Hastings District Council - Latest News [Page 63]
Exciting designs created for revamp of Flaxmere Park
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 9:34 am | Hastings District Council
Public input has been crucial in the design of the park and the final round of consultation is about to begin. This will ensure that the changes meet the needs of the community and the park becomes an integral part of family life in Flaxmere. More >>
Rugby fever to hit Hawke’s Bay Opera House
Tuesday, 19 July 2011, 2:21 pm | Hastings District Council
An official IRB RWC 2011 fan zone will be hosted by the Opera House which will cater for those who can’t get to the semi finals, final and the hugely anticipated clash between the All Blacks and France. More >>
Hastings blossom parade to grow in Rugby World Cup year
Monday, 18 July 2011, 9:28 am | Hastings District Council
The Hastings Blossom parade is set to be a spring spectacle and again feature a large array of themed and decorated floats. More >>
Hastings moves to recycle a wider range of plastics
Friday, 15 July 2011, 12:54 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Councils recycling programme has expanded to include a wider range of plastic material. Prior to this month, only grades one and two plastics were accepted for recycling through both the kerbside recycling collection and the district recycling ... More >>
New exercise equipment ready for use
Friday, 15 July 2011, 11:47 am | Hastings District Council
More Hastings residents can now "work out" free of charge with the installation of another two state of the art outdoor exercise stations at Queen's Square. More >>
Prestigious rugby tournament comes to Hastings
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 3:37 pm | Hastings District Council
The New Zealand under15 secondary schools rugby tournament will be played at Elwood Park in Hastings next month. More >>
Hastings CBD upgrade is on track
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 2:12 pm | Hastings District Council
The major upgrade of the Heretaunga Street 300 block (between King and Nelson Streets) is on track to be completed in time for the Rugby World Cup, which begins in September. More >>
New flax plantation will help preserve national treasure
Monday, 11 July 2011, 3:04 pm | Hastings District Council
The regions weavers will have access to plants from the Rene Orchiston flax collection, once they have been planted out and become mature in a new reserve. Hastings District Council became guardians of the collection last year and will have the flax planted ... More >>
Three liquor outlets caught in controlled purchase operation
Monday, 4 July 2011, 12:16 pm | Hastings District Council
Two bottle stores and a hotel bar will each lose their licence for 24 hours after being caught selling liquor to minors. More >>
New mural enhances coastal area
Friday, 24 June 2011, 3:44 pm | Hastings District Council
The completion of a mural on a Council building in Whirinaki has delighted residents. The mural is a Hastings District Council project and comes after the local residents association made an approach to have the toilet block at the beach settlement protected ... More >>
Waimarama Bridge repairs complete
Friday, 24 June 2011, 2:48 pm | Hastings District Council
Relief for Waimarama residents as permanent repairs are completed on the bridge leading into the township. The bank on the town side of the bridge slipped away taking the road surface with it, as floodwaters swept down the Pouhokio Stream during the severe ... More >>
Hastings welcomes 12 new citizens
Thursday, 23 June 2011, 4:13 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings will welcome 12 new New Zealanders, at a citizenship ceremony to be held on Monday June 27th, 2011 from 6pm in the District Council Chamber, Lyndon Road, Hastings. More >>
A new plan for Havelock North Village Centre
Tuesday, 21 June 2011, 9:27 am | Hastings District Council
A new plan for Havelock North Village Centre A new plan for future development of the Havelock North Village centre is to be placed before the public next month. More >>
Changed road markings have a positive effect on drivers
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 10:31 am | Hastings District Council
The creation of a school zone with changed road markings outside Clive School appears to be having a positive effect on driver's behaviour. More >>
Help shape the future of Hastings
Friday, 10 June 2011, 4:44 pm | Hastings District Council
Right now, the Hastings district population is 75,000 but what about in the year 2045? Our population is changing rapidly, there’ll be more of us, 68% of us will be aged 65 and over and our cultural makeup will change significantly with the Maori ... More >>
Changes to Te Mata Road will make it safer for kindy kids
Friday, 10 June 2011, 2:46 pm | Hastings District Council
Improved safety for children going to and from Te Mata Road Kindergarten is a huge positive to come from upcoming changes to Te Mata Road in the area of the kindergarten. The new design, which was developed through working in a close partnership with the ... More >>
Drivers urged to park sensibly near schools
Friday, 10 June 2011, 12:06 pm | Hastings District Council
The safety of kids is paramount in a new push to encourage parents and caregivers to act more responsibly when picking up or dropping off their children at school. More >>
Stream enhancement to improve park for the community
Tuesday, 7 June 2011, 3:12 pm | Hastings District Council
A project to enhance the Windsor Park stream is designed to overcome its poor condition, which has been noted by the community More >>
Super budgeter to visit Hastings
Monday, 30 May 2011, 3:22 pm | Hastings District Council
Super budgeter to visit Hastings Lyn Webster started trying to lower the cost of her weekly groceries out of necessity but it quickly turned into a challenge; how low could she get the cost of the weekly bill. She began with a budget of $100, discovered ... More >>
CBD upgrade to be complete ahead of Rugby World Cup
Friday, 27 May 2011, 3:50 pm | Hastings District Council
Upgrade work on the Heretaunga Street 300 block (between King and Nelson Streets) is to be completed, ahead of the Rugby World Cup, which starts in early September. Work begins at the King Street end of the block next week (Wednesday June 1st) and ... More >>
