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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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