Hastings District Council - Latest News [Page 66]
Free flights to Hawkes Bay for Christchurch residents end
Friday, 18 March 2011, 9:36 am | Hastings District Council
Hawke's Bay council's offer of free flights to the region for Christchurch residents, who are struggling in the aftermath of the earthquake, is to end. More >>
Libraries to show earthquake commemoration service
Thursday, 17 March 2011, 10:56 am | Hastings District Council
Hawke's Bay residents have shown deep empathy with the people of Christchurch, affected by the devastating earthquake which struck on February 22nd. More >>
Flagship development planned for busy road
Monday, 14 March 2011, 2:58 pm | Hastings District Council
Detailed planning is about to begin on changes to Heretaunga Street East- Havelock Road, which provides a vital link between Hastings and Havelock North More >>
Hastings Public Swimming Pools Set for Major Upgrade
Friday, 11 March 2011, 2:03 pm | Hastings District Council
The Hastings District Council has approved a new Aquatic Strategy, which will see the four community pools undergo a major upgrade. Council has agreed to spend $5.5m over seven years on the Frimley Aquatic Centre, Clive War Memorial Pool, Flaxmere ... More >>
Flaxmere gears up for a day of fun
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 9:36 am | Hastings District Council
The Flaxmere Planning Committee is hosting the second annual Family Festival at Flaxmere College, Henderson Rd, between 10am and 3pm. More >>
More Green Space for Hastings CBD
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 4:30 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Council has taken a significant step in its commitment to provide additional green space in the CBD by approving the purchase of a 6000 square metre block of land from the Hastings RSA. More >>
Canterbury residents rush to take some time out
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 9:30 am | Hastings District Council
The phone has been ringing off the hook as Canterbury residents rush to take up an offer of free flights and accommodation in Hawke's Bay. More >>
Hastings urged to join the big switch off
Friday, 4 March 2011, 1:07 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings urged to join the big switch off Hastings residents and businesses are being encouraged to join Earth Hour and switch power off for an hour on the evening of Saturday, March 26 . Earth Hour is an international campaign, encouraging people ... More >>
Council cycling culture turns to gold
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 1:11 pm | Hastings District Council
Council cycling culture turns to gold in nationwide challenge Hastings District Council’s cycling culture has turned into bragging rights for the region, after coming up trumps in the national Bikewise Challenge, run in February. The challenge encouraged businesses ... More >>
Hastings District moves to an open fire season
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 12:05 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings District moves to an open fire season Recent lower temperatures and some light rain around the region, will see the Hastings District return to an OPEN fire season. Fire authorities put the district in a CLOSED fire season early in January, ... More >>
Repairs to commence on Havelock Road Bridge
Friday, 25 February 2011, 3:17 pm | Hastings District Council
Work to repair damage caused when a tree fell on the Havelock Road Bridge will begin on Monday. More >>
iWay allows two months to walk to Bluff
Friday, 25 February 2011, 1:42 pm | Hastings District Council
The Hastings District Council iWay project, has turned some of its attention to walkers. The iWay Walking Challenge is a two month “virtual” tour of New Zealand, which encourages residents to wear pedometers and register the distance they walk each ... More >>
Guilin Performers to give FREE Public Concert
Thursday, 24 February 2011, 1:59 pm | Hastings District Council
A Good-Will Delegation Performing Group from Guilin is to play a major part in Hastings 30th Anniversary of its Sister City relationship. The 13 strong group will perform a free public concert at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House on Thursday March 3 at 7.30 ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Response to Christchurch Quake Proposed
Wednesday, 23 February 2011, 12:08 pm | Hastings District Council
Our experience of tragedy and recovery from the 1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake means the Bay has a strong empathy with the people of Christchurch, hit by a devastating shallow 6.3 magnitude quake yesterday. In September, Hawke’s Bay sent $250,000 ... More >>
Rural Discussion; Talk Needs To Turn Into Action
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 3:02 pm | Hastings District Council
There’s one month left for members of the rural community to comment on the Hastings District plan review of the Rural Discussion Document. More >>
Public consultation on pedestrian facilities in Hastings
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 1:30 pm | Hastings District Council
The public is being invited to have their say on removing barriers to walking, wheelchair and mobility scooter use around Flaxmere, Hastings and Havelock North. More >>
Flaxmere Village Centre Plan Comes Together
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 3:18 pm | Hastings District Council
Stage One of the much anticipated Flaxmere Village Centre renewal has taken a large step forward towards a better future for the suburb. After a number of years of extensive consultation with Flaxmere residents, Hastings District Council has approved a master ... More >>
Last Call For Aquatic Strategy Submissions
Wednesday, 16 February 2011, 1:09 pm | Hastings District Council
Last Call For Aquatic Strategy Submissions People wanting to have their say on Hastings aquatic strategy have until Friday to get submissions to council. Council has approved a Draft Aquatic Strategy on the future of the four community pools in Hastings and ... More >>
Is Your Household Using 120 Buckets of Water A Day?
Friday, 11 February 2011, 1:41 pm | Hastings District Council
With the mercury climbing to as high as 34 degrees in Hastings so far this summer we are using more and more water to wash, cool down and keep our gardens alive. However, our water resource is precious so Hastings District Council’s environmental project ... More >>
Flaxmere Family Festival – Have You Got the Right Stuff?
Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 1:22 pm | Hastings District Council
Are you the next amazing talent to come out of Flaxmere? Show your community that you’re a star and perform at the Flaxmere Family Festival alongside national act The Laughing Samoans. The Flaxmere Planning Committee is hosting the second Flaxmere ... More >>
