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Low River Flows, Ground Water Levels and Dry Soils

Friday, 8 January 2010, 3:57 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is becoming concerned at the state of the region’s soil moisture, river flows and ground water levels following a review of December’s monitoring data. In the current situation, soil conditions at the monitoring sites ... More >>

More irrigation bans in force

Friday, 8 January 2010, 11:52 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Many more irrigation bans are now in force across Hawke’s Bay as warm westerly winds and low rainfall show significant reductions in river and stream flows. Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has placed bans on water takes linked to Te Waikaha Stream at ... More >>

Irrigation bans in force

Thursday, 24 December 2009, 11:41 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Irrigation bans have been slowly coming into force in Hawke’s Bay as, despite the damp and cool spring, river and streams flows are now in summer recession. More >>

Taking the Next Steps with Environmental Education

Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 11:50 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Over 180 people from New Zealand and overseas will be attending the NZ Association of Environmental Education’s biennial conference at Lindisfarne College in Hastings on 19-22 January. More >>

Mutually Beneficial Deal

Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 11:37 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has successfully purchased the 8.3 percent share holding in the Port of Napier Ltd from Horizons (Manawatu-Whanganui) Regional Council. More >>

Health Warning: Sewage Spill on Karamu/Clive

Thursday, 17 December 2009, 2:03 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

The public are advised not to swim or have any contact recreation activities (such as rowing) in the Karamu Stream-Clive River due to a spillage of sewage into the waterway. More >>

Dangerous Jetskiing Warning

Friday, 4 December 2009, 12:13 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

The dangerous activities of jetskiers at Clive River will not be tolerated by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, says Harbourmaster Charlie Rycroft who is concerned that a serious accident may occur. More >>

Council supports proposed new lifejacket regs

Tuesday, 1 December 2009, 3:16 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has supported a draft regulation change to strengthen the regulation for wearing lifejackets. Maritime New Zealand has a proposal to change Maritime Rule 91. The change would mean that personal flotation devices – usually ... More >>

Moana Jackson to Speak at HB Futures Seminar

Thursday, 26 November 2009, 9:18 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Returning home to Hawke’s Bay is Moana Jackson, who will be speaking at Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s Embracing Futures Thinking breakfast seminar on Thursday 3 December. More >>

Regional Funding Boost for Regional Projects

Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 1:50 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Three major regional projects that should significantly benefit Hawke’s Bay had funding approved by Hawke’s Bay Regional Councillors at the Strategic Development and Finance Committee yesterday. More >>

Taharua/Mohaka Strategy Agreed

Thursday, 12 November 2009, 4:20 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Yesterday (Wed 11 Nov) Hawke’s Bay Regional Council took another step towards addressing water quality issues in the upper Mohaka and Taharua Rivers with the adoption of the Taharua Strategy. This strategy sets out an approach, key steps and timeframes ... More >>

Software Solutions Approved by Hawke's Bay Council

Monday, 2 November 2009, 3:52 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has approved a new finance management software application to replace an aged, 25 year old system. The Council’s existing financial management software and computer equipment is over 25 years old and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council ... More >>

Summer checks of swimming spots starts again

Friday, 30 October 2009, 5:04 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

Summer monitoring of the water quality at the most popular swimming spots around Hawke's Bay will begin again on November 2 2009. The public can get information on water quality right through summer from the 24 hour “B4U Swim Line” - 06 878 ... More >>

Environmental Awards Judging Complete

Thursday, 8 October 2009, 2:36 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

The judging of the Hawke’s Bay Environmental Awards entries has been completed and winners selected. More >>

Tsunami response: Current situation (11.40am)

Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 12:07 pm | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

* People in Hawke’s Bay are being asked to remain on alert around the coast and river mouth areas. * There is potential for a second wave and subsequent waves to arrive on an incoming tide. * Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group ... More >>

Tsunami warning is now cancelled, downgraded

Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 11:16 am | Hawkes Bay Regional Council

* The tsunami warning is now cancelled and downgraded to a National Advisory – Potential Threat to NZ. * National advice was for up to a 1.0m wave at East Cape at around 10.22 am. * Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management advises residents ... More >>

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