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Hawke’s Bay Three Waters Model Gets National Attention
Friday, 10 December 2021, 4:09 pm | Hastings District Council
News that the Government is delaying its three waters legislation by four months is being welcomed by Hawke’s Bay’s mayors and regional council chair, saying it gives more time for the region’s alternative model to be fully considered as ... More >>
City Pipe Work Halted For Holiday Season
Friday, 10 December 2021, 2:02 pm | Hastings District Council
The installation of pipes that will link the new Waiaroha water treatment and storage facility has stopped for the holiday season, with the crew due back on site on January 10. Hastings District Council has a mandated shutdown of work in central city streets ... More >>
Carols In Cornwall Changes To Carols In The City Centre
Friday, 10 December 2021, 9:59 am | Hastings District Council
Carols in Cornwall, Hastings District Council’s signature Christmas celebration, has been cancelled this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, but some of the festivities will be coming to the Hastings City Centre. The COVID-19 gathering requirements have ... More >>
Christmas Gets Lit In Hastings City Centre
Friday, 3 December 2021, 12:43 pm | Hastings District Council
Christmas is getting lit in Hastings city centre this month, with special festive lighting and pop-up installations and activities to get everyone in the Christmas spirit while they’re in town. Throughout the month, Heretaunga St West will be ... More >>
Council Facilities And Services At Orange COVID-19 Traffic Light Level
Thursday, 2 December 2021, 5:36 pm | Hastings District Council
With the region moving to the Orange Level of the Government’s COVID-19 traffic light system tomorrow, Hastings District Council has brought in some new protocols to comply with the national requirements. Council chief executive Nigel Bickle said ... More >>
Training Gives Mobility Scooter Riders More Confidence To Ride
Thursday, 2 December 2021, 12:48 pm | Hastings District Council
The batteries were charged, tyres pumped, flags fluttering and it was time to hit the road last week when residents at Summerset in the Vines in Havelock North took part in a free mobility scooter training session. Organised by Safer Hastings partners ... More >>
Peace Pole Installation Aimed At Bringing People Together
Monday, 22 November 2021, 9:03 pm | Hastings District Council
For the next three months, Civic Square will be home to a unique collection of Peace Poles/Pou as part of the Hastings District Council's vibrancy project. Brought to Hastings by World Beyond War Aotearoa New Zealand in conjunction with Stortford lodge ... More >>
Special Ceremony Held In Honour Of Hastings Guidon
Thursday, 11 November 2021, 1:14 pm | Hastings District Council
A special and unique Armistice Day commemoration was held at Hastings District Council today, with the transfer of a significant historic Regimental Guidon (military flag) into the hands of the New Zealand Army for temporary safekeeping at Linton Military ... More >>
Hastings Homelessness Study Gives Direction For Future Solutions
Tuesday, 2 November 2021, 3:04 pm | Hastings District Council
Homelessness is a serious and growing reality in Hastings, and the focus of a new study commissioned by Hastings District Council to help inform further actions to address the issue. Hastings has one of the highest rates of housing deprivation in ... More >>
Book Now To Drop Off Your Hazardous Waste At The HazMobile
Friday, 29 October 2021, 1:37 pm | Hastings District Council
The HazMobile will be back on November 21 for Hastings and Napier residents to safely dispose of their hazardous waste, such as garden sprays, car oil and fuel, cleaners, paints and chemicals. To help prepare and manage the volume, the two councils are ... More >>
Annual Report Reflects A Challenging But Successful Year
Thursday, 28 October 2021, 3:09 pm | Hastings District Council
This year’s Annual Report marks the conclusion of the first three year cycle of Hastings District Council’s Long Term Plan 2018-2028, and highlights the significant progress that has been made on the vision and goals Council set. Today, councillors ... More >>
Come And Explore The Cactus Garden
Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 2:38 pm | Hastings District Council
Two years ago we had the giant inflatable “Shrooms”, and this year visitors to Civic Square in Hastings will be treated to a giant inflatable “Cactus Garden”. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2110/ef7d3bef525ef5c3bb12.jpeg" ... More >>
Proposal For HDC Representation Arrangements Confirmed
Thursday, 14 October 2021, 4:37 pm | Hastings District Council
After considering submissions, Hastings district councillors today confirmed a proposal for council’s representation arrangements ahead of the 2022 local body elections. A representation review was required after council decided to introduce Māori wards, ... More >>
Cape View Corner Rockwall A Community/council Collaboration
Wednesday, 6 October 2021, 5:08 pm | Hastings District Council
Now complete, the limestone rockwall installed at Cape View Corner was blessed recently, and is set to protect the coastline for years to come More than six years of meetings and modelling work has gone into the 120m long construction at the corner of East, ... More >>
Community Invited To Share Ideas On Waste Minimisation At Transfer Station
Friday, 1 October 2021, 3:03 pm | Hastings District Council
In a bid to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill, Hastings District Council plans to turn the Henderson Rd Transfer Station into a recovery resource centre, and is keen to hear the community’s ideas on how to improve the site. Last year, ... More >>
Council Ratifies Submission To Government On Three Waters Reform
Thursday, 30 September 2021, 10:57 am | Hastings District Council
After considering community feedback and closely analysing the Government’s initial proposal for three waters reform, Hastings District Council has ratified its position at its full council meeting today. Councils had until October 1 to give feedback ... More >>
Waipatu Community Let Down By Waka Kotahi Speed Limit Decision, Says Mayor
Tuesday, 28 September 2021, 5:07 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has let the Waipatu community down with its lack of proper engagement, and failing to listen to the community over its speed limit review and proposals for SH 51. Waka Kotahi ... More >>
Foto Iwi Youth Flash Up City Litter Bins
Wednesday, 22 September 2021, 12:02 pm | Hastings District Council
There is an extra great reason to get your litter in the bin in Hastings city centre over the next couple of months. As well as making sure litter goes in the right place, bin users will get an art fix at the same time. The ‘Flash Trash’ environmental ... More >>
Rissington Bridge Strength And Heightening Work Starts In October
Tuesday, 21 September 2021, 3:46 pm | Hastings District Council
Rissington bridge From October 4, Rissington Bridge is to be closed at times during the day for about six weeks while strength and heightening work is undertaken. Rissington Bridge has been an important feature of the local community since it was built in ... More >>
Latest data indicates Hastings economy is doing well
Monday, 13 September 2021, 12:30 pm | Hastings District Council
Latest Infometrics data on the health of the Hastings economy indicates the district has performed well in the year to June 2021, despite the impact of COVID-19, particularly through the second half of 2020. More >>
