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As a territorial authority within the Hawke’s Bay region, we are responsible for a population of 13,000 an area covering 3200 square kilometres The Council will consist of a Mayor and eight councillors. Each Councillor represents one of two wards: Ruahine & Aramoana now combined into the Rural Ward and Ruataniwha now called the Urban Ward.. Councillors are elected by voters of their respective ward. The Mayor is elected 'at large' (electors of the whole district). The term is for three years. The next triennial election will take place in October 2007. The region’s “bread and butter” is still sheep and beef farming, pip and stone fruit, vegetable and grain crops, and dairy farming. However, non-traditional industries are being explored and finding success including top quality vineyards (part of our wonderful Hawke's Bay Wine Country). Our communities include Tikokino Ongaonga Takapau Otane Porangahau Waipukurau Waipawa The localities of Patangata, Kairakau, Elsthorpe, Oueroa, Omakere, Wanstead, Wallingford, Flemington, Mangaorapa, Ashley Clinton, Makaretu, Argyll, Pukehou and Aramoana. 

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2:30PM
Still danger at CHB Beaches after flooding Dead stock and unstable slips are just two reasons to be very careful when accessing Central Hawke’s Bay beaches especially Pourerere, Aramoana, Parimahu and Blackhead beaches after the recent major flood event. 247 views

4:19PM
Get ready for the CHB Lamb Festival! The Central Hawke’s Bay community and local businesses are saying “Get ready for a CHB Lamb Festival!” during the Rugby World Cup 2011. 249 views

10:45AM
Liquor operation shows responsible premises On Friday 12 November 2010, eight licensed premises in Central Hawke’s Bay were visited in a combined operation by the District Licensing Agency, the District Health Board and the Police. 130 views

8:19AM
Future of Civic Theatre to come before the public The public are being asked to discuss a future vision for the Waipukurau Civic Theatre. 81 views

3:47PM
$250,000 awarded to Central Hawke's Bay By the end of the year, a much-needed Community Development worker will be appointed to help support the elderly, local Marae, and improve Economic Development for Central Hawke's Bay, says CHB District Council's Communication advisor, Shelley Burne-Field. 110 views

9:12AM
CHB Annual Plan balances the budget Central Hawke’s Bay District Council’s Annual Plan 2010-2011 has allowed Council to recommend a 3.3% rate rise slightly less than the 4-5% predicted in the Long Term Council Community Plan. 99 views

4:03PM
Central Hawke's Bay "Solutions" project launched A project to find out meaningful information about Central Hawke’s Bay’s health and social services has been launched this week. 164 views

11:53AM
Samples confirm no contamination of abestos Environmental samples taken following the fire at the former Waipukurau Hospital on Monday (January 25) have confirmed that no contamination of asbestos occurred off site. 391 views

6:04PM
Second Hand Sunday Central Hawke's Bay citizens looking to clean out the garage or get something for nothing have the perfect opportunity on Sunday 14 February 2010 between 9am – 2pm when Central Hawke's Bay District Council holds the sixth annual "Second-hand Sunday" event. 297 views

11:10AM
Waipukurau continues with Fluoridation After a thorough consultation process with the local community, Central Hawke’s Bay District Council has decided to continue to fluoridate the Waipukurau water supply. 407 views

8:36AM
Knocking down walls On 25 November 2009, a wall will be knocked down at the Waipukurau Library to make room for a bigger area for children and a specific place for teenagers. 313 views

10:17AM
White Ribbon Ride Rolls into Central Hawkes Bay The White Ribbon Ride pulls into Waipukurau at Russell Park at 1pm on Wednesday 25 November offering the chance for local riders to join the convoy and for the community to catch the action. 492 views

5:18PM
Liquor Licence Suspended in Waipukurau A premises in Waipukurau has had their liquor licence suspended for selling to minors. 1016 views

2:32PM
CHB Youth Network will fix one thing at a time Forty-five people from a range of government and Central Hawkes Bay organisations attended the first CHB Youth 'Network' meeting last week in Waipawa. 198 views

10:50AM
FREE Rural AGRICHEMICAL Collection The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s next Unwanted Agrichemical collection will be held from 17-19 August 2009. 283 views