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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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