Hastings District Council - Latest News [Page 27]
A celebration of strength and character
Tuesday, 31 October 2017, 5:06 pm | Hastings District Council
A special ceremony to celebrate youngsters who display ‘he pito mata’, or strong character against the odds, was held in October. More >>
Nuhaka chess wizards
Friday, 27 October 2017, 5:05 pm | Hastings District Council
The concentration in the air was palpable as youngsters battled each other over chess boards today. More >>
Little warriors winning in the environment
Thursday, 19 October 2017, 4:09 pm | Hastings District Council
Little eco-warriors in Flaxmere are taking up the battle on behalf of the environment, and their efforts have been nationally recognised. More >>
Retail Spending Remains on A High in Hastings
Thursday, 19 October 2017, 10:46 am | Hastings District Council
Retail spending continues on a high in Hastings, with an increase of near nine per cent compared to the same three months last year. More >>
Residential Sections Coming On Line as Hastings Grows
Wednesday, 18 October 2017, 11:15 am | Hastings District Council
More than 50 residential sections are in the process of being developed in small scale subdivisions across the district, with approval given to land owners for another 80. More >>
Havelock North the most beautiful suburb
Saturday, 14 October 2017, 12:07 pm | Hastings District Council
It is official: Havelock North is the nation’s Most Beautiful Suburb. The annual Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards were announced tonight (October 13). More >>
Henare O’Keefe: A new Keep New Zealand Beautiful hero
Saturday, 14 October 2017, 12:05 pm | Hastings District Council
“As we look around our undoubtedly beautiful district, we must think about all the spaces our children are growing up in; they need to be proud of the place they are growing up in; the place that nurtures them”, says Hastings District councillor ... More >>
Staying Connected with Sociable Seniors
Thursday, 12 October 2017, 9:41 am | Hastings District Council
Keep fit classes, one-on-one digital courses and advice, speakers and entertainers, games days, shared meals and monthly outings are all helping Hastings’ seniors remain living in their own homes while staying connected to their communities. More >>
Four Guided Walking Tours Around Public Art in Hastings
Monday, 9 October 2017, 10:42 am | Hastings District Council
Hastings Girls High School student Ella Ayto and artist John Eaden are the hosts of the first of four walking tours around public art in Hastings central city, organised by Hastings City Art Gallery. More >>
Rata trees protected by arty guards
Wednesday, 27 September 2017, 4:51 pm | Hastings District Council
The finishing touches to one of Hastings main entrances to the city centre are being completed – with Rata street trees and stunning tree guards being installed this week. More >>
A dozen wonderful Icons now up
Monday, 25 September 2017, 4:53 pm | Hastings District Council
Caption: Racing rogue: Hastings old-boy Vern Hanaray was one of New Zealand’s foremost “and most infamous” road racing cyclists in the 1970s. His portrait is one of the latest Icons to go up in Hastings. More >>
Health Assistance Fund attracts 37 applications
Monday, 25 September 2017, 4:05 pm | Hastings District Council
Applications to the Community Health Assistance fund closed on Friday (September 22), with 37 applications received. More >>
Bird’s eye view of opera house work
Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 10:06 am | Hastings District Council
Safely stored: The impressive art deco stained glass front doors have been removed to keep them safe. They will be one of the last things to go back into the building when the strengthening work is finished in 2019. More >>
Whakatu Arterial Link Project Reaches Key Milestones
Thursday, 14 September 2017, 9:49 am | Hastings District Council
The Whakatu Arterial Link project is about to achieve some major milestones with work on State Highway 2 (SH2) due to be finished in about three weeks and the completion of the Karamu Stream diversion. More >>
Council opposes water conservation order
Tuesday, 12 September 2017, 4:03 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Council has opposed an application for a proposed water conservation order (WCO) on the Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers, believing it not in the best interests of the district. A special tribunal has been appointed by the Minister for the Environment ... More >>
Chlorine-removed taps on the move
Wednesday, 6 September 2017, 5:24 pm | Hastings District Council
A shift towards the car parks and the addition of more taps will make the Hastings chlorine-removed water supply in Civic Square more accessible. More >>
Beautiful new chapel on the way
Tuesday, 5 September 2017, 2:34 pm | Hastings District Council
The first steps towards building the new regional chapel and crematorium at Hastings Cemetery have been taken this week. More >>
Hastings District Libraries Turn Up The Heat
Monday, 4 September 2017, 12:04 pm | Hastings District Council
Turn up the Heat, the first winter reading challenge for adults run by Hastings District Libraries, has been a resounding success. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Film Treasures To Be Unlocked
Thursday, 31 August 2017, 12:24 pm | Hastings District Council
A special piece of equipment on its way from the United States which will unlock the secrets of an estimated 22,000 rolls of film taken in Hawke’s Bay over the last 70-plus years. More >>
Dates set for local elections
Monday, 28 August 2017, 2:26 pm | Hastings District Council
The official resignations of Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule and Hastings-Havelock North ward councillor Adrienne Pierce have been received today by Hastings District Council. More >>