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Hawke's Bay Regional Council - Latest News [Page 24]

Few Changes in Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Annual Plan

Thursday, 21 March 2013, 2:55 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

This Annual Plan falls under year two of HBRC’s Long Term Plan 2012 – 2022 which was adopted last year. The majority of the work priorities continue as previously approved. More >>

Drought update from Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Meeting

Thursday, 21 March 2013, 1:45 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

The benefits from rain in Hawke’s Bay over the last few days are likely to be short-lived. The recent rain has meant irrigation bans have been able to be lifted on the Ngaruroro River at Fernhill and Tukituki River at Tapairu Road, however based on the flows ... More >>

the state of our environment | February 2012

Friday, 8 March 2013, 5:12 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

The current weather makes it hard to believe, but that’s summer over - a very dry, warm summer it was too on the back of a dry spring. February was yet another month of below normal rainfall, which makes six drier than usual months in a row. Most, ... More >>

Drought Declaration Sought for Hawke’s Bay

Tuesday, 5 March 2013, 5:13 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

The Government is being asked to formally declare the Hawke’s Bay region as a drought zone, following a multi-agency meeting of rural representatives, councils and Ministry of Primary Industries at Hawke’s Bay Regional Council in Napier today. More >>

A Warning To Boat Owners

Friday, 1 March 2013, 3:15 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will look to prosecute boat owners who ignore Navigational Safety bylaws. More >>

HBRC adopts proposed Tukituki Plan Change

Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 2:58 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has today adopted the proposed Tukituki Plan Change which puts in place strategies to maintain and enhance the values of the Tukituki Catchment. More >>

the state of our environment | January 2012

Monday, 4 February 2013, 5:02 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

It’s either feast or famine. During the last few Januarys we were growing webbed feet and aquaplaning round our own backyards – we had 320%, 319% and 191% of normal rainfall in 2010, 2011 and 2012 respectively. This year there is less coming out ... More >>

Wilderness calls on World Wetlands Day

Thursday, 31 January 2013, 5:01 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Wetlands are valuable places for wildlife and in Hawke’s Bay there are some interesting spots to explore on World Wetlands Day, Saturday 2 February. More >>

Dry Conditions Good For Possum Control

Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 3:04 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

The current dry conditions in Hawke’s Bay are a good opportunity for farmers to step up possum control, says Hawke’s Bay Regional Council biosecurity team. HBRC is recommending that farmers involved in PCA programmes or doing their own possum ... More >>

Little Rain Relief For Irrigators

Friday, 25 January 2013, 12:13 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is not expecting any significant rain in the coming week and the showers overnight were not enough to greatly impact on the region’s dryness. More >>

Irrigation Investment Announcement Welcomed

Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 4:46 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chief Executive Andrew Newman has welcomed today’s announcement that the Government is to earmark $80 million for irrigation investment in the next 12 months. More >>

Update to Date - Walk and Talk Series still popular

Friday, 18 January 2013, 2:51 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Update – please note we have changed the date for the Opouahi and Tutira Lakes Walk n Talk to Saturday 23 March (Kiwi health Check) Media Release 17 January 2013 Walk and Talk Series still popular A series of free guided walks are planned throughout ... More >>

Napier-Gisborne Rail line BERL Report released

Tuesday, 15 January 2013, 9:52 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

An independent review of a KiwiRail report used to justify the mothballing of the Gisborne to Napier rail line has been released. More >>

Irrigation bans in place as Hawke’s Bay continues to dry out

Friday, 11 January 2013, 1:18 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council continues to see river flows and ground water levels drop and now advises bans and warnings on rivers in the region. More >>

Drought watch in place over holidays

Friday, 21 December 2012, 3:15 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has stepped up its drought watch over the past few weeks, and will be monitoring conditions and consent compliance closely over the holidays. More >>

Remember To Check Clean Dry To Stop Didymo This Summer

Friday, 14 December 2012, 9:15 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has a staff member out and about at rivers and camping sites again this summer talking to anglers, trampers and other water users about the risk of didymo and to reinforce the ‘Check Clean Dry’ message. More >>

HBRC staff seconded to HBRIC for Ruataniwha Water Storage

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 4:57 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has agreed to second several key staff, including its Chief Executive to its investment company to work on the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme through the transitional phase during the next 12 months. More >>

Shared Services Initiative moves forward

Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 4:56 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has voted to support the formation of a Council Controlled Organisation (CCO) – Hawke’s Bay Local Authority Shared Services Limited (HB LASS Limited) to undertake shared services initiatives. More >>

Ratepayer feedback sought on future of Makara Dam

Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 4:13 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is seeking ratepayer feedback on options for the future of the Makara Dam. More >>

New HAWQi buoy to improve coastal water information

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 2:16 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Only the second of its type in New Zealand coastal waters, the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s permanent coastal monitoring buoy was placed offshore of Whirinaki in the weekend. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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