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To make Napier the best city in New Zealand to live, work, raise a family, and enjoy a safe and satisfying life.

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Council 25 Sep 2024
Napier Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Custom Monopoly Edition

NAPIER — To mark Napier’s 150th, the city is getting its own edition of classic boardgame Monopoly.

Councillor Sally Crown and Councillor Ronda Chrystal play Monopoly Napier Edition with Mayor Kirsten Wise

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Science 1 Nov 2023
Kids in Space!

NAPIER — Get ready to blast off on a space adventure! A hands-on space science showcase will land in Napier this November, bringing visitors of all ages an out-of-this-world experience.

School students taking part in Tūhura Tuarangi, Aotearoa in Space interactive experiences.

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Council 30 Jun 2023
Future free of the fear of fines

NAPIER — Forgetful fiction fans and busy bookworms have been granted a permanent pardon by Napier Libraries.

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Council 22 May 2023
Resilience is part of powering up recovery

NAPIER — Twenty-one ‘powerful’ heavy weights have arrived in Napier to help with any future extreme weather events and their impacts.

Generators

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Conservation 16 May 2023
Shark release early this morning

NAPIER — The National Aquarium of New Zealand released two sharks into the ocean early this morning, returning them to the waters from which they originated.

Napier aquarium tank May 2023

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Council 2 May 2023
Resilience at forefront of Napier's post Cyclone recovery

NAPIER — A more resilient Napier is at the forefront of Napier City Council’s Locality Plan, which was submitted to the Hawke’s Bay Regional Recovery Group on Friday.

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Conservation 19 Jan 2023
Cute just got cuter

NAPIER — The world’s smallest penguin just came out with miniature versions named Pipi, Squishy and Eric – though they’re adult sized by 90 days! Three baby kororā recently hatched at the National Aquarium of New Zealand.

The world's smallest penguin just came out with miniature versions named Pipi, Squishy and Eric.

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Council 9 May 2022
Youth take on Napier council

NAPIER — Loud voices, bold claims and plenty of opinions are sure to dominate Napier’s inaugural Youth v Council debate, and that’s just the teens!   The Youth Council vs.

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Politics 30 Apr 2022
Worrying implication for property rights as Government forces through Three Waters reform

NAPIER — Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise agrees with fellow members of Communities 4 Local Democracy He hapori mō te Manapori that Government plans to force through water reforms virtually unchanged is a worrying attack on property rights and community voice.

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Traffic 9 Feb 2013
Temporary Road Closure - One Day International Cricket Match

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that Morris Street, between Latham Street and Nelson Crescent, will be closed to all traffic on Wednesday 20 February 2013 from 10.00am to 12 midnight.

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News 7 Feb 2013
2013 Census – Every Person Counts

NAPIER — On Tuesday 5 March, every resident and visitor in New Zealand must take part in the 2013 Census.

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News 6 Feb 2013
Napier City Mobile Signs Bylaw 2013

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Sections 83 and 147 of the Local Government Act 2002, that the Napier City Council has adopted the above draft Bylaw.

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Alcohol 4 Feb 2013
Temporary Suspension Of Liquor Ban

NAPIER — TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF LIQUOR BAN NAPIER CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Pursuant to clause 8 of the Napier City Public Places Liquor Control Bylaw 2004, notice is hereby given of the temporary suspension of the prohibition of the consumption, possession, and bringing in, of liquor in the Central Business District.

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Internet 2 Feb 2013
Tender - WI-FI Hotspot

NAPIER — CONTRACT 822 WI-FI Hotspot along Marine Parade, Napier Proposals are invited for the provision of a Wi-Fi Hotspot along the Marine Parade, Napier.

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Traffic 2 Feb 2013
Temporary Road Closure - Church Road Winery

NAPIER — Church Road Winery Classic Hits Concert Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that the following road closures will be in place on Wednesday 6 February from 3.00pm to 11.00pm.

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Building 24 Jan 2013
Building HBMAG Redevelopment Nearing Completion

NAPIER — The Hawke’s Bay Museum & Art Gallery redevelopment is on target for an April handover to staff for furnishing and putting up exhibitions in a dramatically more extensive building.

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News 21 Jan 2013
Tender - Tipper Truck

NAPIER — CONTRACT NO.

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Traffic 21 Jan 2013
Temporary Road Closure - Great Late Long Lunch

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, that the Marine Parade from Tennyson Street to Browning Street will be closed from 4.00pm to 11.00pm on Saturday 2 February 2013.

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News 21 Jan 2013
Tender - Cab And Utility With Deck

NAPIER — CONTRACT NO.

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Traffic 21 Jan 2013
Temporary Road Closure - Church Road

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that the following road closures will be in place on Sunday 3 February 2013 from 1.30pm to 11.00pm.

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Art 21 Jan 2013
Creative Communities Funding Scheme

NAPIER

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Traffic 7 Jan 2013
Temporary Road Closure - Unison

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that the service lane between Dalton and Market Streets will be closed from 8.00am Monday 14 January to 5.00pm Wednesday 16 January 2013.

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Health 19 Dec 2012
Notice from the Ministry Of Health

NAPIER — Napier City Council has received the following public notice from the Ministry of Health: “Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.

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News 17 Dec 2012
Prohibited Fire Season

NAPIER — Total Fire Ban Notice is hereby given pursuant to Napier City Fire Control Bylaw 2008 THE LIGHTING OF FIRES IN THE OPEN IS PROHIBITED The Prohibition applies to ALL parts of Napier City WITHOUT EXCEPTION, and comes into force on Monday 17 December 2012.

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Traffic 17 Dec 2012
Temporary Road Closures - New Year Closures

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that the following streets will be closed to all traffic from 5.30pm on Monday 31 December 2012 to 10.00am Tuesday 1 January 2013.

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Community 11 Dec 2012
Commercial Building A Boost For Napier

NAPIER — A surge of commercial building in Napier is a positive indicator of recovery as developers respond to earthquake compliance issues and the city shakes off the far-reaching impacts of global recession.

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Fire 29 Nov 2012
Restricted Fire Season

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to Napier City Council’s Fire Control Bylaw, that a RESTRICTED FIRE SEASON will be imposed in areas under jurisdiction of the NAPIER CITY COUNCIL (except for territory under control of the Department of Conservation).

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Community 29 Nov 2012
Scenic Section Of Pathway Completed

NAPIER — Cyclists and walkers are now able to enjoy the section of Taipo Stream Pathway recently completed from Church Road to Balmoral Street.

Scenic section of Taipo Stream Pathway completed 2012.

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Business 28 Nov 2012
Big Strides For HBMAG Redevelopment

NAPIER — October was a month of great progress for the Hawke’s Bay Museum & Art Gallery redevelopment, with building completion on target for April next year.

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Entertainment 28 Nov 2012
Pask Winery Great Long Late Lunch

NAPIER — A touch of romance.....with fairy lights and lanterns..........

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Waste 14 Nov 2012
Household Hazardous Waste Collection

NAPIER — A free hazardous waste service for householders is provided by the Hastings District Council and the Napier City Council every year in November.

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Traffic 10 Nov 2012
Temporary Road Closure - Albion Street

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, that Albion Street between Hastings Street and Marine Parade will be closed from 7.00am Monday 12 November to 5.00pm Friday 30 November 2012.

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Alcohol 7 Nov 2012
Napier City Public Places Liquor Control Bylaw 2012

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Sections 83 and 147 of the Local Government Act 2002, that the Napier City Council has adopted the above draft Bylaw.

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Traffic 7 Nov 2012
Temporary Road Closure - Childers Road

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that Childers Road (full length) and Lucy Road (by numbers 1-4) will be closed to all through traffic (with the exception of residents) from 7.00am to 5.30pm on Monday 12 November to Friday 16 November 2012.

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Community 6 Nov 2012
Mayor Launches White Ribbon Campaign

NAPIER — The White Ribbon Campaign to end men’s violence against women was today launched throughout New Zealand with Mayor Barbara Arnott endorsing Napier’s community response.

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Community 2 Nov 2012
MTG Hawke's Bay - A New Name For A New Location

NAPIER — When the new museum and art gallery building on Tennyson Street opens next year it will have a new name - MTG Hawke’s Bay.

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Traffic 31 Oct 2012
Temporary Road Closure - Hospital Lane

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that Hospital Lane from Battery Road to Hospital Terrace will be closed to all through traffic from 8.00am to 5.00pm each day from Monday 5 November 2012 to Saturday 10 November 2012.

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Family 26 Oct 2012
Spray Park open for Summer

NAPIER — Families now have more choices for fun in Napier with the completion of the family-friendly Spray Park at Napier Aquatic Centre.

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Building 26 Oct 2012
HBMAG Takes A Bow

NAPIER

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Traffic 25 Oct 2012
Hastings Street Work Nears Completion

NAPIER — Completing the first stage in the redevelopment of Hastings Street is only weeks away now, with work on target for the original November finishing date.

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Real Estate 21 Oct 2012
Sections For Sale

NAPIER — PARKLANDS RESIDENTIAL ESTATE Sections in Area 2, Stage 10, will be available for purchase from 8.00am on Wednesday 24 October 2012, and will comprise 27 sections along Kapiti Drive.

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Entertainment 19 Oct 2012
Jaquie Brown's Coming To Town

NAPIER — JAQUIE BROWN’S COMING TO TOWN FOR KENNEDY PARK’S 75TH BIRTHDAY BASH ‘Party in the Park’ will be a whole lot of laughs now that comedian Jaquie Brown has been confirmed as the event’s celebrity guest.

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Community 17 Oct 2012
Puketapu Hill Road Upgraded

NAPIER — The upgrade of the hill section of Puketapu Road – a major winter roading project – has now been completed.

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Waste 16 Oct 2012
TV Takeback Free Drop Off

NAPIER — The Free TV Take-back programme is from 13-28 October 2012.

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Traffic 10 Oct 2012
Temporary Road Closures

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that the following streets will be closed to all traffic as follows: Shakespeare Terrace Thursday 11 October to Tuesday 23 October 2012 – 8.30am to 5.30pm (Sunday 14 October & 21 October excluded).

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News 10 Oct 2012
Tenders

NAPIER — Contract No: 777 Napier/Hastings Kerbside Refuse Collection Tenders are invited for kerbside refuse collection contracts for the cities of Napier and Hastings for a period of five years with a right of renewal of two years.

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Traffic 6 Oct 2012
Temporary Road Closure

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given that Hastings Street between Faulknor Lane (entrance to Rebel Sport) and Motordrome Napier will be closed from 7.00am Monday 8 October until 4.00pm Saturday 13 October 2012.

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Traffic 6 Oct 2012
Temporary Road Closure

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that Cameron Terrace and Shakespeare Terrace will be closed to all traffic between the hours of 7.00am to 5.30pm each day from Tuesday 9 October to Friday 12 October 2012. Access will be available to residents only.

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Art 6 Oct 2012
Funding Recipients

NAPIER

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Community 2 Oct 2012
Longer Parking For Taradale Shoppers

NAPIER — Shoppers will have longer to linger in Taradale's redeveloped centre following a review of parking in and around the shopping precinct.

View of completed gardens and timber seating areas on 5th October 2010 for the Taradale Town Centre Upgrade.

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Environment 2 Oct 2012
TV TakeBack Programme Announced

NAPIER — Yesterday, Minister for the Environment Hon Amy Adams announced the TV TakeBack programme, a recycling initiative for end-of-life TVs coinciding with New Zealand's switch to digital transmission (Minister's press release).

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Traffic 29 Sep 2012
Temporay Road Closures

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that Hastings Street from Dickens Street to Emerson Street will be closed to all traffic from 6.00am to 6.00pm on Sunday 7 October 2012.

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Earthquakes 26 Sep 2012
Siren test a success

NAPIER — Napier’s 16 sirens were activated today at 9.26am as part of the New Zealand ShakeOut, the country’s first national earthquake drill.

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Tourism 26 Sep 2012
Big Picture Plans Will Make Marine Parade The Premier Place To Play

NAPIER — Napier's foreshore is set to get an upgrade thanks to a visionary plan to create a 'Kids’ Capital' along Marine Parade.

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Community 26 Sep 2012
Napier City Freedom Camping Bylaw 2012

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 83 and 86 of the Local Government Act 2002, that Napier City Council has adopted the above draft Bylaw.

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Traffic 25 Sep 2012
Temporary Road Closure

NAPIER

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Earthquakes 21 Sep 2012
Civil Defence Siren Test unites with NZ ShakeOut

NAPIER — The Napier Civil Defence siren test on 26 September will be a little different from the last.

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Council 20 Sep 2012
Final Proposal For Representation Arrangements For The 2013 Local Elections

NAPIER — On 5 September 2012 the Napier City Council Finance Audit and Risk Committee considered the submissions received on its initial proposal regarding the representation arrangements for the Council and its constituent community boards to apply for the local elections to be held on 12 October 2013.

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Traffic 19 Sep 2012
Temporary Lane Closure - SH2 Pandora Road

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that the South/City bound lane of SH2 Pandora Road between Meeanee Quay and Thames Street will be closed from 7.00am to 6.30pm Tuesday 25 September 2012.

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Community 18 Sep 2012
Grants To Support Youth Projects - YCON Grant 2012

NAPIER — Are you aged between 12 to 24 years and live in Napier? Did you know you can apply to YCON (Youth Council of Napier) for a grant to support your project or activity? A total of $3000 is available for Napier youth.

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Community 18 Sep 2012
Halfway There For Hastings Street

NAPIER — The first stage in the Hastings Street redevelopment has reached the halfway mark with work on target for completion in November.

Corner of Hastings and Station streets – complete with exposed aggregate footpath with red clay paving bands, bike stands, trees, bollards and rubbish bin.

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Environment 15 Sep 2012
Clean-Up The Parade

NAPIER — Next week, Napier's citizens have an opportunity to join in a couple of clean-up projects along the Parade, as part of National Clean-up Week, starting on Sunday 16th.

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Traffic 13 Sep 2012
Temporary Road Closure

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given that Hastings Street between Albion Street and Faulknor Lane (entrance to Rebel Sport) will be closed from 7.00am Sunday 16 September until 7.00am Monday 24 September 2012.

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Environment 8 Sep 2012
Napier City Stormwater Bylaw 2012

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 83 and 86 of the Local Government Act 2002, that Napier City Council has adopted the above draft Bylaw.

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Gardening 7 Sep 2012
Garden Competition Entries Now Open

NAPIER — Run over many years, the Napier City Council's annual garden competition is aimed at encouraging citywide pride in garden beautification.

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News 30 Aug 2012
Tender - Catering Contract

NAPIER — CONTRACT NO.

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Traffic 29 Aug 2012
Hastings Street Work On Track For November Completion

NAPIER — Temporary seal is keeping Hastings Street free from loose grave and providing parking while the first stage of the redevelopment pushes ahead.

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Finance 18 Aug 2012
Rates Instalment One Due

NAPIER — RATES INSTALMENT ONE DUE DATE: 22 AUGUST 2012 This notice is a reminder that rates instalment one for the 2012/2013 rating year is due for payment on or before 22 August 2012.

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News 18 Aug 2012
Tender - One New Wide-Area Roller Mower

NAPIER — CONTRACT NO.782 ONE NEW WIDE-AREA ROLLER MOWER Tenders are invited for the supply and delivery of the above plant items/vehicles.

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News 17 Aug 2012
Create A Family Emergency Kit And Be In To Win!

NAPIER — Create a family emergency kit in 7 easy steps and be in to Win! Read this week’s Napier Courier and look out for the “Emergency Kit Recipe – create a family emergency kit in 7 easy steps”.

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Environment 11 Aug 2012
Herbicide Spray Programme

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given that the Services Division of the Napier City Council will be commencing a selective herbicide spray programme for a duration of fourteen weeks from 18 August 2012.

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Traffic 10 Aug 2012
Hastings Street Work On Track

NAPIER — Council staff continue to make good progress on the first stage of the Hastings Street redevelopment despite the recent wet weather.

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Water 10 Aug 2012
Water Mains Cleaning - 10th August 2012

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Friday 10th August 2012 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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Water 9 Aug 2012
Water Mains Cleaning - 9th August 2012

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Thursday 9th August 2012 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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Water 8 Aug 2012
Water Mains Cleaning - 8th August 2012

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Wednesday 8th August 2012 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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Water 7 Aug 2012
Water Mains Cleaning - 7th August 2012

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Tuesday 7th August 2012 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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Technology 7 Aug 2012
Emergency Text Alerting just got easier!

NAPIER — Today is the perfect time to sign up for emergency text alerts from Napier Civil Defence.  It is now even easier to subscribe to their text alert service.

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Earthquakes 5 Aug 2012
National Earthquake Drill - 26th September 2012

NAPIER — At 9.26am on Wednesday 26 September 2012, there will be a national earthquake drill “New Zealand ShakeOut”.

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Water 2 Aug 2012
Water Mains Cleaning - 2nd August 2012

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Thursday 2nd August 2012 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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News 2 Aug 2012
Tender - WWTP Structural Fill

NAPIER — CONTRACT NO 775 WWTP STRUCTURAL FILL – SUPPLY AND HAULAGE 2012 Tenders are invited for the supply and transportation of 30,000 m³ (loose) of suitable structural fill to the Napier City Council Waste Water Treatment Plant site at Awatoto.

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News 1 Aug 2012
Good Progress On Hastings Street Redevelopment

NAPIER — Mostly fine weather is playing a vital part in keeping this upgrade project on track for completion in November.

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Water 1 Aug 2012
Water Mains Cleaning - 1st August 2012

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Wednesday 1st August 2012 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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Advertising 31 Jul 2012
Bylaw For Advertising Trailers

NAPIER — Trailers advertising a plethora of different commodities are causing complaints from residents.

Example of Advertising Trailer

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Water 31 Jul 2012
Water Mains Cleaning - 31st July 2012

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Tuesday 31st July 2012 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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Community 27 Jul 2012
Creative Communities Funding Scheme Now Open

NAPIER —   Are you involved in an arts project, festival, performance or running workshops? If so, Creative Communities NZ and the Napier City Council invites you to apply for arts funding in its September 2012 funding round.

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Water 26 Jul 2012
Water Mains Cleaning - 26th July 2012

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Thursday 26th July 2012 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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Water 25 Jul 2012
Water Mains Cleaning - 25th July 2012

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Wednesday 25th July 2012 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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Water 24 Jul 2012
Water Mains Cleaning - 24th July 2012

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Tuesday 24th July 2012 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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News 21 Jul 2012
District Plan - Plan Change 8

NAPIER — Public notice is given in accordance with Clause 5 of Schedule 1 of the Resource Management Act 1991 that the Napier City Council has prepared the following Plan Change to the Operative City of Napier District Plan.

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