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Hastings International Cultures Day is called off

Thursday, 1 March 2012, 1:35 pm | Hastings District Council

Date: March 1st, 2012 Hastings International Cultures Day is called off due to bad weather Organisers have been forced to cancel this Saturdays (March 3rd) International Cultures Day in Hastings, due to heavy rain which is forecast for the region. New ... More >>

Flaxmere Family Festival - A Day For The Whole Family

Thursday, 1 March 2012, 12:32 pm | Hastings District Council

The third annual Flaxmere Family festival will bring all the community together in a carnival atmosphere, with free, non-stop entertainment, a large number of food stalls and plenty of action for the kids. The Flaxmere Planning Committee is again ... More >>

The world comes to Hastings

Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 12:23 pm | Hastings District Council

The world comes to Hastings for International Cultures Day Cornwall Park will take on an appearance, reminiscent of the United Nations as International Cultures Day comes to Hastings this Saturday. The event will feature food stalls with tastes from ... More >>

Hastings school librarian joins BikeWise challenge

Monday, 27 February 2012, 10:44 am | Hastings District Council

Heretaunga Intermediate School librarian Rona Ahern hasn’t riden a bike in years. She will be 80 later this year but that didn’t deter her from doing her bit to help the school in this month’s BikeWise Challenge. More >>

walking and cycling trips - more viable than you might think

Friday, 24 February 2012, 7:31 pm | Hastings District Council

Taking a walk or a bike on short trips around town could be more viable than many people might think A recent activity in Auckland showed that many people underestimated how far they already normally travel under their own steam. More >>

Road users urged to show respect for one another

Thursday, 23 February 2012, 10:10 am | Hastings District Council

Two nationwide projects focusing on the need for all road users to show understanding and respect to one another are being highlighted at the national 2WalkandCycle conference in Hastings. More >>

Walking and cycling awards attract wide range of projects

Wednesday, 22 February 2012, 11:36 am | Hastings District Council

The announcement of the winners of the 2012 awards for walking and cycling friendly projects will be one of the highlights of this week’s national 2WalkandCycle conference in Hastings. More >>

Home of the automobile now turning to walking and cycling

Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 10:34 am | Hastings District Council

Date: February 21st, 2012 Home of the automobile now turning to walking and cycling The USA, invariably seen as the "home of the automobile" is now showing "clean green" New Zealand how to better provide for walking and cycling, ... More >>

New Zealand Book Month 2012 – get ready to turn the page!

Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 10:32 am | Hastings District Council

Date: February 21st, 2012 New Zealand Book Month 2012 – get ready to turn the page! It’s that time of year, when the Hastings community comes together to celebrate how books can change lives. On Thursday March 1st, the Hastings District Libraries ... More >>

Deputy Mayors join conference fashion show

Monday, 20 February 2012, 1:21 pm | Hastings District Council

The Deputy Mayors of Hastings and Napier will dress in their most glamorous art deco outfits and take part in a fashion parade, as part of next weeks to 2WalkandCycle conference in Hastings. More >>

Conference to discuss laws protecting walkers and cyclists

Monday, 20 February 2012, 1:19 pm | Hastings District Council

Potential changes to laws protecting walkers and cyclists from other traffic will be discussed at this week’s national walking and cycling conference. Prof Hank Weiss, of the University of Otago Injury Prevention Research Unit, will present options ... More >>

Dragon Dance Group to perform at International Cultures Day

Friday, 17 February 2012, 1:06 pm | Hastings District Council

A Dragon Dance Group from Wellington will bring spectacular style and colour to International Cultures Day in Hastings next month. More >>

Walking & cycling conference looks at transport integration

Thursday, 16 February 2012, 12:53 pm | Hastings District Council

The national 2Walk&Cycle conference will address transport issues that will help improve the lifestyle of everyone in the community. The conference is to be held next week in Hastings with the theme “Creating Smarter Connections”. More >>

Call for Horse of the Year show ambassadors

Thursday, 16 February 2012, 11:10 am | Hastings District Council

Volunteering as a Horse of the Year 2012 ambassador will see you give advice to locals and visitors on what to do at the show and point out the many great attractions that exist around Hastings District. More >>

Property tycoon Sir Bob Jones to speak in Hastings

Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 10:34 am | Hastings District Council

Renowned entrepreneur and speaker extraordinaire Sir Bob Jones, will be hosted by the Hastings District Friends of the Libraries next month. The property tycoon will speak on the topic “What books mean to me – Sir Bob Jones on Books” at the ... More >>

Rural Civil Defence unit celebrates first birthday

Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 10:28 am | Hastings District Council

One of Hastings district’s smallest communities will celebrate the first birthday of its Emergency Management group this weekend. The Maraekakaho Civil Defence Emergency group has been in place for just over 12 months and now boasts over 30 volunteers. More >>

Views sought on Hastings safe communities accreditation

Friday, 10 February 2012, 12:19 pm | Hastings District Council

Date: February 10th, 2012 Views sought on Hastings safe communities accreditation Community organisations are being encouraged to put forward their views on how Hastings can further its aims of achieving Safe Communities accreditation. Safe communities ... More >>

Record breaking Big Bike fixup

Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 1:52 pm | Hastings District Council

The previous record for the total number of bikes presented at an iWay Big Bike Fixup was smashed during the event held on Sunday (February 5th) at the Hastings clock tower. More >>

Conference explores options for sustainable travel

Tuesday, 7 February 2012, 12:12 pm | Hastings District Council

This month’s national 2Walk&Cycle conference will explore future transport options in a world which is growing more congested every day. It is the first time that both the walking and cycling sectors have been invited to attend a single conference, ... More >>