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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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