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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.

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Community 16 Jan 2012
Further nominations sought for Hastings Civic Honours awards

HASTINGS — Hastings District Council is continuing its search for nominees for the 2012 Civic Honours Awards. The awards recognise an individual, group or organisation which has contributed significantly to Hastings District.

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Community 13 Jan 2012
Hastings iWay cycling projects make finals of CANS awards

HASTINGS — Three Hastings District Council iWay walking and cycling projects have made the list of finalists in the Cycle Advocates Network, 2012 Cycle Friendly awards.

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Fire 13 Jan 2012
Weather conditions increase threat of rural fires

HAWKE'S BAY — 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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Books 13 Jan 2012
Holiday reading has Hastings District Libraries staff at full stretch

HASTINGS — Hastings District Libraries staff were at full stretch over the holiday period as residents used the break from work to catch up on their reading.

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Community 12 Jan 2012
Further nominations sought for Hastings Civic Honours awards

HASTINGS — Hastings District Council is continuing its search for nominees for the 2012 Civic Honours Awards.

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Architecture 22 Dec 2011
Civic Square design competition gathers interest from around the world

HASTINGS — Hastings District Council’s search for innovative ideas for the redevelopment of Civic Square has sparked interest from the design community from around the world.

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Community 22 Dec 2011
New pathway and pavilion to enhance Frimley Rose Gardens

HASTINGS — A new pathway and pavilion will become an added feature of the Frimley Rose gardens following the installation of a new stormwater infrastructure.

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Books 22 Dec 2011
Big book sale at Hastings Library

HASTINGS — Friends of Hastings District Libraries are holding a big, two day book sale at the Hastings Library on Friday 13th January from 9am to 5pm & Saturday 14th January from 10am to 4pm.

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News 21 Dec 2011
Arthur Ransome, storyteller, journalist, sailor, fisherman and suspected spy

HASTINGS — Author, Arthur Ransome will be the subject of a talk to be held at the Hastings War Memorial Library of Friday 13 January at 5.30pm.

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Books 21 Dec 2011
Big book sale at Hastings Library

HASTINGS — Friends of Hastings District Libraries are holding a big, two day book sale at the Hastings Library on Friday 13th January from 9am to 5pm & Saturday 14th January from 10am to 4pm.

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Maori 21 Dec 2011
Hastings Mayor to mentor another youth leader

HASTINGS — Young Maori leaders from around the Hastings district are being encouraged to apply for a position which would see them receive guidance from the Mayor.

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News 21 Dec 2011
Parking time limits change in Havelock North

HAVELOCK NORTH — Feedback from the public has led to a number of changes to parking time limits near the Havelock North CBD.

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Waste 19 Dec 2011
Holiday hours for rubbish and recycling

HASTINGS — Kerbside Refuse and Recycling Collections Kerbside refuse and recycling collections are as normal.

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Cycling 16 Dec 2011
Cycle use in Hastings shows a significant rise

HASTINGS — The early results from Hastings District Council’s annual cycle count have shown a significant increase in the number of riders since the Council’s iWay initiative was launched.

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Community 16 Dec 2011
Public ideas sought on the future of Hastings' CBD

HASTINGS — How Hastings CBD will look in the future, is the focus of a new interactive process which begins next week.

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Council 16 Dec 2011
Public ideas sought on the future of Hastings' CBD

HASTINGS — How Hastings CBD will look in the future, is the focus of a new interactive process which begins next week.

Voice Box

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Books 16 Dec 2011
eReader won by Havelock North woman

HASTINGS — Adele Simmonds from Havelock North will have an easier way of carrying and accessing her favourite books after winning a Hastings District Libraries' competition.

Adele Simmonds accepts her new Kobo eReader from Hastings District Libraries Manager Paula Murdoch.

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Swimming 15 Dec 2011
Bus will take swimmers from Flaxmere to Frimley pool

HAWKE'S BAY — Once again this summer, swimmers in Flaxmere will have the option of taking a bus to Frimley Aquatic Centre during Flaxmere Waterworld’s annual maintenance closedown.

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Water 14 Dec 2011
Waimarama residents urged to comply with summer irrigation ban

HASTINGS — Waimarama residents are being urged to pay serious attention to a ban on irrigation this summer.

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Entertainment 9 Dec 2011
Christmas trees light up Hastings mall

HASTINGS — Five new Christmas trees are now adding to the colour and style of the festive season in Hastings CBD.

Five new Christmas trees at Hastings CBD.

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Building 9 Dec 2011
iWay walking and cycling link to extend to Havelock North

HASTINGS — Construction will begin early in the New Year on the latest section of the iWay walking and cycling pathways around Hastings.

Board Walk

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Entertainment 8 Dec 2011
Christmas fun comes to Cornwall Park

HASTINGS — Cornwall Park in Hastings will again be the focus for family fun, music and the traditional Christmas carols.

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Entertainment 7 Dec 2011
Christmas fun comes to Cornwall Park

HASTINGS — Cornwall Park in Hastings will again be the focus for family fun, music and the traditional Christmas carols.

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Environment 5 Dec 2011
Wrap up Christmas in Hastings

HASTINGS — Wrapping your Christmas shopping will never be easier, more convenient or as environmentally friendly, than in Hastings CBD over the next few weeks.

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Waste 29 Nov 2011
Survey shows high use of kerbside recycling service

HASTINGS — A survey conducted for the Hastings District Council shows 74.5% of residents regularly participate in kerbside recycling.

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Council 28 Nov 2011
Council launches inaugural youth potential awards

HASTINGS — Hastings District Council is to launch the inaugural Youth Potential Awards.

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Community 25 Nov 2011
Christmas trees and hanging baskets bring festive feel to Hastings CBD

HASTINGS — The installation of Christmas trees and hanging baskets in Hastings CBD will ensure the festive season gets off to a colourful start.

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Community 24 Nov 2011
Hastings welcomes 26 new citizens

HASTINGS — Hastings will welcome 26 new New Zealanders at a citizenship ceremony to be held on Monday 28th, November 2011, from 6pm in the Hastings District Council Chamber, Lyndon Road, Hastings.

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Community 23 Nov 2011
New residents invited to take tour of their city

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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Community 21 Nov 2011
Calendar honours Flaxmere heroes

HASTINGS — Flaxmere will honour some of its heroes, with the launch of the 2012 calendar at Te Aranga Marae this month.

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News 18 Nov 2011
Hazmobile gathers up tonnes of waste

HASTINGS — Over 25 tonnes of hazardous waste was delivered at Hazmobile collection depots in Hastings and Napier over the weekend.

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Community 18 Nov 2011
Work to begin on new children's playground for Queens Square

HASTINGS — Work is about to begin on a new children’s playground for Queens Square.

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Architecture 17 Nov 2011
Competition to generate ideas for Civic Square redevelopment

HASTINGS — Hastings District Council will go to design professionals in its search for the innovative ideas for the redevelopment of Civic Square.

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Community 16 Nov 2011
Puketapu Park playground open for business

HASTINGS — Puketapu Park has received a makeover with the installation of a new children's playground.

Puketapu Park playground open for business

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Water 16 Nov 2011
Simple measures help conserve water during summer

HASTINGS — Hastings residents are being urged to think about water use, as we head into what promises to be a long, hot and dry summer.

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Community 16 Nov 2011
Puketapu Park playground, open for business

HASTINGS — Puketapu Park has received a makeover with the installation of a new children’s playground.

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Water 15 Nov 2011
Simple measures help conserve water during summer

HASTINGS — Hastings residents are being urged to think about water use, as we head into what promises to be a long, hot and dry summer.

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Books 14 Nov 2011
Ebooks and audiobooks now available from your local library

Hastings District and Napier Libraries are part of the newly-formed Lower North Island Digital Library Group, ePukapuka, which is offering e-books and audiobooks to readers.

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News 14 Nov 2011
Online registrations the way to go!

HASTINGS — Hastings District Libraries urges parents to register online for the upcoming junior Summer Reading Programme.

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Water 11 Nov 2011
Bridge Pa watermain to be flushed

HASTINGS — The recently completed watermain linking the Bridge Pa area with the Hastings water supply is to undergo a thorough flushing.

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Entertainment 10 Nov 2011
Hastings school kids to feature in television commercial

HASTINGS — Pupils from Mayfair Primary School are to feature in a new television commercial being produced for Splash Planet in Hastings.

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Council 8 Nov 2011
Councils are winners at SOLGM awards

HASTINGS — Hastings District Council has joined with their Napier counterparts to win the Council Community Relationships category in the Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM) awards.

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Flowers 8 Nov 2011
Everything is coming up roses on Sunday at Frimley Park

HASTINGS — The annual Rose Sunday celebration will be held at Frimley Park on Sunday, November 13th.

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Council 8 Nov 2011
Te Mata Primary School wins iWay challenge

HASTINGS — The inaugural iWay design challenge has been won by year five students from Te Mata Primary School.

Te Mata Primary School year five pupils after receiving their award

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Flowers 7 Nov 2011
Everything is coming up roses on Sunday at Frimley Park

HASTINGS — The annual Rose Sunday celebration will be held at Frimley Park on Sunday, November 13th.

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Community 3 Nov 2011
Community and agencies come together to aid youth

HASTINGS — The community has joined forces with a number of support agencies to further the Youth Potential Project which is focused on providing support for young people in Flaxmere and Camberley.

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Adventure Racing 2 Nov 2011
Magnificent scenery greets adventure race competitors

HAWKE'S BAY — Competitors in the Staples Rodway Cape Kidnappers Challenge will again be greeted by a variety of conditions and incredible scenery.

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Cycling 2 Nov 2011
Hastings school opens new cycle track

HASTINGS — Another Hastings school is joining the growing list of schools which have developed cycle tracks on their grounds.

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Environment 2 Nov 2011
Charter Hall resource consent application to go to Environment Court hearing

HASTINGS — Hastings District Council has agreed to a request from The Park Mega Centre developer, Charter Hall, to allow a resource consent application to be directly referred to the Environment Court.

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Community 2 Nov 2011
Cornwall Park Splash Pad to open for summer

AUCKLAND — Summer is almost upon us and that will see the Splash Pad at Cornwall Park turned on and available for hours of water fun once again.

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Community 2 Nov 2011
Recognition for Hastings Young Achievers

HASTINGS — Hastings Heretaunga Lions Club and Hastings District Council will recognise the achievements and contributions of 20 young people, from 10 Hastings schools at a Mayoral event.

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School 1 Nov 2011
Schools recognised in iWay design challenge

HASTINGS — A number of schools are to be recognised for their students' success in the iWay Design Challenge.

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Adventure Racing 1 Nov 2011
Magnificent scenery greets adventure race competitors

HAWKE'S BAY — Competitors in the Staples Rodway Cape Kidnappers Challenge will again be greeted by a variety of conditions and incredible scenery.

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Running 1 Nov 2011
Magnificent scenery greets adventure race competitors

HAWKE'S BAY — Competitors in the Staples Rodway Cape Kidnappers Challenge will again be greeted by a variety of conditions and incredible scenery.

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Council 1 Nov 2011
Work to begin on site of CBD park

HASTINGS — Work on preparing the land for Hastings’ second inner city park is about to begin.

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Community 31 Oct 2011
Civic awards recognise service to Hastings community

HASTINGS — There are many Hastings people who give a vast amount of their time to valuable, voluntary service to the community and a number of these people will be recognised in the 2012 Civic Honours awards.

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News 31 Oct 2011
Schools recognised in iWay design challenge

HASTINGS — A number of schools are to be recognised for their student’s success in the iWay Design Challenge.

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Waste 27 Oct 2011
Hazardous waste collection returns to Hawke's Bay

HAWKE'S BAY — The HazMobile returns to Hawke’s Bay next month, giving residents the opportunity to get rid of their hazardous waste.

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Council 27 Oct 2011
Hastings welcomes 17 new citizens

HASTINGS — Hastings will welcome 17 new New Zealanders at a citizenship ceremony to be held Monday 31 October 2011, from 6 pm in the Hastings District Council Chamber, Lyndon Road, Hastings.

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Waste 27 Oct 2011
Hazardous waste collection returns to Hawke's Bay

HAWKE'S BAY — The HazMobile returns to Hawke’s Bay next month, giving residents the opportunity to get rid of their hazardous waste.

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Council 27 Oct 2011
Wide ranging topics for discussion at Hui a Hapu

HASTINGS — Hastings District Council will present its vision for the future at a Hui a Hapu at the Matahiwi Marae early in November.

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News 25 Oct 2011
Cemetery and crematorium to open its doors to the public

HASTINGS — An open day at the Hastings cemetery and crematorium will allow visitors a chance to gain an insight into the inner workings of the facility.

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Architecture 25 Oct 2011
Local artist to feature in mini exhibition at Hastings i-Site

HASTINGS — Hastings i-Site will feature the work of local designer David Trubridge, in a window display starting this week.

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Triathlon 20 Oct 2011
Flaxmere duathlon for all the family

HASTINGS — It’s time to put on your running shoes and get some fresh air in the second annual Flaxmere duathlon.

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Community 20 Oct 2011
My Voice My Choice helps residents speak to Council

HASTINGS — My Voice My Choice is a new online channel which represents a bold move by Hastings District Council to make it easier and more convenient for residents to have their say on decisions made in their community.

My Voice My Choice logo

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Community 18 Oct 2011
Skate + Park design creates more greenspace in Hastings CBD

HASTINGS — Hastings District Council’s commitment to providing greenspace in the CBD takes another step forward with the development of plans for a new park.

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Motorsport 14 Oct 2011
Havelock North is set to welcome New Zealand Targa Rally competitors

HASTINGS — Havelock North is all set to welcome the competitors at the end of one of the country’s most gruelling car rallies.

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News 10 Oct 2011
Flaxmere Waterworld reopened

HASTINGS — Flaxmere Waterworld indoor pool is reopened this morning (Monday October 10th) at 10am, following the completion of remedial work on the pool’s roof structure.

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Council 10 Oct 2011
Flaxmere Waterworld set to reopen

HASTINGS — Flaxmere Waterworld indoor pool will reopen this morning (Monday October 10th) at 10am, following the completion of remedial work on the pool’s roof structure.

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Community 7 Oct 2011
Public views sought on smaller shops at Megacentre

HASTINGS — The Hastings District Council will publicly notify a resource consent application by Charter Hall to reduce the floor size of four of the seven remaining stores to be built at THE PARK megacentre site in Karamu Road.

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Community 7 Oct 2011
An Amazing Race comes to FlaXrock

HAWKE'S BAY — Don‟t be surprised of you see teams of people running around Flaxmere with puzzled but excited looks on their faces.

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Rugby 6 Oct 2011
Rugby fanzone is ready for semifinal action

HASTINGS — The Hawke’s Bay Opera House is set to bring all the action from the semifinals and final of Rugby World Cup 2011 to the big screen.

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Gardening 4 Oct 2011
Raised gardens will help cut grocery bills for Hastings families

HASTINGS — Three more Hastings families will be growing their own vegetables this summer after becoming the latest winners in the second Sus’d raised garden competition.

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Gardening 3 Oct 2011
Raised gardens will help cut grocery bills for Hastings families

HASTINGS — Three more Hastings families will be growing their own vegetables this summer after becoming the latest winners in the second Sus’d raised garden competition.

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Environment 30 Sep 2011
Climate change the focus of World Habitat day

HASTINGS — Climate change affects not only the environment - it also has an impact on housing, transport, health, economics and land, all areas of concern for the people of Hastings District.

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Community 30 Sep 2011
Youth urged to vote in the upcoming general election

HASTINGS — The Hastings District Youth Council is urging youth from around the region to take an active interest in the upcoming general election.

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Cycling 30 Sep 2011
On ya bike with Westpac and iWay

HASTINGS — Hastings District Council has taken another innovative step forward with its iWay project which aims to make walking and cycling easy, safe and fun.

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Waste 30 Sep 2011
Public information can help stop illegal rubbish dumping

HASTINGS — Hastings District Council is disappointed that rubbish is being dumped outside the Martin Place Recycling Centre in Havelock North.

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Council 27 Sep 2011
Waimarama land purchase confirmed

HASTINGS — Hastings District Council has now settled the purchase of six hectares of land at Waimarama from the Society of Mary.

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Building 27 Sep 2011
New bridge and buildings for Weka Point scout camp

HASTINGS — A new bridge at the Weka Point Scout Camp near Rissington will restore one of the main features of the one hundred year old facility.

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Cycling 26 Sep 2011
Teacher's enthusiasm for cycling is passed on to students

HASTINGS — Hastings Girls High School teacher Jemma Diedrichs has long held an interest in cycling and is now passing that enthusiasm on to students.

Hastings Girls High students take a lunchtime ride

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Cycling 26 Sep 2011
Teachers enthusiasm for cycling is passed on to students

HASTINGS — Hastings Girls High School teacher Jemma Diedrichs has long held an interest in cycling and is now passing that enthusiasm on to students.

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Traffic 22 Sep 2011
New signals smooth traffic flow around Megacentre

HASTINGS — New traffic signals will come into operation early next week which will control vehicle flow on St Aubyn Street as the first store opens in The Park Megacentre.

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Community 21 Sep 2011
Public invited to third planting day at Roys Hill

HASTINGS — The third stage of the Roys Hill Restoration Project will take place this Sunday.

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Rugby 20 Sep 2011
Rugby fans in for a big night out at Hastings' official Fan Zone

HASTINGS — Hastings’ official rugby fan zone promises to deliver a stunning sporting experience.

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News 19 Sep 2011
Road to be named after Hastings business icon

HASTINGS — The road which will take shoppers to Hastings’ latest retail development is to be named after one of the city’s iconic businessmen.

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Tourism 16 Sep 2011
Hastings i-Site gives visitors a taste of Hawke's Bay

HASTINGS — Hastings i-Site is not only pointing visitors in the right direction but is also encouraging them to get a taste of the region, first hand.

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Rugby 14 Sep 2011
Global 7's promises a spectacular rugby experience

HASTINGS — The Kooga Global Supporters Sevens rugby tournament is set to foster relationships with visitors from all around the world.

J'ndre Liebenberg represented South Africa when winning the Undy One Hundy (trophy presented by Jason Fox)

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Council 8 Sep 2011
Ambassador cleans up Hastings CBD

HASTINGS — Two new initiatives are aimed at making Hastings streets look clean and tidy as we welcome visitors to the region for the Rugby World Cup.

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Community 8 Sep 2011
Reporting problems on cycleways and roads around Hastings made easy

HASTINGS — As part of the iWay walking and cycling project, Hastings District Council has developed a new tool which allows the community to report issues which arise on the roading and footpath network around the district.

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