Hastings District Council - Latest News [Page 73]
Chief Executive to Investigate Splash Planet
Thursday, 14 May 2009, 11:24 am | Hastings District Council
Hastings District councillors have asked the Council’s chief executive to investigate the financial management of Splash Planet after being briefed on a projected operating deficit earlier this week. More >>
New era for the Hastings Citizens Advice Bureau
Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 4:27 pm | Hastings District Council
For over 30 years, the service has been housed within the Community Social Services building adjacent to the Hastings District Council. With the Regional Emergency Management needing to expand their operations, the bureau had to find alternative accommodation. More >>
Orienteers remember former Mohaka councillor
Wednesday, 29 April 2009, 2:08 pm | Hastings District Council
Members and guests of the Hawke’s Bay Orienteering Club will remember former Hastings District Councillor Deborah Turner by participating in one of her favourite activities when they hold the Deborah Turner Memorial Rogaine event on May 10. More >>
Sister City wedding an ‘outstanding achievement’
Monday, 27 April 2009, 12:53 pm | Hastings District Council
The Sister City wedding held in Hastings last year has been judged ‘best cultural project’ in New Zealand for 2008, at a Sister City conference in Hamilton. More >>
Drought Declared as Dry Cold Winter Predcted
Friday, 24 April 2009, 10:39 am | Hastings District Council
Ground moisture levels are dire, grass growth is minimal but most of all Hawke’s Bay farmers are suffering the financial pressure of three droughts in a row. More >>
“Working Towards Our Future”
Tuesday, 31 March 2009, 1:45 pm | Hastings District Council
April 3rd & 4th Friday 12noon – 6pm and Saturday 9am – 3pm at the Hastings Sports Centre More >>
One Day until Lights Out
Friday, 27 March 2009, 9:03 am | Hastings District Council
Come along to the Earth Hour event at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House Plaza, from 7pm on Saturday March 28, 2009 and receive free Ecobulb® light bulbs for your home. More >>
Great Living for a Sustainable Future
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 3:57 pm | Hastings District Council
This morning, Hastings District Council adopted its Draft 2009-2019 Ten Year Plan. Council wants residents of Hastings to tell it what they want the future of Hastings to look like. More >>
No Permits Required as Fire Risk Declines
Thursday, 19 March 2009, 2:38 pm | Hastings District Council
Rural Fire authorities and the New Zealand Fire Service have decided the fire risk has dropped enough to return to an Open Fire Season. More >>
Rubbish Bag Prices Reflect Rising Landfill Costs
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 3:11 pm | Hastings District Council
This morning, Hastings District Council voted to increase the price of rubbish bags to cover the increasing cost of rubbish disposal. The price change is effective immediately. The recommended retail price of small bags is now $1.30 and large bags will now cost ... More >>
Civic Honour Awards 2009 - Hastings District
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 1:45 pm | Hastings District Council
The Hastings District Council Civic Honour Awards Ceremony for 2007 is being held at 7pm, on Wednesday 11th March in the Council Chambers. More >>
Omaranui Landfill Fees to Increase
Thursday, 5 March 2009, 11:50 am | Hastings District Council
Fees at Omaranui Landfill are set to increase from Wednesday, July 1 2009 after a Government levy comes into force and disposal costs per tonne increase. The current charge rate of $48 per tonne for general municipal waste at Omaranui Landfill will ... More >>
Job Summit Ideas to Help Hawke’s Bay
Monday, 2 March 2009, 4:21 pm | Hastings District Council
Ideas generated by Friday’s Job Summit will have a positive impact on Hawke’s Bay, says Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule. In his role as Local Government New Zealand president, Mr Yule chaired the Local Government committee at Job Summit – aimed ... More >>
Rain Relief for Fire Risk
Monday, 2 March 2009, 3:58 pm | Hastings District Council
“Total Fire Ban” signage around the Hastings District were being replaced with “Restricted Fire Season” signs this morning after rural fire authorities decided to drop back to a restricted fire season. More >>
Omahu Road Upgrade To Be Re-Sealed
Monday, 23 February 2009, 4:16 pm | Hastings District Council
A recently resealed section of Omahu Road is being re-shaped and re-sealed after a surveying error meant the resurfacing was not done to specification. More >>
Lights Out For Earth Hour: Event Launch
Thursday, 19 February 2009, 4:06 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Council will be a shining light for environmental awareness when the lights are turned out for Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28. More >>
Pedal Power Fuelled by Free Breakfast
Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 4:22 pm | Hastings District Council
There may not be any such a thing as a free lunch but breakfast is on offer for cyclists who make the effort to bike to the city centre tomorrow morning. More >>
Bridge Pa to Get Drinking Water as Aquifer Drops
Wednesday, 11 February 2009, 1:00 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Council (HDC) arranged for water tankers to supply emergency drinking water to the community of Bridge Pa when it was made aware water shortages there were wide spread. The water shortages have potential to create a public health problem. More >>
Council Supports HDC One-Stop-Shop
Wednesday, 11 February 2009, 12:29 pm | Hastings District Council
Hastings District Council is looking to overhaul its customer service systems and bolster the local building industry with the construction of a new customer service centre. More >>
Donation to Aussie Fire Victims as Heat Hits Home
Tuesday, 10 February 2009, 10:02 am | Hastings District Council
Hastings District councillors voted unanimously yesterday to make a $10,000 donation towards rebuilding the lives of Australians whose homes have been devastated by bush fires. More >>
