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Hastings District Council - Latest News [Page 10]
Government Investment Into Hastings Welcomed
Tuesday, 18 August 2020, 10:54 am | Hastings District Council
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst welcomes today’s announcement of further government investment into the region. “Te Mata Mushrooms is a highly valued food production business in Hastings, which employs 120 full time staff at its Brookvale site – ... More >>
Council Prepares To Share New Water Facility Concepts
Friday, 14 August 2020, 4:37 pm | Hastings District Council
The new design for a water treatment and reservoir storage facility on Council-owned land on the corner of Southampton St East and Hastings St South is almost ready to be put before residents. The site was selected last year because of its proximity ... More >>
Relief Funding For Sports Codes Due To COVID-19
Friday, 14 August 2020, 3:35 pm | Hastings District Council
COVID-19 has had an impact on many sectors of the community, including sports codes facing funding challenges with their local clubs. In response to requests from a number of codes for relief funding, Hastings District Council has agreed to waive ... More >>
Martin Place Recycling Centre To Remain Closed
Wednesday, 12 August 2020, 3:59 pm | Hastings District Council
The Martin Place recycling centre in Havelock North is not likely to re-open after Hastings District Council received verbal advice that the lease council holds for the land is being terminated. Last week the landowner told council that it has other ... More >>
Call For Nominations For Youth Potential Awards
Monday, 10 August 2020, 3:49 pm | Hastings District Council
Do you know a young person or group that has achieved success in the face of adversity who you think deserves to be recognised? On September 28, the 14th annual Ngā Tohu Aumangea Youth Potential Awards are being held and the Hastings District Council ... More >>
Injection Of Positivity And Funding For Rural Communities
Friday, 7 August 2020, 3:03 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Council welcomes the Provincial Growth Fund investment announced today for seven of its community halls throughout the district. The Government has announced more than $1.6 million in Provincial Growth Fund support for a wide range ... More >>
Hastings Transport Safety Projects Funding Generates Jobs
Friday, 7 August 2020, 2:28 pm | Hastings District Council
With the aid of Government support for shovel-ready projects in Hastings, work is about to get underway on a number of roading projects across the district, with the employment of local people a key focus. This morning Parliamentary Under-Secretary ... More >>
Conditional Land Deal For Foodeast Signed
Friday, 31 July 2020, 3:10 pm | Hastings District Council
A site for the region’s Food Innovation Hub, newly named Foodeast, has been confirmed. A conditional sale and purchase agreement for land at the Tomoana Food Hub in Elwood Rd, Hastings, was signed last week. The Government announced in September 2019 that ... More >>
Outdoor Dining Areas On Track For Summer Socialising
Friday, 31 July 2020, 9:56 am | Hastings District Council
This summer, the east side of Hastings is set to become a popular outdoor socialising space as work to develop the area continues to make good progress. Outdoor spaces that encourage people to use and enjoy Hastings’ city spaces are high on the agenda ... More >>
Creative Communities Funding Application Round Opens
Friday, 24 July 2020, 11:00 am | Hastings District Council
Calling all creatives in Hastings - applications for the next Creative Communities Scheme open on August 3. Funded by Creative New Zealand, the aim is to increase the range, diversity and participation in the arts in the community. The distribution ... More >>
Plastic Wrap Removed From Gallery Roof
Monday, 20 July 2020, 4:51 pm | Hastings District Council
Work to remove the plastic wrap covering the Hastings City Art Gallery roof began today, another step in the project to replace the roof. A new roof is needed because the current cladding has reached the end of its serviceable life. The work includes ... More >>
New Housing Development Gets Underway In Flaxmere
Sunday, 19 July 2020, 4:24 pm | Hastings District Council
A vacant section of unused Hastings District Council land that has been sitting idle in Flaxmere is about to become a building site for much-needed housing. In 2018, council started considering what could be done with the 1.8ha piece of land, particularly ... More >>
Hastings economy continues to bounce back from COVID-19
Thursday, 16 July 2020, 1:31 pm | Hastings District Council
The Hastings economy continues to bounce back from COVID-19 with retail spending surpassing the same month last year. More >>
Cape Kidnappers Trip Undertaken At Own Risk
Wednesday, 15 July 2020, 11:13 am | Hastings District Council
After receiving a risk analysis of the cliffs at Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauae-a-Māui, the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Hastings District Council (HDC) say people will be able to access the DOC track at the end of the beach later in the year – ... More >>
Speed Limit Change Proposals To Go Out To Consultation
Tuesday, 14 July 2020, 3:49 pm | Hastings District Council
A number of proposals to review the speed limits for about 70 Hastings roads are to go out to public consultation, aimed at improving road safety through reducing the likelihood and severity of crashes. Hastings District Council is undertaking ... More >>
Hastings Mayor Demands Answers On State Highway 5
Tuesday, 7 July 2020, 9:22 am | Hastings District Council
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst is demanding answers over the safety of State Highway 5 as the number of fatal crashes continues to rise. Eight people have died on the Napier-Taupo Road in the last 12 months. The fatalities have all occurred at notoriously ... More >>
Council Mindful Of COVID-19 Impact When Adopting Annual Plan
Monday, 6 July 2020, 11:41 am | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Council has adopted the 2020/2021 annual plan, maintaining its commitment to a rates revenue increase of 1.9 per cent as projected in its draft plan. In May this year, council voted to consult with the community on a 1.9 per ... More >>
Earthquake Risk Report Prompts Council To Vacate Heretaunga House
Saturday, 27 June 2020, 4:11 pm | Hastings District Council
Following a recent seismic assessment, Hastings District Council has taken the precaution to vacate one of its administration offices. The three-storey building, Heretaunga House, is located on the corner of Warren St and Lyndon Rd, and houses about 80 Council ... More >>
Hastings Heroes Celebrated At Special Event
Wednesday, 24 June 2020, 3:10 pm | Hastings District Council
About 150 family and friends gathered at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House at Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre last night to celebrate 30 Hastings Heroes who went above and beyond to support their community during the COVID-19 lockdown. ... More >>
Flaxmere Park Named NZ’s Active Park Of The Year
Friday, 19 June 2020, 2:23 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings locals know what a gem Flaxmere Park is, and now it’s been recognised nationally as well – this week named New Zealand’s Active Park of the Year. The 2020 New Zealand Parks Awards, run by Recreation Aotearoa, are in their second year ... More >>
