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Hawkes Bay Regional Council - Latest News [Page 26]

Future energy use in Hawke’s Bay up for discussion

Tuesday, 30 August 2016, 4:34 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

The future energy usage in Hawke’s Bay has been up for discussion in the region today. More >>

The health of groundwater wells

Monday, 29 August 2016, 3:29 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

HBRC is sending letters to each of the region’s territorial councils and other well owners asking them to check the condition of their well-head and the surrounding area. “We’re actively in touch with people, fielding calls about wells and giving ... More >>

Consultation on Proposal for New Service Company

Thursday, 18 August 2016, 2:35 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

A proposal to set up a new service company for the Ruataniwha Scheme opens for public consultation today. More >>

HBRC Investigating Havelock North Groundwater

Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 4:12 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s environmental science team is undertaking extensive testing of the Te Mata Aquifer to understand the water quality within the aquifer and to assist Hastings District Council and Hawke’s Bay District Health Board in ... More >>

Further research recommended on potential of Rocket Tourism

Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 4:10 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s Corporate & Strategic Committee is recommending further research be undertaken into the potential for tourism as a result of the establishment of a Rocket Lab at Mahia Peninsula. More >>

Candidates for Hawke’s Bay Regional Council

Friday, 12 August 2016, 12:28 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

At close of nominations for the Local Elections 2016 at midday today, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s Electoral Officer, Leeanne Hooper, has received the following nominations for the region’s 5 constituencies: More >>

Heretaunga water group seeks high values

Friday, 12 August 2016, 9:55 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

The debate at Tuesday's meeting of the Heretaunga and Ahuriri waterways (TANK) Group saw a strong desire to ensure swimmable water quality in the Tutaekurī River, its upper reaches, and to get all lowland tributaries swimmable as well. More >>

Council commitment to a partnership with tāngata whenua

Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 2:50 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Strong relationships with tāngata whenua are key to landing a workable draft management plan for the region’s high-value waterways, reflecting the community’s values and aspirations. More >>

Dirt Bikers Risk on Hawke’s Bay Trails

Friday, 15 July 2016, 11:50 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Dirt bike riders illegally riding on sections of the Hawke’s Bay Trails have become a hazard to walkers and cyclists and are damaging the pathways. Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and NZ Police are working together to stop the offenders. Dirt bikes and ... More >>

Current Resource Consents Now Accessible Online

Thursday, 14 July 2016, 10:18 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Consents holders and the public can now view current resource consents on Hawke’s Bay Regional Council website www.hbrc.govt.nz . More >>

Waitangi Regional Park - Priceless

Friday, 8 July 2016, 4:59 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is delighted to confirm near-full funding for the Waitangi Regional Park project, due to start construction later this year. The Waitangi coastal area, sadly, is the site of rubbish dumping and poor vehicle use, resulting ... More >>

Low wind, more air pollution

Thursday, 7 July 2016, 10:39 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Media Release 7 July 2016 Low wind, more air pollution Low wind conditions are resulting in Hastings having a run of high air pollution days, so far mostly at weekends when people are at home and keeping warm. “There’s not much we can do about the weather, ... More >>

Council welcomes decision on conservation order process

Wednesday, 6 July 2016, 9:33 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has welcomed the Minister for the Environment’s decision on the Water Conservation Order (WCO) application for the Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers More >>

A Big Thanks To Helping Hands with Plantings

Monday, 4 July 2016, 2:43 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

More than 400 Hawke’s Bay people are to be thanked for their efforts with environmental enhancement projects and add around 10,000 native plants to the landscape. More >>

Support for Hawke’s Bay Coastal Marine Environment Research

Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 4:53 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has put its support behind work looking at the state of the region’s marine environment and strategies to improve it. More >>

Youth Environment Team Holds Green Games

Tuesday, 28 June 2016, 11:05 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Learn - Discover - Experience is the by-line for this year’s Youth Environment day being held on Wednesday 29 June 2016 at Hastings Girl’s High School and Frimley Park in Hastings. More >>

Local Election Candidates’ Meetings Planned

Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 12:59 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Potential candidates for the local government elections will have the opportunity to learn more about the election process in coming weeks. More >>

U.S. Students Intern at HBRC

Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 12:04 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Four university students from the United States are working as interns at Hawke’s Bay Regional Council for three weeks. More >>

Hawke’s Bay Air Data on National Website

Tuesday, 21 June 2016, 9:20 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Air quality data for Hastings, Napier and Awatoto is now available on the LAWA website – www.lawa.org.nz . LAWA (Land Air Water Aotearoa) is the national environmental monitoring website which displays real time environmental data from around New Zealand. ... More >>

Get Involved in the Garden Bird Survey

Monday, 20 June 2016, 3:46 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay residents are an important part of the annual Garden Bird Survey week which will be on again from 25 June to 3 July, 2016. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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