Hastings District Council - Latest News [Page 69]
Hastings wins $4m to be New Zealand Walking model
Friday, 25 June 2010, 11:39 am | Hastings District Council
Hastings will be making walking and cycling “simply irresistible” after winning a national bid to be a New Zealand Transport Agency walking and cycling model community. More >>
Final call for 2009/2010 rates rebates
Tuesday, 22 June 2010, 4:10 pm | Hastings District Council
Time is running out to apply for financial assistance for this year’s rates. If you haven’t had a rates rebate for the 09/10 Year please apply now - applications close 30th June for the 09/10 rating year rebates. More >>
Success all round in Flaxmere
Monday, 21 June 2010, 3:09 pm | Hastings District Council
Not only did Flaxmere’s MAC beat Tamatea on the paddock on Saturday, but more than 1000 Flaxmere residents had their say on the future of their village at the Passport to Flaxmere’s Future: Community Fair. More >>
Air-Quality Standard Reprieve Likely for HB Homes
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 5:29 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule is applauding the recommendations of a review of Air Quality Standards that put homeowners under pressure to replace fireplaces and potentially limited the growth of local business. More >>
Solution Soon for Cranford
Friday, 28 May 2010, 3:38 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says supporters of Cranford should be confident that the service will continue to care for their loved ones into the future. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Celebrates Great Leaders
Monday, 24 May 2010, 4:51 pm | Hastings District Council
"Whatever the area, fulfilling one's potential requires worthwhile goals, a ruthlessness in setting standards and the courage to avoid the soft options that constantly present themselves." - Sir Peter Blake More >>
New Migrants Get Guided Tour of New Hometown
Friday, 21 May 2010, 9:53 am | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Council and Settlement Support are giving people who have recently settled in Hastings District a tour of their new hometown. More >>
Council Delighted with Company Directors
Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 1:45 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Council Appointments Committee chair, Mick Lester, is delighted with the outstanding calibre of appointees to the newly established Hastings District Properties Limited (HDPL). More >>
Council to Tender Hastings Top 10 Holiday Park
Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 9:26 am | Hastings District Council
After a comprehensive review, Hastings District Council has opted to market the lease for the operation of the Top Ten Holiday Park. More >>
Corrections Centre to be Built Outside of Town
Friday, 14 May 2010, 5:08 pm | Hastings District Council
A win-win solution has been reached on the location of a new Corrections Centre in Flaxmere, now the Department of Corrections has purchased a site in Wilkes Place. More >>
Calls for New Trust for Cranford
Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 12:33 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule is promoting the establishment of a separate trust to run palliative care in Hawke's Bay. More >>
Growing Communities Recruits Farewelled
Friday, 23 April 2010, 4:19 pm | Hastings District Council
On Monday, Hastings District Council, Work and Income and community groups are farewelling around 100 Growing Communities recruits, who have seen the benefits of a groundbreaking joint employment programme. More >>
Flaxmere To Protest Swansea Road Probation Centre
Tuesday, 20 April 2010, 3:48 pm | Hastings District Council
More than 200 Flaxmere residents gathered last night to discuss a Department of Corrections decision to ignore pleas from the community not to build a probation centre in the heart of their shopping centre. More >>
Hastings Named First Motorhome-Friendly Town
Thursday, 15 April 2010, 2:02 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings has been recognised as New Zealand’s first “Motorhome Friendly Town” at the Motorhome Association National Annual Rally, held at the A&P Showgrounds over Easter. More >>
Council cuts thousands off annual energy bill
Wednesday, 7 April 2010, 1:07 pm | Hastings District Council
An energy audit of four Hastings District Council-owned visitor sites found the council could cut $22,241 off its annual energy bill and reduce carbon emissions by 2.5 tonnes each year by implementing some simple energy savings initiatives. More >>
Council Building Closed to Public
Monday, 29 March 2010, 10:43 am | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Council’s Administration Building in Lyndon Road East will be closed to the public on Tuesday 6 April while asbestos is removed from the ceiling on part of the ground floor. Signs will advise visitors of the closure. More >>
Committee Happy with Waste Water Treatment Plant
Friday, 26 March 2010, 9:56 am | Hastings District Council
The Hastings District Council: Tangata Whenua Joint Waste Water Committee has recommended Council proceed with an application to give it more time to sign off its part of the consent for the East Clive Waste Water Treatment Plant. More >>
Blackbridge Refuse Transfer Station Change
Tuesday, 23 March 2010, 4:50 pm | Hastings District Council
Services at Blackbridge Refuse Transfer Station will not only continue but they are likely to increase as a new contract comes into effect at the site near Te Awanga. More >>
Have Your Say on Swimming Pools in Hastings
Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 10:45 am | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Council is preparing an Aquatic Facilities Strategy to plan for the future provision of public swimming pools in the District. Council is looking for your feedback through a questionnaire and series of public workshops. More >>
Beachfront Residents Asked to Keep Eye on Swells
Monday, 8 March 2010, 2:34 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings Emergency Management Operations centre is no longer on alert but is keeping a close eye on sea conditions leading up to the high tide at 1.20am tomorrow morning. More >>
