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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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Alcohol 31 Dec 2011
Temporary Liquor Ban

NAPIER — The Napier City Public Places Liquor Control Bylaw 2004 Prohibits the consumption, bringing in and possession of intoxicating liquor at any time, on any day from 18 January 2012 to 17 May 2012, in the following public places: Kennedy Road from the intersection with Nuffield Avenue through to the intersection with Georges Drive.

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Environment 29 Dec 2011
Major Upgrade For Rural Road

NAPIER — Work is to start on 9 January on upgrading the hill section of Puketapu Road.

Hill section of Puketapu Road 2011.

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Traffic 17 Dec 2011
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 Saturday 31st December 2011, to 10.00am Sunday 1st January, 2012.

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News 17 Dec 2011
Street Appeals 2012

NAPIER — The Napier City Council invites applications from organisations wishing to hold a street appeal within the Napier City limits in 2012.

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Community 15 Dec 2011
Shelter Promoting Cycling In The City

NAPIER — Downtown Napier now has a purpose-designed and built cycle shelter in a central location to encourage more people to cycle into and around the CBD.

Completed CBD Cycle Shelter December 2011.

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House 10 Dec 2011
Rating Valuation Changes For Napier

NAPIER — Quotable Value’s recent revaluation of Napier’s 25,000 properties has seen land values for most residential properties reduce by around five percent.

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Tourism 10 Dec 2011
Aquarium Celebrates Alligators Arrival In Time For Christmas

NAPIER — The National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier has just received an early Christmas present as they welcome two new alligators to their family.

National Aquarium at night.

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Building 10 Dec 2011
Tender - Napier Aquarium Of New Zealand Extension

NAPIER — Tenders are invited for the above contract involving the construction of an extension of approximately 390m2 to the Napier National Aquarium of New Zealand.

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Building 9 Dec 2011
New-Look Museum And Art Gallery Shaping Up

NAPIER — Builders are now more than a third of the way through the construction programme for redeveloping the Hawke’s Bay Museum and Art Gallery.

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News 9 Dec 2011
Napier Rotary Pathway Trust

NAPIER — This week the Napier Rotary Pathway Trust handed over a $147,000 cheque for the construction of the Westshore Rotary Pathway.

The Mayor standing next to the Rotary Pathway.

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Food 6 Dec 2011
Great Long Lunch Extraordinaire

NAPIER — Sunday 4th March 2012 1 – 5pm Marine Parade Gardens, Napier Join 799 other guests in an idyllic, seaside setting for a sumptuous meal at a table that stretches for over 200 metres.

Great Long Lunch.

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Traffic 26 Nov 2011
Temporary Road Closure - Fishing Competition

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, that the Customs Quay / West Quay ramp, by the discharge wharf area, will be closed to through traffic on Saturday 3rd December 2011 between the hours of 8.30am and 11.30am.

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Traffic 25 Nov 2011
Summer Roading Projects In Napier City And Surrounds

NAPIER — New Zealand Transport Agency contractors will be undertaking three major roading projects and one smaller job in the Napier area over summer.

Awatoto Road and State Highway 2 intersection.

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Traffic 19 Nov 2011
Temporary Road Closure - Ironmaori Half Ironman

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, that Humber Street from Pandora Road will be closed to all traffic from 5.00am to 6.00pm on Saturday 3 December 2011.

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News 19 Nov 2011
Tender - One New 36 HP Rotary Ride On Mower

NAPIER — Contract No.

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Economy 18 Nov 2011
Napier City Economic Report September 2011

NAPIER — This report provides an analysis and assessment of the current economic situation within Napier City, trends over the past year and the economic outlook for the year ahead.

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Employment 14 Nov 2011
Workshop 22 November

HAWKE'S BAY

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Health 14 Nov 2011
Celebrate Safer Napier

NAPIER — Part of being a World Health Organisation Safe Community is to regularly update the community about the city’s safety activities.

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Council 12 Nov 2011
Valuation Rolls

NAPIER — The Valuation Rolls for Napier City Council have been revised by Quotable Value Limited (as the Council’s valuation service provider).

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Community 12 Nov 2011
Community Unites For Celebrate Safer Napier Day

NAPIER — Safety will be the name of the day on Saturday, November 19, as Napier City Council hosts Celebrate Safer Napier, a safety open day at Anderson Park.

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Gardening 12 Nov 2011
2011 Garden Competition Prize Winners

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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Water 12 Nov 2011
Leaky Tap? Fix It For FREE

NAPIER — Is your outdoor garden tap leaking? Napier City Council will fix it for FREE The Council offers to put new washers in leaky outside taps from Monday 14 November to Friday 2 December.

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Community 11 Nov 2011
Community unites for Celebrate Safer Napier Day

NAPIER — Safety will be the name of the day on Saturday, November 19, as Napier City Council hosts Celebrate Safer Napier, a safety open day at Anderson Park.

Community unites for Celebrate Safer Napier Day.

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News 10 Nov 2011
Welcoming Point Developed As A Lookout And Link

NAPIER — Welcoming Point has been transformed into a more inviting area for walkers, cyclists, and boaties navigating the Inner Harbour channel and entrance to the Iron Pot.

Completed welcoming point for West Quay on 9th November 2011.

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Council 5 Nov 2011
2011 Annual Report

NAPIER — Our aim for residents of our clean green city, is to ensure a great place to work and play while keeping it affordable for you.

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News 5 Nov 2011
Redevelopment Plans For West Quay Woolstore

NAPIER — A former woolstore on Napier’s West Quay is the subject of a resource consent application aimed at redeveloping the historic waterfront building for offices and apartment living.

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Traffic 5 Nov 2011
Temporary Road Closure - Kai In The Bay

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that the Perfume Point access road and car park on Nelson Quay will be closed from 8.00am to 8.00pm on Saturday 12th November 2011.

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Traffic 5 Nov 2011
Temporary Road Closure - Filming Of Napier Siege

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, that Chaucer Road South between Spencer Road intersection and Guys Hill Road intersection will be closed to all traffic intermittently between the dates Monday 14th November and Friday 2nd December 2011.

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Council 29 Oct 2011
HBMAG Upgrade Progress

NAPIER — Construction continues apace on the Hawke’s Bay Museum and Art Gallery redevelopment, with good weather helping to keep the project on track.

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News 22 Oct 2011
Changes To Paid Parking Hours In Taradale

NAPIER — Earlier this year, in response to approaches from businesses and sporting groups within Taradale, Napier City Council resolved the following changes to paid parking in the Taradale area: a.

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Traffic 22 Oct 2011
Temporary Road Closure - Church Road Winery Concert

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that the following road closures will be in place on Saturday 5th November 2011.

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Books 19 Oct 2011
Elderberry Book Chat at Napier Library

NAPIER — Older members of Napier Library will get the chance to share and keep up to date with their favourite authors and books over a cuppa thanks to a new service offered at Napier Library.

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News 19 Oct 2011
Labour Weekend Holiday Hours

NAPIER

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Waste 18 Oct 2011
The Annual Recycling Day

NAPIER

The Annual Recycling Day! poster

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Traffic 14 Oct 2011
Making Napier Roads Safer For Schoolchildren

NAPIER — Active School Zone signs are to be installed near two Napier primary schools to reduce vehicle speeds and help safeguard children as they cross busy roads.

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Internet 10 Oct 2011
Free WiFi in Napier's CBD a first

NAPIER — Free wireless broadband access in Napier’s CBD is not only a first for provincial New Zealand but a fine example of public and private sectors working effectively together.

Map of free wifi area in Napier CBD

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Community 5 Oct 2011
Another Link For Napier's Cycling Network

NAPIER — A cycle lane is to be formed on Kennedy Road from Wellesley Road to Georges Drive, making it easier and safer for commuters and school children to bike to and from the city.

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Environment 5 Oct 2011
Greenmeadows School Gets Even Greener

NAPIER — Greenmeadows School have just become even more environmentally aware thanks to the Napier City Council’s Waste Aware Programme.

Greenmeadows School looking down on Omarunui Landfill.

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Traffic 5 Oct 2011
Changes Planned For Busy Balmoral Intersection

NAPIER — Changes to be made to the Kennedy Road, Tennyson Street and Wellesley Road intersection are aimed at make the busy junction safer for vehicle traffic and pedestrians.

Road Markings.

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Technology 1 Oct 2011
Napier's Libraries Embrace EBooks

NAPIER — Napier Libraries will be providing members access to free eBooks via the Napier Libraries website from late November.

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Books 29 Sep 2011
Napier's Libraries embrace eBooks

NAPIER — Napier Libraries will be providing members access to free eBooks via the Napier Libraries website from late November.

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Council 28 Sep 2011
Funding Recipients

NAPIER

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Rugby 24 Sep 2011
Pride to spur winless Japan against Canucks

NAPIER — Japan will try to salvage pride from their Rugby World Cup 2011 campaign by claiming their first victory at the tournament in two decades against Canada at McLean Park next Tuesday.

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Technology 24 Sep 2011
Napier Communication Trailer A First For New Zealand

NAPIER — To the untrained eye, it looks like a basic trailer – nothing special.

Napier communication trailer.

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Waste 24 Sep 2011
Napier Recycling More Plastics

NAPIER — Recycling has just got a lot easier for Napier residents who are now able to put most of their plastic waste out for the fortnightly kerbside recycling collection.

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News 24 Sep 2011
Longer Parking For Taradale Shoppers

NAPIER — A review of parking in Taradale’s recently redeveloped town centre has led to changes that will give those using the precinct more time to shop.

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

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Health 24 Sep 2011
Home Safety Flipchart Launched For Elderly

NAPIER — <p>Napier service providers working together as part of the World Health Organisation&rsquo;s Safer Communities programme, have developed a home safety flipchart for the elderly.

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Architecture 24 Sep 2011
Work On Target For The HBMAG Upgrade

NAPIER — Redevelopment of the Hawke’s Bay Museum and Art Gallery is on track to meet the targeted early-2013 completion date.

Demolition of the Holt Gallery for a new link way and first floor offices.

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Health 23 Sep 2011
Home Safety Flipchart launched for elderly

NAPIER — Napier service providers working together as part of the World Health Organisation’s Safer Communities programme, have developed a home safety flipchart for the elderly.

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Environment 22 Sep 2011
New Look Environmental Action Awards Open Soon

HAWKE'S BAY — New look environmental awards for Hawke’s Bay will open for applications on 26 September for anyone involved in environmental projects and sustainability programmes.

HB Environmental Action Awards logo

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Tourism 17 Sep 2011
World Heritage Art Deco Report

NAPIER — The World Heritage Art Deco Report is now public and there will be no surprises in the conclusion that Art Deco itself is not of outstanding universal value.

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Traffic 17 Sep 2011
Temporary Road Closure - Waiohiki Charity Art Auction

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that Ossian Street from Battery Road to Stuart Street will be closed to all traffic from 6.00am Thursday 29 September until 1.00am Friday 30 September 2011.

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News 14 Sep 2011
Civil Defence siren test postponed

NAPIER — Napier Civil Defence has postponed its scheduled siren test on September 25 to avoid alarming tourists visiting Napier for the Rugby World Cup.

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Gardening 10 Sep 2011
Garden Competition 2011 Entries Now Open

NAPIER — Napier City Garden Competition 2011 Entries now open.

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Traffic 9 Sep 2011
Traffic Management During The Rugby Match At McLean Park On 18th September 2011

NAPIER — For the rugby match which is to be played on 18TH September 2011 at Mclean Park, Napier, the following traffic management arrangements will apply: Morris Street between Nelson Park and Nelson Crescent will be closed to traffic from 08:00am till approximately 11pm on the 18th.

Rugby World Cup map

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News 2 Sep 2011
Thank You New Zealand From Canterbury

CANTERBURY — This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of the Greendale fault rupturing in Canterbury – the 7.1 magnitude earthquake being the start of what was to be a year of trauma, heartache and uncertainty for our residents.

Thank you New Zealand from Canterbury.

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News 1 Sep 2011
Spirit Of Napier Rises Again

NAPIER — Napier has got its spirit back.

The Gilray Fountain from a distance.

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News 27 Aug 2011
The Hunt Begins For Hawke's Bay's Hidden Gems

HAWKE'S BAY — Everyone has their favourite picnic spot, walking track or swimming hole and now they've been given the chance to share those secrets and win as the hunt gets underway for in-SITEs into Hawke's Bay's hidden gems.

Napier i-SITE staff standing by Pania of the Reef.

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Rugby 24 Aug 2011
Napier match fit for Rugby World Cup

NAPIER — Strategy has been considered, the ground work put in place and the finer detail attended to – Napier will be ‘match ready’ for the Rugby World Cup.

Aerial View of McLean Park Upgrade 2009.

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Council 24 Aug 2011
Draft Jervoistown Zone Plan Change

NAPIER — The Napier City Council has prepared Draft Plan Change 7 as a new zone, with new policies and rules, for Jervoistown.

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Council 24 Aug 2011
Youth Development Fund Now Open

NAPIER — Are you living in Napier and are aged between 12 and 24 years and looking for some funds to support your goal or towards your dream activity? If so, then apply for Napier City Council’s Youth Development Funds – applications are now open.

Napier Youth Development Fund

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Council 24 Aug 2011
Public Notice of right to demand a poll on electoral system

NAPIER — Notice is given under section 28(1) of the Local Electoral Act 2001, that electors of the Napier City Council have the right to demand a poll on the electoral system to be used at the next two triennial general elections (2013 and 2016) of the Napier City Council.

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Building 23 Aug 2011
Laying the ground for the HBMAG upgrade

NAPIER — After just a few months work, the way is now clear for building to start on the new wing of a redeveloped Hawke’s Bay Art Gallery and Museum.

Herschell Street action removal of the upper floor from the former Lilliput and Planetarium building, Hawkes Bay Museum & Art Gallery Upgrade.

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Tourism 23 Aug 2011
Give an aussie a break in Napier

NAPIER — As part of the Napier Tourism promotion into Australia earlier this year “Give an Aussie a break”, the city offered a prize for 2 people to spend a week in Napier from Innisfail, south of Cairns, North Queensland.

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News 23 Aug 2011
Random Acts of Kindness Day

NAPIER — The Napier Inner City will be celebrating NZ’s Random Acts of Kindness Day on 1st September again.

Left (being RAK'd - having shoes cleaned) Sally Muir and seated (gifting her time to clean shoes) Viv Blackmore from Napier Air New Zealand Holidays.

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Council 13 Aug 2011
Amalgamation of Local Government in Hawke's Bay

NAPIER — Napier City Council considered a report from the Chief Executive on the subject of amalgamation of local government in Hawke’s Bay at its meeting on Wednesday 10th August 2011.

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Traffic 13 Aug 2011
Temporary Road Closure - Rally

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342 that the following streets will be closed as follows: Friday 19th August - 4.00pm to 9.00pm Herschell Street - from Tennyson Street to Emerson Street (adjacent to Masonic Hotel) and Emerson Street from Herschell Street to Hastings Street.

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News 13 Aug 2011
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 15 August 2011.

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Council 11 Aug 2011
Napier City Council Seeks Public Feedback

NAPIER — The Napier City Council is conducting its annual survey of its residents.

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Community 9 Aug 2011
Community House hosts special guests for birthday

NAPIER — On Thursday 11 August the Napier Community House celebrates five years providing a centre point for vital community services in Hawke’s Bay.

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Festival 6 Aug 2011
Hastings Blossom Parade 17 September

The Hastings Blossom Parade dates back to the 1950s and is very much a part of the region’s identity.

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Business 6 Aug 2011
New to New Zealand Workshop on starting your own business

The “New to New Zealand” workshops are free of charge and held in the Hastings library (first floor) on the first Tuesday of every month.

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Rugby 6 Aug 2011
Newcomers are getting involved in the Rugby World Cup

NAPIER — Hawke's Bay will host two matches; France vs Canada on 18 September and Canada vs Japan on 27 September.

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Art 6 Aug 2011
Creative Communities New Zealand Local Arts Funding Scheme

NAPIER — Are you involved in an arts project, festival, and performance or running workshops? If so, Creative Communities NZ and the Napier City Council invites you to apply for arts funding in its September 2011 funding round.

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Water 4 Aug 2011
Water Mains Cleaning - 4th August 2011

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Thursday 4th August 2011 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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Water 3 Aug 2011
Water Mains Cleaning - 3rd August 2011

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Wednesday 3rd August 2011 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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Council 3 Aug 2011
Tender - Transfer Station Kiosk Operation

NAPIER — Tenders are invited for contract 705 which involves the operation of the ticketing kiosk at the Napier City Council Redclyffe Refuse Transfer Station.

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News 2 Aug 2011
Community Grants Allocation Sub Committee

NAPIER — $74,400 has been allocated to 46 different community organisations from Napier and Hawke’s Bay by the Napier City Council Grants Allocation Sub Committee.

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Traffic 2 Aug 2011
Parking on Milton Road

NAPIER — The Napier City Council City Services Committee made a recommendation yesterday that will be implemented on 11 August following the Napier City Council’s Council meeting.

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Water 28 Jul 2011
Water Mains Cleaning - 28th July 2011

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Thursday 28th July 2011 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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Economy 28 Jul 2011
Economic Monitor Report July 2011

NAPIER — This report provides an analysis and assessment of the current economic situation within Napier City, trends over the past year and the economic outlook for the year ahead.

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Water 27 Jul 2011
Water Mains Cleaning - 27th July 2011

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Wednesday 27th July 2011 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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Environment 27 Jul 2011
Napier gets even greener

NAPIER — Napier has got even greener over the winter months with 600 young trees planted out along major roads and open spaces in the city.

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Water 21 Jul 2011
Water Mains Cleaning - 21st July 2011

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Thursday 21st July 2011 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 2011
Temporary Road Closure - Raffles Street

NAPIER — Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Local Government Act 1974, Section 342, that Raffles Street between Munroe Street and Wellesley Road will be closed to all traffic from 5.00am to 8.00pm on Sunday 24 July 2011.

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Council 19 Jul 2011
Nominations for Creative Communities Committee Members

NAPIER — Napier City Council is inviting nominations from community representatives to be part of the Creative Communities Scheme Committee.

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Water 14 Jul 2011
Water Mains Cleaning - 14th July 2011

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Thursday 14th July 2011 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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Water 13 Jul 2011
Water Mains Cleaning - 13th July 2011

NAPIER — The Water Supply will be disrupted in the following areas on Wednesday 13th July 2011 from 9am to 4pm to enable the Napier City Council Utilities Division to carry out water mains cleaning.

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