Hastings District Council - Latest News [Page 51]
Christchurch earthquake rebuild delays Skatepark
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 2:25 pm | Hastings District Council
Construction of William Nelson Park in Hastings has been delayed due to the pressure of reconstruction work being undertaken in the wake of the Christchurch Earthquake. More >>
Dry conditions force total fire ban in Hastings
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 12:15 pm | Hastings District Council
Date: December 12th 2012 Dry conditions force total fire ban in Hastings District A total fire ban is to come into force throughout the Hastings District. From 8am this Friday morning (14th December) no fires in the open air will be permitted and ... More >>
Public urged to report graffiti
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 11:16 am | Hastings District Council
Taggers continue to operate around the district all year round but a seasonal upsurge generally coincides with the beginning of the school holidays. More >>
Water Conservation Measures In Force For All Hastings Distri
Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 3:15 pm | Hastings District Council
Residents on community water supplies in the Hastings District are being reminded of the need to make a serious effort to conserve water, as the hot, dry conditions begin to take their toll on lawns and gardens around the district. More >>
Entertainment galore at Christmas in Cornwall Park
Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 4:06 pm | Hastings District Council
There will be fun for all the family at ‘Christmas in the Park’ in Hastings Cornwall Park. The annual event to be held on Sunday 16th December is a celebration of the festive season with a Family Fun Day from 3pm till 7pm followed by Community Christmas ... More >>
Hastings District moves to a restricted fire season
Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 2:28 pm | Hastings District Council
Extremely dry conditions, coupled with low soil moisture and river levels, have caused the Hastings District to move into a restricted fire season. Hastings District Council Principal Rural Fire Officer Trevor Mitchell says “The restricted fire season will ... More >>
Weather conditions increase rural fire risk
Monday, 26 November 2012, 3:58 pm | Hastings District Council
Rural fire officers are carefully watching the weather conditions as vegetation in Hawke’s Bay continues to dry out and the fire risk increases. Deputy Principal Rural Fire Officer Gordon Foster says “The dry weather we have experienced over ... More >>
Knowledge Bank to be officially opened in historic homestead
Friday, 23 November 2012, 5:06 pm | Hastings District Council
An official opening ceremony for the new Hawke’s Bay Knowledge Bank and the Stoneycroft Reserve is to be held on Saturday 1st December . More >>
Waimarama residents reminded to conserve water
Friday, 23 November 2012, 4:01 pm | Hastings District Council
Residents in the coastal township of Waimarama are being reminded of the need to conserve water as the region begins to dry out. The Waimarama springs are the primary source of water for the township. More >>
International walking advocate to speak in Hastings
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 12:35 pm | Hastings District Council
International walking advocate to speak in Hastings International expert on walking, and thought provoking presenter, Dr Rodney Tolley is to speak in Hastings on Monday 26th November . Dr Tolley has addressed major conferences in London, Vancouver and ... More >>
Hanging baskets and Christmas trees brighten up Hastings CBD
Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 12:34 pm | Hastings District Council
Date: November 21st 2012 Hanging baskets and Christmas trees brighten up Hastings CBD Hastings CBD will get its festive season burst of colour when the installation of the hanging baskets and Christmas trees begins next week. Five Christmas trees ... More >>
Big splash comes to Flaxmere Park
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 11:27 am | Hastings District Council
Date: November 20th 2012 Big splash comes to Flaxmere Park Flaxmere Park will be filled with the sound of music and the laughter of children as the newly installed Splash Pad is officially turned on for summer. Hastings District Council has completed ... More >>
Minister To Open NZ’s First Best Home® in Havelock North
Monday, 19 November 2012, 3:07 pm | Hastings District Council
Date: November 19th 2012 Minister To Open New Zealand’s First Best Home ® In Havelock North Government is showing keen interest in Hastings District Council’s Best Home® initiative with Hon Phil Heatley, Minister of Energy and Resources and Minister of ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay scenery delights movie scouts
Friday, 16 November 2012, 12:40 pm | Hastings District Council
Looking for movie locations along Oak Avenue Two movie location scouts and a television commercial producer were taken on a special tour of the regions scenic highlights, ahead of the premiere of the movie Eternity. The red carpet premiere of the sci-fi ... More >>
Community joins together for successful neighbourhood event
Friday, 16 November 2012, 12:19 pm | Hastings District Council
A “Neighbourhood Get Together” for residents of the Anderson Park/ Lucknow area of Havelock North attracted between 300 and 400 people. More >>
iMove comes to Hastings Intermediate
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 4:25 pm | Hastings District Council
Date: November 13th, 2012 iMove comes to Hastings Intermediate Students from Hastings Intermediate are the joint winners of the 2012 Hastings District Council iWay Design Challenge, for their development of the iMove campaign. The challenge encourages ... More >>
Roses bloom at Frimley Park
Tuesday, 13 November 2012, 10:02 am | Hastings District Council
A very special Rose Sunday celebration is being planned for Frimley Park on Sunday 18th November. More >>
Local green guru is guest speaker at Book Expo
Friday, 9 November 2012, 3:33 pm | Hastings District Council
Janet Luke, Landscape Architect and author of Green Urban Living , is the guest speaker at this year’s Publishers’ Book Expo. The event will be held on Wednesday 21st November at the Havelock North Library where Janet Luke will talk about her family’s ... More >>
HazMobile to collect hazardous waste in Hawke’s Bay
Friday, 9 November 2012, 3:31 pm | Hastings District Council
The HazMobile returns to Hawke’s Bay this month, giving residents the opportunity to get rid of their hazardous waste. The collection is a free service which allows householders to safely dispose of hazardous material including oils, chemicals, wet ... More >>
Keeping kids reading
Friday, 9 November 2012, 10:23 am | Hastings District Council
Over 700 children will benefit from taking part in the Hastings District Libraries’ Summer Reading Programmes during the school holidays. More >>
