Hastings District Council
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The Hastings District Council is the district council for all of the Hastings region on the east coast of New Zealand.
The Council is responsible for an area of 522,893 hectares, services some 73,400 people, has 28,992 rateable properties.
HASTINGS — The first steps have been taken in the creation of a Hastings garden in the Chinese sister city of Guilin.
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HAWKE'S BAY — A very special Sunday Farmers’ Market and the Hawke’s Bay Olive Festival are just two of the fun events which make up the Epicurious Festival.
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HASTINGS — The transformation of the Heretaunga Street 300 block (between King and Nelson Streets) has been completed in time for the Rugby World Cup.
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HASTINGS — Increased funding will allow new children’s programmes to be developed at FlaXrock recreation centre.
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HASTINGS — The Hastings District Council is seeking applications from community organisations or individuals for funding from Creative Communities New Zealand.
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HAWKE'S BAY — ‘Summer Sips’ will put the very best of Hawke’s Bay wine under the spotlight during the Epicurious Festival.
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HASTINGS — The Hastings Blossom Parade has long been an iconic event in Hastings.
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HASTINGS — Hastings residents are being encouraged to enter a national competition to decide which street is the best dressed during the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
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HASTINGS — Hastings will welcome 36 new New Zealanders, at a citizenship ceremony to be held on Monday August 29th, 2011 from 6pm in the District Council Chamber, Lyndon Road, Hastings.
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HASTINGS — The Hastings Blossom Parade has long been an iconic event in Hastings.
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HASTINGS — Outstanding features created around Hastings will be recognized when the 2011 Landmarks awards are handed out this week.
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HASTINGS — The winners have been found in ‘Paint 8’, a Hastings District Council competition which will see eight traffic light boxes painted with murals depicting city life.
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HAWKE'S BAY — International soprano Anna Leese will perform a homecoming concert at the iconic Hawke’s Bay Opera House as part of next month’s Epicurious Festival.
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HAWKE'S BAY — International soprano Anna Leese will perform a homecoming concert at the iconic Hawke's Bay Opera House as part of next month's Epicurious Festival.
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HASTINGS — The Liquor Licensing Authority has ordered the suspension of three Hastings liquor licenses, following recent purchase operations, which saw liquor being sold to minors.
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HASTINGS — Coastal residents are being advised to expect large swells of 5 – 8 meters to hit the coast of Hawke’s Bay from six o’clock this evening.
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HASTINGS — Hastings Citizens’ Band will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a weekend of music and entertainment next month.
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HASTINGS — The Napier Taihape Road will remain closed (from the Kaweka Forestry headquarters) all day today and tonight.
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HASTINGS — Saving money on grocery bills appeals to everyone as does the idea of picking fresh vegetables from your very own garden.
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NAPIER — The Napier - Taihape Road was closed at five o'clock yesterday afternoon, principally due to snow on the Gentle Annie.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule spent time at Hawke’s Bay Prison on Friday to help with the construction of a Habitat for Humanity Central North Island house.
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HASTINGS — There will be bargains for all when a new flea market opens in Flaxmere.
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HASTINGS — An integrated development package will ensure the revitalisation of Flaxmere meets the requirements of the community.
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HASTINGS — Hastings District Council has extended the date for the payment of this rates instalment by one week.
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HASTINGS — The prestigious 2011 Dunlop Targa Rally will finish in Havelock North after last being in the Hawke’s Bay in 2007.
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HASTINGS — A letter from Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule written to the Mayors and councillors of the Napier City Council, Central Hawke’s Bay District Council, Wairoa District Council and the Chairman and councillors of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.
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HASTINGS — Hastings District Council’s iWay project has come to the aid of a preschool and provided both bikes and helmets for kids who want to learn to ride bikes.
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HASTINGS — Elderly Hastings residents in need of affordable housing are being urged to place an application with Hastings District Council, as a number of the Council’s housing units are soon to become available.
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HASTINGS — With everyone feeling the pinch from the high cost of fuel, iWay is introducing an ‘alternative fuel card’.
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HASTINGS — Epicurious Weekend is set to bring a range of stunning events to Hastings, celebrating the highlights of Hawke’s Bay.
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HASTINGS — A new survey about young people will become a valuable tool to help guide Hastings District Council as they plan for the future.
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HASTINGS — With everyone feeling the pinch from the high cost of fuel, iWay is introducing an ‘alternative fuel card’.
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HASTINGS — Epicurious Weekend is set to bring a range of stunning events to Hastings, celebrating the highlights of Hawke's Bay.
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HASTINGS — Traffic light control boxes around Hastings are to take on a new and impressive look.
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HASTINGS — Seven public place recycling bins have been installed at key tourist spots around Hastings District in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
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HASTINGS — The region‟s graffiti artists are invited to enter a canvas into a competition which is the first of its type in Hawke‟s Bay.
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HASTINGS — Seven public place recycling bins have been installed at key tourist spots around Hastings District in time for the Rugby World Cup 2011.
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HASTINGS — Hastings District Council Group Manager; Asset Management David Fraser has been appointed to a newly formed government road maintenance taskforce.
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HASTINGS — Four tonnes of food waste has been turned into garden fertilizer by the wriggly occupants of the Hastings District Council worm farm.
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HASTINGS — Extreme winter weather is expected today with very cold southerlies bringing snow to low levels.
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HASTINGS — Exciting new concept plans have been prepared for a major revamp of Flaxmere Park.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Exciting new concept plans have been prepared for a major revamp of Flaxmere Park.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Rugby fever will come alive at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House during the World Cup.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Rugby fever will come alive at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House during the World Cup.
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HASTINGS — The Hastings Blossom parade is set to be a spring spectacle and again feature a large array of themed and decorated floats.
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HASTINGS — Hastings District Councils recycling programme has expanded to include a wider range of plastic material.
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HASTINGS — More Hastings residents can now “work out” free of charge with the installation of another two state of the art outdoor exercise stations at Queen’s Square.
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HASTINGS — A number of options are being considered for the relocation of the Waimarama Community Hall, following the major flooding which struck the township in late April.
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HASTINGS — The New Zealand under15 secondary schools rugby tournament will be played at Elwood Park in Hastings next month.
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HASTINGS — The major upgrade of the Heretaunga Street 300 block (between King and Nelson Streets) is on track to be completed in time for the Rugby World Cup, which begins in September.
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HASTINGS — The regions weavers will have access to plants from the Rene Orchiston flax collection, once they have been planted out and become mature in a new reserve.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Residents in coastal areas around Hawke’s Bay are being warned to remain vigilant following a 7.8 earthquake which struck near the Kermadec Islands.
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HAWKE'S BAY — A tsunami warning has been issued by the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management for coastal areas around Hawke’s Bay following a 7.8 earthquake which struck near the Kermadec Islands.
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HASTINGS — Two bottle stores and a hotel bar will each lose their licence for 24 hours after being caught selling liquor to minors.
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HASTINGS — Two bottle stores and a hotel bar will each lose their licence for 24 hours after being caught selling liquor to minors.
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HASTINGS — Hastings District Council’s iWay project has achieved a number of significant milestones during its first 12 months, all of which are aimed at enhancing walking and cycling around Hastings.
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HASTINGS — Hastings will welcome 12 new New Zealanders, at a citizenship ceremony to be held on Monday June 27th, 2011 from 6pm in the District Council Chamber, Lyndon Road, Hastings.
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HASTINGS — Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule has invited high profile speakers from the New Zealand business and community sector to Hawkes Bay, as part of the Sir Peter Blake Trust Leadership Week.
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HASTINGS — A project to enhance the Windsor Park stream is designed to overcome its poor condition, which has been noted by the community The eight week project has commenced and the first stage of earthworks is well advanced.
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HASTINGS — Upgrade work on the Heretaunga Street 300 block (between King and Nelson Streets) is to be completed, ahead of the Rugby World Cup, which starts in early September.
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HASTINGS — Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule is overjoyed at today’s announcement that international food producer Heinz Wattie’s is to consolidate production at their Hastings plant.
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HASTINGS — It’s not new but it may be coming back into vogue, the use of cloth nappies for babies.
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HASTINGS — Did you know that all councils are required to regularly review the way waste is handled in their district? The Hastings District Council “Wasted Bus Tour” provides residents with a valuable opportunity to find out what is currently done with waste and what changes could be proposed.
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HASTINGS — Hastings District Council and Settlement Support Hawke’s Bay will again combine to show new residents the sites of the district.
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HAWKE'S BAY — The flood affected communities of coastal Hawke’s Bay are showing signs of returning to normal, almost two weeks after heavy rain caused flooding and slips which cut off the townships.
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HASTINGS — Hastings District Council and the Society of Mary have concluded negotiations regarding the purchase of the Society’s six hectares of land for Waimarama Domain.
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HAVELOCK NORTH — Pipi Developments Ltd has had its on licence suspended for 24 hours, after being caught selling alcohol to an underage purchaser.
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HASTINGS — Hastings residents are being asked to conserve water while the testing of bores is undertaken.
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HAWKE'S BAY — The small settlement of Ocean Beach in Hawke’s Bay is still relatively isolated, a week on from the heavy rain which caused severe flooding around coastal communities.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Waimarama residents who are struggling to come to terms with the damage caused by last week’s flooding, are being offered further support.
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HASTINGS — New bike stands are to appear around the streets of Hastings, Havelock North and Flaxmere over the next few weeks.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Hawke’s Bay residents are being called upon to help in a large scale costal clean up of flood damaged areas such as Waimarama.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Flood hit areas along the coast of Hastings District have escaped any further damage, after more rain fell in the area on Monday night.
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HASTINGS — Former Mayor of Hastings, the late Jeremy Dwyer was recognised today, during the official opening of Landmarks Square.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule attended an urgent meeting with representatives of the East Coast Rural Support Trust and Federated Farmers this morning.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Homes, water and sewerage: Recovery work continues for coastal Hawke’s Bay residents affected by last week’s flooding.
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HAWKE'S BAY — The Hastings District Council recovery operation for flood hit coastal communities has continued today.
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HAWKE'S BAY — A number of roads in coastal areas of the Hastings District will remain closed for another night.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Some roads which were closed due to flooding around the coastal areas of Hawke’s Bay have begun to reopen.
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HASTINGS — A pocket park in the heart of the Hastings CBD is to be officially opened on May 2nd 2011.
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HAWKE'S BAY — With power still out to the coastal community of Waimarama, it is expected that telecommunication landline services may drop off by tomorrow (Thursday) morning.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Heavy overnight rain has caused flooding in coastal areas of Hawke’s Bay which has necessitated the evacuation of some residents.
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HASTINGS — The road to the coastal community of Waimarama remains closed to general traffic and will remain closed overnight.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Waimarama residents are being asked to conserve water due to problems at the local reservoir.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Hastings District Council Civil Defence has facilitated the evacuation of 30 Waimarama residents, as heavy rain caused flooding around the coastal areas of Hawke’s Bay.
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HASTINGS — If you are new to Hastings, here is an opportunity to make new friends.
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HASTINGS — Hastings District Council 2011 Civic Honours Awards, will recognise those who have contributed significantly to the community.
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HASTINGS — As autumn turns into winter, it’s time to think about composting as a way of helping your garden produce fresh vegetables next summer.
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HASTINGS — Wallace Development Co Ltd has begun work (Wednesday) on the site of the former Roachs’ Department Store, which will become the new retail centre for Farmers.
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HASTINGS — Hastings will welcome 20 new New Zealanders, at a citizenship ceremony to be held on Wednesday 27 April, from 6pm in the District Council Chamber, Lyndon Road, Hastings.
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HASTINGS — A new project aims to create a safer environment for students going to and from Hastings schools.
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HASTINGS — A new mural on the wall of Big Save Furniture in Heretaunga Street Hastings has received its final hand prints.
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HASTINGS — Three local families will soon be happily growing their own veges, thanks to a competition run by the Hastings District Council through the Sus’d programme.
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HASTINGS — The Hastings District Council has given the go ahead for a new McDonald’s restaurant in Havelock North.
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HAWKE'S BAY — A new Civil Defence emergency warning system is to be trialled again in the coastal communities of Haumoana, Te Awanga and Clifton this Sunday.
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HASTINGS — Hastings will welcome 29 new New Zealanders at a citizenship ceremony to be held tonight (Monday March 28th ) from 6pm in the Hastings District Council Chamber, Lyndon Road, Hastings.
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HASTINGS — Hastings theme park, Splash Planet, has seen a record number of admissions so far this summer season.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Detailed planning is about to begin on changes to Heretaunga Street East- Havelock Road, which provides a vital link between Hastings and Havelock North The road is an integral part of the Hastings transport network and there is potential for traffic increases to cause major congestion in years to come.
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