Pick the ball up running: Tony Kuklinsky, candidate for CHB District Council's Ruataniwha Ward
Our council is already up and running and needs someone to join the team.
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A background in business and farming
I champion the interests of ratepayers and am prepared to challenge excessive rate rises.
Heavily involved in the CHB community
While the district is growing in population the ratepayer base remains relatively small
Gardening in October
Spring is underway. The roots department in the plant world is in full swing.
Review: Tree of Strangers by Barbara Sumner
Louise Ward reviews Tree of Strangers by Barbara Sumner.
CHB flying the flag for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
The new bilingual flags feature 10 different kīwaha, or common phrases.
New Tukituki resource consent deadline
It's been an incredibly tough year for rural community.
How to get started with farm budgeting
The hardest part of preparing a budget can be getting started.
New animal adoption routine at CHB SPCA
The appointment system is very successful and results in more adoptions
SH2 road barrier tested with first crash
"The barrier has potentially prevented serious injury or death."
Cross-country the Porangahau School way
"I face planted in the boiling sand. I was panting and I was so hungry."
CHB council adopts Māori Engagement Strategy
CHB District Council has adopted its Māori Engagement Strategy - Tūhono mai Tūhono atū.
Otane centre celebrates 50 years of arts and crafts in community
In 1969 the old school building the society calls home was almost razed.
Former CHB College principal 'a scholar and a gentleman'
Bob spent 40 years in education, over half of them in Central Hawke's Bay.
Dump Your Stuff makes rubbish easy
Paul Affleck runs Dump Your Stuff for those needing a hand with their rubbish
Rugby: Hastings nail it in historic Maddison Trophy win
Hastings Rugby And Sports win the Maddison Trophy outright for the first time.
The reawakening of Taradale - or is it Hastings' time for Maddison Trophy glory?
Hastings beat Taradale 35-10 five weeks ago. What will it be in the final at McLean Park?
Napier: Women's Institute to celebrate 100 years in NZ
Women's Institute will be celebrating 100 years in NZ next February.
Water funding of $50m to flow after Hawke's Bay councils' agreement
Jacinda Ardern announced it just six weeks ago. HB councils have already seized on it
Hey ewe, was that a bid? Daffodil stock sale cheers Cancer Society spirits
Stock numbers may be down, but the spirits were high.
CHB enthusiast tracks return of bellbirds
"My grandfather could remember kiwi running around his hut," says farmer Rob McClean.
CHB residents invited to weigh in on rates review
Five activities have been identified as requiring a change in how they are funded
Recycling rejections causing confusion
Only recyclable plastics - numbered 1, 2 and 5 - accepted for shipping overseas.
Gardening in September
Don't let cover crops flower and seed, slash down if not ready to dig in yet.
New tax rules for allocation of purchase
Typically, a business sale will involve several different categories of assets.
Punching the Air by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam
This story is based on Yusef Salaam who was imprisoned for the Central Park Jogger case.
Youth arrested after historic Mangatainoka grandstand badly damaged in fire
Police, fire investigators at scene of fire which badly damaged historic grandstand.
Bikers ride for Fallen Comrades
Corporal Douglas Grant died in Afghanistan in 2011- remembered in memorial ride.
Rugby: Clubs get unique day in the sun at McLean Park
Three semifinals in a rare day of club rugby at McLean Park.
$14.6m windfall for run-down Route 52
Route 52 runs the entire length of the Tararua District between CHB and Wairarapa
Hawke's Bay police chases: Man arrested after alleged seven-day joyride
Police say a driver who'd been fleeing them for nearly 100km drove another 18km on spikes.
Youth Hub opens within CHB College
Members of the INSPIRE Youth Council have created and decorated a space
Dave Dobbyn CHB gig is off - but he'll be back
The promoter hopes it is just a postponement and is checking future venue availability.
Covid can't stop CHB car club from giving
Mary Peacock thanked the car club members for their generous support over many years.