Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion
The region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.
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Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change
'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly
Dinosaurs Unleashed: Free exhibition roars into Hastings libraries
There is plenty to entertain the kids these school holidays in Hawke's Bay.
Inclusive or undemocratic? Council gives youth decision-making powers
One councillor said the move 'breaches the very basis of our democracy'.
'Hide point': Hastings alleyway closing due to anti-social, criminal activity
Alleyway provided offenders a link for 'decamping from police'.
'Very sad': Hastings pool to remain shut for summer and likely never reopen
Frimley Pool will likely never reopen after serving the Hastings community for 57 years.
'Part of the old network': Road damaged as Hastings water main bursts
Repairs are under way to return water to homes.
A question of safety in Oak Ave: 'I just see the tree and I just want to cut it down'
Peleti Oli's brother died when an SUV hit a tree in 2021.
Damon Harvey: Hastings council debt spirals: $711 million forecast by 2030
OPINION: The district council is spending more on daily operations than it takes in.
'Amalgamation by stealth': Regional deals could reopen Hawke's Bay debate
Hawke's Bay wants a regional deal with the Govt, but is it "amalgamation by stealth"?
Firefighter's warning after acid spill shuts down Hastings road for hours
A 5-litre container of muriatic acid fell off the back of a vehicle and on to the road.
'Caused so much stress': The big orange bus and its big parking problem
'I can’t get around how the vehicle is deemed abandoned when I’m right here.'
From clearing cyclone-hit homes to rescue missions: Hastings Civic Honours winners
One voluntary group has so far cleaned up 150 silt-ridden homes and properties.
Council’s new $73,000 parking warden car technology yet to issue a fine
'Systems issues' with new technology have given parkers pushing the boundaries a reprieve.
Historic connections to Hawke's Bay showgrounds honoured in grandstand demolition process
The deconstruction of the Tōmoana Showgrounds grandstand is complete.
Military flag featuring battle honours returned in final public outing
Military flag repaired and returned to Hastings District Council.
Urgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - report
Report has been 10 years in the making.
No plans to trial chemical additives in Hastings to stop hot water cylinder failures
A report last year recommended adding chemicals to water to neutralise the issue.
Hastings council signs agreement to sell land for new Flaxmere supermarket
Supermarket giants deny involvement with the site.
Keirunga Park Railway expects to reopen after bridge damage, cause unknown
Hastings District Council said the cause of the damage had not been determined.
Wairoa mayor continues call for regional council apology over flood
As the cleanup continues, some residents face an uncertain future.
Popular miniature railway unable to open after lawnmower incident
A large mower operated by a council contractor damaged a bridge support.
The fine-sweeper: Hastings’ new warden on wheels armed with $73k of technology
Mobile Licence Plate Recognition technology implemented to lower parking warden abuse.
Te Awanga seawall: 200m 'ecoreef' proposed to protect council assets
Project aimed at protecting flood-prone area.
State of emergency continues in Wairoa but lifted in Haumoana as clean-up continues
Floodwaters have gone inside properties, flooding carpets and walls.
Blowing people away with a $10,000 6m metal feather
Hawke's Bay residents have a chance to have their names etched into new building's legacy.
Māori Ward second term confirmed for next Hastings elections
Hastings District Council is disappointed by government plans for referenda.
'Catastrophic': 18m-deep gully leaves community on a road to nowhere
Gabrielle wiped out 50m of the main road to Kererū. 15 months later, it's still cut off.
Double byelection in Hastings: Who are the candidates and what are their priorities?
Some high-profile candidates are pushing for your vote in two Hastings wards.
Hawke’s Bay news in brief: Detour next week for SH51 southbound lane closure
People should be prepared for upcoming night closures near Awatoto.
'I've lost everything': Drag queen reading group cancels NZ tour after protests
Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki described the cancellation as a 'victory'.
'Best practice': Hastings mayor stands by noise restrictions after closure of bar's outdoor stage
The 50-decibel limit has been called into question, but similar policies exist around NZ.
'It is no more': Outdoor music venue mothballed after noise complaint from new hotel
The hotel doesn't want the stage to be shut but the bar owner says he now has no choice.
Half of cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties now bought out or close to it
Across Hastings and Napier, 167 properties are in Category 3 and eligible for a buyout.