Hastings District Council - Latest News [Page 54]
Inaugural Opportunities of Ageing Conference for Hastings
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 3:00 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings will host New Zealand’s inaugural Opportunities of Ageing Conference. The conference is to take place in April 2013 at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House and its purpose is to explore the opportunities and focus on the positives which growing ... More >>
Tickets on sale for Asian business awards
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 2:25 pm | Hastings District Council
Tickets are now on sale for a gala event which will honour Hawke’s Bay based Asian entrepreneurs, professionals and community organisations. The ‘Asians in the Bay’ awards evening is to be held in the Shakespeare Room of the Hawke’s Bay Opera House ... More >>
New iWay pathway officially opens Sunday
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 2:19 pm | Hastings District Council
The new iWay pathway on the northern side of Havelock Road will be officially opened this Sunday 29th July. The 3 metre wide pathway begins between the outskirts of the city and St Georges Road and extends to the bridge over the Karamu Stream. More >>
Hastings Blossom Parade just eight weeks away
Wednesday, 25 July 2012, 9:31 am | Hastings District Council
Hastings CBD will come alive on Saturday, September 15th as the annual Blossom Parade takes to the streets of the central city. More >>
Talk to give tips on how to save on power bills
Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 10:50 am | Hastings District Council
It could be that you are using more power than is absolutely necessary, but don’t despair, help is on the way. There are some very simple ways of making substantial savings on power; you just need a few good tips to get started. More >>
Take care lighting outdoor fires in rural areas
Friday, 20 July 2012, 2:34 pm | Hastings District Council
People living in rural areas of Hastings District are being reminded that they must remain vigilant after lighting fires to dispose of unwanted vegetation. More >>
Another major step forward for inner city park
Monday, 16 July 2012, 4:56 pm | Hastings District Council
The development of a new inner city park near Hastings CBD has taken another major step forward, with the receipt of a grant from the Lotteries Community Facilities Fund. More >>
Upgrade begins in Clive town centre
Monday, 16 July 2012, 11:10 am | Hastings District Council
Street enhancements will create a more vibrant look and feel in the Clive town centre. The project begins this week and includes a kerb extension outside the main strip of shops and resurfacing of the footpaths. More >>
Official opening planned for Hastings-Havelock North pathway
Friday, 13 July 2012, 11:28 am | Hastings District Council
The Tour de iWay cycle event will mark the official opening of the Hastings District Council’s latest addition to the iWay walking and cycling network. The Hastings to Havelock North link is the third of four major arterials to be constructed under ... More >>
Insulation to increase comfort in council’s housing
Thursday, 12 July 2012, 3:53 pm | Hastings District Council
Date: July 12th, 2012 Insulation to increase comfort in council’s housing for the elderly complexes A new insulation project will increase the comfort of tenants in a number of Hastings District Council’s Housing for the Elderly complexes. Council ... More >>
More features for new Splash Pad at Flaxmere Park
Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 12:39 pm | Hastings District Council
The new Splash Pad to be installed as part of a major upgrade of Flaxmere Park will have more features than originally planned, thanks to a generous grant from the Trust House Community Enterprise, with support from the Flaxmere Licensing Trust. More >>
Joint initiative aims to reduce alcohol related harm
Monday, 9 July 2012, 1:17 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings District and Napier City Councils are seeking projects which will help lead to a reduction in alcohol related harm in the community. ‘Ease Up in the Bay’ will provide funding for projects that are targeted towards high risk groups in the ... More >>
IT literacy at your library, your place
Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 1:13 pm | Hastings District Council
The next round of FREE computer classes are about to begin at the Hastings District Libraries. The libraries in Flaxmere, Hastings and Havelock North are offering a weekly IT question and answer session, where people can bring their laptops, tablets ... More >>
Hastings District Council big mover on league table
Tuesday, 3 July 2012, 11:15 am | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Council is one of four councils that have risen 20 places or more in the latest Local Government league tables. More >>
Hybrid vehicle joins Hastings District Council fleet
Monday, 2 July 2012, 10:02 am | Hastings District Council
As part of its focus on improving the sustainability of its operations, Hastings District Council has replaced a conventional petrol powered vehicle with a Toyota Prius C. More >>
Hastings District Council wins Australasian Local Government
Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 3:30 pm | Hastings District Council
Date: June 26th, 2012 Hastings District Council wins Australasian Local Government competition A team from Hastings District Council came up trumps at the Australasian Grand Final of the Local Government Management Challenge in Melbourne. The Hastings ... More >>
Hastings ratepayers benefit from low interest rate
Friday, 22 June 2012, 4:27 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings ratepayers will benefit after council secured a very favourable interest rate on a loan from the newly created Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA). More >>
Makeover begins at Havelock North Village pool
Friday, 22 June 2012, 9:48 am | Hastings District Council
Swimmers at the Havelock North Village pool will notice a major improvement in water clarity next summer More >>
Strong result for Splash Planet despite poor weather
Friday, 22 June 2012, 9:46 am | Hastings District Council
Attendance at Hastings water theme park Splash Planet for the 2011/12 summer season was strong, despite a lack of settled weather. More >>
Debate withdrawn from Hastings Leadership Week events
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 2:14 pm | Hastings District Council
The leader’s debate has been withdrawn from the lineup of Leadership Week events in Hastings. More >>
