Hastings District Council - Latest News [Page 48]
Nominations open for local government and DHB candidates
Monday, 22 July 2013, 3:39 pm | Hastings District Council
Now is your chance to give local politics a go and have a say in the future of your district. Nominations for candidates wishing to stand in this year’s local authority elections opened on 19 July and close at 12noon on Friday, 16 August. More >>
Public invited to join new District Licensing Committee
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 10:36 am | Hastings District Council
Hastings residents are being invited to apply for a position on the new District Licensing Committee (DLC). More >>
Inspirational speakers for Leadership Week in Hastings
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 12:58 pm | Hastings District Council
An inspiring group of guest speakers will take the stage in Hastings next week as part of Leadership Week 2013. More >>
Hastings Welcomes 30 New Citizens
Monday, 1 July 2013, 3:04 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings will welcome 30 new New Zealanders at a citizenship ceremony to be held on Wednesday 3 rd July 2013 , from 6 pm in the Hastings District Council Chambers. More >>
Memorial service for famed mountaineer
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 1:36 pm | Hastings District Council
A memorial service for famed mountaineer George Lowe will be held at St Mathews Church in Hastings this Sunday (30th June) at 10am. Mr Lowe was born and educated in Hastings and was an integral part of the successful British expedition to the summit of Mt ... More >>
Amnesty period begins for unwanted dogs in Hastings
Wednesday, 26 June 2013, 11:38 am | Hastings District Council
A two month long amnesty for unregistered or unwanted dogs will begin in Hastings district next week. More >>
Businesses encouraged to join Waste Exchange
Monday, 17 June 2013, 2:13 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Council is one of 22 Council’s around the country that supports the national Waste Exchange. The recycling initiative began in 1999 and is coordinated by the Waikato Regional Council. More >>
Quality speakers for Hastings Leadership Week events
Friday, 14 June 2013, 9:02 am | Hastings District Council
Leading scientist Sir Ray Avery is the guest speaker at the Mayoral Leadership Summit which is part of a strong lineup of events that make up the Sir Peter Blake Leadership Week 2013 in Hastings. More >>
Nominations invited for second Asian in the Bay awards
Monday, 10 June 2013, 12:40 pm | Hastings District Council
The public is being invited to nominate their favourite Hawke’s Bay based Asian business and community organisation ahead of the second annual awards evening. More >>
Flaxmere Library launches book club
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 9:18 am | Hastings District Council
Flaxmere Library is launching a book club for children aged 8 and over, in response to approaches from local readers. More >>
New Emergency Alert Sign to Be Trialed On Cape Coast
Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 12:30 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings Civil Defence is to trial a new public alerting sign in the Cape Coast area of Te Awanga, Haumoana and Clifton More >>
Memorial service for renowned Hastings mountaineer
Friday, 31 May 2013, 3:43 pm | Hastings District Council
A memorial service is to be held which will remember the life of famed mountaineer, George Lowe. More >>
Hastings cyclists urged to light up
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 12:55 pm | Hastings District Council
Cyclists are being urged to fit lights to their bikes to help keep them safe during the dark winter months. More >>
Community leader joins board of Hawke’s Bay Opera House
Tuesday, 21 May 2013, 9:24 am | Hastings District Council
Chairman John Buck has confirmed the appointment of Michael Bain as a director on the board of the Opera House for a period of 3 years from July 1st 2013. More >>
Public invited to Hastings Civic Honours awards ceremony
Monday, 20 May 2013, 4:35 pm | Hastings District Council
The public is being invited to attend a ceremony where community volunteers will be presented with their 2013 Civic Honours awards. More >>
Hastings Welcomes 30 New Citizens
Monday, 20 May 2013, 3:23 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings will welcome 30 new New Zealanders at a citizenship ceremony to be held Wednesday 22nd May 2013, from 6 pm in the Hastings District Council Chambers. More >>
Court upholds targeted rate for Waimarama Domain purchase
Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 1:03 pm | Hastings District Council
The court has upheld Hastings District Council’s introduction of a targeted rate which helped pay for the purchase of the Waimarama Domain. Council bought the 5.9 hectare domain for $1.17m from the Society of St Mary Trust in 2011 and asked neighbouring ... More >>
Views Sought On New Local Alcohol Policy
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 3:18 pm | Hastings District Council
The community’s views are being sought on the sale and supply of alcohol in the region. The Sale and Supply of Liquor Act became law in December 2012 and this allowed Councils around the country to develop a Local Alcohol Policy (LAP). More >>
Kōtui launch imminent at Hastings District Libraries
Monday, 29 April 2013, 4:56 pm | Hastings District Council
The final preparations are underway to launch Kōtui at the Hastings District Libraries on Thursday, 16th May. Kōtui, a shared collection management service, has already been launched successfully in a number of New Zealand libraries, providing an improved ... More >>
Best young riders compete at Hastings Equestrian Park
Wednesday, 24 April 2013, 12:39 pm | Hastings District Council
The best young riders from around New Zealand will gather in Hastings to compete in the New Zealand Pony Club Horse Trials Teams Championships this weekend. More >>