021
Description: Village Vineyards Limited has applied for a Renewal Off Licence for Village Vineyards Limited. The...
19 May 2021
Hastings, Havelock North and Flaxmere libraries will be closed for one day each in the week starting May 24, to...
18 May 2021
After being closed for two and a half months for strengthening work, Kuripapango Bridge will reopen to all traffic...
18 May 2021
Hastings District Council will now start the process of undertaking a representation review, having today resolved...
18 May 2021
Description: DN & LR Wilson Limited has applied for a Renewal Off Licence for Milton Villa Wines. The primary...
15 May 2021
On Saturday, 15 May 2021 the following road closures for Hawke's Bay Maraton will be in place.
11 May 2021
Hastings District Council’s ground-breaking collaborative approach to addressing the district’s critical housing...
7 May 2021
The transformation of Heretaunga St East is about to enter a new phase, with work starting on more enhancements to...
5 May 2021
Building a connected community that has pride in itself, and is supported to thrive is the underlying vision for a...
5 May 2021
Pedestrian safety and access is set to improve near the Havelock North Village Green where two new raised...
4 May 2021
Waiaroha, a key project in Hastings Drinking Water Strategy, has received Resource Consent and construction work...
3 May 2021
A new drinking water treatment and storage facility in Waimārama was blessed on Wednesday, before water flowed...
3 May 2021
Toitoi has the best way to treat your mum for Mother’s Day this year.
The incredibly talented Lady Larisa and...
1 May 2021
The fifth edition of the New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Hawke’s Bay Marathon is taking place on...
1 May 2021
Reflective clothing and bright lights are the best way to ensure others see you if you’re out and about on a bike...
1 May 2021
First-home buyers are taking up the opportunity to get on the property ladder, quickly buying sections at the new...
1 May 2021
The second stage of three Reserve Management Plan processes for Hastings parks is underway.
30 April 2021
Hastings District Council will not be accepting cheques as payment from 31 May 2021.
29 April 2021
The building of a rock revetment wall to protect Cape View Corner, Haumoana, from erosion can now get underway...
28 April 2021
While agreeing to slower speed limits on some parts of State Highway 5, at a passionate community meeting last...
27 April 2021
Description: Golflands (Hawkes Bay) Limited has applied for a renewal for their On Licence for No.5 Café and...
27 April 2021
Description: Ruben Brewing Company Limited has applied for a renewal for both their Off and On Licence for...
23 April 2021
Hastings District Council has today agreed to start community engagement on the establishment of Māori wards in...
22 April 2021
Hastings District Council’s Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori standing committee has today recommended that Council...
21 April 2021
Description: Zaria Wines Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Zaria Wines Limited. The primary...
21 April 2021
Waiaroha, a key project in Hastings Drinking Water Strategy, has received Resource Consent and construction work...
20 April 2021
First-home buyers are taking up the opportunity to get on the property ladder, quickly buying sections at the new...
20 April 2021
This year’s Lighting of the Osmanthus Gardens has been a roaring success, with an estimated 15,000 taking in the...
19 April 2021
This week, Hastings District Council’s Heretaunga Takoto Noa Māori standing committee will make a recommendation...
19 April 2021
Description: Focal Point Hastings Limited has applied for a renewal for their On Licence for Focal Point Cinema...
16 April 2021
International artist Annie Gong – a one woman orchestra – is due to arrive in Hastings tomorrow, to play at the...
15 April 2021
Hundreds of stunning lanterns are being strung up across the Osmanthus Gardens in Cornwall Park, Hastings, ready...
12 April 2021
Hastings District Council has agreed to raise the funds needed to complete the final stages of the Hasting...
9 April 2021
About 230 people attended the inaugural Focus on Business held at Functions on Hastings at the end of last month...
9 April 2021
Description: Little Koha Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Little Koha Limited. The primary...
8 April 2021
Hastings District Council will decide on a lead contractor and budget for the district’s two largest and most...
7 April 2021
Hastings is humming with activity and nowhere is that more evident than at the CBD’s heritage Municipal Building...
1 April 2021
Generating more housing to meet the escalating need at the same time as protecting the district’s productive...
1 April 2021
The beautiful annual Osmanthus Gardens Lantern Festival will be bigger and better than ever this month as we...
1 April 2021
Dartmoor, Waipunga and Vicarage Rd Bridges in the Hastings district will be closed for inspections next week for a...
1 April 2021
After 10 months of community engagement and consultation with key stakeholders, the Keirunga Gardens Reserve...
1 April 2021
Maintaining our essential assets, managing growth, addressing housing needs and continued investment in our...
1 April 2021
An extra special Citizenship Ceremony was held at Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre last night to...
31 March 2021
A pilot programme to give people more places to shoot hoops in Flaxmere is on a roll, with a new court about to be...
31 March 2021
There is at least one budding drinking water engineer in the making at Te Pōhue School, after the school’s 28...
30 March 2021
Nominations are now open for Hastings District Council’s 2021 Civic Honours Awards.
30 March 2021
This year’s Hastings Youth Council is up and running and keen to have their voice heard on anything from the...
26 March 2021
Description: Villa Maria Estate Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Villa Maria Gimblett Gravels. ...
25 March 2021
Description: Villa Maria Estate Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Villa Maria Gimblett Gravels. ...
25 March 2021
Hastings District Council’s single year community grants applications opened this week, a chance for local...
24 March 2021
Description: 3sixty2 Limited has applied for an Off Licence for 3sixty2. The primary business is described a...
23 March 2021
The enclosures at Cornwall Park’s aviary are to be improved with funding approved to enhance the facility for the...
23 March 2021
A new pilot Business Hawke’s Bay Hastings Business Hub officially opened last week, aimed at helping Hasting...
22 March 2021
Hastings District Council has fast-tracked much-needed housing on council land in Flaxmere, and this week...
19 March 2021
Consular Services for Republic of Koreans in Napier, Hastings and surrounding areas will be provided on the...
19 March 2021
Close to 50 people gathered at Landmarks Square last Friday night to celebrate the recently completed upgrade of...
17 March 2021
Description: General Distributors Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Countdown Hastings. The...
17 March 2021
A visit to the Osmanthus Gardens in Hastings turned out to be perfectly timed for Wellington woman Qian Lihong...
11 March 2021
More colour, sound and light is coming to Hastings city centre this week with the arrival of Octopoda – a dramatic...
11 March 2021
Wil Sargisson and Margot Pierard, the woman with a “velvet voice as smooth as latte”, will be the first to grace...
10 March 2021
We are proud of how our community and our council continue to respond to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19.
8 March 2021
More than 30 submissions to the draft Keirunga Gardens Reserve Management Plan (RMP) will be heard this week...
8 March 2021
Hastings is humming with activity and nowhere is that more evident than at the CBD’s heritage Municipal Building...
5 March 2021
Three Hastings parks are under the microscope this year, and Hastings District Council wants to ensure it gets a...
5 March 2021
The 40th anniversary of the Hastings-Guilin Sister City relationship has been formally marked, with the mayors of...
4 March 2021
The two Pick the Bay employment expos held over the past six months attracted hundreds of job seekers, one of whom...
3 March 2021
Description: Teresa Kay Horn Director - Unison Estate Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Unison...
3 March 2021
Organisers are again delighted to be hosting another Land Rover Horse of the Year in Hastings, not only New...
1 March 2021
Hawke’s Bay residents will get the chance to see world-class athletes in action in their own backyard in March...
1 March 2021
years
The Hastings Municipal Women’s Rest building will be turning 100 this year,
and celebration organisers are...
1 March 2021
Standfirst: Auckland Theatre Company, together with Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre, is bringing it...
1 March 2021
Our community is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Hastings-Guilin Sister City relationship this year – 40...
1 March 2021
Ten years ago Re-Source Hawke’s Bay founder Nadine Gaunt wanted to pass on her daughter’s outgrown but still good...
1 March 2021
Description: Ash Ridge Wines Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Ash Ridge Wines. The primary...
26 February 2021
Our district has a rich and diverse history and Hastings District Council is asking the community for its help to...
26 February 2021
Description: Maneo Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Black Barn Bistro. The primary business i...
26 February 2021
What will Hastings look like in 2050? That’s the question that was asked at a special two-day workshop held by the...
25 February 2021
Description: Carma Bars Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Loading Ramp. The primary business i...
25 February 2021
New speed limits on about 70 roads around the district will come into effect on March 1, following changes made a...
23 February 2021
The community celebrations of the 40th anniversary of the Hastings-Guilin Sister City relationship have been...
22 February 2021
A new Māori cultural app launched today called Te Kupenga is being described as an exciting step forward for...
22 February 2021
Generating more housing to meet the escalating need at the same time as protecting the district’s productive...
18 February 2021
Description: Rose & Shamrock Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Rose & Shamrock Village Inn. The...
18 February 2021
Description: Ellwood Function Centre Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Ellwood Function Centre...
18 February 2021
A Hastings District Council housing development in Tarbet Street, Flaxmere, is nearly complete with more than half...
17 February 2021
Hawke’s Bay’s treasured regional taonga and artefact collection is to be relocated to a new location in the...
16 February 2021
The Hastings Municipal Women’s Rest building will be turning 100 this year, and celebration organisers are keen to...
16 February 2021
Description: Golden Spring Restaurant & Takeaway has applied for a renewal On Licence for Golden Spring Restaurant...
16 February 2021
Hastings City Art Gallery is pleased to announce that it will be returning to seven days a week opening hours for...
15 February 2021
Description: Hastings District Council has applied for a renewal On Licence for Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts & Event...
13 February 2021
Next week the Hastings iWay team will be out each weekday morning handing out healthy breakfasts to anyone cycling...
12 February 2021
Description: Appleborn Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Three Wise Birds Garden Bar. The primary...
12 February 2021
Applications for the first of this year’s Creative Communities Scheme funding rounds are now open.
11 February 2021
The annual Art Deco Festival launches next week, and this year some exciting new events at a new venue have been...
11 February 2021
Hastings District Council today signed off on a working draft of the 2021-2031 draft Long Term Plan that will be...
11 February 2021
About 80 people gathered at the Hastings War Memorial Library today to unveil and bless a new mural that has been...
10 February 2021
Kuripapango Bridge on the Hastings/Taihape Rd is to be closed to daytime traffic on weekdays for three months for...
10 February 2021
With one of the highest rates of housing deprivation in New Zealand, the current housing shortage in Hastings i...
9 February 2021
The highly successful Pick the Bay employment expo is returning to Hastings.
9 February 2021
Description: Calye Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Village Green Cafe. The primary business i...
6 February 2021
Hastings District Council is proposing to build a boardwalk adjacent to Tauroa Reserve to improve safety for...
5 February 2021
It will be a little wet underfoot in the southeast corner of Frimley Park next week, as the next stage of work to...
5 February 2021
A new Focus on Business breakfast series begins in Hastings this month, providing an opportunity for busine...
4 February 2021
People who adopt a dog or puppy from the Hastings District Council Animal Control Centre can now also take home a...
3 February 2021
Description: Blackbull Liquor Hastings Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Blackbull Liquor. The...
3 February 2021
Find out what hours our council facilities are open on Waitangi Day.
2 February 2021
The highly successful Pick the Bay employment expo is returning to Hastings.
2 February 2021
What an amazing launching pad for 2021! At this time we see many countries around the world back in some form of...
1 February 2021
The annual Art Deco Festival is nearly here, with some exciting new events added to the calendar in Hasting...
1 February 2021
After a turbulent first year back in operation, the Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre team is gearing up...
1 February 2021
The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is back and Hastings workplaces are encouraged to join this fun, free competition to...
1 February 2021
The laying of pipes between the new Frimley water treatment and storage facility and the network pipes running...
29 January 2021
Six-year-old Tūmatauenga Osborne looked a little bit nervous as he climbed into the prize booth at the Flaxmere...
29 January 2021
Hastings district’s annual commemoration of the 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake takes on extra significance this year...
28 January 2021
More than 100,000 people have poured into Splash Planet since it opened on November 16, making this one of it...
28 January 2021
Description: New Star NZ Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Bollywood Star Indian Tandoori...
27 January 2021
In just over five weeks Hastings and Guilin, two sister cities almost exactly 10,000 kilometres apart [9975km...
25 January 2021
Description: The Partnership of Robert Raymond van Rijk and Thomas Jeffery van Rijk RT Racing Partnership ha...
25 January 2021
Hastings District Council has received a notice of requirement from the Hastings District Council for an...
23 January 2021
After the Christmas/New Year break roadworks activity is back in full swing maintaining, upgrading and building...
22 January 2021
Description: Paynter's Cider Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Paynter's Cider. The primary...
22 January 2021
Public notice is hereby given that, at a meeting held on 8 December 2020, Hastings District Council, in accordance...
19 January 2021
Pursuant to the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, notice is hereby given that the Hastings District...
19 January 2021
Description: Ulku Altinkaya has applied for a Renewal On Licence for Fiko Aegean & Eastern Mediterranean Kantin. ...
15 January 2021
Description: Devine Cafe and Restaurant Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Devine Cafe and...
15 January 2021
Description: Massa 2019 Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Sazio. The primary business is described...
15 January 2021
Description: The Chook And Filly Limited has applied for a Renewal Off Licence for The Chook And Filly. The...
15 January 2021
Description: Common or Garden Limited has applied for a Renewal On Licence with a Variation to extend the licenced...
15 January 2021
Description: Pask Winery Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Pask Winery Limited. The primary...
15 January 2021
Description: Liger Trader Limited has applied for a Renewal On Licence for Er Dee Wa Restaurant. The primary...
15 January 2021
A new section of off-road cycle trail is to be built on Waimārama Road between Te Mata Road and Craggy Range...
14 January 2021
Description: Weston Sports Limited has applied for an On Licence for Western Sports . The primary business i...
23 December 2020
Ten people who got jobs with Topline Contracting earlier this year, supported by the Government’s shovel-ready...
23 December 2020
Level 2 water use restrictions have been introduced in Hastings to help conserve water for the summer month...
22 December 2020
Work has begun this month on the new Quest Apartment Hotel being built in Hastings, the culmination of a...
22 December 2020
Description: Lexi Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Chans Chop House. The primary business i...
21 December 2020
Rubbish and recycling collections will not be taking place on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day this year...
21 December 2020
Ten young people have received a helping hand to reach their goals this month with the awarding of Hasting...
18 December 2020
Description: Eat AD Limited has applied for an On Licence for Asian Diner. The primary business is described as a...
17 December 2020
Solar-powered Big Belly Bins have arrived in Hawke’s Bay, ready to compact picnic rubbish in Hastings’ three...
16 December 2020
This month marks a year since the Hastings Place Based Plan pilot to tackle the housing challenges in the district...
14 December 2020
People have until the end of this week to make a submission on the Draft Keirunga Gardens Reserve Management Plan...
14 December 2020
Description: Godsown Brewery Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Godsown Brewery. The primary...
11 December 2020
Description: Hastings Distillers Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence and Off Licence for Hasting...
11 December 2020
A long-term plan for Eskdale Park will be developed over the next year, giving park users, neighbours and the...
10 December 2020
Description: Supernatural Wine Co. Limited has applied for a new Off Licence for Supernatural Wine Co. Limited. ...
10 December 2020
Description: Common or Garden Limited has applied for an On Licence for Spaceship. The primary business i...
9 December 2020
The first stage of the painstaking work to locate historical landfills in Hastings has been completed, with six...
9 December 2020
Users of Hastings District Council’s indoor sports facilities are to have their fees waived for six months in...
8 December 2020
The upgrade of the Cornwall Park aviary is making progress with a draft concept plan created for bigger, enhanced...
8 December 2020
Public art is a prominent feature of Hastings’ city centre and public art walking tours are the perfect way to...
7 December 2020
Description: Village Vineyards Limited has applied for an On Licence for Village Vineyards Limited. The primary...
7 December 2020
A Hastings District Council hearings committee position to change to a sinking lid gambling policy for Hasting...
4 December 2020
Council services and facilities will be operating during the Christmas and New Year holidays although some will...
4 December 2020
Description: Event Cinemas Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Event Cinemas Havelock North. The...
3 December 2020
Description: MJ UKA Foods Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Te Mata Four Square. The primary...
2 December 2020
T’is the season to be jolly and what better way to get into the festive spirit than an evening of song and...
1 December 2020
One of New Zealand’s most successful soul singers, Hollie Smith, will be the headline act at this year’s Property...
1 December 2020
It’s nearly that time of year again, when Showgrounds Hawke’s Bay Tomoana lights up for the Christmas/New Year...
1 December 2020
Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre is celebrating its first Christmas since reopening, so the team ha...
1 December 2020
Hastings was crowned the Supreme winner of this year’s Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards, something the community...
1 December 2020
Summer is here and that means Splash Planet and the Aquatics Hastings outdoor pools at Frimley and Havelock North...
1 December 2020
EAST 2020 has opened at Hastings City Art Gallery – Te Whare Toi o Heretaunga –
a chance to see some of the...
1 December 2020
It’s officially summer and that means it’s time to dust off the bike or dig out the
walking shoes and set out on...
1 December 2020
The construction of the Frimley water treatment and storage facility is well underway, with contractors on-site...
1 December 2020
Description: Waikare & District Sports Club Incorporated has applied for a Variation to Club Licence hours for...
1 December 2020
Description: Ash Ridge Wines Limited has applied for a Renewal with Variation Off Licence for Ash Ridge Wines. ...
30 November 2020
The news that Hastings’ three premier parks have again been awarded international Green Flags is “fantastic”, say...
30 November 2020
Description: Under the Stars Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Peak House. The primary business i...
30 November 2020
It’s been two and a half years in the making and now the Hastings District Council Multicultural Strategy is a...
27 November 2020
Toitoi - Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre kaiwhakahaere/manager Megan Peacock-Coyle has won a national event...
26 November 2020
A comprehensive plan has been handed to the government to address the critical seasonal labour challenges being...
25 November 2020
Where does your waste go when you throw it away?
Next week, Hastings District Council’s waste minimisation...
24 November 2020
Description: Vitis Divine Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Decibel Wines. The primary busine...
23 November 2020
The review into the speed limits of about 77 roads across Hastings district has concluded, with Hastings District...
18 November 2020
Description: Stonecroft Wines Limited has applied for an On Licence for Stonecroft. The primary business i...
17 November 2020
It’s been months in preparation, and this Friday Hawke’s Bay’s flagship biennial exhibition, EAST 2020, opens to...
17 November 2020
This is formal notification to all Service Authorities and Contractors engaged in physical construction work...
17 November 2020
“We need to beat litter; not by expecting people to pick up after us but by not dropping it in the first place,”...
16 November 2020
More than a quarter of a tonne of litter has been cleared from the sides of Apley and Puketitiri roads by...
16 November 2020
Student safety on the roads around four Hastings primary schools is set to be improved through an upcoming pilot...
16 November 2020
Description: Murdoch Wines Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Murdoch Wines. The primary business i...
14 November 2020
Description: LDEAB Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Bellatinos Food Lovers Market. The primary...
13 November 2020
Bursts of colour are starting to explode across Hastings’ parks, reserves and roundabouts, with the planting of...
12 November 2020
About 500 people poured through the doors of Functions on Hastings at Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre...
11 November 2020
Just over 2400 submissions were received in response to Hastings District Council’s consultation on proposed speed...
11 November 2020
Any proposal by Hawke’s Bay Mountain Bike Club to use part of Eskdale Park will definitely go out for public...
11 November 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Opera House is the heart of Toitoi - Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre in Hastings and it...
5 November 2020
In a first for New Zealand, Hastings District Council has teamed up with Basketball New Zealand, Basketball...
4 November 2020
The annual East Clive wastewater treatment plant open day is a popular event, so popular that a booking system i...
4 November 2020
Another weekend of Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market 20th birthday celebrations took place last weekend, this time...
3 November 2020
Description: Common or Garden Limited has applied for an On Licence for Spaceship. The primary business i...
2 November 2020
Description: Seed Hawkes Bay Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Seed Hawkes Bay. The primary business i...
2 November 2020
Hawke’s Bay’s Edible Fashion Awards return to Toitoi on November 13, and one of its biggest supporters could not...
1 November 2020
Running from November 6-15, F.A.W.C! Summer Series will see foodies from all over the country come together in...
1 November 2020
This Armistice Day, Deco Bay Brass will give the Hastings community an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the...
1 November 2020
Celebrating 29 years in 2020, this event is a flagship fundraiser for Cranford Hospice, with attendees able to bid...
1 November 2020
Rose Sunday is nearly here, and what better way to celebrate the arrival of Spring than to take your family and...
1 November 2020
Are you looking for more flexible work hours? Want part-time work just on the weekends? Or how about somewhere...
1 November 2020
In the first three months of our new kerbside services, we’ve lifted a lot of bins and emptied even more crates.
1 November 2020
At more than 150 years old, the Populus Deltoids poplar tree in Frimley Park is showing signs of its age, making...
30 October 2020
The buzz was amazing at Thursday night’s very first Flaxmere Night Market [Oct 29], with hundreds of happy people...
30 October 2020
With summer approaching, Hastings and Napier residents are being urged to use less water to help reduce the...
29 October 2020
Hastings is not only officially New Zealand’s Most Beautiful Large Town - it is also the Keep New Zealand...
29 October 2020
Description: Suna Vongsakul Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Thai Orchid Restaurant. The primary...
28 October 2020
Description: Tickner Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for 13th Stag. The primary business i...
28 October 2020
Special care needs to be taken of animals on and around Guy Fawkes Night.
27 October 2020
A growers employment expo and information session is being held to showcase summer work and career opportunitie...
27 October 2020
Description: Porters Boutique Hotel Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Porters Boutique Hotel. The...
27 October 2020
Description: Unwined Cafe Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for The Gravel’s Eatery. The primary...
23 October 2020
Ebbett Park has a new playground, and to celebrate a public opening day will be held on Wednesday, October 28.
22 October 2020
The water infrastructure is in place and work on the new street in the Tarbet St housing development in Flaxmere...
21 October 2020
If you're planning on a road-trip over the long weekend be sure to read this important information on fatigue from...
20 October 2020
The first of Hastings District’s eight small community drinking water supply upgrades has been completed. The new...
19 October 2020
After being cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions in March this year, the annual HazMobile event is back on again...
19 October 2020
Here are the long weekend hours for Council services and facilities.
19 October 2020
Description: OLG Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Four Square Mahora. The primary business i...
17 October 2020
A proposed plan to enhance Keirunga Gardens in Havelock North will soon go out to public consultation, outlining...
16 October 2020
A new mural on the Camberley changing rooms building at Kirkpatrick Park is bringing the birds of some of the...
15 October 2020
The former tea kiosk building in Cornwall Park is one of the city’s signature historic buildings, and could be...
15 October 2020
The former tea kiosk building in Cornwall Park is one of the city’s signature historic buildings, and could be...
15 October 2020
Description: Amoise Wines Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Amoise Wines Limited. The primary busine...
13 October 2020
Description: Cape Kidnappers Station Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for The Farm at Cape Kidnapper...
12 October 2020
Description: TNT Restaurant Holdings Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Mamacita. The primary...
9 October 2020
Description: Copper Knox Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Copper Knox Limited. The primary business i...
9 October 2020
The list of projects that Pearl Jury has worked on across Hawke’s Bay and beyond is impressive – she and her...
8 October 2020
The untapped potential of the Flaxmere Town Centre is being explored by Hastings District Council, and the...
7 October 2020
Public notice is hereby given that, at a meeting held on 17 September 2020, Hastings District Council, in...
7 October 2020
Albert Square has a new resident – a towering, mythical creature that’s been created by a collective of local...
7 October 2020
The Department of Conservation (DOC) and Hastings District Council (HDC) say visitor risk management work at Cape...
2 October 2020
Description: Easy Tiger Trading Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Easy Tiger Trading. The primary...
2 October 2020
Ten young people have been recognised for their diligence and resilience in the face of adversity at this year’...
1 October 2020
Everything about the water infrastructure being installed in Frimley is large-scale – from the large diameter...
1 October 2020
If you’re scratching around for something to do this Halloween, look no further than Toitoi’s newest show – Stage...
1 October 2020
It’s been a challenge returning to normal operations in the aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdowns, but Hasting...
1 October 2020
A monitoring project that started last year to manage issues relating to forestry slash has been welcomed by the...
1 October 2020
The Harcourts Hawke's Bay Arts Festival celebrates its sixth year with a homegrown line-up featuring some of...
1 October 2020
From social housing to conventional housing, there is a big need for more places to live in the Hastings that are...
1 October 2020
Description: Paritua Vineyard and Winery Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Paritua. The primary...
29 September 2020
Description: Taiga Group Limited has applied for an On Licence and an Off Licence for Moana Park Winery. The...
29 September 2020
Description: Parizara Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Merchants Liquor Hastings. The primary...
29 September 2020
An initiative that reduced the entry prices for senior swimmers to the Napier Aquatic Centre has been hugely...
29 September 2020
Just in time for summer flash new loos have been opened in Haumoana Domain, ensuring the public has clean...
29 September 2020
A very generous gift of land from Rayonier Matariki Forests will ensure residents getting their drinking water...
28 September 2020
The countdown is on for this year’s Blossom Festival and Parade, which as always promises a fun-filled day out in...
28 September 2020
The next stage of the Hastings Alive! Streetscape upgrade is set to start at the end of this month, with Queen St...
25 September 2020
The New Zealand Blood Service has given a big shout-out to everyone who donated blood in Hastings this week, their...
25 September 2020
A public meeting to discuss the future of Eskdale Park last night provided a lot of feedback that will be included...
25 September 2020
Description: Kokako Farms Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Kokako Farms Limited. The primary busine...
25 September 2020
Description: Malo 2019 Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Malo. The primary business is described...
25 September 2020
The incredibly special new playground at Kimi Ora Community School in Flaxmere is just buzzing with kids; playing...
24 September 2020
Construction of the new water treatment and storage facility in Frimley has started today [Monday, September 21].
21 September 2020
Description: Mary's Restaurant Limited has applied for an On Licence and an Off Licence for Mary's. The primary...
21 September 2020
Te Mata Peak reflects a modern abbreviated name for what is known by different groups as Te Matā, Te Mata o...
18 September 2020
Description: Lindisfarne Proprietors Trust Board has applied for a renewal On Licence for Lindisfarne College...
18 September 2020
Many of our place names and landmarks are well-known to us but sometimes we don’t know the rich history behind...
17 September 2020
A “fly-through” artist’s impression of Waiaroha shown at a community information day on the project on Saturday...
17 September 2020
In response to growing public requests, Hastings District Council has amended its tree management programme to set...
17 September 2020
Description: Petane Station Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Petane Wines. The primary business i...
17 September 2020
Description: Brave Brewing Company Limited has applied for an On Licence and an Off Licence for Brave Taproom ...
17 September 2020
Te Ara Kahikatea is the name of the stretch of road that links Pakowhai Road and State Highway 51 (the old State...
16 September 2020
Description: Monowai Estate Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Monowai Estate Limited. The primary...
16 September 2020
Description: Beach House Wines Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Beach House Winery. The primary...
16 September 2020
Many of our place names and landmarks are well-known to us but sometimes we don’t know the rich history behind...
15 September 2020
An agreement has been reached between Hastings District Council, Frimley resident Frances Shotter and the Friend...
15 September 2020
The public is being advised to be cautious near the large Populus Deltoides in Frimley Park, with high wind...
15 September 2020
Planning is continuing to open Splash Planet for this coming summer season, with an opening date of November 16.
15 September 2020
Description: Burco Enterprises Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Breakers Hastings. The primary...
15 September 2020
Now located in the Hastings District Council building on Lyndon Rd, this collection of 26 carvings or whakairo...
14 September 2020
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori takes on a special significance for Hastings District Council this year with the recent...
14 September 2020
Hawke’s Bay growers facing a serious labour shortage are working hard to entice more New Zealand workers for thi...
11 September 2020
The redevelopment of the Municipal Building in Hastings is progressing with earthquake strengthening work set to...
11 September 2020
Hawke’s Bay’s biennial flagship exhibition EAST 2020 will this year be presenting some of the region’s most...
9 September 2020
Region well-positioned for discussions with Government on national reform of drinking waste and storm water...
7 September 2020
Description: Alessandro's Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Alessandro's. The primary business i...
5 September 2020
Since consultation opened on Hastings District Council’s speed limits review on August 3, more than 1500...
4 September 2020
Work on installing new water pipes through Frimley continues next week.
From Monday, the Nottingley Rd and...
4 September 2020
Description: Sandhu Brothers Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Big Barrel Stortford Lodge. The...
4 September 2020
For the next month people will be able to walk through a virtual blossom tree grove in Civic Square thanks to a...
3 September 2020
A proposed policy to reduce the number of gaming machines and restrict the number of TAB venues in Hasting...
3 September 2020
The much-loved birds of the Cornwall Park aviary are to have their environment expanded and enriched in response...
2 September 2020
Applications for this year’s contestable Waste Minimisation Fund open on September 7, aimed at supporting local...
2 September 2020
The tiny blooms of spring have already started to appear on the trees around Hawke’s
Bay and that means that the...
1 September 2020
Ahead of the Blossom Festival people can get into the spirit of the event by
taking part in a fun competition to...
1 September 2020
Our central city flock of sheep have just had a fresh coat of paint, and will look even more eye-catching in some...
1 September 2020
In the lead-up to the blossom festival a striking new public artwork has been installed in Albert Square until...
1 September 2020
Concepts for Waiaroha, a water treatment and storage facility set amid water-related landscaping, are being...
1 September 2020
The next Hastings City Centre lighting installation will go live in Albert Square this week – a striking artwork...
31 August 2020
Sit-Fit exercise is a great way for people to improve balance and limb strength, and recently classes at Camberley...
31 August 2020
Description: Organised Chaos Aotearoa Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Organised Chaos Aotearoa...
31 August 2020
The annual Civic Honours Awards ceremony was held at Functions on Hastings last night, recognising those who have...
28 August 2020
Description: Giant Brewing Company Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence and renewal On Licence for Giant...
28 August 2020
Concepts for Hastings’ Waiaroha water treatment and storage facility have been released for public feedback today...
28 August 2020
Wairoa District Council, Napier City Council, Hastings District Council and Central Hawke’s Bay District Council...
27 August 2020
Work has begun on installing a new water main on Te Aute Rd this week, part of Hastings District Council’s ongoing...
27 August 2020
Hastings District Council’s successful youth employment approach has been recognised by Minister of Employment...
26 August 2020
A Resource Consent to construct and operate a water treatment and storage facility on Frimley Park has been...
25 August 2020
Hastings District Council welcomes today’s announcement from Housing Minister Megan Woods and Associate Minister...
20 August 2020
Hastings’ annual celebration of Spring, the Blossom Festival and Parade, is a much-anticipated event that bring...
19 August 2020
Description: Bostock New Zealand Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal with Variation for Bostock Wines. ...
18 August 2020
Hastings is in the running to be named Most Beautiful Large Town in the 2020 Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards.
17 August 2020
COVID-19 has had an impact on many sectors of the community, including sports codes facing funding challenges with...
14 August 2020
The new design for a water treatment and reservoir storage facility on Council-owned land on the corner of...
14 August 2020
The Martin Place recycling centre in Havelock North is not likely to re-open after Hastings District Council...
12 August 2020
Description: Havelock North Supermarket Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Havelock North New...
11 August 2020
Description: General Distributors Limited has applied for an Off Licence Renewal for Countdown Hastings. The...
11 August 2020
Chorus is again working with Hastings District Council to extend its cabinet art programme in the district and i...
10 August 2020
Do you know a young person or group that has achieved success in the face of adversity who you think deserves to...
10 August 2020
Hastings District Council welcomes the Provincial Growth Fund investment announced today for seven of it...
7 August 2020
With the aid of Government support for shovel-ready projects in Hastings, work is about to get underway on a...
7 August 2020
Another lighting installation is coming to brighten up Civic Square, sure to inspire and delight visitors to...
7 August 2020
Description: Easthope Winegrowers Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Easthope Winegrowers Limited...
7 August 2020
As part of Hastings District Council’s drinking water upgrades, work on water supply pipeworks at Omahu Rd will be...
6 August 2020
The five councils of Hawke’s Bay welcome yesterday’s announcement from Hon Nanaia Mahuta, Minister of Local...
5 August 2020
Earlier this year, Flaxmere Park was named New Zealand’s Active Park of the Year Award in the 2020 New Zealand...
1 August 2020
Providing more affordable housing in Flaxmere is a key focus for Hastings District Council and it was exciting...
1 August 2020
After the disruption of the Covid-19 lockdown, things are returning to normal for the community centre and gym...
1 August 2020
Be part of this year’s Blossom Festival and Parade! Arts Inc. Heretaunga is looking for people who want to be part...
1 August 2020
This auction is celebrating 29 years in 2020 with Hawke’s Bay’s most talented winemakers providing over 40 lots of...
1 August 2020
Council’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan is well underway, with a wide range of support for the community undertaken or...
1 August 2020
While it was devastating for Toitoi to close for lockdown, the team is now thrilled to bring a range of...
1 August 2020
Hastings District Council is providing free public WiFi (wireless internet connection) at a growing number of...
1 August 2020
This summer, the east side of Hastings is set to become a popular outdoor socialising space as work to develop the...
31 July 2020
A six-week long formal consultation process will start on Monday August 3 with Hastings district residents, asking...
31 July 2020
A site for the region’s Food Innovation Hub, newly named Foodeast, has been confirmed. A conditional sale and...
31 July 2020
Description: Carr's Kitchen Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Carr's Kitchen. The primary...
30 July 2020
Description: Gravity 101 Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Bar 2013. The primary business i...
30 July 2020
Description: Stonecroft Wines Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Stonecroft. The primary busine...
28 July 2020
Description: The Liquor Outlet Limited has applied for an Off Licence for The Liquor Outlet Limited. The primary...
25 July 2020
The best of the best of secondary school students’ artwork from around New Zealand will be showcased at Hasting...
23 July 2020
Work to remove the plastic wrap covering the Hastings City Art Gallery roof began today, another step in the...
21 July 2020
A vacant section of unused Hastings District Council land that has been sitting idle in Flaxmere is about to...
20 July 2020
Description: CWNZ 2020 Limited has applied for an On Licence for Starlake Thai Restaurant & Takeaway. The primary...
20 July 2020
Description: Advintage Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Advintage. The primary business is described a...
20 July 2020
Arts and culture open days, free performances, lighting installations, art tours and more are on the Hasting...
17 July 2020
Description: The Chook & Filly Limited has applied for a renewal of the On Licence for The Chook & Filly Limited...
17 July 2020
The Hastings economy continues to bounce back from COVID-19 with retail spending surpassing the same month last...
16 July 2020
Description: Handycats Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Gannets Bar and Grill. The primary...
16 July 2020
After receiving a risk analysis of the cliffs at Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauae-a-Māui, the Department of Conservation...
15 July 2020
A number of proposals to review the speed limits for about 70 Hastings roads are to go out to public consultation...
14 July 2020
Description: Parkers Beverage Company Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Parkers Beverage Company NZ. ...
11 July 2020
In recognition of Hastings’ increasingly diverse community the Hastings District Council has instigated a draft...
10 July 2020
The five councils of Hawke’s Bay today welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement on three waters reform and...
8 July 2020
Description: Piku Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Piku Limited. The primary business i...
7 July 2020
Hastings District Council has adopted the 2020/2021 annual plan, maintaining its commitment to a rates revenue...
7 July 2020
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst is demanding answers over the safety of State Highway 5 as the number of fatal...
7 July 2020
It’s that time of year again when planning begins for the annual Blossom Festival and Parade, Hastings’ signature...
7 July 2020
Description: Allsomm Ltd has applied for an Off Licence for Allsomm Ltd. The primary business is described a...
7 July 2020
Engineering options and police action are on the table, as Flaxmere residents look for ways to stop “a small...
6 July 2020
Description: NZ Venue Co Limited has applied for a renewal of an On Licence for Turks Bar. The primary busine...
3 July 2020
Description: The Partnership of Neal Robert Cave & Suzanne Michelle Taylor has applied for a renewal Off Licence ...
3 July 2020
After years in the planning, roading and footpath changes that will improve safety and connectivity for the...
2 July 2020
Description: Adarshini Limited has applied for an On Licence for The Great Chilli Restaurant. The primary...
30 June 2020
Description: ML & Sons Enterprises Limited has applied for an On Licence for - Bareknuckle Bbq. The primary...
29 June 2020
New kerbside waste collection services start in Hastings from Wednesday this week, aimed at encouraging better...
29 June 2020
Following a recent seismic assessment, Hastings District Council has taken the precaution to vacate one of it...
27 June 2020
Description: Dish Foods (NZ) Limited has applied for a renewal of the On Licence for Dish Catering. The primary...
26 June 2020
About 150 family and friends gathered at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House at Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts and Event...
24 June 2020
Description: Hawke's Bay Winegrowers Association Incorporated has applied for an Off Licence for Hawke’s Bay Wine...
24 June 2020
Description: Lauren Swift has applied for an Off Licence for Swift Wines Limited. The primary business i...
23 June 2020
Hastings’ Eastside Eat Street project has received a funding boost that will further enhance one of the city’...
22 June 2020
Hastings locals know what a gem Flaxmere Park is, and now it’s been recognised nationally as well – this week...
19 June 2020
Description: Goodview 2012 Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Cape View Four Square. The primary...
18 June 2020
Artists are being invited to submit works to an international art exhibition with the theme 2020
15 June 2020
Description: Padda Enterprises Limited has applied for a renewal Off Licence for Big Barrel Clive. The primary...
15 June 2020
Thirty community groups have received a funding boost with the allocation of $245,000 in community grants funding...
12 June 2020
Hastings District Council is turning its metered parking back from Monday 15 June.
12 June 2020
The public will get an insight into other people’s lockdown experience with the Local Lockdown exhibition opening...
11 June 2020
A spike in retail spending before and after the COVID-19 lockdown has been identified in the latest Marketview...
11 June 2020
A new urban centre recovery fund is to be established to help boost activity in the district’s urban centres of...
10 June 2020
Description: Kool Place Limited has applied for a renewal On licence for Taj Spice Indian Restaurant & Takeaway...
10 June 2020
Description: Godinho Brothers Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for St Georges Restaurant
10 June 2020
The Hawke’s Bay’s drought relief fund, which was set up by local government leaders to help farmers through one of...
9 June 2020
Most of Lowes Pit will be filled in and about a quarter of the area converted into a wetland as part of a...
9 June 2020
Nearly 10,000 surgical face masks arrived in Hastings during COVID-19 lockdown, gifted from cities, businesses and...
8 June 2020
Despite the requirements of the COVID-19 lockdown, Hastings City Art Gallery has continued to create and share art...
5 June 2020
Keirunga Gardens is a treasured park in Havelock North that’s been enjoyed by Hastings residents and visitors to...
5 June 2020
Description: Common or Garden Limited has applied for a Renewal of an On Licence with a Variation to extend the...
5 June 2020
An investigation into whether confidential information about Hastings District Council’s Water Central proposal...
3 June 2020
Description: Youldes Mahora Limited has applied for a Renewal On Licence for The Elbow Room Sports Bar. The...
3 June 2020
In a first for Hastings, Samoan Independence Day was celebrated at Hastings District Council on Monday, June 1.
2 June 2020
New Hastings City Art Gallery curator Clayton Gibson counts himself as lucky to be part of an enthusiastic and...
28 May 2020
A regular catch-up held by Hastings District Libraries and the Blind Low Vision NZ book club has been sorely...
28 May 2020
Find out the hours of Council's services and facilities on Queen's Birthday (Monday 1 June)
26 May 2020
Despite the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19 the horticultural sector in Hawke’s Bay and the worker...
22 May 2020
Description: Maison Noire Limited has applied for a renewal of the Off Licence for Maison Noire Limited. The...
21 May 2020
Nominations are now open for Hastings District Council’s 2020 Civic Honours Awards.
21 May 2020
Keen to support the district’s rural community who are battling the drought, Hastings District Council agreed...
21 May 2020
We understand it’s been frustrating not having full recycling services over the COVID-19 lockdown period, and we...
20 May 2020
Hastings’ kerbside collection of plastic and cans for recycling will resume on July 1, after being placed on hold...
20 May 2020
Pursuant to clauses 22(2) and 22(4) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, I hereby requisition an...
15 May 2020
Description: Clearview Estate Winery Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence and Off Licence for ...
14 May 2020
More than $50,000 to date has been allocated from the newly established Rapid Response Fund, and with the funding...
12 May 2020
Description: Collaboration Wines Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Collaboration Wines. The primary...
12 May 2020
Thousands across Hawke’s Bay gathered in their bubbles yesterday afternoon to connect and be inspired by the best...
11 May 2020
The deadline for this year’s Community Grants application round has been extended to give groups seeking funding...
8 May 2020
Each year, Hastings District Council invests more than $100m in infrastructure, facilities, goods and service...
7 May 2020
COVID-19 may be keeping us all in our bubbles at home, but that hasn’t stopped local arts organisations partnering...
4 May 2020
Description: Halcyon Wines Limited applied for an Off Licence for Halcyon Wines. The primary business i...
4 May 2020
In recognition of the financial impact of COVID-19 on the community, Hastings District Council has signalled a...
1 May 2020
Hundreds of international students who chose to stay in Hawke’s Bay during the COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown will...
1 May 2020
The Clifton Beach access to Cape Kidnappers has been closed today after another large slip was reported along the...
1 May 2020
Council transfer stations in Napier and Hastings will re-open next week, with measures now in place to operate...
1 May 2020
Although they have been in lockdown over the last month, and face uncertain times ahead, the Hastings Youth...
29 April 2020
The sound of hammers is ringing out across Hastings this week, as the construction industry gets back to work...
29 April 2020
Description: Viet Thai Restaurant Limited has applied for an On Licence for Viet Thai Cuisine – Two Bamboo...
27 April 2020
Description: Deliciosa Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Deliciosa Restaurant. The primary...
24 April 2020
While our communities can’t physically gather to attend ANZAC Day services this year, there are ways we can...
24 April 2020
Hastings District Council has set up a one-off rapid response fund to allocate grants to groups and organisation...
24 April 2020
There are so many kind and caring Hastings Heroes out there, performing all sorts of good deeds to help keep u...
24 April 2020
With the move to Level 3, kerbside recycling collection in Hastings will resume this Tuesday, April 28, for gla...
23 April 2020
A call has gone out to Hawke’s Bay artists as Hastings District Council starts planning more large-scale...
21 April 2020
Description: Village Vineyards Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Red Barrel. The primary business i...
17 April 2020
Description: Zaria Wines Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Zaria Wines. The primary business i...
17 April 2020
There has been a huge response to Hastings District Council’s call to nominate outstanding Hastings Heroes.
17 April 2020
Hastings District Council is urging the community to continue to be strict and adhere to the government’s rule...
16 April 2020
Despite the announcement of a case of COVID-19 in the community, Hastings Ambassador and Flaxmere ward councillor...
16 April 2020
Keeping food on the table is trickier under COVID-19 physical distancing conditions, but Hawke’s Bay’s food...
15 April 2020
Hawke’s Bay councils have this week submitted a joint bid for $314m of government investment funds for ‘3 waters’...
15 April 2020
A young Vanuatu woman, 29-weeks pregnant, was expecting to be back in her home country by now, after a season...
14 April 2020
Description: Powermode Trading Limited has applied for an On Licence Renewal for Magpies Jam Bar. The primary...
13 April 2020
Public Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Council is to be held on Thursday 23 April 2020 commencing at...
9 April 2020
The region’s leaders are praising the resilience of Hawke’s Bay’s communities during the COVID-19 lockdown, and...
9 April 2020
Declining water use and cooler weather has led to water restrictions being eased across most of the Hasting...
9 April 2020
Hastings District councillors are on the look out for awesome people in our community who are going above and...
9 April 2020
In the last week increasing numbers of people have been travelling to Haumoana, Te Awanga and Clifton and taking...
9 April 2020
Hastings District Council is asking the community to stop flushing wet wipes after excessive amounts going through...
3 April 2020
The change to COVID-19 Alert Level 3 allows some council functions to resume, but it won’t look much different for...
31 March 2020
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group’s new regional telephone number 0800 HBAYCD (0800 422 923) i...
31 March 2020
A big focus for Hastings District Council this week is putting systems in place to ensure our essential service...
25 March 2020
Description: Single and Co Limited has applied for an Off licence renewal for Double By Single. The primary...
25 March 2020
In preparing and planning to comply with the Government’s directives to restrict the spread of COVID-19, the...
24 March 2020
Hastings District Council has today closed all of its facilities, including the administration building, to the...
23 March 2020
Pursuant to clauses 22(2) and 22(4) of Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002, I hereby requisition an...
23 March 2020
Hastings District Council has closed two facilities and is making changes across the remainder following the Prime...
22 March 2020
Description: Indian Summer Farms Limited has applied for an Off Licence Renewal for Indian Summer Farms Limited. ...
20 March 2020
Hastings District Council is stepping up its response to COVID-19 in line with Ministry of Health recommendation...
20 March 2020
Two stalwart community leaders are to be farewelled at Hastings District Council this week in recognition of more...
19 March 2020
A bunch of dedicated families know heaps more about Hastings’ playgrounds after racing round trying to visit them...
19 March 2020
With the uncertainty around the impact of COVID-19, Splash Planet will close today for the season.
19 March 2020
Hastings District Council has today cancelled several upcoming shows at Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre...
19 March 2020
Hastings District Council is committed to supporting the health and safety of all of our facilities users and...
18 March 2020
Hawke’s Bay’s five Councils are working together to ensure an integrated approach to their response to the...
18 March 2020
Hastings District Council has been closely following the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak and is responding to the...
17 March 2020
Description: DN & LR Wilson Limited has applied for an Off licence for Milton Villa Wines. The primary busine...
13 March 2020
New kerbside recycling crates will start being delivered to Hastings residents from Monday, March 16 ahead of the...
13 March 2020
They say one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, and this seems to be the case with the recently...
12 March 2020
A public information session is being held to gather feedback on the Hastings district’s transportation issues and...
11 March 2020
Description: Clive Rugby & Sports Club Incorporated has applied for a Club Licence renewal for Clive Rugby ...
9 March 2020
The combined Hastings/Napier HazMobile collection will be taking place on Sunday, March 29 this year.
9 March 2020
From wanting the youth voice to be central to decision making to tackling climate change, the 2020 Hasting...
9 March 2020
Description: Little Koha Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Little Koha. The primary business i...
6 March 2020
This year, Hastings District Council is bringing back a competition that encourages families to visit as many...
6 March 2020
Description: Opera Kitchen Limitedhas applied for an On Licence Renewal for Opera Kitchen. The primary busine...
28 February 2020
Description: CS and JME Dobson Partnership has applied for an Off Licence for Winetrust The primary business i...
25 February 2020
Description: Clive Hotel Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Clive Hotel. The primary business i...
25 February 2020
Description: Rush Cottage Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Black Barn Vineyards. The primary...
25 February 2020
Changes are on their way to Hastings district kerbside waste and recycling services, designed to promote more...
25 February 2020
Description: Clubs Hastings Incorporated has applied for a Club Licence renewal for Clubs Hastings. The primary...
24 February 2020
The enhancement of Hastings’ city centre continues next week with work scheduled to begin on the Karamū Road North...
21 February 2020
With seasonal staff at our outdoor aquatic facilities returning to school and university, the opening hours are...
20 February 2020
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was a special guest at Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre today, enjoying...
20 February 2020
To see out the last of summer, Hastings District Council has two more exciting, large-scale lighting and sound...
20 February 2020
The Hastings District Council’s extensive drinking water upgrade programme continues to progress well, with work...
19 February 2020
The Eastern side of Hastings is the focus of a new collaborative strategic planning study that will help guide...
17 February 2020
Description: Haha Wine Company Limited has applied for an Off Licence Renewal for Haha Wine Company Limited. The...
14 February 2020
Description: A Winning Influence (NZ) Limited has applied for an Off Licence Renewal for Lusostore. The primary...
14 February 2020
Description: The Partnership of Alan Grant Keats and Kaye Elizabeth Keats has applied for an Off Licence renewal...
13 February 2020
New signage has been installed at the entrance to Clifton Beach to help reduce confusion as to when and where...
12 February 2020
Time is running out for potential candidates to step up and represent the youth voice for Hastings District...
11 February 2020
Another spectacular lighting installation is coming to Hastings this week, but wait there’s more…this display ha...
11 February 2020
Next week Napier and Hastings iWay teams will be out each weekday morning
handing out healthy breakfasts to...
7 February 2020
Description: Flaxmere Rugby and Sports Club Incorporated has applied for a Club Licence renewal for Flaxmere...
6 February 2020
The Hastings district’s small communities’ drinking water upgrades reached a milestone recently with the awarding...
3 February 2020
Description: Feed Catering Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Valley d Vine Restaurant. The...
3 February 2020
A decision has been made this week to delay the Amazing China-Hastings Year of Tourism competition, given the...
3 February 2020
With many people, visitors and locals alike, taking the opportunity to enjoy an extra-long Waitangi Day weekend –...
3 February 2020
Find out what hours our council facilities are open on Waitangi Day.
3 February 2020
Level 3 water use restrictions are being introduced in Hastings today, meaning a sprinkler ban is now in force...
31 January 2020
The 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake reshaped Hastings and its impact on the district will once again be remembered at...
31 January 2020
Hot off a scorching success last weekend, Hastings’ free summer concert series is already sizzling with a further...
30 January 2020
Hastings residents are being strongly urged to conserve water in an effort to avoid having to impose Level 3 water...
29 January 2020
New “pay by plate” parking technology is being installed in inner city Hastings from this week, due to be in...
29 January 2020
The five councils of Hawke’s Bay welcome the announcement of Government funding to progress the region-wide review...
28 January 2020
Applications for the first of this year’s Creative Communities Scheme funding rounds opens on February 3.
28 January 2020
The 1.5 km DOC-managed track, which forms part of the 9 km Cape Kidnappers walking track, will remain closed while...
23 January 2020
Description: Ellwood Function Centre Ltd has applied for an On Licence for Ellwood Function Centre Ltd. The...
21 January 2020
The annual Harry Potter Book Night, celebrated internationally each February, will take place in Civic Square...
20 January 2020
Description: Devine Cafe and Restaurant Limited has applied for an On Licence for Devine Cafe and Restaurant. The...
18 January 2020
Description: Elephant Hill Holdings Limited has applied for an On Licence for Elephant Hill Lodge. The primary...
17 January 2020
Work to replace the roof of the Hastings City Art Gallery will start next week, expected to be completed by the...
16 January 2020
Description: Social Wines Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Social Wines. The primary business i...
16 January 2020
Description: Carma Bars Limited has applied for an On Licence for Loading Ramp. The primary business is described...
16 January 2020
Description: Te Mata Estate Winery Ltd has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Te Mata Estate Winery.
The...
13 January 2020
Hamburgers, sausages, pies, bread rolls and chicken pasta are all on the menu for firefighters working on getting...
8 January 2020
A full irrigation ban (no sprinkler or hand irrigation is allowed) is now in place in Waimarama to ensure adequate...
30 December 2019
As we head into the summer holiday period, Hastings District Council wishes everyone a safe Christmas and New Year...
20 December 2019
The Hastings library took possession of a new defibrillator this week, a much appreciated donation from the...
20 December 2019
Description: Appleborn Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Three Wise Birds Garden Bar. The primary...
20 December 2019
Athletics New Zealand has announced the 2021 and 2022 New Zealand Track & Field Championships will be hosted in...
18 December 2019
With help from volunteers, the aquatic facility being built at Mitre 10 Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park is on...
18 December 2019
Level two water use restrictions will be introduced in Hastings this Friday, December 20, to try and help conserve...
18 December 2019
Clean-up work will continue overnight and Sir James Wattie Place is expected to be able to be re-opened to...
18 December 2019
Description: Hastings District Council has applied for an On Licence for Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre. ...
17 December 2019
Sam Ah Chookoon, aka The Samoan Cowboy, is flying into Hawke’s Bay to headline a massive fundraiser being put on...
17 December 2019
From creating a calendar jam-packed with events for Youth Week to lobbying the Prime Minister to address mental...
17 December 2019
In a show of support for the proposed Hawke’s Bay Food Innovation Hub, Hastings District Council has agreed to...
17 December 2019
Description: AJ Holdings HB Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for The Horse and Hound. The primary...
16 December 2019
The finishing touches are being applied and preparations are afoot to celebrate the opening of the revamped...
13 December 2019
A new Hawke’s Bay regional strategic procurement director has been appointed by the region’s five councils, the...
13 December 2019
The Hastings District Council’s bridge strengthening programme is ahead of schedule, and this week the council...
12 December 2019
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst welcomes today’s announcement for the first stage of the government’s investment...
12 December 2019
Description: Appleborn Limited, has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Three Wise Birds Garden Bar. ...
11 December 2019
Due to the ongoing potential asbestos exposure risk, Sir James Wattie Place will remain closed to the public until...
10 December 2019
Description: Gavin Yortt has applied for an Off licence for Squawking Magpie Wines. The primary business i...
9 December 2019
Description: OLG Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Four Square Mahora. The primary business is described...
6 December 2019
The Hastings District Council and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council are working together to improve the management and...
5 December 2019
With Splash Planet’s peak season nearly upon us, thoughts are turning to the ongoing sustainability of thi...
4 December 2019
Description: Hastings Tennis & Squash Club Incorporated has applied for a Club Licence renewal for Hastings Tenni...
4 December 2019
Council services and facilities will be operating during the Christmas and New Year holidays although some will...
4 December 2019
Hawke’s Bay-based artist Leanne Morrison says she’s really excited to showcase her new exhibition Off the Edge to...
3 December 2019
Description: Zeelandt Brewing Company Limited, has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Zeelandt...
3 December 2019
Description: Piku Limited has applied for a Variation of an On Licence to (Add S38 caterers endorsement, increase...
29 November 2019
Havelock North residents are being asked to conserve water next week while work is carried out on one of the...
29 November 2019
The first of the gifts that are the heart of the Amazing China-Hastings Year of Tourism secondary school...
29 November 2019
Extra signage on mountain bike tracks and further separation of biking and walking tracks in Tainui and Hikanui...
29 November 2019
A special blessing took place at the site of the former Craggy Range track this morning to signal the end of...
29 November 2019
Description: Pho Nha Trang Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Pho Nha Trang Hastings. The primary...
28 November 2019
Description: Dolce Vista Limited has applied for an On Licence and Off Licence renewal for Dolce Vista. The...
28 November 2019
Description: LDEAB Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Bellantino’s Food Lovers Market. The primary...
28 November 2019
All meetings are held in the Council Civic Administration Building, 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings. Members of...
27 November 2019
There is a lot happening in the Hastings City centre. Read all about in our latest newsletter update.
27 November 2019
A host of fun activities will be taking place in the Hastings City mall next week to celebrate this year’...
27 November 2019
Hastings District Council chief executive Nigel Bickle has congratulated Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga (TToH) for the...
26 November 2019
Description: Massa2019 Limited has applied for an On Licence for Sazio The primary business is described as a...
25 November 2019
Description: Under The Stars Limited has applied for an On Licence for Peak House The primary business i...
25 November 2019
Description: Thirsty Bull Limited, private company of Hamilton has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for...
25 November 2019
Description: Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates L.P has applied for an On and Off Licence Renewal for Smith...
22 November 2019
Description: Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates L.P has applied for an On and Off Licence Renewal for Smith...
22 November 2019
Investigation drilling is to start next week at one of two sites that have been proposed as locations for future...
22 November 2019
Hastings City centre will light up in the lead up to Christmas this year, with two temporary, spectacular...
22 November 2019
The first of the treasure chests sent to cities and regions in China for the Amazing China-Hastings Year of...
21 November 2019
Pedestrians and motorists are being urged to look out for each other after some close calls reported on courtesy...
20 November 2019
Each year hundreds of seasonal workers come to Hawke’s Bay to harvest the horticulture and viticulture crops the...
20 November 2019
The annual tour of the Hastings wastewater treatment plant at Clive is on again on November 23, one that...
19 November 2019
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst has today reappointed long-term councillor Tania Kerr as deputy mayor for the...
19 November 2019
Description: Manbal Investments Limited has applied for the renewal of an On Licence for Currizza's. The primary...
19 November 2019
Although Hawke’s Bay received a good dollop of rain recently, Hastings and Napier residents are encouraged to...
18 November 2019
Hawke’s Bay’s five councils have broken new ground with all elected representatives coming together in one room to...
14 November 2019
He’s already legendary among Parkhaven residents for his culinary prowess, and now Peter Johnson’s skills in the...
12 November 2019
Description: Cape Kidnappers Station Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal The Clubhouse at Cape...
12 November 2019
Description: Bruce William Jans – as Trustee of the Taheke Trust has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Linden...
12 November 2019
Description: Terrata Estate Limited has applied for an On and Off Licence renewal for de la terre winery. The...
12 November 2019
Description: Lexi Limited has applied for an On Licence for Chans Chop House. The primary business is described...
8 November 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE
Intention to declare and classify reserves in Raureka, Hastings.
Pursuant to Section 14(1) of...
8 November 2019
Hawke’s Bay’s five councils have done it again – won a national award for team work on eight of the region’s local...
8 November 2019
In its second year of being held in Hawke’s Bay, this month’s Sustainable Backyards programme features a wide...
7 November 2019
Description: Star of India Bay Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Star of India Restaurant and...
6 November 2019
Public service workers, from councils to emergency services, government agencies and departments, education, and...
5 November 2019
Description: Gengy's Hastings Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Mongolian BBQ Restaurant.
5 November 2019
Description: Mazowe Investments Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Birdwoods Gallery. The primary...
5 November 2019
Description: Waiwhare Community Centre Inc has applied for a renewal Club licence for Waiwhare Community Centre. ...
5 November 2019
Memories of some of the most turbulent years in Hastings’ political history were shared on Sunday, at an event to...
4 November 2019
Description: Hawkes Bay Kart Club Incorporated has applied for a Club Licence renewal with Variation of hours for...
4 November 2019
Description: Forager Inc Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Hopesgrove. The primary business i...
2 November 2019
Fantastic new flags will be flying over three Hastings parks after an announcement this week that Flaxmere Park...
1 November 2019
Continued economic growth in the Hastings district is reflected in the most recent figures on retail spending for...
1 November 2019
Description: Godsown Brewery Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Godsown Brewery. The primary...
1 November 2019
Description: NLVPC Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Wright and Co. The primary business i...
31 October 2019
Description: A A Corban Assocs Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for AC Wine. The primary busine...
30 October 2019
The gifts being sent far and wide across China for The Amazing China-Hastings Year of Tourism 2019 have been...
29 October 2019
The 2019 rates revaluation notices were posted out to Hastings ratepayers this week, giving an updated rating...
24 October 2019
Public Notice is hereby given that the first Meeting of the Hastings District Rural Community Board following the...
22 October 2019
Public Notice is hereby given that the first Meeting of the Council following the 2019 triennial elections is to...
22 October 2019
This long weekend, Hastings District Libraries and Hastings City Art Gallery will be closed on Hawke’s Bay...
22 October 2019
Description: Worlds Best Little Wine Company Limited has applied for renewal of their On Licence for Moana Park...
18 October 2019
Description: Pure Catering Limited has applied for an On-Site Catering Licence at the Havelock North Function...
18 October 2019
The first of the treasure chests holding hand-made gifts by talented Hastings craftsmen are about to be sent to...
17 October 2019
A community information session is being held this Saturday to discuss the proposed water treatment and storage...
17 October 2019
How much do you use your library, and what is your idea of the perfect library?
In preparing the 2020-2025...
16 October 2019
Hastings District Council is continuing to monitor the building at 603 Heretaunga St East that was cordoned off...
16 October 2019
On November 3, a free community event will be held to mark the 30th anniversary of the Hastings District Council.
15 October 2019
Description: Sunshine Enterprises Limited has applied for renewal of their On Licence for Thirsty Liquor Havelock...
15 October 2019
Description: Trinity Hill Limited has applied for renewal of their On Licence for Trinity Hill Limited. The...
15 October 2019
Hastings District Council advises there is an unsafe building at 603 Heretaunga St East that is in danger of...
15 October 2019
The remediation of the remaining lower section of the Craggy Range track begins today, and with no unforeseen...
14 October 2019
A Food Innovation Hub in Hawke’s Bay is a step closer with the Hastings District Council giving the go-ahead to...
11 October 2019
At the final Hastings District Council meeting for this triennium on Thursday, two councillors were farewelled –...
11 October 2019
A new name has been selected for the former Plaza at Toitoi - Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre.
10 October 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is being praised for removing alcohol advertising from its public transport bu...
9 October 2019
Description: Funbuns Limited has applied for an On licence Variation for Funbuns. The primary business i...
7 October 2019
Hastings has been re-accredited as a Safe Community by the Safe Community Foundation of New Zealand, six years on...
7 October 2019
Description: Bareknuckle BBQ Limited has applied for an On Licence Renewal for Bareknuckle BBQ. The primary...
4 October 2019
Description: Arts Inc. Heretaunga Incorporated has applied for a Club Licence for Hastings Community Art Centre. ...
3 October 2019
Some small fee increases will be introduced at Aquatics Hastings’ four pools starting in November, the first time...
30 September 2019
Description: Unwined Cafe Limited has applied for an On Licence for The Gravels Eatery. The primary business i...
27 September 2019
The Cornwall Park playground redevelopment is fast taking shape with the installation of new play equipment...
27 September 2019
A proposal to change the speed limits on six roads located near sites of increased industrial activity or...
27 September 2019
Description: Hawke’s Bay Racing Incorporated has applied for an On Licence renewal for Hawke’s Bay Racing...
26 September 2019
The enjoyment and safety of the community in Hastings District Council’s parks and reserves is a top priority, and...
26 September 2019
A Food Innovation Hub is to be built in Hawke’s Bay, made possible by the latest Provincial Growth Fund (PGF...
23 September 2019
Hastings has been in the top five New Zealand cities covered by China’s largest news agency, Xinhua, over the past...
23 September 2019
Hastings District Council and the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Medical Officer of Health Dr Nick Jones are...
21 September 2019
Description: Paritua Vineyard and Winery Limited has applied for an On Licence for Paritua Vineyard and Winery...
20 September 2019
With less than three weeks to go in this year’s elections, check your letterboxes over the next few days as voting...
20 September 2019
Cleaning up rubbish from roadsides and in public reserves is an ongoing issue for the Hastings District Council...
17 September 2019
Description: Mary Doyle Trust Lifecare Complex has applied for a renewal of their On Licence for Riverstones Cafe...
16 September 2019
14 September 2019
Russell Street South, Lyndon Road East, Warren Street South, Heretaunga Street, Eastbourne...
13 September 2019
Voting in the local body elections has become easier with new initiatives introduced in Hastings and Hawke’s Bay...
13 September 2019
Description: Elephant Hill Holdings Limited has applied for a renewal of their On and Off Licence for Elephant...
13 September 2019
Description: Silverleaf Olives Limited has applied for a renewal of their Off Licence for Hawkes Ridge Wine...
13 September 2019
Bin Hire Company (BHC) has taken over operating the Blackbridge refuse transfer station, with some changes planned...
12 September 2019
This year’s Te Wiki o te Reo Māori marks a special milestone for Hastings District Council with the launch of it...
12 September 2019
Swim Heretaunga Flaxmere will be closing its doors for two weeks to complete necessary maintenance works.
11 September 2019
Four EIT architecture students are getting hands on experience of their potential future career paths, using the...
10 September 2019
The new Whakatū arterial route that links Pākōwhai Road and State Highway 51 is called Te Ara Kahikatea. Where...
9 September 2019
The Hastings District Council’s winter planting season is drawing to a close with more than 20,000 plants put in...
9 September 2019
After about a year in construction, the region’s new purpose-built Emergency Co-ordination Centre located beside...
6 September 2019
A new youth employment pop-up opened in the Hastings city centre today, aimed at giving easy access to support for...
6 September 2019
Description: Hawkes Bay Classic Motorcycle Club Incorporated has applied for the renewal of their Club Licence for...
6 September 2019
Description: Hastings Distillers Limited has applied for an On and Off Licence for Hastings Distillers. The...
5 September 2019
Ahead of the Hawke’s Bay Opera House re-opening in February 2020, a name and brand for the overall arts and...
4 September 2019
Description: Booster Wine Group Limited Partnership has applied for the renewal of an On Licence with Variation...
4 September 2019
Description: Organised Chaos Aotearoa Ltd has applied for an Off Licence for Organised Chaos Aotearoa Limited. ...
3 September 2019
Description: Malo 2019 Limited has applied for an On Licence for Malo. The primary business is described as a...
2 September 2019
The history, architecture, public art and landscape projects that enhance and make the Hastings district unique...
30 August 2019
Description: Burco Enterprises Limited has applied for an On Licence for Breakers Hastings. The primary busine...
30 August 2019
Hastings District Libraries are excited to announce the launch of their new intuitive mobile app that gives acce...
29 August 2019
Description: Soerabaja Ang Family Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Soerabaja Cuisine of...
28 August 2019
A new garden being built at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Hastings is complete, providing an oasis from the...
27 August 2019
A change to the Hastings District Plan is being proposed to provide for the accommodation needs of seasonal...
26 August 2019
Description: Sandhu Brothers Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Big Barrel Karamu Road. ...
23 August 2019
In accordance with Clause 5 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991, the Hastings District Council ha...
21 August 2019
At a special awards evening at Waipatu Marae this week, 24 deserving young people were recognised for their...
21 August 2019
All Hastings District Council wards but one will be contested at the upcoming local body elections, with 26...
19 August 2019
Creating better pathways for young people to get into employment, education and training is an important focus for...
16 August 2019
Description: Bostock New Zealand Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Bostock Wines. The primary busine...
16 August 2019
A thriving arts and culture sector enriches community wellbeing, and in Hawke’s Bay a new strategy has been...
14 August 2019
Mayors of Hastings, Wairoa and Central Hawke’s Bay District Councils, the chair of the Hawke’s Bay Regional...
12 August 2019
Description: AG Mangapapa Investment Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence and Off Licence for...
10 August 2019
Description: Bay Trolleys Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for New World Flaxmere. The...
9 August 2019
Description: Manusingh Limited has applied for the renewal of an On Licence for Indian Sweets & Snack House. The...
9 August 2019
Another step has been made towards creating more vibrancy in the Hastings city centre with changes now made to the...
8 August 2019
Helping Hastings residents find ways to minimise their waste is a key focus for the Hastings District Council.
A...
7 August 2019
Description: Havelock North Wanderers AFC has applied for the renewal of a Club Licence for Havelock North...
6 August 2019
We welcome Minister Mahuta’s announcement yesterday of an enhanced regulatory framework and new standards for the...
1 August 2019
Works to improve the path network in Tainui and Hikanui Reserves is starting today, making access through the park...
30 July 2019
Eastbourne Street’s new paved footpaths are now in place, and it is time to move onto the final phase of thi...
29 July 2019
With its steel roof in place and the concrete being poured for the floor, the Plaza building is fast taking shape...
26 July 2019
Description: Curry India Limited has applied for the renewal of an On Licence for Curry India. The primary...
26 July 2019
Description: Alessandro's Limited has applied for an On Licence for Alessandro's. The primary business i...
26 July 2019
The Hastings and Napier Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) has been adopted by both Hastings District and Napier City...
26 July 2019
Applications for the second and final Creative Communities Scheme funding round for the year open on August 1.
24 July 2019
Description: Hastings Darts Association Incorporated has applied for the renewal of a Club Licence for Hasting...
24 July 2019
Retail spending in the Hastings district continues to climb, with $76 million spent in the area over the three...
23 July 2019
The Hawke’s Bay Opera House Arts & Events Precinct is set to open at the end of February next year, and in...
16 July 2019
Description: Westend Foodbarn (Hastings) Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Pak N Save Hastings. ...
15 July 2019
As part of the development of the draft Waipatu Community Plan 2016/2021 and a community hui held on 28 October...
13 July 2019
Description: The Italian Country Market Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Bellatinos. The...
12 July 2019
Description: Cape Kidnappers Station Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for The Farm at Cape...
12 July 2019
The Waipatu community’s vision and aspirations for both present and future generations have been recognised with...
12 July 2019
An application by Hastings District Council for a resource consent to remediate the remaining sections of the...
12 July 2019
Nominations for the local body and District Health Board elections open next Friday, 19 July.
12 July 2019
On any day of the week you will find something going on at the Camberley Community Centre, and over the last year...
10 July 2019
Description: AJ International Limited has applied for the renewal of an On Licence for Zabeels Sports Bar & TAB. ...
10 July 2019
Do you know a young person or group that has achieved success in the face of adversity who you think deserves to...
9 July 2019
Description: Carr's Kitchen Ltd has applied for an On Licence for Carr's Kitchen. The primary business i...
8 July 2019
The Matariki celebrations continue this month, with a series of activities focused on the Māori Arts kicking off...
5 July 2019
Work has begun transforming Cornwall Park’s playground with new state-of-the-art features, making it one of the...
5 July 2019
Work to strengthen and develop the historic Municipal Building has been given a significant boost with the Lottery...
5 July 2019
A meeting with the Minister of Immigration has provided the Hastings District Council an opportunity to air...
5 July 2019
Description: Trinity Hill Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Trinity Hill Limited. The primary...
5 July 2019
A surge in general rubbish being dumped at the Martin Place recycling depot in Havelock North is preventing...
4 July 2019
New parking technology is coming to Hastings with the Hastings District Council decision to replace the city’...
3 July 2019
Description: Redmetal Vineyards Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Redmetal Vineyards. The...
29 June 2019
A warm home is a healthy home, and since 2008 the Red Cross Hawke’s Bay Curtain Bank has been helping local...
27 June 2019
Eleven individuals and two groups were recognised for their valued contribution to the community at a Civic...
27 June 2019
No-one was more surprised to see a massive tourist bus in Guilin, China, clad in picturesque views of Hasting...
26 June 2019
Description: Spice Junction Limited has applied for an On Licence for Made in India. The primary business i...
26 June 2019
Local farmers and the Hastings District Council are calling on the community to help be their eyes and ears in the...
26 June 2019
Make sure you can have your say and get enrolled to vote ahead of this year’s local body elections in October.
25 June 2019
Photos and videos of Hastings have spread far and wide across China over the last two days, after the Beijing...
24 June 2019
Hastings District Council is making changes to improve the way it communicates with building consent applicant...
24 June 2019
In line with the launch of “Fabulous Flaxmere”, last weekend’s inaugural Flaxmere parkrun was a roaring succe...
21 June 2019
More than $200,000 was distributed to 37 community services, projects and organisations in the recent 2019/20...
21 June 2019
Description: Tickner Limited has applied for an On Licence for 13th Stag. The primary business is described as a...
21 June 2019
Old televisions have been pouring into the Hawke’s Bay Environment Centre since the cost to recycle them wa...
20 June 2019
Community volunteers have been all hands to the pump throughout Autumn, joining Hastings District Council planting...
19 June 2019
Description: Alchemy Wines has applied for a Remote Sales Only Off Licence for Alchemy Wines. The primary...
19 June 2019
Description: The Retro Kitchen Limited has applied for the renewal of an On Licence for Maina. The primary...
18 June 2019
The purpose of this road closure is to hold a motorsport event.
16 June 2019
Inspirational photos and stories line the walls of the Flaxmere Boxing Academy, built up over the eight years the...
14 June 2019
Description: Robane Limited has applied for the renewal of an On Licence for Off the Track Restaurant. The...
14 June 2019
The HazMobile is coming to Hawke’s Bay later this month, and this year the Hastings District and Napier City...
12 June 2019
The Flaxmere pool has been awarded Swimming New Zealand’s Gold Quality Swim School certification for the fourth...
12 June 2019
Description: National Service Club Inc has applied for the renewal of an Club Licence for National Service Club. ...
12 June 2019
The ground will be ‘broken’ for Hastings’ newest and most visionary housing development next week, following a...
11 June 2019
Careful financial management for business as usual, balanced with support for community projects has resulted in a...
10 June 2019
Colour, culture, music and family fun: Next week is going to be a massive in Flaxmere, with four big events over...
7 June 2019
The NZ Transport Agency is advising that the Hawke’s Bay Expressway between Longlands Road roundabout and Flaxmere...
7 June 2019
Description: Yates Foodmarket Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Cafe Mondo. The primary busine...
7 June 2019
Description: Yates Foodmarket Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for New World Hastings. The primary...
7 June 2019
Making Hastings an inclusive, welcoming district for all nationalities and cultures is a key vision for Hasting...
6 June 2019
Hastings District Council’s ‘Te Ara Kahikatea – Whakatu Arterial Link’ project is a finalist in the 2019 Local...
5 June 2019
The Clifton Beach access to Cape Kidnappers has been re-opened, but the public is being urged to avoid the area...
5 June 2019
Retail spending in the Hastings district has again outstripped the national spending growth rate compared to the...
5 June 2019
Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a cup of water from your drinking-water tap each morning before use...
4 June 2019
Armed with spades, wheelbarrows and bucketloads of enthusiasm, Kimi Ora Community School senior students were hard...
31 May 2019
Description: Beach House Wines Ltd has applied for an Off Licence for Beach House Winery. The primary business i...
31 May 2019
A shout out to all our wonderfully talented artists and crafters!
The Amazing China Hastings Year of Tourism...
31 May 2019
The Amazing China Hastings Year of Tourism project is well under way, and the next step is to send each of the...
31 May 2019
It’s a wrap for Youth Week, one of the biggest, most successful local celebrations of the national event held in...
30 May 2019
Description: NZ Venue Co Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for - Turks Bar. The primary business i...
30 May 2019
The groundwork for the Havelock North booster pump station is being established this week in preparation for the...
29 May 2019
The official launch of a “first-in-the-world” project will be held in Beijing in two weeks. The China Hasting...
29 May 2019
Helping the district’s diverse communities develop their strengths is an important focus for the Hastings District...
28 May 2019
A new 35-room apartment-style hotel is to be built in the Hastings city centre in a vacant building behind the...
24 May 2019
Keeping the community safe is best achieved when people come together from different sectors to have input, and...
24 May 2019
Youth Week is more than half way through and there’s more to come in Hastings ahead of the big finale event thi...
23 May 2019
Description: Dual Orchard Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Hygge at Clifton Bay. The primary...
22 May 2019
The Hastings Giants Boxing Academy will have been at their Eastbourne Street location for four years next month...
21 May 2019
What will it take to make young people turn out to vote – or even stand - in the upcoming local body elections?
21 May 2019
It will soon be easier for employers seeking to accommodate RSE (Recognised Seasonal Employer) workers with a...
20 May 2019
Cyclists in Hastings may have seen some pop-ups around the city this month, as the Be Safe Be Seen cycling...
17 May 2019
Description: Wide Open Trading Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Clive Four Square. The primary...
17 May 2019
Te Mata Park has been awarded the coveted international Green Flag Community Award.
14 May 2019
The popular senior strength and balance classes run at the Flaxmere Community Centre have been accredited by ACC...
13 May 2019
Progress on the redevelopment of the Hawke’s Bay Opera House precinct is close to reaching a major milestone, at...
10 May 2019
Description: Hastings Golf Club Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Hastings Golf Club. The primary...
10 May 2019
Twenty-six submissions on the Hastings District Council’s publicly notified application to remediate the remainder...
10 May 2019
Today the Hastings District Council, Police and Te Mata Park Trust met to discuss the gang event last Saturday on...
9 May 2019
Description: Trust House Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for The Flaxmere Tavern. The...
8 May 2019
Description: Trust House Limited has applied for the renewal of an On Licence for The Flaxmere Tavern. The...
8 May 2019
More than 70 Hawke’s Bay graduates of Industry Training Organisations (ITOs) were recognised at this year’...
7 May 2019
A joint project between local people and the Hastings District Council at Maraekakaho’s War Memorial site came...
6 May 2019
There are ways to recycle some of the bits and pieces from our everyday lives that can’t go in the council...
3 May 2019
Get involved in this nationwide festival organised by young New Zealanders to celebrate the talents, passion and...
2 May 2019
Reflective clothing and bright lights are the best way to ensure others see you if you’re out and about on a bike...
1 May 2019
The purpose of this road closure is to hold a motorsport event.
30 April 2019
A new mural has appeared in Cornwall Park over Easter, a winning design from the Nature Murals Competition, part...
30 April 2019
From May 1, the only plastics being collected for recycling across the Hastings district are plastic bottles with...
29 April 2019
Description: Art Deco Valley Cafe Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Art Deco Valley Cafe.
29 April 2019
Access to Cape Kidnappers along Clifton Beach was set to re-open on April 29, but another landslide over Easter...
26 April 2019
The Western Rangers Football Club is one group that is pleased to see St Leonards Park in Hastings back in action...
26 April 2019
As well as supporting Anzac Day services across the district, the Hastings District Council is also supporting...
24 April 2019
Description: Big Bird Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Little Black Bird Cafe.
23 April 2019
A new half-sized basketball court was officially opened at William Nelson Park in Hastings last week, aimed at...
23 April 2019
Description: Tukipo River Estate has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Tukipo River Estate Limited
22 April 2019
As part of its ongoing investment to improve the district’s infrastructure, Hastings District Council contractor...
18 April 2019
A stint working at Hastings City Art Gallery to build up her work skills and experience has turned into something...
18 April 2019
In May 2018, the St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church submitted to the Hastings District Council Annual Plan, seeking a...
17 April 2019
Description: Bostock New Zealand Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Bostock Wines The primary busine...
15 April 2019
Historic treasures hearkening back to the opening of the Hastings Municipal Theatre, and a prominent Hasting...
12 April 2019
The scheduled closure of Swim Heretaunga in Flaxmere to install a new chlorine disinfectant system has been...
12 April 2019
Description: Giant Brewing Company Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Giant Brewing Company
12 April 2019
Description: Rush Cottage Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Black Barn Vineyards
12 April 2019
More than $30,000 has been allocated to 18 projects in the latest Creative Communities Scheme funding round.
10 April 2019
Description: Zeffer Brewing Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off and On Licence for Zeffer Cider Taproom...
10 April 2019
Ahead of the upcoming local body election on October 12 this year, potential candidates are invited to an...
5 April 2019
Description: The Food Company 2019 Limited has applied for an On Licence for The Food Company.
5 April 2019
The 2019/20 Draft Annual Plan represents Year Two of the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan (LTP). The 2019/20 Annual Plan...
5 April 2019
Getting to speak with China’s Minister of Culture and Tourism Luo Shugang to explain the massive project Hasting...
4 April 2019
Ongoing landslides continue at Clifton Beach, prompting calls to continue to heed warning signs of the beach...
4 April 2019
The cost of dropping off an unwanted television at Environment Centre Hawke’s Bay has been dropped to $5 for...
4 April 2019
A week into his new role as Hastings City Art Gallery educator Peter Madden is looking forward to introducing the...
3 April 2019
The Hastings District Council is getting behind Gumboot Friday with a sausage sizzle from 12 noon to 1pm in the...
3 April 2019
In their first year of operation the Hastings District Council kaitiaki have become a hugely valued, vital part of...
2 April 2019
Description: Pipi Developments Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Pipi Café.
2 April 2019
Description: Havelock North Squash Club has applied for the renewal of a Club Licence for Havelock North Squash...
2 April 2019
A decision to change the types of plastics collected for recycling in Hastings has been made by Council, to ensure...
1 April 2019
This Wednesday the switch will be flicked to light up Cornwall Park with the start of the annual Osmanthus Garden...
1 April 2019
Description: Rangra Bhoj Limited has applied for a renewal On Licence for Namaskar India.
1 April 2019
In line with its aim to engage more effectively and build relationships with tangata whenua, the Hastings District...
29 March 2019
Description: Amarveer Enterprises Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Eastend Four Square.
29 March 2019
Unless a weather event prevents it, the Hastings District Council is aiming to re-open access along Clifton Beach...
28 March 2019
A decision on ‘where to from here’ for plastic recycling in the face of rapidly changing recycling markets will be...
26 March 2019
Description: Indian Summer Farms Ltd has applied for an Off Licence for Indian Summer Farms Ltd.
26 March 2019
A proposal to bring about more informed, inclusive, effective decision making is being considered by the Hasting...
25 March 2019
A block of land on Queen St West will be turned into an off-street carpark and covered walkway providing greater...
25 March 2019
The Learners Pool at Clive War Memorial Pool will be closed following lessons on Sunday 14 April for repainting.
22 March 2019
Description: Worlds Best Little Wine Company Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Moana Park...
22 March 2019
Applications to this year’s Contestable Grants Fund are now open for groups serving the needs of the Hasting...
21 March 2019
The newly appointed members of the Hastings District Youth Council met for the first time last week, keen to find...
19 March 2019
The Hastings District Council has received an application from The Te Mata Mushrooms Company Ltd for a resource...
16 March 2019
Description: Single and Co Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Double By Single
16 March 2019
Flaxmere youngster Emily Keenan used to sometimes feel scared going out, but a recent ride-along with the local...
14 March 2019
A fantastic “first-in-the-world” year-long project has been launched in Hastings – starting with an exchange of...
14 March 2019
The nominations are rolling in for this year’s Civic Honours Awards and people are encouraged to keep putting...
13 March 2019
The most significant portion of this project is now in its final stages with some minor works to complete.
12 March 2019
Cornwall Park holds a special place in the hearts of Hastings residents, and many took the opportunity over the...
11 March 2019
The Hastings District Council has received a peer review of the Keirunga Gardens Draft Tree Management Plan and...
8 March 2019
Plastic recycling is changing the world over, and we must change with it.
Hastings District Council has been...
8 March 2019
Powermode Trading Limited has applied for an On Licence for Magpies Sports Bar.
8 March 2019
Marist Holdings (Greenmeadows) Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Ngatarawa Wines Ltd.
7 March 2019
Beach access from Clifton to Cape Kidnappers will remain closed until risk management measures are put in place.
7 March 2019
Havelock North Village Pool will re-open this Saturday, March 9, after being closed due to the malfunction of a...
7 March 2019
Access to Cape Kidnappers along Clifton Beach will be re-opened while a Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) i...
6 March 2019
The enhancement of Hastings’ city centre is officially underway with the adoption of a public space...
1 March 2019
Work on the Flaxmere Park playground upgrade is set to recommence next week, expected to take about three month...
28 February 2019
Stortford Lodge Social Club Inc has applied for the renewal of a Club Licence for Stortford Lodge Social Club. ...
28 February 2019
Description: Cartel HQ Limited has applied for an On Licence for Cartel HQ Limited. The primary business i...
28 February 2019
Information sessions will be held at Flaxmere and Camberley community centres on Monday next week in an effort to...
27 February 2019
Description: Saorsa Wines Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Saorsa Wines. The primary...
27 February 2019
Volunteers provide a vital service in the community every year and over the coming month people will have the...
26 February 2019
An interim geologist’s report into the landslide at Cape Kidnappers will be presented to Hastings district...
25 February 2019
About 80 people gathered at the Mangateretere Hall on Saturday, February 23, to celebrate the successful...
25 February 2019
Hastings District Council is undertaking an investigation into yesterday’s Havelock North Village Pool incident...
22 February 2019
Despite a significant programme of water infrastructure work planned for the next three years the Hasting...
22 February 2019
The Loading Ramp Limited has applied for the renewal of an On Licence for The Loading Ramp.
21 February 2019
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst has asked for more of the region’s feedback on proposed new fees and charges for...
21 February 2019
Reducing waste going to landfill is a growing priority for communities around the country, and recently the...
20 February 2019
Hastings District Council has received an application from Hastings District Council for a resource consent to...
15 February 2019
Investigations into the landslide at Cape Kidnappers are continuing this week, taking into account a third slip...
13 February 2019
Little Koha Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Little Koha.
11 February 2019
Hastings residents aged between 15 and 21 are being invited to apply for a place on the Hastings District Youth...
7 February 2019
A second significant slip, similar in size to the first recent landslide at Cape Kidnappers, has again increased...
7 February 2019
While enjoying this week’s public holiday for Waitangi Day, Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says it’s a good time...
4 February 2019
Access to Cape Kidnappers remains closed to pedestrians and vehicles while further information is gathered about...
1 February 2019
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says the co-hosting of the Women’s Golf Croquet World Championship in Hasting...
31 January 2019
The new Whakatū Arterial route has been officially named with the council approving it being called Te Ara...
31 January 2019
The initial assessments conducted by Geologists today have observed further rockfalls around the recent Cape...
25 January 2019
The Clive War Memorial Pool will be closed for one more week as contractors take the opportunity to complete some...
25 January 2019
The 1931 Hawke’s Bay earthquake reshaped Hastings and its impact on the district will once again be remembered at...
25 January 2019
The creation of the Hawke’s Bay Food Innovation Hub has reached another milestone, with Ministry of Busine...
25 January 2019
Access to Cape Kidnappers from Clifton remains closed to vehicles and pedestrians. Safety of the public remain...
25 January 2019
The initial assessments conducted by Geologists today have observed further rockfalls around the recent Cape...
25 January 2019
Update to the response from Hastings District Council to the Cape Kidnappers landslide as follows:
24 January 2019
The Environment Centre Hawke’s Bay is hosting a number of workshops over coming months for people interested in...
22 January 2019
The strong growth trend in retail spending in the Hastings district continues, according to figures released in...
21 January 2019
The fifth annual Harry Potter Book Night will be celebrated throughout the world on Thursday, February 7, with a...
14 January 2019
Summer is here and people have been heading to the district’s outdoor pools in droves since just before Christma...
11 January 2019
Unprecedented levels of recycling generated over the holidays has led to delays in kerbside collection acro...
7 January 2019
A buoyant local and national economy is likely to generate continued strong demand for industrial land in...
20 December 2018
The Pākōwhai Regional Park carpark will re-open this Friday, providing a bigger, better entrance to this very...
20 December 2018
Hastings’ CBD has a dynamic new development with the official opening of the Heretaunga St West laneway today.
19 December 2018
Hastings District Council is moving quickly to support the safety of the public and its staff members at all it...
19 December 2018
Hastings businesses are being asked to ensure any waste around their premises is emptied or secured, especially...
18 December 2018
Ahead of schedule, the entire Whakatū Arterial Link road is ready to take traffic from 5am tomorrow.
18 December 2018
The Clifton sea wall construction is nearly complete, but work will be paused over the busy Christmas and New Year...
14 December 2018
An inter-school competition designed to encourage children to be more active has had a successful first year
14 December 2018
A large number of people took the opportunity to share their views about the future of Cornwall Park at an...
12 December 2018
Long-time Hastings District Council rural community board member Peter Kay was farewelled by the council last...
11 December 2018
To address the condition of aging trees in the Arthur's Path area of Keirunga Gardens, Council has produced a...
11 December 2018
To secure a way forward for the future of the eastern face of Te Mata o te Tipuna, the Hastings District Council...
7 December 2018
What would you like Flaxmere’s community centre, library and pool complex to look like?
6 December 2018
Hastings District Council is proposing to install ‘No Parking’ lines in Greenlea Place.
4 December 2018
Hastings District Council invites members of the community to join tree specialist Chris Ryan who will talk...
4 December 2018
Here are some top tips on how to have the ‘coolest’ dog in town this summer.
1 December 2018
The community is being asked to have its say on the future of Cornwall Park with the release of the draft park...
30 November 2018
The draft Cornwall Park management plan outlines council’s intentions for the use, management, development and...
29 November 2018
The Hastings animal welfare centre is overflowing with dogs at the moment with officers reporting higher number...
28 November 2018
The diggers are in among other activity underway at the Plaza building as the first stage of its reconstruction...
27 November 2018
The Hastings District Council’s annual report for 2017/18 has been adopted and outlines a period of high activity...
26 November 2018
Work has begun on the construction of the Incident Management Centre on Lyndon Road East to house the regional...
23 November 2018
Hastings District Council advises that Variation 6 ‘Heritage Provisions’ is now notified for public viewing.
21 November 2018
The Government’s Three Waters review is being welcomed by the Hastings District Council, which is well on its way...
21 November 2018
Hastings District Council advises that Variation 5 ‘Inner City Living’ is now notified for public viewing. Member...
20 November 2018
The annual East Clive wastewater treatment plant open day is being held this Saturday – a chance to find out how...
20 November 2018
Although the fire at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House on Sunday night caused some damage that will need cleaning up...
20 November 2018
The Crosses Rd bridge is to be closed for one day next week as part of the final stages of the Hastings to...
16 November 2018
Project is 95% complete and the first stage of the new Whakatū Arterial Link road will give access to traffic on...
15 November 2018
Work on the Whakatū Arterial Link is now 95 per cent complete, with traffic due to be redirected onto the new...
15 November 2018
Description: John James Loughlin has applied for the renewal of an On Licence for John Askerne. The primary...
15 November 2018
Hastings District Council invests every year in improved roading infrastructure across our community. We're...
14 November 2018
Description: Haley Maharatanga Burton has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence and On Licence for Waikare...
14 November 2018
Another milestone has been reached on the construction of the Eastern District Police headquarters in Hasting...
13 November 2018
This Draft Management Plan is for the parks and reserves within the Raureka area of Hastings: Ebbett Park, St...
9 November 2018
This year’s Armistice centenary will be marked in Hastings this Sunday, November 11, with a celebration at the...
9 November 2018
It’s time to break out the togs – all Hastings’ outdoor pools will be open on Monday.
9 November 2018
Colour is the outstanding feature of artist Brandon Blair’s murals and it’s been used to striking effect in hi...
9 November 2018
Hastings District Council is proposing to make alterations to character streetlights to convert the lamps to LED...
9 November 2018
The winner of this year’s Petal Power gardening competition is a keen gardener whose passion for growing plant...
9 November 2018
Description: Cornwall Cricket Club (Hastings) Inc. has applied for the renewal of a Club Licence for Cornwall...
9 November 2018
Description: Sandhu Brothers Limited has applied for the renewal of an Off Licence for Big Barrel Havelock. The...
7 November 2018
This year’s annual youth grant funding round has seen 10 young individuals and a basketball team receive financial...
6 November 2018
Hastings District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of To’osavili Nigel Bickle as its new Chief...
6 November 2018
The Frimley Park rose gardens are abloom, and to celebrate the occasion Rose Sunday will be taking place on...
6 November 2018
Description: Unwined Cafe Ltd has applied for an On Licence renewal for Unison Vineyard. The primary business i...
6 November 2018
About 60 students from Flaxmere College got the chance to hop in the bus driver’s seat recently for a first-hand...
5 November 2018
The final Hawke’s Bay district’s school students’ chess tournament for the year was held last week, attracting the...
5 November 2018
Description: Forager Inc Limited has applied for an Off Licence for Forager Inc Limited. The primary business i...
5 November 2018
The annual Hazmobile collection has been delayed this year and residents are being reminded to store their...
2 November 2018
Description: A A Corban Assocs Limited has applied for an Off Licence for AC Wine.The primary business i...
2 November 2018
Description: Manbal Investments Limitedhas applied for an Off Licence renewal for Currizza’s. The primary busine...
2 November 2018
With summer approaching a new campaign is being launched to encourage people to take extra care not to waste water...
1 November 2018
The magic of Hawke’s Bay’s environment, culture, people and places has been captured in two stunning murals that...
1 November 2018
Chorus has advised that the Ultra Fast Broadband (UBF2+) rollout commences in Waimarama at the start of the new...
30 October 2018
The strong growth trend in retail spending in the Hastings district continues, according to figures released in...
30 October 2018
Flaxmere’s high achievers have been recognised with the reinstatement of the Flaxmere Heroes Board at a...
26 October 2018
This is formal notification to all Service Authorities and Contractors engaged in physical construction work...
25 October 2018
A new report from independent safety experts has prompted urgent action from Hastings District Council.
25 October 2018
It’s nearly summer and with the warmer weather upon us the district’s splash pads are up and running to keep cool...
24 October 2018
It's taken time, but this project is nearly there! Thank you for your patience - there are just a few last jobs to...
22 October 2018
The Flaxmere Community Centre, library and pool complex sit at the heart of the Hastings suburb, and an upcoming...
18 October 2018
A new “laneway” in the central city moved a step closer to completion this week when a large steel frame canopy...
18 October 2018
With the roadworks in Napier Road nearly complete, a number of people gathered today to plant 21 new trees along...
17 October 2018
Description: Parizara Limited has applied for an Off Licence for The Bottle-O / Merchant Liquor. The primary...
17 October 2018
An initiative to get people into their gardens and proud of where they live has had great buy-in with up to 100...
16 October 2018
Description: Element Vineyards Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Element Wines. The primary...
16 October 2018
The Municipal Building is to undergo earthquake strengthening work following a recent council decision to approve...
15 October 2018
Description: Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates Limited Partnership has applied for an On Licence and Off...
12 October 2018
The ongoing success of the Hastings District Council’s youth employment programme was praised by Social...
11 October 2018
Ticket prices to the Royal A & P Show that starts on Wednesday next week have tumbled thanks to a new partnership...
9 October 2018
Description: Abbey Cellars has applied for an Off Licence and On Licence renewal for Abbey Cellars. .The primary...
9 October 2018
When it began, the Hastings District Council’s City Assist programme was little more than an idea - inspired by a...
8 October 2018
Description: Pure Restaurant Limited has applied for an On Licence and Off Licence renewal for Oak Estate. The...
8 October 2018
Description: Te Awanga Estate Limited has applied for an Off Licence and On Licence renewal for Te Awanga Estate...
8 October 2018
Hastings resident Elizabeth Beall is still on cloud nine after a spontaneous letter she penned to Queen Elizabeth...
4 October 2018
Work on the construction of the new fully enclosed Plaza building is set to start before Christmas with the final...
3 October 2018
The Hugh Little Park playground in Flaxmere has been upgraded and was officially opened to a large crowd of...
2 October 2018
The ongoing beautification of Havelock North’s Tainui Reserve was boosted recently when a group of Iona College...
1 October 2018
With an ageing population the future of the district’s workforce lies with its young people and an upcoming...
28 September 2018
The care and management of Hastings district’s parks and other open spaces is to be outsourced to experienced...
28 September 2018
Since they first started about three weeks ago the strength and balance and badminton programmes run at Flaxmere...
27 September 2018
For the first time since its inception EAST 2018 is extending to Wairoa, with a free screening of art films by...
26 September 2018
Work continues to progress well on the Whakatu Arterial Link route in preparation for its projected opening to...
26 September 2018
Description: Bareknuckle Limited has applied for an On Licence for Bareknuckle BBQ. The primary business i...
25 September 2018
In recognition that more people than ever before are searching for better ways to connect with their communitie...
21 September 2018
For two and a half years the Orokohanga Music Trust has been offering free musical training to two Hasting...
21 September 2018
Description: Sunshine Enterprises Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Thirsty Liquor Havelock...
21 September 2018
Description: Craggy Range Vineyard Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for the Craggy Range Restaurant. ...
20 September 2018
Expect to see some exciting changes in waste management and minimisation in Hawke’s Bay over the next few years.
18 September 2018
Description: Piku Limited has applied for an On Licence for Piku Limited. The primary business is described as a...
17 September 2018
About 230 people attended the 20th birthday celebrations at the Havelock North Function Centre yesterday – a...
17 September 2018
Description: Hawke’s Bay Car Club has applied for a Club Licence renewal for Hawke’s Bay Car Club.The primary...
17 September 2018
More than 390 additional homes will be possible in Havelock North following the Environment Minister’s approval of...
13 September 2018
Description: Mary Doyle Trust Lifecare Complex has applied for an On Licence for the Riverstones Café. The...
13 September 2018
Description: Sileni Wines Limited Partnership has applied for an Off Licence for the Sileni Estates Cellar Door. ...
13 September 2018
Description: Sileni Wines Limited Partnership has applied for an On Licence for the Sileni Estates Cellar Door. ...
13 September 2018
Hastings District Council gives notice that the Environment Minister has made a decision on the following change...
12 September 2018
As part of its commitment to creating a vibrant Hastings CBD, the Hastings District Council is about to seek the...
12 September 2018
Description: Common or Garden Limitedhas applied for a Variation of Conditions of an On Licence for the Common...
12 September 2018
Sapere Research Group has been appointed to carry out a feasibility study and business case for the creation of a...
10 September 2018
A collection of harakeke planted at Te Awa o Te Atua Reserve was this morning blessed to mark the start of Te Wiki...
10 September 2018
Description: Gravity 101 Limited has applied for an On Licence of Gravity 101. The primary business is described...
10 September 2018
Description: Soerabaja Ang Family Limited has applied for an On Licence of Soerabaja Cuisine of Indonesia. The...
10 September 2018
Description: Lisa Charlotte Caro NLVPC Limited has applied for an On Licence for Wright and Co. The primary...
10 September 2018
Road crews are on their third day of clean up in Hastings as the rain continues to fall in Hawke's Bay.
7 September 2018
Description: Flaxmere (2008) Liquor Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Flaxmere Liquor.The primary...
7 September 2018
Description: Cloud Nine 2010 Limited (Bottle-O Hastings) has applied for an Off Licence renewal of The Bottle-O...
7 September 2018
Description: John James Loughlin, Company Director has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Askerne. The primary...
6 September 2018
Consultants working as part of the Te Mata Project Team are nearing completion of the first stage of the...
5 September 2018
A community garden and adjoining recreational space at Anderson Park in Havelock North will soon become more...
4 September 2018
Ensuring Hastings is a network of thriving, safe, enjoyable communities is important to everyone who lives in the...
31 August 2018
Since it started just over five years ago, more than 160 teenagers have benefitted from the Project Prima Volta...
29 August 2018
A grant from the Hastings District Council’s contestable grants fund is a big boost to Inspire in Education’s aim...
28 August 2018
Description: Pho Nha Trang Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Pho Nha Trang. The primary busine...
25 August 2018
The Flaxmere Park playground upgrade is coming along nicely, with most of the play equipment purchased and...
23 August 2018
Description: Hawkes Bay and East Coast Aero Club has applied for a Club Licence renewal for Hawkes Bay and East...
23 August 2018
Description: Waimarama General Store Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Waimarama General Store...
20 August 2018
The Hasting Sports Centre was a scene of intense concentration on Friday last week (August 17) when the Hawke’...
20 August 2018
The City Assist programme increased its visibility this month with the launch of new, colourful branding for the...
20 August 2018
The finalists for the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards 2018 have just been released and the Hastings District...
17 August 2018
A major milestone has been reached for the redevelopment of the iconic Municipal Buildings with a concept design...
16 August 2018
Two years on from the unprecedented Havelock North water contamination event the Hastings District Council ha...
15 August 2018
A unique venue resembling something from a science fiction movie has popped up in the Hastings CBD this week and...
15 August 2018
Description: Cypress Wines Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Cypress Wines. The primary...
14 August 2018
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst welcomes the Government’s announcement for the Mana in Mahi – a new initiative to...
13 August 2018
A sea wall to protect the Clifton coastline is close to being a reality, aimed at safeguarding public access to...
10 August 2018
The vision to make Hastings’ city centre a vibrant place to live, work and play came a step closer yesterday with...
10 August 2018
Since they opened their doors two years ago members of the Hastings MenzShed have restored a multitude of broken...
8 August 2018
Description: Starlake Restaurant Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Starlake Restaurant. The...
8 August 2018
Description: Waikare & Districts Sports Club Incorporated has applied for a Club Licence renewal for Waikare ...
7 August 2018
Description: Sacred Hill Vineyards Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Sacred Hill Vineyard...
7 August 2018
Description: Kingsley Trading Company Limited has applied for an On-Licence renewal for The Coffee Club ...
7 August 2018
The area between the Tukituki River mouth and Clifton has a rich history that’s set to come alive through the...
6 August 2018
Aside from some minor boundary adjustments, Hastings District Council’s representation arrangements are unchanged...
3 August 2018
We are developing a long term strategic roading plan and would like to hear your views on aspects such as the road...
2 August 2018
Construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Nelson and Eastbourne streets is now mostly complete and...
1 August 2018
Description: Bay Trolleys Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Flaxmere New World The primary...
1 August 2018
Hastings district will remain a GM-Free food producing region despite an appeal through the Environment Court...
1 August 2018
Flaxmere’s swimming pools will not close for maintenance over summer which is great news, says Hastings District...
31 July 2018
Anthony Heeney is living proof that a tough upbringing does not have to define a person’s whole life. Anthony...
31 July 2018
From Wednesday [August 1] new lower speed limits on some of Hastings roads will be in force. The major change...
27 July 2018
Passers-by will be able to take a peek at art installation action while the Hastings City Art Gallery is closed...
26 July 2018
Light and space, with a focus on the performing arts in their broadest form, are at the heart of a proposal for...
26 July 2018
Description: Havelock North Rugby Football (Incorporated) has applied for a Club Licence renewal for Havelock...
26 July 2018
Description: Pho Nha Trang Ltd has applied for an On Licence renewal for Pho Nha Trang Ltd. The primary busine...
25 July 2018
Even functional can be attractive and fun – and there is no reason why it shouldn’t be. As part of the drive to...
25 July 2018
Description: Piku Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Piku Limited.The primary business is described...
25 July 2018
Two more electric vehicles have joined the Hastings District Council vehicle fleet, with more on the horizon. The...
24 July 2018
Oak Meadow natural burial site at Mangaroa Cemetery in Hastings has room for 80 burial plots as well as space for...
24 July 2018
A very generous bequest has been left to Hastings Libraries by a Hawke’s Bay man.
At last week’s Hasting...
23 July 2018
Description: The Napier Golf Club Incorporated has applied for a Club Licence renewal for The Napier Golf Club...
21 July 2018
The Hastings District Council has received an application from Russell Roads Limited for a resource consent to...
21 July 2018
A project to enhance one of Hawke’s Bay most well-known and well-loved icons has been officially opened at a...
20 July 2018
Description: Superstrike Hastings Limited has applied for an On Licence renewal for Superstrike Hastings. The...
20 July 2018
Description: Kia Toa Bowling Club Incorporated has applied for an Club Licence renewal for Kia Toa Bowling Club...
20 July 2018
The canoe polo scene in Europe has given young Hawke’s Bay players a taste of international competition and they...
20 July 2018
The designs for two prominent public murals in Hastings have been revealed. Cinzah Merkens, a Hawke’s Bay-based...
20 July 2018
With a major revamp of the Cornwall Park playground scheduled for this year, a decision has been made to review...
19 July 2018
Forestry slash is under the spotlight in Hawke’s Bay, as damaging floods increase in both frequency and scale. ...
18 July 2018
The 2018-28 Long Term Plan adopted last month includes funds for improvements to Cornwall Park over the next four...
18 July 2018
For the first time Hastings retail spending has topped $70 million over three months outside of Christmas shopping...
17 July 2018
Description: Theatre Hawkes Bay Incorporated has applied for an On Licence renewal for Playhouse Theatre. The...
13 July 2018
Description: Sacred Hill Vineyard Limited has applied for an Off Licence renewal for Sacred Hill Vineyard...
13 July 2018
A new full-size basketball court, free double barbecue and family-sized picnic tables have pride of place in...
12 July 2018
Description: Te Pohue Golf Club has applied for a Club Licence for Te Pohue Golf Club.The primary business i...
12 July 2018
The new Whakatu Link Route now has a “driveable road surface”, with just the final two layers to go.
The building...
12 July 2018
Property rates for the 2018/19 financial year have been officially adopted by Hastings District Council today...
12 July 2018
Four canoe polo courts with ‘wow factor’ will be ready for action in Hastings by next year, with three quarters of...
10 July 2018
The building of a new footpath and lime rock wall along the Napier Rd frontage of the Village Green starts thi...
10 July 2018
The removal of overgrown shrubs and weeds along Railway Rd and Russell St South started this week, with new fence...
10 July 2018
Description: Puketitiri Golf Club Incorporated has applied for a Club Licence for Puketitiri Golf Club...
10 July 2018
Description: Havelock North Club Inc has applied for renewal of a Club Licence for Havelock North Club Inc. The...
9 July 2018
Description: Havelock North Club Inc has applied for renewal of an Off Licence for Havelock North Club Inc. The...
9 July 2018
Five more pieces of exercise equipment have gone into Flaxmere Park this week, making walking the circuit under...
9 July 2018
France-based artist George Nuku returns home to Hawke’s Bay next week in order to develop two closely linked art...
9 July 2018
Description: Hawkes Bay & East Coast Aero Club has applied for a Club Licence for Hawkes Bay & East Coast Aero...
9 July 2018
Trips to Ocean Spa, Flipout, Arataki Honey and the movies, as well as sports, crafts and more, are all on the July...
6 July 2018
With more than half of the new Hastings to Havelock North water main already in the ground, work crews have...
6 July 2018
The new Hastings chapel has been blessed and officially opened today [July 6]. A crowd of about 100, including...
6 July 2018
Eleven teens and one group will receive Youth Potential Awards next week. The eighth annual awards will be...
6 July 2018
Trips to Ocean Spa, Flipout, Arataki Honey and the movies, as well as sports, crafts and more, are all on the July...
6 July 2018
The best features of an art deco-style building in Heretaunga St are about to be revealed, as work starts on...
5 July 2018
Up and away: The lift of the six metre long top of the Nikau Vessel in the middle of the city this morning [July...
5 July 2018
Checks on Hastings businesses selling alcohol have resulted in a 100 per cent pass rate. Two Controlled Purchase...
5 July 2018
Lower speed limits on selected Hastings roads will become effective on August 1, after Hastings District Council...
4 July 2018
Public notice is hereby given that at a meeting held on 28 June 2018, the Hastings District Council approved the...
2 July 2018
The 3.3 kilometres of tracks in popular Tainui Reserve in Havelock North will be upgraded in response to community...
2 July 2018
Hastings District Council understands the impact and disruption roadworks have on everyone. Full reinstatement of...
1 July 2018
The building of a replacement for the 74-year-old chapel at the Hastings Cemetery is complete, with an official...
29 June 2018
One of Hastings’ most prominent artworks is about to get a thorough going-over. The Nikau Vessel, a three metre...
29 June 2018
A crowd of more than 200 friends and family gathered to celebrate some amazing Hastings volunteers last night...
28 June 2018
A new approach to serving the community has been launched at Hastings District Council, with each of the...
28 June 2018
A massive piece of play equipment that will have Hastings kids climbing high is being considered for Cornwall...
27 June 2018
A massive push to at least halve the amount of rubbish being dumped into the Omaranui Landfill is timed to start...
25 June 2018
Description: Steven Shane Carey has applied for On Licence for Level 1. The primary business is described as a...
25 June 2018
Description: Zeffer Brewing Limited has applied for On Licence for Zeffer Cider Co. The primary business i...
25 June 2018
TGH Ventures Limited
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 23/07/2018
Description: TGH Ventures Limited ha...
25 June 2018
The creation of the Hawke’s Bay Food Innovation Hub is a step closer after a $215,000 grant from central...
22 June 2018
A grant of $460,000 from central Government to expand a very successful Hastings District Council youth employment...
22 June 2018
Rhythm and Rhymes is a new free quality music and movement class for 0-2 year olds starting in Term 3 at Havelock...
21 June 2018
“Report it, don’t ignore it”, is the message to people who see knocked over traffic cones or other damage to...
19 June 2018
Despite the wet weather, work on the Pakowhai roundabout is proceeding with the whole of the Whakatu Link Route...
19 June 2018
The team charged with tackling the reduction of rubbish going to landfill has completed day two of the hearing of...
19 June 2018
A large shipping container filled with essential disaster-relief supplies has arrived in the small Pacific Island...
18 June 2018
Progress on new processes put in place in the wake of the Havelock North water contamination has been reported to...
15 June 2018
A strong and sustained focus on encouraging children and their parents to choose to bike or walk to school ha...
15 June 2018
Through careful budgeting Hastings District Council has achieved its aim of putting aside almost $48 million to...
14 June 2018
Applicant Name: Western Rangers Football Association Incorporated
Premises Name: Western Rangers Football...
13 June 2018
Hastings District Council will be closing Taihape Road from 5pm tonight due to surface flooding, and reassessing...
12 June 2018
Description: Hawke’s Bay Golf Club Incorporated has applied for Club Licence for Hawke’s Bay Golf Club...
12 June 2018
Surf lifesaving, a food redistribution programme, biking for the blind, holiday food parcels and community media...
1 June 2018
Havelock North Rotary will be looking to adopt a new community project to plant new trees along Napier Road.
1 June 2018
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says the agreement announced today is a very positive outcome for Ngāti Kahungunu...
31 May 2018
Current weight restrictions on Red Bridge will soon be lifted after thorough investigations and testing showed the...
31 May 2018
City centres across the world are constantly changing due to global trends that are altering the way we live, work...
31 May 2018
A Te Mata Track Reference Group, made up of representatives from various interest groups connected with the...
30 May 2018
Snobbz NiteClub (Hawkes Bay) Limited (CRU Bar)
Date: 29/05/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 27...
30 May 2018
Hastings District Council is asking the community for input on three parks in Raureka – Ebbett Park, St. Leonard...
25 May 2018
A full calendar of events and projects has been put together by the Hastings District Youth Council – and these...
23 May 2018
A familiar face to the local arts scene has been appointed to the role of Hawke’s Bay Opera House and Art...
23 May 2018
The response to calls for public input into Council’s Long Term Plan has been excellent, with 125 formal...
22 May 2018
About 30 trees along Napier Rd will be removed over the next fortnight, in preparation for the laying of the...
22 May 2018
An innovative exhibition put together with enthusiasm and aroha by Flaxmere school children, a “rock star”...
21 May 2018
After comprehensive public consultation over two years, improvements to the 10 Cape Coast reserves can get...
18 May 2018
The Hawke’s Bay District’s Secondary Schools’ Years 7-13 Chess Tournament was held in the Hastings Sports Centre...
18 May 2018
The Hastings District Council is working with stakeholders to review the options presented by Craggy Range Winery...
18 May 2018
The new double cyclops snake swing in the Village Green is already proving a massive hit with the kids. The swing...
17 May 2018
The Lyndhurst Rd entry to the Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park will be back to normal by the middle of next month...
17 May 2018
There are clear signs of progress on the project to install a new water main between Hastings and Havelock North...
16 May 2018
Aotearoa New Zealand Fine Wine Estates LP
Date: 16/04/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry...
15 May 2018
Three new kaitiaki are aboard Flaxmere’s community waka, focused on connecting youth with the wider community in...
14 May 2018
There has been some very heavy lifting at the Opera House over the last few weeks, with the last of the steel roof...
14 May 2018
Focal Point Hastings Limited
Date: 9 May 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 23 May 2018
Description...
11 May 2018
Ormlie Lodge (2013) Limited
Date: 2 May 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 16 May 2018
Description...
11 May 2018
The Italian Country Market Limited
Date: 1 May 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 15 May...
11 May 2018
After safety-focused investigations and significant public input into seven proposed road speed changes, Hasting...
9 May 2018
#keeponkimiora, a nationally significant exhibition by photography artist Edith Amituanai and primary school...
9 May 2018
A crowd of 200-plus gathered in the middle of Havelock North on Saturday afternoon to welcome a striking new...
7 May 2018
Installing a very large storm water pipe under Railway Rd is proceeding well, with 250m out of the full 750m of...
4 May 2018
Visitors spent up large in Hastings in the three months to March, helping retail statistics continue the growth of...
3 May 2018
A determination to succeed and having the right support have been key factors in Luke Rogers reaching his study...
3 May 2018
There will be no more cold showers after sports matches at Anderson Park with the completion of a brand new...
3 May 2018
Interest in the proposed changes to speed limits in Hastings is high, with almost 800 formal submissions received...
2 May 2018
The construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Nelson and Eastbourne streets will start on Monday
2 May 2018
The entrance to Pakowhai Regional Park – the district’s most popular dog walking area - is temporarily moving to...
1 May 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 22 May 2018
Description: Villa Maria Estate Limited has applied for a...
1 May 2018
Villa Maria Estate Limited
Date: 12/04/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 27/04/2018
Description...
1 May 2018
Yates Foodmarket Limited
Date: 1.5.18
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 27/04/2018
Description: Yate...
1 May 2018
I.D Wines Limited
Date: 18/04/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 03/05/2018
Description: I.D Wine...
1 May 2018
Public notice is hereby given that at a meeting held on 26 April 2018, the Hastings District Council approved for...
30 April 2018
A striking Paul Dibble sculpture will be officially welcomed to Havelock North on Saturday by Governor-General...
30 April 2018
It is Be Safe Be Seen time again; the annual campaign to encourage safe cycling, walking and running as the night...
30 April 2018
A well-known face around Hawke’s Bay has been appointed as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Hastings District...
27 April 2018
Putting in more play gear and saving the pond are the priorities for almost all of the people who responded to...
27 April 2018
The oil portraits of previous mayors that greet visitors to the Hastings District Council chambers are now joined...
26 April 2018
HB Regional Council: Each autumn, mice and rats make their presence felt around people’s backyards and homes a...
24 April 2018
Most Council services and facilities will be closed on ANZAC Day although some will be open with reduced hours.
23 April 2018
Members of the public are advised under s.41 Reserves Act 1977 that Council is intending to prepare a Reserve...
21 April 2018
The installation of the critical new water main between Hastings and Havelock North is continuing at a good pace...
20 April 2018
Work on analysing the 6129 submissions to the draft joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan has started...
20 April 2018
Carefully, piece by piece, New Zealand’s oldest and largest deciduous tree has had a trim – all in the aid of...
18 April 2018
New housing developments will be brought into existing urban Council wards if minor changes proposed under a...
16 April 2018
“Awesome and amazing” ideas are needed for upgrades to Flaxmere Park. Seven years into Flaxmere Park’s $1.2...
16 April 2018
The majestic trees in Hastings’ parks have been getting a thorough going-over this week, by a keen bunch of...
13 April 2018
A decision has been made on the future of the district’s tallest tree: the poplar (Populus deltoids) in Frimley...
13 April 2018
The classy new buxus topiary along Queen St complement the best of Hastings architecture and are adding a welcome...
13 April 2018
The final result of the by-election for the vacant Hastings District Council Havelock North-Hastings ward seat ha...
13 April 2018
Have your say on the Long Term Plan (LTP). The LTP outlines what the Council intends to do for the community and...
11 April 2018
The preliminary result of the by-election for the vacant Hastings District Council Havelock North-Hastings ward...
11 April 2018
The Lighting of the Osmanthus Gardens has again been a resounding success – with live music adding to the...
10 April 2018
New recycling bins installed at the Henderson Rd recycling centre will reduce servicing costs, reduce the risk of...
10 April 2018
Variation 4 ‘Iona Residential Rezoning’ is now notified for public viewing and members of the public are now able...
6 April 2018
Every six years the Council must review its representation arrangements to ensure that the people you elect...
6 April 2018
Ruben Brewing Company Limited
Date: 23/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 10/04/2018
Description...
3 April 2018
Ruben Brewing Company Limited
Date: 23/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 10/04/2018
Description...
3 April 2018
Angus Properties (HB) Limited
Date: 26/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 11/04/2018
Description...
3 April 2018
Hastings Golf Club Limited
Date: 27/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 12/04/2018
Description...
3 April 2018
Final investigations into the amount of strengthening needed to enable Red Bridge to carry heavier loads are being...
3 April 2018
More than 6000 people have sent in their responses to the plan for managing rubbish in Hastings and Napier over...
29 March 2018
Two massive blank walls are about to become the largest public art works in Hastings – with a call going out to...
29 March 2018
In what is a real coup, three Chinese musicians are flying 10,000km to perform for two nights at this year’...
29 March 2018
Hastings District Council seeks resource consent to upgrade an existing 80 metre limestone rock revetment...
27 March 2018
A major makeover of the Hastings Sports Centre has been completed. It has reopened and its freshly painted wall...
27 March 2018
The arrival of an impressively large crane in the past week means the 80 tonnes of steel that needs to be hoisted...
26 March 2018
More than 200m of the new main water pipe has been laid at two locations since site work on the new Hastings to...
23 March 2018
Dual Orchard Limited
Date: 16/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 12/04/2018
Description: Dual...
22 March 2018
Wide Open Trading Limited
Date: 16/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 03/04/2018
Description...
22 March 2018
Unison Estate Limited
Date: 20/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 05/04/2018
Description: Unison...
22 March 2018
Golflands (Hawkes Bay) Limited
Date: 20/03/2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry...
22 March 2018
Two of the district’s drinking water bores are being moved but will stay within the reserves they are currently...
21 March 2018
As drinking water and wastewater pipes are threaded through the newly zoned Omahu industrial area, land owner...
21 March 2018
More than $250,000 was shared out to groups doing community work last year, through Council’s Contestable Grant...
20 March 2018
Have you had your say on how you think waste should be managed in Hawke’s Bay over the next six years? ...
19 March 2018
An innovative vision designed to provide 120 high-quality affordable homes in Flaxmere has been agreed to by...
16 March 2018
Paynters Cider Limited
Date: 14 March 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 6 April 2018
Description...
16 March 2018
Eastern District Police are thrilled to announce local building company MCL Construction Ltd will build the new...
15 March 2018
Fully involving the community in the care and planning of reserves has a lot of positive spin-offs. This week i...
14 March 2018
Pakowhai School was one of 10 to take advantage of an invitation to take their classes along for a guided tour of...
14 March 2018
District Council is taking its mayor, councillors and drinking water specialists on the road this week, to get it...
13 March 2018
A hands-on, get-into-it exhibition coming to Hastings City Art Gallery is getting Boosted. Boosted is an on-line...
13 March 2018
Thousands of residents have responded a call for feedback on how to manage the region’s rubbish, with the total...
12 March 2018
In the wake of localised flooding yesterday, the focus today is on contacting people who have had flood water...
9 March 2018
A fly-over of the worst flood-affected areas late yesterday has given Hastings District Council a better idea of...
9 March 2018
Ninety-one homes in the area worst-hit by rains yesterday have been visited to assess welfare needs and damage to...
9 March 2018
Very heavy rain in Hawke’s Bay is causing flooding and road closures. The incident and response are being managed...
8 March 2018
The situation in Hawke’s Bay has eased. River levels have dropped however 50 to 60mm of rain is expected to...
8 March 2018
The major community conversation underway on the management of rubbish necessarily includes the cost. The Draft...
5 March 2018
Fencing a section of the Paritua Stream - HBRC
2 March 2018
The Associate Minister of the Environment and Green Party MP Eugenie Sage spent this morning (March 2) at the...
2 March 2018
The fifth new-generation rural recycling depot has been rolled out, with three six-metre specially adapted...
1 March 2018
One of the youngest people to step forward for the mayoralty in Hastings is now working for the same organisation...
1 March 2018
Eight teens have developed their love of the arts, learned the intricacies of staging programmes and events, and...
1 March 2018
The construction of a new Hastings to Havelock North water main gets underway next week, after contractors March...
1 March 2018
Cremations are running as normal at Hastings Cemetery and the rebuilding of the adjacent Chapel is progressing...
28 February 2018
The major community conversation underway on the management of rubbish necessarily includes the cost. The Draft...
28 February 2018
The four steel trusses which held up the old canvas roof on the Opera House Plaza have come down and are being...
26 February 2018
Friday 23 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 16 March 2018
Description: Rose & Shamrock...
23 February 2018
Date: 23 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 16 March 2018
Description: MP Foods Limited ha...
23 February 2018
23 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 8 March 2018
Description: The chook and filly Limited...
23 February 2018
For just over 30 years Hastings has been honouring people in the community who go to extraordinary efforts to help...
23 February 2018
Work on installing a major new storm water pipe under Railway Road is underway again this week. The first section...
22 February 2018
Council celebrated the recent successes of Hastings sports people at the formal monthly Hastings District Council...
22 February 2018
The last of the work to install a new water main under Te Mata Rd is underway. This involves a closure of one lane...
21 February 2018
SeaWeek events organised by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council offer a chance for the community to get together on the...
21 February 2018
Council’s top priority of providing the community with safe drinking water is strongly reflected in this year’...
20 February 2018
Hastings District and Napier City Councils’ are revising our Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP), which...
19 February 2018
While the main force of Cyclone Gita is likely to miss Hawke’s Bay, there are severe gale force winds forecast for...
19 February 2018
Thirty-plus kilos of bacon, 10 kilos of sausages, muesli bars, fruit, coffee and more have all been ordered for...
19 February 2018
The AA long-term credit rating awarded to Hastings District Council is confirmation that Council’s financial...
16 February 2018
At least half of what’s going to Omarunui Landfill doesn’t need to be – so what can we can do about it?
16 February 2018
Hastings District Council’s electoral officer has received six nominations for the vacant Hastings-Havelock North...
15 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 27 February 2018
Description: Rong Zhang has applied for Renewal of their...
15 February 2018
Date: 14 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: Maneo Limited has applied for renewal of their On Licence...
14 February 2018
14 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: Pamacasi’s Limited has applied for renewal of their On Licence...
14 February 2018
Impounding Act 1955, Section 46(2) and 49
The undermentioned stock, having been seized and impounded at...
13 February 2018
2018 is a significant year for the Tremains Art Deco Festival produced by the Art Deco Trust as it celebrates 30...
13 February 2018
The rebuilding of a 750-metre section of road on Windsor Ave, between Ada St and Grove Rd, will start on Monday...
9 February 2018
Date: 7 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: Rong Zhang has applied for Renewal of On Licence for Golden...
7 February 2018
Date: 7 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: The Chook and Filly Limited has applied for a renewal of Off...
7 February 2018
Date: 7 February 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: Blackbull Liquor Hasting Limited has applied for a renewal of...
7 February 2018
Some council services and facilities will not be operating on Waitangi Day and some will have reduced hours.
5 February 2018
One of the largest projects included in the Hastings District Council’s water strategy is about to get underway...
5 February 2018
An hour or so spent at an Education and Employment Awareness Day this month could be life-changing for those who...
2 February 2018
There was just one place in New Zealand to celebrate wizardry alongside millions of Harry Potter fans on Thursday...
2 February 2018
Work to transform the Plaza into an all-weather space suitable for all kinds of events started this week, with the...
1 February 2018
With nearly 30 years of working with the community under its belt, Age Concern Havelock North continues to come up...
1 February 2018
Getting the news out about a crucial Hawke’s Bay emergency service is important, both to keep the public...
31 January 2018
With new rules on setting road speed limits set in place, Hastings District Council can now address public...
31 January 2018
At the request of the Hastings District Council Mayor and Chief Executive, the process by which council staff...
31 January 2018
What is it all about?
Hastings District Council has received requests from the community to review the speed...
31 January 2018
Celebrating the strong links between rural and urban life in Hawke’s Bay is a key objective of the Hawke’s Bay A&P...
29 January 2018
MCL Triple Peak Challenge runs on Saturday, 10 March 2018 and Te Aute Road between Havelock Road and Porter Drive...
26 January 2018
Nine sculpture artists working out in the open at Albert Square are more than halfway through their works, in...
26 January 2018
Date: 26 January 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: R T Racing Partnership has applied for a renewal of their On...
26 January 2018
Date: 26 January 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: Kuku Limited has applied for a renewal of their On Licence...
26 January 2018
With the SH2 roundabout and the new bridge over the Karamu Stream completed, the focus of the teams working on the...
26 January 2018
A region-wide resource designed to help parents make it through the sometimes tricky teenage years has been...
25 January 2018
Retail spending in both Hastings and Havelock North continues to grow; up 7.6 and 7.7 per cent respectively – more...
24 January 2018
The rebuilding of two sections of the district’s roads are being carried out over the next few weeks. In Middle...
22 January 2018
What is it all about?
Council is considering a proposal to install a roundabout at the intersection of...
22 January 2018
The growing crash rate at an intersection in Hastings has prompted Council to consider installing a roundabout.
19 January 2018
Hastings District Council gives public notice of its intention to consider the following proposed resolution to...
17 January 2018
Work to finish laying the new water main along Te Mata Rd has resumed, following the Christmas and New Year...
17 January 2018
Nominations for the vacant Hastings District Council seat are open for four weeks from today (January 16). To...
16 January 2018
The resurfacing of the roads around two of the district’s roundabouts will be carried out over the last two week...
16 January 2018
The swimming pools in Flaxmere are about to re-open, after being repainted, having an automatic entry door...
16 January 2018
The next phase of ongoing works to further enhance the Hastings city centre is set to kick off today with change...
15 January 2018
Over the last three years the Heretaunga Women’s Centre has come of age, with more than 150 women now gathering...
12 January 2018
Date: 10 January 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: FIKO Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean Kantin has applied for a...
10 January 2018
Date: 10 January 2018
Status: OPEN
Description: Newstar (NZ) Limited has applied for a renewal of their On...
10 January 2018
The right of women and children to live free of violence is at the heart of the philosophy and practical service...
8 January 2018
Monday 8 January 2018 to Monday 26 March 2018
Street(s) Pakowhai Road
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Art Deco Valley Café Limited has applied for a On Licence for...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Liger Trader Limited has applied for a renewal of their On...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Marist Holdings Ltd has applied for an Off Licence for...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Range Golf Limited has applied for an On Licence for Hasting...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Brave Brewing Company Limited are applying to vary there...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Giant Brewing Company Limited are applying for a off-licence...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: World’s best little wine company Limited are applying for a...
22 December 2017
Date: 22 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Vits Divine Limited are applying for a off-licence – remote...
22 December 2017
A snippet of history was unearthed as the earthquake-prone Hastings Chapel was demolished in November, ahead of...
21 December 2017
Work on the Opera House will stop for the Christmas break today (December 21), with the crews back on site from...
21 December 2017
Date: 18 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Godsown Brewery Limited has applied for a renewal of their On...
20 December 2017
Date: 19 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Elephant Hill Holdings Limited has applied for a variation of...
20 December 2017
Date: 19 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Ash Ridge Wines Limited has applied for the renewal and...
20 December 2017
Date: 30 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Ash Ridge Wines Limited has applied for the renewal and...
20 December 2017
Local phone and broadband provider, NOW, today announced an innovative partnership with Hawke’s Bay’s five...
20 December 2017
Nominations for the vacant councillor seat on the Hastings District Council open next month (January 16). The...
19 December 2017
Hastings District Council was today advised that significant progress is being made on the delivery of the water...
18 December 2017
The first load of pipes needed to build the new water main connection between Hastings and Havelock North have...
18 December 2017
The new Hastings deputy mayor has been announced by Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst this morning. Councillor Tania Kerr...
14 December 2017
Options that could potentially divert large portions of household rubbish from being dumped into the landfill are...
14 December 2017
The 17 young people placed into on-the-job training through The Rangatahi Ma, Kia Eke Youth Project have...
13 December 2017
It is no secret that Hastings beaches will again draw crowds in the thousands from across New Zealand over summer...
11 December 2017
Date: 11 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Brave Brewing Company Limited has applied for a renewal of...
11 December 2017
Date: 11 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Brave Brewing Company Limited has applied for a renewal of...
11 December 2017
Work on the Whakatu Arterial Link continues to go well; helped by the good weather. Site work will cease for the...
8 December 2017
Date: 5 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 18 December 2017
Description: Giant Brewing Company...
8 December 2017
Date: 7 December 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Liger Trader Limited has applied for a renewal of their...
8 December 2017
China has named 2019 the Year of Tourism to New Zealand, and Hawke’s Bay will be making every effort to attract a...
8 December 2017
The library team has its skates on today – putting the newly upgraded Havelock North library back together in time...
7 December 2017
Level two water use restrictions have been introduced in Hastings today (December 6), as the very hot weather...
6 December 2017
Council has today received the stage two report of the Government Inquiry into Havelock North Drinking Water...
6 December 2017
Monday, 4 December 2017 to Tuesday 19 December 2017
Street(s): Salisbury Road
4 December 2017
Monday, 13 November 2017 to Friday 15 December 2017
Street(s): Southampton Street
4 December 2017
As rivers warm up and water flows reduce, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is reminding dog owners to keep their dog...
4 December 2017
Date: 30 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Ash Ridge Wines Limited has applied for the renewal and...
1 December 2017
Date: 30 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Ash Ridge Wines Limited has applied for the renewal and...
1 December 2017
Liquefaction risk maps for Hawke’s Bay have been updated by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, based on the latest...
1 December 2017
Thunderstorms can be very scary for dogs and the two storms experienced in Hastings this week have certainly sent...
1 December 2017
There is a real buzz at the Rezpect Dance Academy, as dozens of youngsters warm up and then break out their dance...
1 December 2017
The next time lapse video of the work to earthquake strengthen the Opera House has been released, showing the last...
30 November 2017
Date: 21 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Indor and Gurnoor Limited has applied for the Off-licence for...
29 November 2017
Date: 27/11/2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Worlds Best Little Wine Company Limited has applied for a new...
29 November 2017
Date: 28 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Godsown Brewery Limited has applied for a renewal of their On...
29 November 2017
Date: 28 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Elephant Hill Holdings Limited has applied for a variation of...
29 November 2017
Putting love and effort into their gardens has paid off for the 18 keen gardeners awarded prizes in this year’...
28 November 2017
The final results of the Hastings by–election have been confirmed this afternoon. Those results confirm Sandra...
27 November 2017
The week-long process to install the David Trubridge-designed shade sail in Havelock North’s Village Green ha...
27 November 2017
Ways to capture the 42,000 tonnes of recyclable materials before they are tipped into the landfill has been under...
24 November 2017
The preliminary results of the Hastings by-election have been announced this afternoon. The result includes all...
24 November 2017
Installing a new mains water supply pipe between Hastings and Havelock North is a step closer, with Council thi...
23 November 2017
There is always some pretty interesting rubbish turning up at the Hastings and Napier transfer stations and...
22 November 2017
The building of a new chapel at Hastings Cemetery has reached a major mile-stone this week, with the demolition of...
22 November 2017
Emergency Mobile Alerts are being launched soon – is your phone ready? Hawke’s Bay people are set to start...
21 November 2017
Date: 21 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Mordoch Wines Limited has applied for the renewal of their...
21 November 2017
Date: 20 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Silverleaf Olives Limited has applied for a new On-licence...
21 November 2017
Date: 21 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 5 December 2017
Description: Paritua Vineyards and...
21 November 2017
Date: 21 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Notification Expiry: 1 December 2017
Description: Cape Kidnappers Station...
21 November 2017
Date: 21 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: Pablo with Chilli Limited has applied for an On-licence for...
21 November 2017
Date: 21 November 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: MJ Uka Foods Limited has applied for the renewal of their...
21 November 2017
A drive to replace old wooden bus shelters with new modern glass versions has hit a stumbling block and the...
21 November 2017
Hastings District Council’s Annual Report 2016/17 was adopted at a meeting of the Council on 26 October 2017. ...
21 November 2017
The infrastructure work along St Hill Lane and Te Mata Rd will be cleared for the Christmas/New Year holiday...
20 November 2017
Monday, 20 November 2017 to Wednesday, 30 May, 2018
Street(s): Railway Road
20 November 2017
A start on laying storm water, water and sewer pipes in Lyndhurst Road, between Nottingley Rd and the end of the...
17 November 2017
The redevelopment of Havelock North Village Green has earned one of 20 national awards, bestowed by NZRA (New...
17 November 2017
Thursday 16 November 2017
Street(s): Southampton Street East (between railway line and Hastings St)
16 November 2017
A once-in-a-generation project to upgrade a main storm water pipe in Railway Road is about to get underway. The...
16 November 2017
Wednesday 15 November - Thursday 16 November 2017
Street(s): Pakowhai Road (between St Aubyn St and Evenden Rd)
15 November 2017
A love of roses, live entertainment and a fantastic venue drew more than 500 people to Rose Sunday at the weekend...
14 November 2017
Sunday 19 November 2017
Street(s): Whakatu Rd/Anderson Rd intersection
14 November 2017
Little treasures have been turning up in the walls and under the floors of the 100-year-old Opera House, as it...
13 November 2017
Monday, 25 September, 2017 to Friday, 15 December, 2017
Street(s): Lyndhurst Road
13 November 2017
Work to bring Hastings’ bridges on important routes up to new load-bearing levels is getting under way this month...
10 November 2017
Helping to build a resilient community into the future is the driver behind a Youth Resilience Study, carried out...
9 November 2017
Work on the new Whakatu Arterial Link route continues to progress well. Almost a year in, it is still expected...
6 November 2017
Monday, 6 November 2017 to Friday, 8 December 2017
Street(s): Turamoe Road
6 November 2017
HB Matariki Programme: Being an unlicenced driver can be a very expensive exercise. Fines for no warrant...
3 November 2017
A wallet, a $20 note, fast food outlet toys, a baseball, a tennis ball - you name it and it is likely to have...
3 November 2017
The traffic lights on the corner of Maraekakaho Rd and Southampton St will be turned off for about two weeks from...
3 November 2017
All Hastings outdoor pools will open this month - with all the fun that they will bring. The teams at all three...
2 November 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Moteo Pa Road from outside Rapid Number 265 to...
2 November 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Waikoau Road from outside Rapid Number 43 to the...
2 November 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Otene Road between Elwood Road and Ruahapia Road...
2 November 2017
Some of the most successful business ideas are relatively simple – but to succeed they need to be carried out...
1 November 2017
Voting papers for the election of a new Hastings mayor and one new Hastings District councillor are going out thi...
1 November 2017
Havelock North – Long Reach Vegetation Mowing and
Trimming Work. From Monday, 30 October 2017 until Friday, 3...
31 October 2017
A special ceremony to celebrate youngsters who display ‘he pito mata’, or strong character against the odds, wa...
31 October 2017
The concentration in the air was palpable as youngsters battled each other over chess boards today. The Hawke’...
27 October 2017
It is spring nesting season and magpies in both city and country areas are becoming highly protective of their...
26 October 2017
Date: 26 October 2017
Status: OPEN
Description: John James Loughlin, premises name Askerne Estate Winery, ha...
26 October 2017
The Hastings Returned and Services’ Association Incorporated seek to increase the number of their Class 4 Gaming...
20 October 2017
The Lion Foundation (2008) Ltd seek to provide 9 Class 4 Gaming Machines (Pokie Machines) at the Loading Ramp, 8...
20 October 2017
A designation for “Educational Purposes – Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Wānanga Whare Tāpere o Takitimu (school year...
20 October 2017
Retail spending continues on a high in Hastings, with an increase of near nine per cent compared to the same three...
19 October 2017
Little eco-warriors in Flaxmere are taking up the battle on behalf of the environment, and their efforts have been...
19 October 2017
The construction of two sets of toilets, a visitor shelter and a new enlarged car park will get underway in Te...
19 October 2017
Residential sections are coming on line – in both small and large scale developments. More than 50 residential...
18 October 2017
The reconstruction of Maraekakaho Rd, between Francis Hicks Avenue and Southampton Street West, will start on...
18 October 2017
What is it all about?
Council has to review its representation arrangements for the 2019 local government...
16 October 2017
“As we look around our undoubtedly beautiful district, we must think about all the spaces our children are growing...
14 October 2017
It is official: Havelock North is the nation’s Most Beautiful Suburb. The annual Keep New Zealand Beautiful Award...
14 October 2017
The second time-lapse video of the earthquake strengthening work inside the Hawke’s Bay Opera House has been...
13 October 2017
Keep fit classes, one-on-one digital courses and advice, speakers and entertainers, games days, shared meals and...
12 October 2017
Watching the dress styles, hairdos, car makes and children’s dress-up costumes appear as a new scanner reveal...
11 October 2017
More than 1400 visitors have arrived in the region this week – ready to do battle on the basketball court. The...
11 October 2017
There might be 50 years between but they have a common passion – art. Hastings Girls High School student Ella Ayto...
9 October 2017
Artful shade will be up in the Havelock North Village Green before the hottest months arrive. Designed by renowned...
8 October 2017
More than 13,000 plants will be planted along the new Whakatu Link Route, starting with 7000 going onto the new...
5 October 2017
Twenty four hollow concrete beams, each one weighing between 38 and 48 tonnes, are being lifted into place to form...
5 October 2017
Little red electric vehicles are being used to deliver mail in Hastings Flaxmere and Havelock North after NZ Post...
3 October 2017
Newly zoned industrial land in Hastings is expected to add more than $300 million a year to the economy and...
28 September 2017
The finishing touches to one of Hastings main entrances to the city centre are being completed with Rata street...
27 September 2017
Four more icons have gone up around Hastings city centre ? celebrating people ideas and industries with strong...
25 September 2017
Applications to the Community Health Assistance fund closed on Friday (September 22) with 37 application...
25 September 2017
Monday, 25 September, 2017 to Friday, 13 October, 2017
Street(s): Ruahapia Road
Scaffolding will be erected on...
25 September 2017
White bright cost-saving lights are about to spread across the district as Hastings District Council replaces the...
22 September 2017
An air curtain is being trialled in Waikōpiro Lake at Tūtira this summer as work continues towards improving the...
22 September 2017
The first of monthly time-lapse videos of the Hawke's Bay Opera House strengthening project has been uploaded to...
20 September 2017
Are your tyres pumped brakes up to scratch and chain and crank under control?
With the weather warming it i...
15 September 2017
The Whakatu Arterial Link project is about to achieve some major milestones with work on State Highway 2 (SH2) due...
14 September 2017
Hastings District Council has opposed an application for a proposed water conservation order (WCO) on the...
12 September 2017
If you hear sirens or stingers
12 September 2017
The faces of more than 180 significant buildings in the centre of Hastings have been sympathetically restyled...
7 September 2017
A shift towards the car parks and the addition of more taps will make the Hastings chlorine-removed water supply...
6 September 2017
The first steps towards building the new regional chapel and crematorium at Hastings Cemetery have been taken thi...
5 September 2017
Work on Pilcher Rd to improve the access to the new State Highway 2 roundabout is about to start.
5 September 2017
Turn up the Heat the first winter reading challenge for adults run by Hastings District Libraries has been a...
4 September 2017
The bulk of the work to install a new larger water main under Heretaunga St is done with the hi-tech underground...
4 September 2017
The artistic historic and architectural gems that make up the winners in this year's Landmarks Awards were...
1 September 2017
The artistic historic and architectural gems that make up the winners in this year's Landmarks Awards were...
1 September 2017
The Hawke's Bay economy is 'simmering' and close to 'steaming' jumping four places to sixth in a quarterly report...
31 August 2017
A special piece of equipment on its way from the United States which will unlock the secrets of an estimated...
31 August 2017
What do you do when you are physically allergic to love? Break out in spandex and sing a rock song of...
30 August 2017
The official resignations of Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule and Hastings-Havelock North ward councillor Adrienne...
28 August 2017
It can be hard to find the motivation to cook for one especially for people who have few skills in the kitchen but...
25 August 2017
A cat management programme run by Hastings SPCA has removed more than 300 stray cats from the streets in six...
25 August 2017
Giving the community the ability to talk to our wider region via radio (and now internet) is the aim of the Acce...
25 August 2017
The fine paper the elegant script and the quirky job titles are all fascinating to Luke Maton as he works to get...
24 August 2017
Overwhelming support for the Flaxmere Community Assist team has seen it made a permanent fixture.
At thi...
18 August 2017
The once-in-a-generation job to replace Hastings' wastewater outfall diffuser pipe nearly three
18 August 2017
Road resealing will be carried out along the Havelock North end of Havelock Rd over five days fro
18 August 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic,
1. The central roundabout
2. Te Mata Road from...
16 August 2017
The promotion of a safe drinking culture in both Napier and Hastings is something the cities' councils are keen to...
15 August 2017
Fifteen months ago 17 youngsters picked up violins and cellos for the first time. Now there are 95 students at two...
14 August 2017
One year on from the Havelock North water gastro-outbreak Hastings District Council has reiterat
14 August 2017
Traffic is flowing well since the full opening of the new Whakatu Link Road roundabout and the opening of Napier...
14 August 2017
A visit by Guilin Children's Palace performing arts students to Hastings reaches its crescendo
11 August 2017
The date has been set for the makeover of the Havelock North L
9 August 2017
A fund to help people suffering from long-term illness following last year's campylobacter outb
9 August 2017
Monday, 29 May, 2017 to Friday, 30 March, 2018
Street(s): Te Mata Road, Te Mata Road; Karanema Drive to Durham...
9 August 2017
Initial plans to rezone land for new neighbourhoods in Havelock North have been released and they
8 August 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Tangoio Settlement Road between Waipatiki Road...
8 August 2017
It is time for Hastings' artists to get their think
4 August 2017
The end is in sight for the underground services footpath and road upgrade along Karamu Road.s
4 August 2017
The Hawke's Bay Opera House strengthening project starts this week with successful tenderer Gemco Construction...
1 August 2017
Traffic islands designed to slow traffic in Joll Rd in Havelock North have worked to get speeds d
1 August 2017
Going ahead with a new bore field putting in a second mains water pipe between Hastings and Have
1 August 2017
With progress on replacing a major water pipe under Heretaunga St going well work on the second
28 July 2017
The Warehams are all now 'true blue' Kiwis and have a certificate to prove it.
28 July 2017
The Warehams are all now 'true blue' Kiwis and have a certificate to prove it.
28 July 2017
The new Whakatu Arterial Link roundabout on State Highway 2 (SH2) will open this afternoon which
28 July 2017
The 2017 HIllmac Electrical Junior and Intermediate School Speech Contestswill once again allow children in year...
27 July 2017
Helping elderly avoid being scammed, either on-line or on their doorstep, is the aim of a new programme being...
27 July 2017
The annual Bostock Edible Garden Show touches almost all sectors of our society – from gardeners, foodies and...
26 July 2017
Emergency measures to repair erosion caused by recent high
24 July 2017
Complaints about dogs roaming are up by 20 per cent and the number of dogs not kept on their home property need...
21 July 2017
Six months into the job Henare O'Keefe is loving his role as Hastings Ambassador.
21 July 2017
Retail spending is again up in Hastings with an increase of near 10 per cen
19 July 2017
Hastings District Council has appointed Napier Port chief executive Garth Cowie as external chairperson to lead...
18 July 2017
The Hastings side of Taihape Rd is open however drivers are being warned to take extra care after a number of car...
17 July 2017
The drive to make Hawke's Bay the country's most innovative region has not slowed a year on from the kick-off of...
17 July 2017
The New Zealand Transport Authority re-opened State Highway 5 (Napier-Taupo Rd) yesterday afternoon but advised...
15 July 2017
The New Zealand Transport Authority re-opened State Highway 5 (Napier-Taupo Rd) today at 2.30pm.
Local roads in...
14 July 2017
Due to inclement weather conditions the main route to Napier through the Napier/Taupo Road has been closed.
14 July 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Prospect Road between Royston Hospital and King...
14 July 2017
Winter weather continues to make things tricky for the contractors working on the Whakatu Arterial Link route...
14 July 2017
It has been another great year for Splash Planet with almost 113000 people through the gates over its six month...
13 July 2017
An operation is underway to rescue around a dozen motorists who have got t
13 July 2017
A new pocket park will pop up in our city before the end of the year. The new green space will also act as a...
12 July 2017
A new pocket park will pop up in our city before the end of the year. The new green space will also act as a...
12 July 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Elwood Road between SH2 and Otene Road. The road...
11 July 2017
Results received over the last five days from tests of the Whirinaki water supply have returned clear of E...
10 July 2017
For the first time since monitoring began Hastings air quality for June was exceedance free.
Hawke's Bay...
10 July 2017
Drilling work to install the larger water pipe underneath Heretaunga St in Hastings will start on Monday (July 10...
7 July 2017
Results received today (July 7) from tests of the Whirinaki water supply have returned clear of E...
7 July 2017
Additional work is underway to improve Saddle Road as significant rockfall risks prevent re-opening of State...
7 July 2017
Results received today (July 6) from tests of the Whirinaki water supply have returned clear of E...
6 July 2017
Results received today from a follow-up test taken prior to the introduction of chlorine to the supply yesterday...
5 July 2017
The Whirinaki water supply has today been chlorinated and a Boil Water Notice issued after low levels of e-Coli...
4 July 2017
Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic, Hastings Street between Eastbourne Street and...
4 July 2017
Paid parking resumes in Hastings central city this month after the public overwhelmingly asked Hastings District...
30 June 2017
Resource consent applications to build an extended rock sea wall at Clifton will be lodged by mid-July.
As part...
30 June 2017
Dogs are going to have more fun and exercise in P
30 June 2017
Rockit Global is Hawke's Bay Exporter of the Year
Specialist apple grower Rockit Global has been named ExportNZ...
30 June 2017
The brand spanking new commercial kitchen in the Flaxmere Community Centre will do double duty ? used for training...
29 June 2017
The NZ Transport Agency says further small slips in the Manawatu Gorge have added to the challenges facing work...
29 June 2017
Their eyes are sparkling and their grins are wide ? and they are all over the walls of Hastings City Art...
28 June 2017
Their eyes are sparkling and their grins are wide ? and they are all over the walls of Hastings City Art...
28 June 2017
The move of the traffic onto the completed part of the new SH2 roundabout went well this week.
28 June 2017
Ideas for the future of Windsor Park in the middle of Hastings are rolling in and there is still more than a week...
27 June 2017
More than 200 students in 50-plus teams from 12 Hawke's Bay secondary schools are about to tackle the hard end of...
26 June 2017
It was a triple celebration on Wednesday night [June 21] for volunteers from the Hastings' 13 rural fire...
23 June 2017
A lot of cyclists will be safer on the road at dusk after 279 sets of bike lights were given out during thi...
23 June 2017
The next step on the way to making the Plaza a more usable space was taken today when Hastings councillor...
23 June 2017
Work on the region's new state-of-the-art Police Headquarters in Hastings will start early next year.
Acting...
23 June 2017
A fresh batch of famous faces will be popping up in the Hastings Central City as stage two of the Hastings Icon...
19 June 2017
Work on the buildings that will make up the first stage of the new community health and sports centre will get...
19 June 2017
Lifestyle and pastoral care are big draw cards for parents from other countries looking for an international...
15 June 2017
The NZ Transport Agency is advising that the Manawatu Gorge will remain closed for at least three more weeks while...
14 June 2017
The new mains water pipe being laid under Heretaunga St will almost double the amount of water able to be directed...
14 June 2017
A new papakainga housing development policy opening the way for utilisation of M
14 June 2017
Farmers and community groups are adding thousands of plants to streams and rivers throughout Hawke's Bay thi...
9 June 2017
A comprehensive survey of residents has shown that people prefer to pay for parking as they use it and the call...
8 June 2017
Hastings District Council has welcomed the announcement today of significant support from the government for the...
8 June 2017
Work is due to start on two cycleway projects next week; one along Pakowhai Rd the other in Haumoana.
Both will...
8 June 2017
The building of a visitor shelter and information centre toilet and car park in Te Mata Park can get underway...
8 June 2017
About 75 per cent of the new State Highway 2 roundabout is almost completed with traffic expected to be moved onto...
8 June 2017
Checking out the historic Wattie's can labels was an important part of preparing for painting a massive mural on...
6 June 2017
The Hastings District Council will temporarily close to all traffic,
Te Mata Peak Road from the car park inside...
6 June 2017
Big thank you to our volunteersOne group and four individuals were recognised last week [May 31] at a Civic...
4 June 2017
Getting a first-hand look at the level of development across Hastings was the focusforHastings councillors on...
4 June 2017
Improving our understanding of the Hawke's Bay aquifers - the way they are filled the cap that keeps them safe and...
2 June 2017
The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that SH3 through the Manawatu Gorge will remain closed this week as work...
1 June 2017
Snapping a selfie with your pooch might pay off.
Hastings District Council is running a pet selfie competition...
1 June 2017
There has been no shortage of blazes to put out for our volunteer rural fire fighters over the last couple of...
31 May 2017
Projects that help the elderly spot scams give youth a safe gathering place while they learn hip hop and build a...
30 May 2017
As the work to get water and sewer services to Irongate nears completion interest in the industrial area i...
29 May 2017
New water mains are about to be laid under two roads in Hastings with the latest drilling techniques used to keep...
23 May 2017
With just days to go until entries close two more Hawke's Bay epicureans have registered to serve up their...
12 May 2017
Anyone can play disc golf: It is low impact and suitable for all shapes sizes and ages says a man who i...
12 May 2017
Anyone can play disc golf: It is low impact and suitable for all shapes sizes and ages says a man who i...
12 May 2017
Anyone can play disc golf: It is low impact and suitable for all shapes sizes and ages says a man who i...
12 May 2017
Major Hawke's Bay businesses have thrown their support behind the Be Safe Be Seen campaign being run by iWay over...
12 May 2017
After just six months a bunch of talented young Hawke's Bay athletes are rapt with how much stronger and fitter...
11 May 2017
Five months in, the work on the Whakatu Arterial Link is progressing as planned.
11 May 2017
The Hastings District Council has welcomed the findings of the Government Inquiry into the contamination event...
10 May 2017
Huge accolades have been dished out for Hastings' world-first competition The Amazing China Face Race designed to...
9 May 2017
Steve Tahu is glad his days as a seasonal part-time worker are long behind him.
Steve who recently earned an...
8 May 2017
Almost 300 plants including some that will grow into massive native trees have been settled into their new home...
1 May 2017
The last of the clean-up of the roads after Cyclone Cook should be finished within three weeks.
The bulk of the...
1 May 2017
Gloves were donned and rubbish sacks filled by members of The Havelock North Village Lions Club supported by...
1 May 2017
Two weeks on from Cyclone Cook the cleaning up of the district is well advanced but there is still a lot of work...
27 April 2017
Wood piles are being placed in each of the three main centres in Hastings with residents able to help...
26 April 2017
Nearly 100 per cent of the rubbish from the Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market is now composted or recycled ? a massive...
21 April 2017
The Boil Water Notice for residents taking their water supply from the Hastings District Council Esk system ha...
20 April 2017
Once again our people will gather on ANZAC Day to pay their respects to our service people who have partaken in...
20 April 2017
The free green waste disposal for Hastings and Napier residents is being offered again this Friday 21st and...
19 April 2017
Update; A reminder to residents on the Esk Water supply (in Esk Ridge and Kanuka Cliffs) the boil water notice i...
19 April 2017
A free greenwaste service is being offered to residents in Napier and Hastings as they deal withfallen trees and...
14 April 2017
Work on clearing fallen trees on roads across the district is on-going after the winds from Cyclone Cook caused...
14 April 2017
Trees are down across the district leaving many roads down to one lane or closed.
Hastings District Council and...
14 April 2017
Trees are down across the district leaving many roads down to one lane or closed.
Hastings District Council and...
14 April 2017
The danger period for sea swells seems to have passed and there is now no need for beachfront residents to be...
13 April 2017
Precautionary plans are in place in case sea swells generated by Cyclone Cook threaten beachfront homes.
At...
13 April 2017
The second Super Sixes sports tournament for year 6 students has kicked off today [April 11] with a fly-over by...
11 April 2017
The annual lighting of the Osmanthus Gardens has again been an amazing success
10 April 2017
The annual lighting of the Osmanthus Gardens has again been an amazing success
10 April 2017
The annual lighting of the Osmanthus Gardens has again been an amazing success
10 April 2017
Hastings District Council was advised this morning of a water leak on the corner of Woodlands Drive and Penlington...
7 April 2017
Tauroa Reserve in Havelock North has reopened aftertrees including a large gum fell in the reserve thi...
7 April 2017
Due to flood damage in Pilcher Road Mangateretere this road is now temporarily closed to all traffic except...
6 April 2017
A new option for paid parking is operating in off-street car parks owned by Hastings District Council.
Council...
4 April 2017
One of Hastings' longest serving companies is helping make Hastings more beautiful; and celebrating that it i...
4 April 2017
The new Village Green in Havelock North was packed yesterday (April 1) for its official opening after a...
2 April 2017
Members of the community are leading the decision-making on managing risks from beach erosion inundation by...
29 March 2017
Ongoing rain has continued to make life a little tricky however it is not expected to impact on the overall time...
28 March 2017
Lucky 7 to 9 year olds from Lucknow School got to try out the new play equipment in the Havelock North Village...
24 March 2017
'Intelligent' is not the first adjective that springs to mind when talking about lighting systems in public park...
24 March 2017
Enabling more than 200 residential sections to be brought to market in Hastings is on the agenda this week.
At...
21 March 2017
Educating youngsters from across the world is worth $29 million a year to Hawke's Bay figures released last week...
20 March 2017
In three weeks' time lantern light will once again cast its beautiful glow across the Osmanthus Gardens with new...
15 March 2017
A ruru (morepork) beautifully hand-crafted from galvanised steel atop a column of weathering steel now watche...
15 March 2017
A ruru (morepork) beautifully hand-crafted from galvanised steel atop a column of weathering steel now watche...
15 March 2017
The plans for the makeover of the Havelock North Library have been drawn up and work is due to start in...
14 March 2017
Again heavy rain over the weekend has interrupted work, however at this early stage it is not expected to impact...
13 March 2017
State Highway 2 at the site of the Whakatu Arterial Link will get slightly narrower from tomorrow as the...
13 March 2017
The fire restriction status in Hastings has been pulled back to 'open' from today.
That status applies acro...
13 March 2017
There are still two days to go at Horse of the Year ? and they are the best days.
One of its biggest fans Horse...
10 March 2017
The Level Three water restrictions have been lifted today ? meaning there are now no longer any bans on outdoor...
10 March 2017
The chlorine-free taps will be back on by 6pm tonight (March 7).
On Friday the taps were temporarily turned off...
7 March 2017
Brookvale Bore 3 will be turned on tomorrow morning at 9am (March 7).
The water has been fully tested and the...
6 March 2017
Hastings' chlorine-free public taps have been turned off temporarily tonight.
The move has been triggered by...
3 March 2017
This Easter Saturday April 15 hundreds of riders are expected to saddle up for the fifth annual Big Easy cycle...
3 March 2017
Hastings District Council is encouraging residents to make a special effort to get into a park this week.
Park...
3 March 2017
The karanga calling about-to-be-New Zealanders into their citizenship ceremony this Thursday will be hailing the...
1 March 2017
A wrought iron fence especially made to protect Havelock North's much loved gum tree has been installed.
It i...
28 February 2017
The Hawke's Bay Navigation Safety Bylaw has been reviewed and is nowopen for public consultation until 17 March...
28 February 2017
Gemco Construction has been announced today as the successful tenderer for the earthquake strengthening of the...
24 February 2017
The Boil Water Notice in Waimarama has been lifted today.
Consistently clear water tests and the completion of...
24 February 2017
On Saturday at the end of an electrifying 25 minutes on the kapa haka stage at Te Matatini the Hastings performer...
22 February 2017
Recent fires reinforce the need for residents to be prepared for Civil Defence events
The fires which occurred...
21 February 2017
Recent fires reinforce the need for residents to be prepared for Civil Defence events
The fires which occurred...
21 February 2017
Test results of the Waimarama water supply received today have come back clear.
Work around inspections of the...
21 February 2017
Heavy rain over the weekend has had a slight impact on the Whakatu Arterial Link project however it is not...
20 February 2017
The Total Fire Ban across Hastings district has been stepped back to a Restricted Fire Season from today (February...
20 February 2017
Further results from tests of the Waimarama water supply have come back clear today.
The Boil Water Notice...
20 February 2017
Results from some tests of the Waimarama water supply have been received today at 2.40pm.
Those preliminary...
19 February 2017
The Boil Water Notice for the Waimarama town water supply remains in place this morning.
The Boil Water Notice...
19 February 2017
Council has put together answers to commonly asked questions.Please check here to see if the answer to your...
18 February 2017
Residents in Waimarama are being told to boil their water before drinking it after water tests today showed low...
18 February 2017
The Mackersey family's substantial contribution to the revamped Havelock North Village Green is being recognised...
17 February 2017
Chlorine-free water is available from the public tap in front of the Hastings Library from today.
The water ha...
17 February 2017
Chlorine-free water is available from the public tap in front of the Hastings Library from today.
The water ha...
17 February 2017
A section of Queen St West will be closed for about three weeks from Monday (February 20) while the road surface...
17 February 2017
The popularity of Hawke's Bay Trails is continuing to climb with new figures showing a record number of people...
17 February 2017
A very special guest has arrived in Hawke's Bay bearing a gift for the people of Hastings.
Nga Marae Nga Marae...
16 February 2017
All out-of-region fire crews will be stood down at end of shift tomorrow with local crews taking over the...
16 February 2017
The Civil Defence Emergency status in Hastings has been lifted.
Hastings District Council made the decision at...
15 February 2017
Four local helicopters remain on standby to fight fires in Hastings while those from out of the region are being...
15 February 2017
Lighter than forecast winds yesterday were extremely helpful
15 February 2017
Lighter than forecast winds yesterday were extremely helpful
15 February 2017
Lighter than forecast winds yesterday were extremely helpful
15 February 2017
People are continuing to take foolish risks with fire in Hastings despite the complete fire ban ? and despite the...
14 February 2017
Residents in Craggy Range Road and Lopez Lane have been allowed back home tonight but the roads are only open for...
14 February 2017
Crews fighting a large fire in Waimarama Road are making good progress in containing the blaze.
A Civil Defence...
14 February 2017
A Civil Defence emergency remains in place in the Hastings District this morning as fire crews are out again...
14 February 2017
Eight fire crews will continue to monitor the Waimarama Fire overnight concentrating mainly on ensuring building...
13 February 2017
Homes in the Craggy Range Rd area have been evacuated as the fire in Waimarama Rd changes direction involving 37...
13 February 2017
A State of Emergency was declared in the Hastings district this afternoon in the wake of a number of dangerou...
13 February 2017
A State of Emergency was declared in the Hastings district this afternoon in the wake of a number of dangerou...
13 February 2017
Chlorine-free water will be available from a public tap in Hastings next week after specialised carbon filter...
10 February 2017
Work on strengthening the Hawke's Bay Opera House will start in August and take about 18 months.
We're very...
10 February 2017
Visitors to our community centres are the winners from a partnership between Hastings District Council and Hawke'...
9 February 2017
Work on the Whakatu Arterial Link road connecting State Highway 2 (SH2) with Pakowhai Road is going to plan.
7 February 2017
As crews work to contain a fire in inland Hawke's Bay covering about 190 hectares the temperature is dropping the...
7 February 2017
February is a great month to leave your car at home and ride to work or school as a means of transport ? pick the...
7 February 2017
Fire reduction;reduce the chances of fire occurring at your rural property by:
Not lighting ANY open-air fire...
7 February 2017
An historical re-enactment and hikoi waka rides sports competitions stalls food and family entertainment will all...
2 February 2017
An historical re-enactment and hikoi waka rides sports competitions stalls food and family entertainment will all...
2 February 2017
An important link in the region's cycle paths was officially opened on Sunday.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony wa...
2 February 2017
All parts for the new Brookvale water treatment station are in Hawke's Bay and the UV treatment system is in...
1 February 2017
The bells of Hastings clock tower will again ring out this Friday at 10.47am marking the exact moment that 86 year...
31 January 2017
Buses will be stopping at the new central city bus stops in Eastbourne St from Thursday.
Hawke's Bay Regional...
31 January 2017
Chlorine-free water filling stations will be up and running within three to four weeks in Hastings Flaxmere...
30 January 2017
Another 10 Chorus boxes are either completed or nearly there bringing the total of beautified utility boxes acro...
27 January 2017
Another 10 Chorus boxes are either completed or nearly there bringing the total of beautified utility boxes acro...
27 January 2017
Publicly thanking the amazing work that volunteers do across the Hastings district is a very important part of our...
27 January 2017
Cleaning up graffiti in our district is an ongoing process and it does take water to remove it.
Hasting...
24 January 2017
The next bunch of keen teens are needed to take up the seats around the Hastings Youth Council table.
The...
24 January 2017
Near 1500 children from across New Zealand have spent much of January playing cricket in Hawke's Bay at the annual...
23 January 2017
People are being warned not to swim at popular spots Patangata Horseshoe Bend and Red Bridge in the Tukituki...
23 January 2017
This fortnightly update on the Whakatu Arterial Link route lets the public know how the project is going and what...
16 January 2017
The parts for the new water treatment facility that will enable one of the Brookvale pumps to be turned on again...
14 January 2017
The diggers are rolling up to start work on the Whakatu Arterial Link road connecting State Highway 2 (SH2) with...
12 January 2017
Making sure all homes have water coming out of their taps is the top priority.
Hastings District Council ha...
12 January 2017
With summer sun baking river levels low and warm at this time of year local rivers are fun and generally safe to...
12 January 2017
A total fire ban is being imposed across Hawke's Bay and Gisborne.
A decision to move to the ban across the...
11 January 2017
Keeping cool is a priority for our kids these summer holidays and this Saturday and Monday they have two perfect...
11 January 2017
Water restrictions may have to rise to level three in Hastings Flaxmere Bridge Pa and Havelock North unless there...
11 January 2017
Nine hectares of olive trees and grazing alongside the Tuki Tuki Road were lost to fire yesterday.
The blaze...
6 January 2017
The steel framework and the seats for the new state-of-the-art central city bus shelter outside the Hasting...
6 January 2017
Work on the Whakatu Arterial Link road, connecting State Highway 2 (SH2) with Pakowhai Rd, is about to start.
6 January 2017
Sue Watson and Kelly Scannell both have a bonus $2000 each to spend on their gardens after they took out the two...
22 December 2016
Aquatics Hastings has received a gold Quality Swim School award from Swimming New Zealand for their swimming...
22 December 2016
Frimley Pool will open on December 27.
Pool staff are looking forward to throwing open the doors to the public...
21 December 2016
A change meaning people can only water their gardens every second day is being brought in to avoid people at the...
20 December 2016
A new neighbourhood splash pad has been opened just in time for Christmas.
A mini version of the large...
20 December 2016
A raft of fires over the last few days should be a reminder of the summer fire restrictions.
In Hastings one of...
20 December 2016
Hastings is leading the charge nationwide in the drive to help ensure our military history is not forgotten.
At...
16 December 2016
Hastings is leading the charge nationwide in the drive to help ensure our military history is not forgotten.
At...
16 December 2016
An update on the town supply water situation has been published by Hastings District Council and will be delivered...
14 December 2016
Businesses receiving emergency financial help after the campylobacter outbreak in August have received an average...
13 December 2016
This week the brand new Ultimate Hawke's Bay Food and Wine Guide 2017 Guide hits the shelves just in time for...
13 December 2016
The Village Green is home to Run Walk Hawke's Bay's Hastings members one of the groups who still used the old...
12 December 2016
One final push is needed to raise the last of the funds needed for the Havelock North Village Green'...
12 December 2016
Water restrictions are being eased today.
Excellent conservation efforts by residents and damper weather have...
8 December 2016
Cute little kittens are rampaging all over Frimley Park just waiting for our technology-savvy children to track...
8 December 2016
The Christmas flags and tinsel are up the big trees have been erected in Hastings Flaxmere and Havelock North...
6 December 2016
The Christmas flags and tinsel are up the big trees have been erected in Hastings Flaxmere and Havelock North...
6 December 2016
The Christmas flags and tinsel are up the big trees have been erected in Hastings Flaxmere and Havelock North...
6 December 2016
The splash pads in Flaxmere Park and Cornwall Park will be back on from this weekend ?7am to 7pm on Saturday and...
1 December 2016
Find out what days and hours our council facilities are open during the Christmas and New Year...
1 December 2016
The entertainment space off the Opera House Plaza has a brand new name: The Eastbourne.
The winner of a...
30 November 2016
Frimley Pool is in the process of being filled with the help of the Hastings Girls High School and kids will be...
29 November 2016
Record high water use means the pumps drawing water from the aquifer into reservoirs feeding Hastings Havelock...
24 November 2016
Record high water use and low rain forecasts mean the community is being asked to make serious efforts
23 November 2016
A warm welcome is being extended to Kiwibank staff who are temporarily relocating to Hastings after access to...
22 November 2016
Hastings District Council confirms that the Hawke's Bay Regional Council has today issued a prosecution against it...
18 November 2016
A little piece of paradise will remain forever in public hands after a two hectare section of beachfront land wa...
18 November 2016
Little ones will descend on Splash Planet en masse on three Wednesdays again this season with Splash Planet's Tiny...
17 November 2016
A desire by the community to protect the beach and its natural inhabitants at East Clive will see a harder line...
16 November 2016
As at 11:53 am 14 November 2016- CONFIRMED - The tsunami threat for Hawke's Bay has been removed. Please note: We...
14 November 2016
Hawke's Bay has come through the large earthquake overnight undamaged.
The 7.5 magnitude earthquake centred about...
14 November 2016
A solution to a seal issue on a section of Waimarama Rd is almost confirmed and work to fix it is expected to be...
11 November 2016
Carols will again ring out from Cornwall Park in Hastings in the lead up to Christmas for the 131st year in a...
11 November 2016
New steel and glass bus shelters being installed in Eastbourne St will be stunning and very practical
8 November 2016
New steel and glass bus shelters being installed in Eastbourne St will be stunning and very practical
8 November 2016
A mad rush onto the new playground equipment in Haumoana Memorial Park spoke volumes on Friday ? the play area i...
4 November 2016
Traffic will again flow along Te Aute Rd in the Havelock North town centre when it re-opens on Monday (November...
3 November 2016
With dry windy conditions forecast the Fire Service is asking people to take the utmost care this Guy...
2 November 2016
A long dry run of weather has helped the Fulton Hogan project team to transform themost visible part of Waitangi...
2 November 2016
Near 100 residents and staff at Hohepa in Clive put their evacuation practices into action when a long and strong
2 November 2016
Pulling together the works that make up East 2016 Hastings City Art Gallery's two-yearly exhibition celebrating...
2 November 2016
The councillors were sworn in at Hastings District Council today marking their first official occasion since the...
26 October 2016
Kiwis of all ages should be aware of natural hazards and a visit to The LAB
25 October 2016
The Clapperton family's connection with Council goes back more than 80 years and at least three...
20 October 2016
The Clapperton family's connection with Council goes back more than 80 years and at least three...
20 October 2016
Notice of Initial Hearing
The Government Inquiry into Havelock North drinking water will hold an initial public...
20 October 2016
Another Poppy Place is about to be celebrated in Hastings ? this one is Memorial Park Avenue leading to the...
18 October 2016
Australasia's fastest sprinter (under 18 years over 100m) used a Hastings Youth Council Grant to help her get to...
17 October 2016
More than 500 people have plucked up the courage to step inside The Cube since it landed in the Hastings city...
14 October 2016
A mauri stone has been placed at the centre of the platform being created for the navigation compass at Waitangi...
14 October 2016
Some projects are trickier than others ? and one about to start has a bunch of elements that will make it...
13 October 2016
The consensus was crazy freaky trippy and incredible
10 October 2016
The consensus was crazy freaky trippy and incredible
10 October 2016
Updated preliminary election results have been released byHastings District Council. The members of Council remain...
10 October 2016
A little treasure has been found tucked away in a wall of the Havelock North Cricket Pavilion dating back to...
9 October 2016
A little treasure has been found tucked away in a wall of the Havelock North Cricket Pavilion dating back to...
9 October 2016
Hastings District Council's election results are in with Lawrence Yule again elected mayor.
The 14councillor...
8 October 2016
Recent Government proposals to provide funding for roading improvements to improve the safety and efficiency of...
7 October 2016
Prepare for a heart-stopping experience next week when The Cube lands in the middle of the city.
Solo audience...
5 October 2016
A shade structure in the revamped Havelock North Village Green will be a work of art thanks to artist and designer...
3 October 2016
While the bee float in the Blossom Parade this month was fun it did come with a serious message.
The little bees
29 September 2016
Caren Wattie clearly remembers her grandad Sir James Wattie; and is rapt that her forebear's contribution to the...
27 September 2016
Two of the region's newest cyclewaysareopen and a cycling party is planned to celebrate them.
The Tour de iWay...
23 September 2016
Voting packs have been sent to enrolled voters and to make sure you have your say Local Government New Zealand i...
23 September 2016
The district's first public petanque court has been opened; a move that has especially pleased resident Barbara...
22 September 2016
The contract has been awarded to build key elements of Waitangi Regional Park's estuary enhancement. Work is due...
22 September 2016
The fine works of Toss Woollaston were the back drop for a very special ceremony in the Hastings City Art Gallery...
22 September 2016
The closing date for the Hastings District Council assistance package available to businesses adversely affected...
22 September 2016
With less than three weeks until the second Harcourts Hawke's Bay Arts Festival kicks off festival organisers are...
20 September 2016
Nine members of the Havelock North Village Lions Club took part in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week on...
20 September 2016
Hastings District Council today expressed strong disappointment at the irresponsible and misleading
16 September 2016
While the bee float in the Blossom Parade on Saturday was fun it did come with a serious message.
The little...
14 September 2016
The annual spring clean of one of Hastings' most beautiful spots is on this Saturday (September...
14 September 2016
A crowd of 10000-plus turned out for the annual Blossom Parade on Saturday (September 10) and the weather stayed...
14 September 2016
The third of Hastings eight 'Icons' went up today ? this time an apple tree.
That came after portraits of...
13 September 2016
The third of Hastings eight 'Icons' went up today ? this time an apple tree.
That came after portraits of...
13 September 2016
Entries are now open for the 2016 Tremains Spring Spruce Up Awards with a $2000 cash prize up for grabs.
The...
7 September 2016
The NZ Transport Agency is reminding motorists to take extra care and plan travel carefully as a return to winter...
7 September 2016
Water from the Havelock North town water supply no longer needs to be boiled before drinking.
The third clear...
3 September 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have come back clear today...
2 September 2016
The busiest cycle ways of the nine routes measured in Hastings are between Hastings and Havelock North one on each...
2 September 2016
From Monday (September 5) motorists travelling on State Highway 3 through theManawatu Gorge may experience short...
2 September 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have come back clear today...
1 September 2016
This scheme is designed to provide assistance to businesses affected by the recent water contamination event. It...
1 September 2016
The much-loved tallest tree in Havelock North believed to be more than 100 years old is about to get some extra...
1 September 2016
A second public meeting on the water contamination in Havelock North was held on Wednesday 31stAugust at the...
1 September 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have come back clear today...
31 August 2016
The boil water notice cannot be lifted this week as Hastings District Council had hoped.
The Ministry of Health...
31 August 2016
The historic building that has stood on the Havelock North Village Green for 80 years has made the move across the...
31 August 2016
The first of eight portraits of Hastings' movers and shakers
31 August 2016
The first of eight portraits of Hastings' movers and shakers
31 August 2016
A public meeting on the water contamination in Havelock North was held on Tuesday 30thAugust at the Riverbend...
31 August 2016
We invite you to attend one of two public meetings which will be held from 5:30 - 7pm on Tuesday 30th of August...
30 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water havecome back clear...
30 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water havecome back clear (29August...
30 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water havecome back clear today...
28 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water havecome back clear today...
27 August 2016
Hastings District Council confirmed today that the Brookvale water bores have been closed.
Havelock North water...
26 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have come back clear today...
26 August 2016
Work & Income Advisors will be in the Havelock North Function Centre between 10:00-12:00 on Monday 29...
26 August 2016
Public meetings on the water contamination will be held in Havelock North next week.
Click on the flyer or read...
26 August 2016
In recognition of the impact of the water contamination incident Hastings District Council intends to provide a...
26 August 2016
Hastings District Council have announced a significant recovery package for Havelock North's business community...
26 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have again come back clear...
25 August 2016
Water is still available fromtankers at various locations around Havelock North.
To find their location click...
25 August 2016
This information sheet is for people who have a private drinking-water supply are not connected to a council or...
25 August 2016
Welcome to Thursday'sHawke's Bay District Health Board Update 25 August 2016
A total of five people are in...
25 August 2016
FAQ's regarding the Havelock North Water Supply.
What is the product going in? Is there ammonia in it?
The...
25 August 2016
Hastings District Council was today advised that the Hawkes Bay Regional Council will begin a formal investigation...
25 August 2016
In response to the water contamination issues in Havelock North Hastings District Council has begun draining the...
25 August 2016
Public meetings on the water contamination will be held in Havelock North next week.
Click on the flyer or read...
24 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have again come back clear...
24 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have again come back clear...
23 August 2016
To ensure all residents using town water supplies are completely safe the chief executive of Hastings District...
23 August 2016
A decision has been made today to supply Havelock North's water from the Hastings' water system for the...
23 August 2016
Test results from the water supply servicing Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water have again come back clear...
22 August 2016
Presentations to Hawke's Bay Hospital's Emergency Department and to General Practice with people who have a gastro...
22 August 2016
All of the food businesses and motels in the Havelock North area have received bulk bottled water...
22 August 2016
There was more encouraging news from Hawke's Bay District Health Board this morning as numbers of people seen by...
21 August 2016
Test results from the Hastings Flaxmere and Bridge Pa water supplies have come back clear this afternoon.
The...
21 August 2016
Water tankers will be parked in Havelock North tomorrow after all of them tested clear over the weekend.
The...
21 August 2016
Who sets water testing rules?
The rules on the testing of drinking water are set out in the NZ Drinking Water...
21 August 2016
Health workers who responded to the gastro outbreak in Havelock North have today been praised by Hawke's Bay...
20 August 2016
Unexpectedly positive test results for the indicator organism e-coli have come back this afternoon from water...
20 August 2016
The Red Cross' and Civil Defence info hub tent will be on site and manned in Havelock this weekend.
The tent i...
19 August 2016
The most recent tests of the water supply to Hastings and Flaxmere have been returned today and are clear.
The...
19 August 2016
Updated 19th August 2016 at 2.30pm
Do I need to boil the water to do dishes?
No wash as usual and give them...
19 August 2016
The tankers supplying water to Havelock North are being refilled this weekend.
That will involve them being...
19 August 2016
For the draft Tonkin and Taylor report into contamination of the number three bore at Brookvale in Havelock North...
18 August 2016
An e-coli indicator has been found in one of the nine water tankers used to supply drinking water to Havelock...
18 August 2016
The Hawke's Bay District Health Board public health team is getting questions from people concerned about what to...
17 August 2016
Based on the advice of Public Health officials the boards and principals of the Havelock North schools have today...
17 August 2016
Door-to-door knocking saw volunteers visit more than 400 homes yesterday checking that people were coping with the...
17 August 2016
An ultra violet light filter that will treat the Havelock North water is being loaned to Hastings District Council...
16 August 2016
Tests results received today confirmed that it was highly likely
16 August 2016
A 24-hour welfare line to provide emergency assistance to the community has been set up by Hastings District...
16 August 2016
Hastings District Council has placed large tankers containing drinking water around Havelock North.They will be...
15 August 2016
Following an emergency meeting this morning with Ministry of Education and the Principals and Board Chairs of Te...
15 August 2016
Monday 15th August
Presentations to accident and medical centres continue to increase. Yesterday 183 people...
15 August 2016
Legend for map below.
Red Line:Boundary of Hastings District Council's water supply to Havelock North
Blue...
15 August 2016
Legend for map.
Red Line:Boundary of Hastings District Council's water supply to Havelock North
Blue...
15 August 2016
Presentations by people suffering from gastro illness to accident and medical centres today have been high with 40...
14 August 2016
Gastro illness in Havelock North continues to be widespread in the town with accident andmedical Centre...
14 August 2016
Water testing has confirmed the source of the gastro outbreak in Havelock North was water borne but the type of...
13 August 2016
Havelock North residents are being urged to boil water as a vomiting and diarrhoea outbreak affects a number of...
12 August 2016
The sun came out for the chaps belonging to the Hastings Menzshed yesterday (August 10) ? the first time it had...
11 August 2016
The naming of the new hire space that was the old Opera Kitchen cafǸ will be decided by competition.
Hasting...
11 August 2016
The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed that the State Highway 5 Napier to Taupo is planned to open at 11.30am...
9 August 2016
The community beyond the washout on McVicar Rd in Te Haroto in Hastings now has temporary access and will have...
9 August 2016
Poems will be let loose at the Hastings library in a couple of weeksto celebrate NZ Poetry Day.
A large number...
8 August 2016
A splash pad will be in place in Kirkpatrick Park by summer giving local kids the perfect place to cool...
8 August 2016
Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group is sending staff into the hill countrynorth of Napier...
7 August 2016
Drivers are being reminded totake care and plan travel carefully as winterweather conditions mean many central and...
7 August 2016
A burst dam has taken out a section ofroad in Te Haroto overnight.
Council has been advised that McVicar Rdi...
7 August 2016
Snow has blanketed areas of Hawke's Bay roads have been closed and the region has been left without power twice...
6 August 2016
The sixth annual Hastings District Council Youth Potential awards will reward young people from around the...
2 August 2016
The Napier-Taihape Road has reopened to all vehicles.The road was closed at 1pm on Sunday July 31 due to snow...
1 August 2016
Businesses and the public have an opportunity during August to comment on a draft reviewed Heretaunga Plains Urban...
1 August 2016
Nearly 14000 people have been to see and help build the Lego exhibition with still a month to go ? 6000 more than...
29 July 2016
A free app is putting official disaster alerts and lifesaving information on Hawke's Baysmart phones.
Hazard...
29 July 2016
A brand new plan to build prosperity in Hawke's Bay has been launched; one that makes the most of the...
28 July 2016
A brand new plan to build prosperity in Hawke's Bay has been launched; one that makes the most of the...
28 July 2016
Hawke's Bay is on track to ramp up its international student enrolments as increasing numbers of international...
25 July 2016
Retail growth in Hastings continues to outstrip the national rate up more than eight per cent in the three month...
25 July 2016
A ramp to be used in activities designed to encourage and give confidence to wheelchair users has been built by...
20 July 2016
A ramp to be used in activities designed to encourage and give confidence to wheelchair users has been built by...
20 July 2016
Tricky issues with the planned second stage of the Lyndhurst subdivision in Frimley have been solved with Council...
20 July 2016
The future of Hastings most lucrative event is secure after Hastings District Council this week (July 19) voted to...
20 July 2016
As long as the weather plays ball the replacement for the Havelock North village clock will be installed tomorrow...
18 July 2016
The real work is about to start on the redevelopment of Havelock North's Village Green.
The brand spanking new...
18 July 2016
There appears to be some confusion around just what Council can and cannot do about the supply of residential...
16 July 2016
After three years of getting the 'hiccups' and being tweaked back into life; the Havelock North town clock i...
16 July 2016
Hastings is quite a small place so being one of just a dozen or so of people from Iran living here certainly...
13 July 2016
Prettying up more Hastings utility boxes is underway with the facelift of a Chorus box in Gascoigne St...
13 July 2016
Sorting out the best way to fix an uneven stretch of surface on Havelock Rd in Hastings has taken longer than...
12 July 2016
Hawke's Bay is on track to ramp up its international student enrolments as increasing numbers of international...
11 July 2016
Nearly 4000 students and their supporters will descend on Pettigrew Green Arena over four days this month as the...
8 July 2016
Winter F.A.W.C! (Food and Wine Classic) has again been a huge success for the region.
Now in its fourth year...
1 July 2016
A small but very important corner of Hastings is about to undergo rejuvenation after a local trust secured $644000...
1 July 2016
Bigger buses with bike racks and wheelchair access are going to be carryingpassengers on the express route between...
1 July 2016
At least140 new sections could be ready for subdivision by the end of next year now that Hastings District Council...
1 July 2016
Getting creative with wool dance classes 'zine' workshops costume making and of course book reading are all on the...
29 June 2016
Great Things Grow Here is an economic development platform for Hawke's Bay. It is a vehicle that businesses and...
24 June 2016
Children have been climbing all over the new play equipment at the Frimley Park playground since its opening last...
24 June 2016
A call has gone out for help with the annual national bird survey.
Hawke's Bay residents are an important part...
21 June 2016
Being able to keep the rate increase very low and assist with a wide range of projects across the district though...
16 June 2016
Free parking in Hastings will continue for another six months and the cost will not be charged to ratepayers'...
15 June 2016
As the fence around the brand new Frimley Playground is about to come down a bunch of playground experts have...
15 June 2016
As the fence around the brand new Frimley Playground is about to come down a bunch of playground experts have...
15 June 2016
It's official ? Hawke's Bay is at the top of the cycling tree.
Napier has the named best urban cycle trail in...
10 June 2016
A trial of Council-supplied recycling bins has worked wonders nearlytripling the rate of recycling in the trial...
7 June 2016
Fire will be a big part of the one-off winter Hastings City Night Market celebrating Matariki next week.
The...
3 June 2016
Be Safe Be Seen pit stops where free hi-vis gear will be handed out to cyclists walkers and runners will be...
2 June 2016
A temporary water pipe will be laid along Te Mata Rd starting tomorrow replacing part of a 50 year old main that...
1 June 2016
Eighty graduates from across Hawke's Bay were piped into a ceremony recognising the qualifications they have...
31 May 2016
Eighty graduates from across Hawke's Bay were piped into a ceremony recognising the qualifications they have...
31 May 2016
At the almost halfway point in the Marae Whakaute project big strides have been made
31 May 2016
Getting up one of our rivers just got a whole lot easier for fish.
Hastings District Council and Hawke's Bay...
26 May 2016
A building in the middle of Hastings is coming alive at the hands of artist Mauricio Benega.
The blues and...
26 May 2016
A last hurrah for the playground in the Village Green in Havelock North this weekend heralds the start of the work...
24 May 2016
Almost 150 youngsters had their inner Einstein nudged last week as they dissected fish fermented yeast and built...
24 May 2016
Almost 150 youngsters had their inner Einstein nudged last week as they dissected fish fermented yeast and built...
24 May 2016
Almost 150 youngsters had their inner Einstein nudged last week as they dissected fish fermented yeast and built...
24 May 2016
Wattie's is on board with helping Hastings become even more beautiful. The rear wall of its premises off...
23 May 2016
Wattie's is on board with helping Hastings become even more beautiful. The rear wall of its premises off...
23 May 2016
A public toilet and a plant converting gas into electricity in Hastings are undoubtedly top of the line.
Both...
20 May 2016
A public toilet and a plant converting gas into electricity in Hastings are undoubtedly top of the line.
Both...
20 May 2016
The perseverance of the cycling community has been instrumental in the huge success that is the region's cycleway...
20 May 2016
Lawrence Yule's engineering background stood him in good stead on Monday [May 16] morning as he helped two...
18 May 2016
The latest in a long line of initiatives to bring vibrancy to the Hastings City Centre was launched on Saturday to...
16 May 2016
Getting community input is imperative when putting together the plan for a district for the coming year and thi...
13 May 2016
The excitement in the air is obvious as these Camberley School students pick up their violins and cellos for just...
13 May 2016
People are being asked not to light any outdoor fires over the coming weekend and into next week as the wind rise...
12 May 2016
Little ones will be centre of attention this Saturday (May 14) as they gather in Albert Square to have a first...
12 May 2016
The new Smokefree policy in Hastings and Napier hasthe backing of some big guns: Hawke's Bay Regional Council and...
11 May 2016
Beijing London and Chicago: Watching these three cities makes sense says international business journalist Rod...
11 May 2016
Using the wisdom of all of a community's heads leads to great plans for the future.
Last night (May 9) Making...
10 May 2016
The councillors are ready to rumble as the day of the inaugural Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay Marathon...
10 May 2016
At aged 34 Nicholas Magdalinos weighed 116 kilograms and was on a fast track to significant health issues. He'...
6 May 2016
The tinge of green on the hills and cooler weather have some people becoming complacent about fire risk.
Rural...
5 May 2016
The closure of the Karamu Frederick and Grove roads intersection next week will be kept to as few days as possible...
4 May 2016
For the second quarter in a row spending in Hastings is up by 20 per cent.
It's very good news. That gives u...
28 April 2016
The inaugural Air New Zealand Hawke's Bay International Marathon has smashed predictions with all race categorie...
26 April 2016
Getting its hands on an internationally-travelled art installation project is a real coup for the Hastings City...
26 April 2016
The complex 'personalities' of Asia have been explored in-depth by New Zealand artists and now their works have...
21 April 2016
Work to correct the uneven surface along a section of Havelock Rd will be completed within four weeks.
The...
18 April 2016
On what is the second year of New Zealand's 100 year commemoration of World War One a full list of commemoration...
15 April 2016
A flyover Olympic-style parades and medals and the signing of a fair play charter all added to the excitement of...
13 April 2016
Three happy brothers used their boundless energy (and a lot of help from their mum) to take the top prize in...
12 April 2016
The New Zealand Black Sticks Women's Hockey team has triumphed at the Hawke's Bay Festival of Hockey but not...
11 April 2016
Turning methane gas into electricity makes good environmental sense and could also prove to be a winner for the...
11 April 2016
A decision has been made ? the Hawke's Bay Opera House will be strengthened and reopened.
At a full Hasting...
7 April 2016
Knowing how to best use the givUS fundraising database to apply for funds for an organisation is the subject of a...
5 April 2016
The ice truck has been ordered the pitch watered to exacting specifications and the international refs have been...
1 April 2016
More than 3000 submissions on the future of the Hawke's Bay Opera House have been received ? the most Hasting...
30 March 2016
Work on a $1.5 million upgrade of the Havelock North Domain is due to kick off in just over a month and if all...
30 March 2016
Wet weather has dampened down the district to the point where the Hastings District Council is able to lift the...
30 March 2016
Vandalism of parks in Hastings is not acceptable says Hastings District councillor Tania Kerr.
Earlier thi...
30 March 2016
There will be no missing Neighbourhood Support coordinators in their fancy new hi-vis jackets as they call on...
18 March 2016
Just what is it council's do?
It's a question often asked and Local Government New Zealand is determined to...
15 March 2016
A picturesque eight kilometre cycle ride will mark the opening of the Havelock North cycleway this weekend.
The...
14 March 2016
A playground with a difference is being built in Frimley ? with sensory play gear and universal access top of the...
8 March 2016
A playground with a difference is being built in Frimley ? with sensory play gear and universal access top of the...
8 March 2016
There are 43 playgrounds in Hastings with 182 pieces of play equipment 177 parks and reserves spread over more...
8 March 2016
There is a bit of flack that goes with being a big burly rugby player who spends his days knee deep in flowers but...
8 March 2016
The long term car parks in Hastings will revert to paid parking at 50 cents an hour from March 14 while parking in...
7 March 2016
The resealing of the road surface between Havelock North and Hastings has been finished.
However Council i...
7 March 2016
Havelock Road is being be resealed on SundayMarch 6.
Delays are expected and motorists are advised to take an...
4 March 2016
Almost 11 dozen eggs near 10kg of bacon 10 kg of tomatoes and 10kg of bananas were on the menu for breakfast for...
29 February 2016
Having one of the country's top free riders performing on her horse in the centre of the city has got to be a...
26 February 2016
The Frimley Pool has been reopened today (February 26) after water tests showed the pool water met New Zealand...
26 February 2016
It was all fun and games in Flaxmere on Thursday night with more than 200 children and their whanau rocketing...
26 February 2016
Another 21 new New Zealander's each received a kowhai tree to plant last week (February 17) in recognition of...
26 February 2016
It is not often you see a team of Maori and Pacific Island cyclists on the road says the organiser of the Uso Bike...
19 February 2016
The free parking trial in Hastings will be extended until June but with a few tweaks.
To overcome the problem...
18 February 2016
Excitement will be high around alfresco lunch tables in the central city on Friday as bidders compete for hamper...
17 February 2016
It was all hands to the pump this morning as many hundreds of school children biked in all the way from suburb...
12 February 2016
Red yellow and green lights will sparkle through the Osmanthus Gardens in Cornwall Park Hastings for nine day...
12 February 2016
It is only to be expected that at nearly 60 years of age a starring piece of art work in our Hastings War Memorial...
12 February 2016
February is national Bikewise Month; a great time to leave your car at home and ride to work.
Bike Wise Month...
12 February 2016
More Hastings utility boxes are about to get prettier with the call going out for artists who want to help keep...
12 February 2016
Two powerful new exhibitions have been installed at the gallery to commemorate the 176th signing of the Treaty of...
12 February 2016
Fresh air zones are about to popup all over Napier and Hastings after the two councils passed a joint Smokefree...
12 February 2016
A big leap in retail spending in Hastings is very positive news for the district says Hastings mayor Lawrence...
3 February 2016
More than 2000 riders are expected to saddle up for annual Big Easy cycle ride on the Hawke's Bay Trails thi...
2 February 2016
The Waitangi Day The 'Big 9' event with sports arts food and music is on this Saturday ? and it is going to be...
2 February 2016
The Waitangi Day The 'Big 9' event with sports arts food and music is on this Saturday ? and it is going to be...
2 February 2016
Despite the rain of the last few days fire restrictions remain in force throughout Hawke's Bay.
While tropical...
2 February 2016
"Bogus" phone calls that prompted council warning turned out to be genuine.
A day after warning residents to be...
22 January 2016
Our pets often have a very special place in the family but unlike other family members they can't simply tell u...
21 January 2016
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is concerned for the security of local homeowners.
The regional councilhas thi...
20 January 2016
Albert Square in Hastings will reverberate to the sound of laughter this Sunday as the Aspyre Urban Obstacle race...
19 January 2016
A community BBQ is to be held at the Windsor Park Lions playground in Parkvale this Thursday where the public will...
19 January 2016
Cyclists are being encouraged to attend the annual Go by Bike Breakfast to be held in Hastings Central Mall on...
15 January 2016
One minute of violent shaking that changed the face of Hawke's Bay will be remembered in Hastings next month.
A...
15 January 2016
The strengthening of the Hawke's Bay Opera House will be the first and vital plank
18 December 2015
As the summer crowds flood into Hastings particularly the beach areas council is asking people to flatten their...
16 December 2015
The sun came out in time for Christmas in Cornwall Park on Sunday with several thousand turning up for kids' game...
14 December 2015
With summer holidays approaching homeowners doing a spot of DIY can avoid causing an environmental disaster by not...
11 December 2015
The combination of low rainfall and wind has dried the region out to the point where fire risk has escalated say...
10 December 2015
Two down and two to go: And Splash Planet's Lots and Lots for your Tots toddlers' programmes is proving hugely...
3 December 2015
Santa has taken up residence in Hastings in a fantastic festive wonderland
2 December 2015
The man who has been driving change at the Hastings District Council's Animal Management Centre over the last year...
1 December 2015
The Clive bridge cycleway with its footpath made from 4.2 million recycled plastic bags has made national new...
1 December 2015
Both hair and cash were flying on Wednesday (Nov 26) as the Hastings City Assist guys had their beards shaved off...
30 November 2015
It is the Havelock North Library's turn for a revamp with plans being drawn up over the next few months.
How...
26 November 2015
The Clive Community Group is inviting Clive residents to a meeting next Monday to discuss where to from here
24 November 2015
As the weather warms up the risk of dogs contracting the extremely dangerous and highly contagious parvoviru...
19 November 2015
Concepts for the future of the Hawke's Bay Opera House the Municipal Buildings and Civic Square will get their...
16 November 2015
Words written in wartime 100 years ago are the seeds that have grown into the exhibition Word and Deed in which...
16 November 2015
The pools are full; the annualpainting marathon has been completed; the cafǸ food has beenordered; the gardener...
11 November 2015
Take special care of your pets this week - especially over the coming weekend. It is that time of the year when...
6 November 2015
Storing chemicals is potentially dangerous and an unnecessary risk if you don't need them anymore. To help...
6 November 2015
It has taken 50 years but finally the Waingongoro River once again flows past the Waimarama Marae restoring the...
6 November 2015
The free parking trial has started off with a hiss and a roar with by far the vast majority of comments on...
3 November 2015
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3 November 2015
The district's volunteering heroes will be recognised in the 2016 Civic Honours Awards.
Nominations for the...
30 October 2015
A Havelock North building has scored the top prize in the annual New Zealand Architecture Awards.
The designer...
30 October 2015
A bumper crop of activities in Havelock North this weekend will see the village buzzing.
There will be lots of...
29 October 2015
On Sunday morning (November 1) the All Blacks take on the Wallabies for the right to be crowned rugby world...
28 October 2015
Taini Wright lay on her front steps with a badly broken arm and bruised face and hoped someone would help...
28 October 2015
It is almost show time. Hastings City Assist chaps are growing their beards just as fast as they can before the...
28 October 2015
Since November 1 parking has beenfree in Hastings city centre. The trial isfor four months ? but there are still...
27 October 2015
The 26 primary school children who make up the entire roll of tiny Waimarama School were among the more than 50000...
16 October 2015
A big yellow container is going to be parked on Hastings' beloved Te Mata Peak this weekend ? but don't worry it...
15 October 2015
From November 1 parking will be free in Hastings city centre for four months ? but there will still be time...
14 October 2015
Four teens planning to make music a big part of their careers have got off to a good start.
Headlock - Tom...
13 October 2015
Four teens planning to make music a big part of their careers have got off to a good start.
Headlock - Tom...
13 October 2015
Two Havelock North men have been convicted and fined for carrying out sanitary plumbing and drainlaying work...
13 October 2015
Another link in the Hawke's Bay cycle path chain was officially opened on Friday (October 9); this time a...
12 October 2015
In the drought of 1997/98 fires covering more than 1000 hectares were fought by the East Coast rural fire...
9 October 2015
Arts' lovers won't want to miss out on tickets for the Harcourts Hawke's Bay Arts Festival opening onOctober 27...
8 October 2015
Magnificent art celebrating the 100th birthday of the Hawke's Bay Opera House is about to be installed on the...
6 October 2015
No further chlorine is being added to the Havelock North water supply after tests for contamination came back...
6 October 2015
The new Clive cycle and walkway with its ultra-modern eco-friendly plastic footpath and state-of-the-art lighting...
2 October 2015
The Havelock North water supply is being temporarily treated with chlorine after traces of contamination were...
2 October 2015
It might have been pelting down but that did not stop 25 hardy souls taking up the Hastings District Ccouncil'...
23 September 2015
Bands who want their chance in the spotlight - and some cash - need to get a video together and get it up on-line...
21 September 2015
Te Mata Peak Road has reopened.
Te Mata Peak Road is temporarily closed (Monday 21st September)until a tree...
21 September 2015
Last night (Sept 17) close to 200 Hawke's Bay tourism providers and industry members gathered at East Pier Hotel...
18 September 2015
A new cremator is about to be installed at the Hawke's Bay ChapelandCrematorium. It will enable more cremations to...
18 September 2015
Fit helpers are being asked to take their muscles enthusiasm warm clothes sturdy shoes and drinking water to Te...
16 September 2015
Works by some of the most famous names in the New Zealand art world have been brought together for an upcoming...
10 September 2015
A basic income should be sufficient to enable everyone to fully participate in their community sayslife member of...
9 September 2015
A television programme about Hastings was beamed out to more than five million viewers in China last week as the...
7 September 2015
The pending decision on the future of waste disposal for Napier and Hastings has received a welcome boost with the...
4 September 2015
An extensive three day independent investigation shows that a Hastings District Council animal control officer...
3 September 2015
News Jetstar will be adding Hawke's Bay to its flight path has been welcomed by the region.
David Hall CEO of...
31 August 2015
It's official: Hastings is New Zealand's most beautiful city.
The Most Beautiful City award was announced today...
28 August 2015
Wanting to help more farmers move away from disposing of rubbish on their farms has led to some 'outside the...
21 August 2015
More people on the streets for longer with money in their pocket to spend in the shops are needed in Hastings city...
17 August 2015
The inaugural Super Sixes will be a big send-off for up to 700 primary school children from across the North...
6 August 2015
Five ceramics artists have come together in the style of a 1980 ceramics exhibition that was hailed at the time a...
5 August 2015
Until recently searching property records held by council could only be described as a tad laborious; now you...
5 August 2015
A new reception area being installed in the Hastings War Memorial Library this month will mean limited service...
5 August 2015
The first step to responsible dog ownership is registration.
If your dog is not currently wearing a yellow tag...
29 July 2015
A Havelock North man who died in his prime from war wounds and who is rumoured to have had a mystery woman in hi...
20 July 2015
The opera house corner is about to get a funky do-up with a fence designed to display art being built over the...
20 July 2015
Hawke's Bay's water park has been recognised on the international stage.
Splash Planet was voted the sixth best...
17 July 2015
Tuesday update: The roads are openhowever the Taihape Road from the forestry camp to Kuripoponga Bridge has black...
10 July 2015
The first stage of the kennel redevelopment at Hastings District Council's pound is all but finished.
The final...
9 July 2015
The woman whose identity has been puzzling hundreds of students over the last few weeks is no shrinking violet ?...
6 July 2015
The just completed Amazing China Face Race is being lauded as a great teaching tool
6 July 2015
A timeline for decisions on the earthquake-prone Hawke's Bay Opera House has been announced.
Residents are...
4 July 2015
The impetus for artist Deborah Smith putting her efforts into running free art classes for bereaved children wa...
3 July 2015
The latest exhibition in the Hastings City Art Gallery No direct access to reality is a double whammy for artist...
3 July 2015
Whether bus shelters parks playgrounds and sports fields should be smoke free is a question being put to Napier...
1 July 2015
The paths in Cornwall Park are about to be lightened up with some judicious thinning of the greenery.
Hasting...
29 June 2015
Hawke's Bay is already regarded as one of the best places in the country to cycle and its star is set to rise...
25 June 2015
A full range of artist's impressions and plans of the new Hawke's Bay chapel and crematorium will be on display...
24 June 2015
The winner of The Amazing China Face Race has been revealed.
Nesta Lade 14 found and contacted the China Face
22 June 2015
How low will they grow:Four burly men on the Hastings City Assist team are growing their beards for seven months ?...
19 June 2015
Kate MacKenzie has been named a Local Great receiving her accolade during Saturday night's Edible Fashion...
14 June 2015
Sprint kayaker Elise Legarth is determined to achieve her Olympic dreams in her chosen sport.
The problem is ...
6 June 2015
The Whirinaki water supply situation continues to improve with Hastings District Council staff advising yetserday...
6 June 2015
While it is looking increasingly likely that Whirinaki's water supply can go back to its usual bore source in the...
3 June 2015
Residents in Whirinaki [north of Hastings] are relying on a reservoir filled with fresh water after their bore...
2 June 2015
Rural fire volunteers could be housed in a fit-for-purpose building on Hastings Fire Station land in Maraekakaho...
27 May 2015
As children walk to school and adults rush to work or appointments it is easy to forget that some of the street...
22 May 2015
The new Aqua Card which gets swimmers into all four of Hastings District Council swimming pools is about making...
15 May 2015
Developing hands-on experts in fields as diverse as carpentry to gas fitting and hairdressing to security service...
14 May 2015
One cannot help but be impressed as Kay Deakin tells her career story; going from shy 16-year-old taking on a...
14 May 2015
A visit to Hastings by the mayor of a city in China that is home to seven million people has ended with the...
7 May 2015
There's very little lycra in sight no wall-to-ceiling mirrors - just ladies working up a sweat with wide...
5 May 2015
About 150 people turned up to check out the Flaxmere Community Centre open day on Saturday ? with the gym proving...
5 May 2015
Top honours
The East Coast branch of the Building Officials Institute of New Zealand featuring a predominance...
30 April 2015
An eerie fog blanketed the central city for Hastings' ANZAC Day dawn service on Saturday.
In the inky black of...
28 April 2015
A bronze statue of Major General Sir Andrew Russell one of Hawke's Bay's most decorated sons now officially...
28 April 2015
The old pirate ship at Splash Planet destroyed by fire this month could be replaced in time for the 2016 summer...
23 April 2015
Explode and seido karate are in the fitness mix in Flaxmere and as the suburb's community centre and gym reach a...
21 April 2015
Find out what council facilities and services are open over this ANZAC weekend.
Hastings District Council...
21 April 2015
A new award celebrating leadership added to the annual Hawke's Bay Primary Sector Awards this year has been won by...
17 April 2015
Havelock North performance artist David Guerin has spent much of the last year consumed by the war time...
15 April 2015
Work has just begun on the State Highway 2 Clive Bridge to make crossings safer for cyclists and...
14 April 2015
The Hastings District has moved to an OPEN FIRE SEASON as of 8am Monday 7th April 2015.
This does not apply to...
8 April 2015
Be sure to check which council facilities are open and closed during the Easter break in 2015.
Hasting...
27 March 2015
Hastings District Council is unveiling three new places to play in Havelock North in April.
First out of the...
27 March 2015
The Heretaunga Women's Centre at the Hastings Women's Rest building re-opens on Monday after a major renovation...
26 March 2015
The new Hastings City Art Gallery Director Toni MacKinnon wants to bring the community into the gallery and take...
25 March 2015
Routine sampling has identified low levels of bacterial contamination in the Whirinaki water supply. As a...
20 March 2015
Fire restrictions in the Hastings district remain in place despite the recent rain.
Hastings District Council...
18 March 2015
At first glance it looks like perfectly edible food straight from the supermarket. Instead it's perfectly edible...
12 March 2015
The Shaolin Monks from China performed to a 'sell out' crowd last night at the Hastings Sports Centre
A free...
12 March 2015
Hastings District Council and the Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market are teaming up to celebrate Children's Day and...
27 February 2015
World Cup Cricket and culture will combine in Cornwall Park Hastings on International Cultures Day.
The first...
27 February 2015
Hastings District Council's Rural Fire Force has taken delivery of a new appliance.
The new appliance will be...
25 February 2015
Routine sampling has identified low levels of bacterial contamination in the Whirinaki water supply. As a...
24 February 2015
A group of kung fu fighting monks is to perform a free concert in Hastings on Wednesday 11 March
The monks hail...
24 February 2015
Civic Square will be the focal point for ANZAC Day services in the Hastings District this year. 2015 marks the...
20 February 2015
Ten more Chorus roadside cabinets are to be included in a second cabinet art painting project in Hastings.
The...
19 February 2015
Hastings will welcome 25 new New Zealanders at a citizenship ceremony to be held Wednesday 18th February from 6 pm...
16 February 2015
Professor Glyn Harper will share insights into the New Zealand soldier in World War One at the Hastings War...
12 February 2015
The Nappy Lady will return to Hastings to hold two workshops next week.
Waste Minimisation Planner Angela...
11 February 2015
Check out our open hours for Waitangi Day Friday 6 February 2015.
Rubbish and recycling collections
There i...
30 January 2015
One of the features of National Bike Wise month the Go By Bike Breakfast is set to return to Hastings CBD.
The...
27 January 2015
Hastings District Council supports the inaugural Hawke's Bay Primary Sector Industry Leader award as part of the...
26 January 2015
The events of the day that 'changed Hawke's Bay forever' will be remembered in Hastings CBD next Tuesday (3rd...
26 January 2015
Hastings District Council is urging residents to step up their water conservation efforts.
Councillor Tania...
23 January 2015
Hastings District Council welcomes applications from community organisations for funding from the Contestable...
22 January 2015
The public is invited to join Hastings District Council's Keep Hastings Beautiful team in cleaning up the area...
21 January 2015
Hastings District Council is seeking nominations from young people who would like to become part of the Youth...
20 January 2015
Hastings District Council is encouraging residents to consider placing a nomination for the 2015 Civic Honour...
19 January 2015
Second level water restrictions have been put in place in the Hastings District.
From this morning (Tuesday 13th...
13 January 2015
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