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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 — A memorial service for famed mountaineer George Lowe will be held at St Mathews Church in Hastings this Sunday (30th June) at 10am.
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HASTINGS — A memorial service is to be held which will remember the life of famed mountaineer, George Lowe.
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HASTINGS — The best young riders from around New Zealand will gather in Hastings to compete in the New Zealand Pony Club Horse Trials Teams Championships this weekend.
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HASTINGS — February is a great time to leave your car at home and ride your bike to work.
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HASTINGS — The second stage of the reroofing project at the Hastings War Memorial Library will begin on Monday 11th February.
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HASTINGS — Hastings residents are urged to consider placing a nomination for the 2013 Civic Honours Awards.
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HASTINGS — One minute of violent shaking that changed the face of Hawke’s Bay will be remembered in Hastings this Sunday (3rd February).
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HASTINGS — The continuing long dry spell in Hawke’s Bay is keeping fire services on edge.
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HASTINGS — Illegally dumped rubbish in rural areas continues to cost Hastings ratepayers thousands of dollars each year to clean up.
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HASTINGS — Friends of the Hastings District Libraries are holding a big, two day book sale at the Hastings Library on Tuesday 22 January from 9am to 8pm & Wednesday 23 January from 9am to 5pm.
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HASTINGS — Hawke’s Bay is in the grip of a dry spell and rural fire officers are becoming more concerned about the risk of fire, particularly over the next two days (Wed 9th & Thurs 10th).
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HASTINGS — Representatives from 20 different countries will make their way to Hawke’s Bay for the final two races in the Orienteering World Cup series.
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HASTINGS — Residents in the Esk/Whirinaki area of the Hastings District are being advised that further water restrictions are being imposed and to be more vigilant over the use of water.
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HASTINGS — Concerns over some aspects of the operation of the Angus Hotel, have resulted in the suspension of the liquor stores off-licence.
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HASTINGS — Hastings District Properties Limited (HDPL) has confirmed the sale of the former Council nursery site at 511 Fitzroy Avenue for a medium density housing development.
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HASTINGS — Contractors for the Hastings District Council have begun erecting a 2.7 metre high safety fence around the site of the former Albert Hotel.
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HASTINGS — It’s the afternoon of Christmas and you are surrounded by wrapping paper, packaging from opened presents and cards that soon will need to find a new home.
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HASTINGS — Strengthening work at Flaxmere Waterworld is to be undertaken while the facility is closed for a major upgrade and renewal after Christmas.
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HASTINGS — Construction of William Nelson Park in Hastings has been delayed due to the pressure of reconstruction work being undertaken in the wake of the Christchurch Earthquake.
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HASTINGS — A total fire ban is to come into force throughout the Hastings District.
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HASTINGS — Hastings residents are being urged to remain vigilant over the reporting of graffiti.
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HASTINGS — Residents on community water supplies in the Hastings District are being reminded of the need to make a serious effort to conserve water, as the hot, dry conditions begin to take their toll on lawns and gardens around the district.
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HASTINGS — There will be fun for all the family at ‘Christmas in the Park’ in Hastings Cornwall Park.
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HASTINGS — There will be fun for all the family at ‘Christmas in the Park’ in Hastings Cornwall Park.
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HASTINGS — Rural fire officers are carefully watching the weather conditions as vegetation in Hawke’s Bay continues to dry out and the fire risk increases.
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HASTINGS — An official opening ceremony for the new Hawke’s Bay Knowledge Bank and the Stoneycroft Reserve is to be held on Saturday 1st December.
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HASTINGS — An official opening ceremony for the new Hawke’s Bay Knowledge Bank and the Stoneycroft Reserve is to be held on Saturday 1st December.
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HASTINGS — Residents in the coastal township of Waimarama are being reminded of the need to conserve water as the region begins to dry out.
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HASTINGS — International expert on walking, and thought provoking presenter, Dr Rodney Tolley is to speak in Hastings on Monday 26th November.
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HASTINGS — Hastings CBD will get its festive season burst of colour when the installation of the hanging baskets and Christmas trees begins next week.
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HASTINGS — Flaxmere Park will be filled with the sound of music and the laughter of children as the newly installed Splash Pad is officially turned on for summer.
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HASTINGS — Two movie location scouts and a television commercial producer were taken on a special tour of the regions scenic highlights, ahead of the premiere of the movie Eternity.
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HASTINGS — Two movie location scouts and a television commercial producer were taken on a special tour of the regions scenic highlights, ahead of the premiere of the movie Eternity.
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HASTINGS — A “Neighbourhood Get Together” for residents of the Anderson Park/ Lucknow area of Havelock North attracted between 300 and 400 people.
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HASTINGS — Children from Onekawa School will receive a graphic illustration of what can happen when you play with matches, at the official opening of the Safe Communities House.
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HASTINGS — A very special Rose Sunday celebration is being planned for Frimley Park on Sunday 18th November.
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HASTINGS — The HazMobile returns to Hawke’s Bay this month, giving residents the opportunity to get rid of their hazardous waste.
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HASTINGS — Janet Luke, Landscape Architect and author of Green Urban Living, is the guest speaker at this year’s Publishers’ Book Expo.
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HASTINGS — The HazMobile returns to Hawke’s Bay this month, giving residents the opportunity to get rid of their hazardous waste.
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HASTINGS — Over 700 children will benefit from taking part in the Hastings District Libraries’ Summer Reading Programmes during the school holidays.
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HASTINGS — Children from Onekawa School will receive a graphic illustration of what can happen when you play with matches, at the official opening of the Safe Communities House.
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HASTINGS — Hastings District Council is calling for nominations for the 2013 Civic Awards.
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HASTINGS — In 1983 the highly acclaimed movie Utu had its New Zealand premiere at the Napier Municipal Theatre and now Hawke’s Bay is preparing to host a second movie premiere.
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HASTINGS — The achievements of 22 young Hastings people will be recognised at an awards ceremony this Wednesday.
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HASTINGS — The Hastings and Districts branch of the RNZSPCA has received significant support from the Hastings District Council, following reports that financial difficulties may have led to closure.
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HASTINGS — In 1983 the highly acclaimed movie Utu had its New Zealand premiere at the Napier Municipal Theatre and now Hawke’s Bay is preparing to host a second movie premiere.
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HASTINGS — Hastings District Council is to host the first of what is hoped to be an ongoing series of regional forums focusing on positive ageing.
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HASTINGS — Progress on the development of a plan for the future of Hastings CBD will be outlined at a public meeting in early November.
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HASTINGS — BikeFest will offer cyclists a chance to have their bike checked over before summer.
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HASTINGS — There was a last minute rush as the 16 day free TV recycling period came to an end in Hawke’s Bay on Sunday.
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HASTINGS — The 2012 Targa New Zealand competitors will roll into Havelock North tomorrow (Friday) at the end of the fourth day of the gruelling 2200 kilometre event.
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HASTINGS — Free TV recycling in Hawke’s Bay is into its last few days.
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HASTINGS — Hastings District Council has closed the chapel at the crematorium due to concerns over its earthquake strength.
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HASTINGS — Hastings is to welcome a group of cyclists who are attempting to ride the length of the country to raise cancer awareness amongst Maori and Pacific Island men.
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HASTINGS — The extremely popular Splash Pad at Cornwall Park will be turned on for the summer season on Thursday 18th, October. The Splash Pad will again be available for hours of free fun and entertainment for the kids.
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HASTINGS — Over two thousand unwanted TVs were dropped off on the first weekend of TV Takeback in Hastings.
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HASTINGS — A 16 day amnesty period for recycling unwanted TVs begins tomorrow in Hastings (Saturday 13th October).
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HASTINGS — Hastings TV recycling amnesty period is just under a week away, but residents are already dumping their TVs at the designated recycling site.
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HASTINGS — The fourth arterial in Hastings iWay walking and cycling network will be officially opened this Sunday (7th October) at 10.30am at the Hawke’s Bay showgrounds.
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HASTINGS — The public is invited to a regional forum which will present the latest information on the issue of Genetically Modified Organisms as they may affect Hawke’s Bay.
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HASTINGS — Residents in the Anderson Park/Lucknow area of Havelock North Village are being asked for their views of the suburb ahead of the development of a new community plan.
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HASTINGS — There is relief in sight for residents who need to get rid of TVs in the wake of the switch of the television signal from analogue to digital in Hawke’s Bay.
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HASTINGS — The Liquor Licensing Authority has ordered the suspension of the liquor licence of Hastings supermarket Countdown following a purchase operation in June 2012, which resulted in liquor being sold to a minor. Hastings District Council staff combined with Police and District Health Board staff to carry out checks on licensed premises.
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HASTINGS — Street Jam will show skateboarders at their very best in Hastings this Sunday (30th September).
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HASTINGS — The iWay Market Ride will be a feature of the official opening of the new Hastings – Clive pathway.
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HASTINGS — A delegation from two Hastings schools will pay a visit to the Chinese city of Guilin during October.
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HASTINGS — Hastings will welcome 30 new New Zealanders at a citizenship ceremony to be held on Wednesday 26th September 2012, from 6 pm in the Hastings District Council Chambers.
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HASTINGS — Competitors in the 18th running of Targa New Zealand will relish the opportunity to again experience the delights of roads around Hawke’s Bay in October.
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HASTINGS — Hastings iWay project came out ahead of a strong field to win the SOLGM-GHD Management Award in the Better Local Services for Less category.
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HASTINGS — Six of the Black Sticks players will be in Hastings tomorrow (Tuesday 18th September) to thank the Hawke’s Bay community for supporting the teams during their Olympic campaigns.
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HASTINGS — The Customer Service team at Hastings District Council has claimed the runner-up spot in the Team of the Year Awards at the Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM) Symposium.
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HASTINGS — Do you or a member of your family need help searching for information on scholarships or grants? A FREE BreakOut Workshop is being held at the Hastings Library on Tuesday 25 September, 5.30-6.30pm.
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HASTINGS — A heavy snow warning is in place for the Central North Island ranges east of Taihape and the Kaweka Ranges from Hawkes Bay to northern Manawatu.
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HASTINGS — The Local Government Funding Authority (LGFA) has just issued its sixth bond tender which has bought issuance to date past the $1b mark.
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HASTINGS — Two new fire appliances will soon be available for emergencies in rural areas of Hastings.
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HASTINGS — Hastings High School students have eagerly taken the opportunity to upskill themselves when presented with workplace opportunities through the Youth Futures project to which Hastings District Council is a major contributor.
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HASTINGS — In response to customer demand, Hastings District and Napier City Libraries are increasing the loan period for their ePukapuka Digital Library eBooks and audiobooks.
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HASTINGS — Hastings’ new inner city park may be named after one of the city’s great forefathers, William Nelson The 6000m2 Skate+Park, which is bounded by St Aubyn Street, Avenue Road and King Street, may become known as William Nelson Park following a Hastings District Council meeting this Thursday.
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HAWKE'S BAY — Organisers are pleased with the number of nominations received for the inaugural Asians in the Bay awards 2012.
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HASTINGS — New cycling and walking paths and a paved walking promenade will feature in the redevelopment of Flaxmere Park.
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HASTINGS — Imagine being in charge of an events company that, from the outset, was expected to lose millions of dollars.
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HASTINGS — The project which created a new and exciting design for the Havelock Road transport corridor has been named as a finalist in the 2012 Roading Excellence awards.
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HASTINGS — A short ceremony will mark the installation of a new historical information board in the Havelock North CBD.
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HASTINGS — Ever wanted to know more about KiwiSaver but didn’t know who or what to ask? Hastings District Libraries and IRD have teamed up to bring you a FREE seminar KiwiSaver - an introduction on Tuesday 28 August, 5.30pm.
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HASTINGS — Ash from the volcanic eruption of Mt Tongariro is being blown across Hawke’s Bay.
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HASTINGS — The Liquor Licensing Authority has ordered the suspension of the liquor licences at two Hastings outlets following recent purchase operations which saw liquor being sold to minors.
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HASTINGS — Rising energy bills and the need for warmer, drier, healthier homes has spurred Hastings District Council to launch a pilot project aimed at encouraging the construction of more energy-efficient homes.
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HASTINGS — Hastings will host New Zealand’s inaugural Opportunities of Ageing Conference.
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HASTINGS — Tickets are now on sale for a gala event which will honour Hawke’s Bay based Asian entrepreneurs, professionals and community organisations.
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HASTINGS — The new iWay pathway on the northern side of Havelock Road will be officially opened this Sunday 29th July.
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HASTINGS — Hastings CBD will come alive on Saturday, September 15th as the annual Blossom Parade takes to the streets of the central city.
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HASTINGS — Hastings will welcome 32 new New Zealanders at a citizenship ceremony to be held Wednesday August 1st, 2012, from 6pm in the Hastings District Council Chambers.
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HASTINGS — Ever wondered why your power bills are so high? It could be that you are using more power than is absolutely necessary, but don’t despair, help is on the way.
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