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Hastings District Council - Latest News [Page 64]

The use of cloth nappies helps reduce waste

Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 11:16 am | Hastings District Council

It's not new but it may be coming back into vogue, the use of cloth nappies for babies. More >>

Students look for safer ways of crossing Te Mata Road

Friday, 13 May 2011, 3:05 pm | Hastings District Council

Local school students are taking up the iWay Design Challenge, encourages new and innovative thinking that will make walking and cycling around Hastings more enjoyable. More >>

Recycling comes under the spotlight on 'Wasted Bus Tour'

Thursday, 12 May 2011, 12:03 pm | Hastings District Council

Did you know that all councils are required to regularly review the way waste is handled in their district? More >>

Some order returns to coastal communities

Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 12:57 pm | Hastings District Council

The flood affected communities of coastal Hawke’s Bay are showing signs of returning to normal, almost two weeks after heavy rain caused flooding and slips which cut off the townships. More >>

Waimarama land to remain in public hands

Monday, 9 May 2011, 12:44 pm | Hastings District Council

Hastings District Council and the Society of Mary have concluded negotiations regarding the purchase of the Society’s six hectares of land for Waimarama Domain. More >>

Havelock North bar loses its liquor licence for 24 hours

Monday, 9 May 2011, 12:36 pm | Hastings District Council

Pipi Developments Ltd has had its on licence suspended for 24 hours, after being caught selling alcohol to an underage purchaser. More >>

Residents asked to conserve water while testing undertaken

Thursday, 5 May 2011, 12:26 pm | Hastings District Council

Hastings residents are being asked to conserve water while the testing of bores is undertaken. More >>

Vehicle access to Ocean Beach remains marginal

Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 1:40 pm | Hastings District Council

The small settlement of Ocean Beach in Hawke’s Bay is still relatively isolated, a week on from the heavy rain which caused severe flooding around coastal communities. Contractors have removed all the debris from Ocean Beach Road but 100 mils of silt ... More >>

Welfare support continues for coastal residents

Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 12:41 pm | Hastings District Council

Waimarama residents who are struggling to come to terms with the damage caused by last week’s flooding, are being offered further support. Work and Income staff will be at the Civil Defence support centre which is located at the Waimarama Fire ... More >>

New bike stands for Hastings

Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 12:40 pm | Hastings District Council

New bike stands are to appear around the streets of Hastings, Havelock North and Flaxmere over the next few weeks. A successful trial of the new stands has been carried out at the Hastings District Council building in Lyndon Road and more will now be ... More >>

Coastal Clean Up Urgently Needs Volunteers

Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 4:23 pm | Hastings District Council

Hawke’s Bay residents are being called upon to help in a costal clean up of flood damaged areas. The community was devastated by floodwaters which caused residents to be evacuated, debris to clog drains and silt to pile up on roads and properties. More >>

Flood damaged areas escape more problems

Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 11:34 am | Hastings District Council

Flood hit areas along the coast of Hastings District have escaped any further damage, after more rain fell in the area on Monday night. More >>

Recognition for Mayor During Opening of Landmarks Sq

Monday, 2 May 2011, 5:38 pm | Hastings District Council

Former Mayor of Hastings, the late Jeremy Dwyer was recognised during the official opening of Landmarks Square. The pocket park in Warren St was developed as part of Hastings District Council’s commitment to develop quality green spaces in the city. More >>

Help for farmers affected by coastal flooding

Monday, 2 May 2011, 4:16 pm | Hastings District Council

Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule attended an urgent meeting with representatives of the East Coast Rural Support Trust and Federated Farmers this morning. More >>

Recovery continues for flood affected coastal residents

Monday, 2 May 2011, 12:44 pm | Hastings District Council

Recovery work continues for coastal Hawke’s Bay residents affected by last week’s flooding. More >>

Hawke’s Bay coastal community recovery operation continues

Friday, 29 April 2011, 4:12 pm | Hastings District Council

The Hastings District Council recovery operation for flood hit coastal communities has continued today. A number of roads have been reopened and some residents have been allowed to return to their homes. More >>

Work continues to clear roads around coastal Hawke's Bay

Friday, 29 April 2011, 9:39 am | Hastings District Council

Work continues to clear roads in coastal Hawke's Bay settlements after they were closed due to flooding and slips earlier this week. More >>

Roads stay closed for another night in coastal Hawke’s Bay a

Thursday, 28 April 2011, 4:28 pm | Hastings District Council

A number of roads in coastal areas of the Hastings District will remain closed for another night. More >>

Efforts continue to restore vehicle access to Waimarama

Thursday, 28 April 2011, 2:21 pm | Hastings District Council

A temporary bridge is being placed over the top of the Waimarama bridge which leads into the Hawke’s Bay township, after floodwaters damaged the road leading onto the structure. More >>

Waimarama residents urged to conserve cell phone batteries

Thursday, 28 April 2011, 10:09 am | Hastings District Council

With power still out to the coastal community of Waimarama, it is expected that telecommunication landline services may drop off by tomorrow (Thursday) morning. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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