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Regional Council welcomes report on oil exploration
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 3:22 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council welcomes the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s investigation into fracking released today. The practice of hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, was the subject of a study requested in part by a unanimous ... More >>
Water report cements role of Regional Councils
Friday, 16 November 2012, 11:29 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Regional Councils across the country are welcoming the third and final report from the Land and Water Forum. More >>
Operation Pātiki Finishes Flounder Survey
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 3:03 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
The final survey in the year long Operation Pātiki survey of the Clive River (Ngaruroro Tawhito) was carried out last week. More >>
Watch For Argentine And Darwin Ant Infestations This Summer
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 2:54 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Invasive ant species are now found in a number of sites throughout Hawke’s Bay, and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council biosecurity staff will be surveying new sites for Argentine ant this summer, as well as adding Darwin’s ants to the programme. More >>
The State Of Our Environment | October 2012
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 2:52 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Consecutive months of below normal rainfall means moisture levels around the region have taken a dive. More >>
Lifejackets and boat I/D the focus on the water this summer
Monday, 5 November 2012, 2:24 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Boaties are being reminded the single most important thing they can do this summer is ensure everyone on their vessel is wearing a life jacket, according to Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Harbourmaster Phil Norman. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Trails Cuts A Lucrative Track To Wine Country
Thursday, 1 November 2012, 10:53 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
1 November 2012 Media Release Hawke’s Bay Trails Cuts A Lucrative Track To Wine Country More >>
Ruataniwha water storage project proceeds to consent phase
Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 3:46 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has voted to move the Ruataniwha Water Storage Project (RWSP) forward to the resource consent application stage. This next phase will establish in detail the actual parameters under which the proposed RWSP can be considered viable ... More >>
Air Quality, Improved Results for Hawke’s Bay
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 2:29 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Napier had much clearer air this winter and in Hastings the overall level of pollution has dropped noticeably. Hawke’s Bay Regional Council scientists and the Heat Smart programme team reported the positive results to Councillors this week. More >>
The State Of Our Environment | September 2012
Thursday, 4 October 2012, 12:35 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
September was about everything you expect out of spring – often windy and temperatures bouncing round like a yo-yo. One day it’s 20°C and blowing a nor’wester and the next you’re ditching your shorts for a scarf because of a 14°C southerly. ... More >>
Ruataniwha Water Storage Project Feasibility Report Released
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 3:19 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
A Hawke’s Bay Regional Council report into the feasibility of the Ruataniwha Water Storage Project shows the proposal to be financially, technically, and environmentally feasible. More >>
Penguins Safely Returned Home
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 11:39 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Penguins rescued from Napier’s Inner Harbour after a diesel spill earlier this month have been returned to their habitat. More >>
Public Given More Time To Comment On The Future Of Tukituki
Friday, 21 September 2012, 4:09 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is giving the public more time to comment on the future use and protection of the Tukituki River catchment. More >>
Under the table discussion all above board: Regional Council
Monday, 17 September 2012, 3:57 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Under the table discussion will be all above board for Hawke’s Bay Regional Councillors at their monthly meeting next week on Wednesday 26 September - although the talk is most likely to be about earthquake safety. More >>
Muesli or toast with your Tukituki Choices?
Thursday, 13 September 2012, 3:06 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will lead a discussion on its new document, Tukituki Choices, at an ‘Embracing Futures Thinking’ breakfast in Napier this Wednesday (19 September). More >>
Hawke's Bay Regional Council welcomes Ngai Tuhoe settlement
Tuesday, 11 September 2012, 1:40 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chairman Fenton Wilson has welcomed news that Te Kotahi a Tuhoe has accepted the Crown’s offer to settle the historical claims of Ngai Tuhoe. More >>
Irrigation NZ workshops on making irrigation pay
Friday, 7 September 2012, 12:05 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
News Release 6 September, 2012 Irrigation NZ workshops on making irrigation pay IrrigationNZ will be in Hawke’s Bay again on 13 September with workshops for irrigators on “Making irrigation pay - working within limits”. More >>
The State Of Our Environment | August 2012
Thursday, 6 September 2012, 9:15 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hooray!! That’s winter over and an unsettled one at that. August carried on much as July ended – rather wet. Unsurprisingly river and groundwater levels as well as soil moisture are all higher than usual for the time of year but now that the ... More >>
HBRC: Another Step Towards Developing Biodiversity Strategy
Tuesday, 21 August 2012, 2:29 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has endorsed an approach for developing a biodiversity strategy for the region. More >>
Public urged to have their say on HBRC Representation Review
Thursday, 16 August 2012, 1:16 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Councillors are proposing a change to the constituency makeup for the council and are urging Hawke’s Bay people to have their say. The changes are part of a representation review required before next year’s local body elections. More >>
