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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 >>
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 >>
