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Horizons Regional Council - Latest News [Page 26]
HBRC pollution hotline and buses in action over holidays
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 4:30 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s emergency and pollution hotline will operate as usual while the council offices are closed, but there are timetable differences for the goBay buses on public holidays. More >>
Horizons hears report on City landfill
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 4:12 pm | Horizons Regional Council
A report on the impact of Palmerston North City Council's landfill on the Manawatu River was heard by Horizons Regional Council's Environment Committee today. More >>
Local driver licensing service exceeds expectations
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 3:56 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Local driver licensing service iHow has helped over 328 people pass their learner licences and they’re only halfway through the year. It’s a figure that far exceeds similar services around New Zealand and something iHow tutors puts down to a hands-on ... More >>
New Heights For Native Fish
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 9:59 am | Horizons Regional Council
Native fish could soon be living the high life at the top of the Turitea Dams as part of a five-month trap and transfer trial designed to boost native fish populations. More >>
Youngsters compete for cycle glory
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 11:31 am | Horizons Regional Council
Fourteen students from across the region will put their cycling skills to the test this Friday 30 November in a bid to become Central District’s Young Cyclist of the Year. More >>
Free buses make Christmas shopping a breeze
Monday, 26 November 2012, 11:46 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is encouraging shoppers to go by bus this silly season with free Saturday services offered in the lead up to Christmas. More >>
Free buses make Christmas shopping a breeze
Monday, 26 November 2012, 11:40 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is encouraging shoppers to save their parking pennies by hopping on a free bus in the lead up to Christmas. More >>
Chairman calls for calm over One Plan
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 4:53 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council Chairman is calling for calm over his council's One Plan in the wake of recent reports that it would affect farmers' bottom lines by up to 43 per cent. More >>
New dam paves way for development
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 4:52 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Councillors headed out to Palmerston North’s North East Industrial Zone on Wednesday 14 November to view a new dam designed to mitigate the effects of a 100 year flood. More >>
Two Bursaries available for passionate students
Monday, 12 November 2012, 1:39 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council has two Bursaries available for students who are passionate about studying areas relevant to Horizons work in 2013. More >>
Horizons well placed to meet water regulations
Friday, 9 November 2012, 10:02 am | Horizons Regional Council
National regulations on water measurement and reporting take effect November 10 and the Horizons Region is well placed to comply thanks to a comprehensive water metering programme. More >>
Scooter users quick off the mark
Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 6:22 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Around 50 mobility scooter users lined up for their shot at Melbourne Cup glory during Horizons Regional Council’s annual Mobility Scooter Day at the Esplanade in Palmerston North today. More >>
Community projects throughout the Region to receive grants
Friday, 26 October 2012, 4:32 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Eleven community groups from throughout the Region are to receive grants funding for their projects under Horizons Regional Council’s community grants programme. More >>
Beetles released to kill pesky weed
Thursday, 25 October 2012, 9:39 am | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council released 200 beetles in Totara Reserve on Thursday to tackle the invasive tradescantia weed, also known as wandering willie. These beetles,(tradescantia stem beetle), were imported from Brazil and bred at Landcare Research’s facility ... More >>
Safe motoring this Labour Weekend
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 12:05 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council is encouraging holiday-makers travelling by car this Labour Weekend to check the safety of their vehicle and ensure they’re well rested before hitting the road. More >>
Swim spots looking safe for summer
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 3:40 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Summer is on its way and swim spots in the Horizons Region are looking like a good place to cool off according to a recent Ministry for the Environment report on recreational water quality. More >>
Horizons respond quickly to oil spill
Friday, 12 October 2012, 3:25 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Horizons Regional Council’s oil spill response team was on hand early this morning to clean up an oil spill in Palmerston North. At 7.20am Horizons received a call regarding seven 20L oil containers that had fallen off a pallet and split open on ... More >>
A day for the history books - new Archives Central building
Friday, 5 October 2012, 3:00 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Minister for Local Government David Carter praised the collaborative efforts of councils within the Horizons Region at the official opening of the new Archives Central building on Thursday October 4. More >>
Call for community to get behind river clean up
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 3:37 pm | Horizons Regional Council
Community groups and non-profit organisations are being encouraged to get involved with Manawatu River clean-up efforts under a new grants initiative coordinated by the Manawatu River Leaders’ Forum. More >>
Getting ready to get thru
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 10:44 am | Horizons Regional Council
This Wednesday over 63,000 Manawatu-Wanganui residents will drop, cover and hold as part of New Zealand’s first ever nationwide earthquake drill. More >>
