A departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.

'The degradation of these waterways is both an environmental and cultural crisis.'

The meeting in Wairoa confirmed Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s support for the spillway.

Councils voice their disappointment in Hawke's Bay Regional Council.

Purchasers 'cautious and reluctant' because of challenge of sourcing insurance.

'Lots of people can’t even remember when it was this good.'

Crown manager and Wairoa council have endorsed a 170m-wide, 2m-deep floodway.

Twenty-two of Hawke’s Bay’s 56 councillors have confirmed they will restand this year.

The Ivan Wilson area and splash pad will close from February 10.

Mediterranean fanworms and clubbed tunicates are common pests found.

'Good on them for showing up. But there's no place for their business in Pākōwhai.'

'The vision is to create a residential lifestyle community within the golf course.'

Hawke's Bay Regional Council seeks extra funding as project costs reach $26.94 million.

'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'

'I'm proud': Napier's MP will share her family's quake history at memorial.

The owner was banned from owning dogs for five years after the attack.

To save costs, the park operates with fewer staff and reduced resource consumption.

Stricken trees a reminder of 'the realities of living on the coast', councillor says.

'They won’t increase it as our population grows, so we all need to get better.'

Splash Planet's visitor numbers are so far more than 12,000 down on last summer.

'We suspect this was mainly because of large amounts of sea salt particles in the air.'

Why keeping your boat clean is crucial for Hawke’s Bay's marine health.

The council's more than 560 CCTV cameras aid police and prevent crime in Hastings.

Logan Howard knew jumping from the stub was risky, but he wanted to prove a point.

The region is home to nine consents that allow water to be taken for bottling.

'My children jumped from the rope all the time and I have never been worried.'

The sprinkler ban has been lifted, with level 2 allowing some periodic use of them.

Bunnings' 3ha Hastings land remains unused after failed store bid due to fertile soil.

For one Hastings resident, cicadas were enough to prompt a call to noise control.

'It can be quite amusing to watch ... it's not so amusing to clean up.'

Hawke’s Bay’s councils have released their meeting attendance sheets.

'Picking up penguin poo is not even that bad, especially when I get to do my dream job.'

'It’s a huge hit and consistently pulls in big numbers. It’s a joyous thing.'

'Section sizes have shrunk but all dogs need exercise, no matter what breed they are.'

Call for the Government to ensure the town gets elderly/respite care facility.

More than 2.5 million cubic metres of silt removed from Hawke’s Bay

Extension gives town much-needed time to finish recovery work.

Littering is the most common issue with freedom campers

Plans for cold plunge pools and a reflexology walk in Ocean Spa stream in future.

How one Flaxmere resident's campaign led to removal of a controversial 'H' sign.

'Like they say, the best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.'

'We have a culture of believing the aquifer is limitless,' Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says.

Shane Jones says doing nothing is no longer an option for Hawke's Bay's water supply.

With level 3 water restrictions in place in Napier, what impact do cruises have on supply?

'I’m young. Let me make dumb decisions. Some people are smoking far worse things.'

'When it’s bad you can’t go outside. We feel like we're banging our heads against a wall.'

'If you can’t see your toes when standing knee-deep, then the water is not the best.'

The 50m overflow channel in the Wairoa River bar aims to improve flood management.

Hastings council to consider free parking for Super Gold cardholders after one man's push.

Two proposed residential development sites in Havelock North were removed from the FDS.

$16 a day for parking? Napier workers say it's unaffordable and are calling for discounts.

Council proposes to remove housing development from future plans due to risk.

'There would need to be checks and balances.'

'I wouldn't like it if it was my land either,' Lawrence Yule says.

Pet owners might soon 'start to take matters into their own hands', a resident says.

A plan has been devised to unleash the Wairoa River during heavy rain with a new floodway.

They wanted this conversation to be had, just without the ironically childish insults.

Mike and Sue Brown say they have to stay 'forever' now, even as looters keep circling.

Members of the public used their voice to raise concerns about the revival of the dam.

The scariest monster in Napier doesn't need your treats.

Recycling raises funds for grants, benefiting projects like murals and community gardens.

Waimārama Beach vehicle ban extended until April 2025 after public consultation.

The viewing platform glass costs ratepayers thousands every time it is vandalised.

World famous penguin competition back for seventh year.

Hastings District Council is calling on residents to help plan for growth.

When fixed the fountain will be brighter and more colourful.

Attempts at a dam have been mired in controversy since first proposed a decade ago.

'There have been some dark days in the last 18 months but now we can see the light.'

Metcalfe is their maiden name and the caps spell Metal which is what their art is about.

The most common reason for divorce is 'complacency'.

Lucky the pig has grown into a big book star.

Winner of inaugural Rush Cottage Writers’ Residency wants to tell her mother's story.

Taste your way around the Bay, trying as many entries as you like, and then vote.

Hawke's Bay businesses make top 30 in New World Berr and Cider Awards.

'No one ever says they can't eat icecream because it's winter.'

'It’s good for keeping the brain active - you are listening to music and counting beats.'