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![Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise: How we can balance the books without just increasing rates](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise: How we can balance the books without just increasing rates
OPINION: We must be savvy and bold, prudent at times, yet ambitious for our community.
![Napier rates climb 100pc in hill suburbs after flooding pushes buyers to higher ground](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Napier rates climb 100pc in hill suburbs after flooding pushes buyers to higher ground
A couple nearing retirement might have to sell the home they've worked their lives for.
![‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
‘We simply cannot afford to’: Leaders desperate for cyclone-damaged road and bridge fixes
WIthout help it could take decades to restore the economy as well as years of rates hikes.
![Replacement of wharf could be brought forward after missing pile forces immediate closure](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Replacement of wharf could be brought forward after missing pile forces immediate closure
The closure bars vessels, vehicles and people from the wharf.
![Napier rates hike - 47 per cent over three years ?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Napier rates hike - 47 per cent over three years ?
Charges and fees targeted as council looks to limit rates hike.
![Delays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future ahead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Delays to two huge Hawke's Bay solar farm projects, but developers say bright future ahead
A solar farm in Central Hawke's Bay and one near Hawke's Bay Airport both face delays.
!['Reopening the conversation': Sale of Napier’s $65m of council houses back on the table](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Reopening the conversation': Sale of Napier’s $65m of council houses back on the table
Council may about-turn on its decision not to sell its community housing.
![Hawke’s Bay in brief: Four leap-day babies for Hawke’s Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hawke’s Bay in brief: Four leap-day babies for Hawke’s Bay
Hawke's Bay Hospital had four leap-day babies born.
![Olympic window opens: Napier prepped and poised for triathlon 'coup'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Olympic window opens: Napier prepped and poised for triathlon 'coup'
Olympic window wide open for Napier competitors.
!['The aroha, the manaaki, and the wairua': Thousands turn out to commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'The aroha, the manaaki, and the wairua': Thousands turn out to commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's Bay
Emotions and community spirit were strong as people from all over came together.
![How we're remembering the anniversary of the cyclone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
How we're remembering the anniversary of the cyclone
Commemorations in Hawke's Bay honour those who lost loved ones and livelihoods.
![Hawke's Bay: Where can you commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle's anniversary](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hawke's Bay: Where can you commemorate Cyclone Gabrielle's anniversary
Here's where you can go to unite and show support a year on from the disaster.
![Hawke's Bay Commemorations for 1931 earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hawke's Bay Commemorations for 1931 earthquake
Commemorations were held across Napier and Hastings for the 1931 earthquake.
!['We need to take on these challenges': Massive rates hike forecast for Napier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'We need to take on these challenges': Massive rates hike forecast for Napier
Napier will get the chance for input, but costs are a challenge.
![Talking Point: Hawke’s Bay councils need to leave ‘no stone unturned’ to find savings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Talking Point: Hawke’s Bay councils need to leave ‘no stone unturned’ to find savings
Opinion: 2024 is shaping as the year of big rates rises in Hawke's Bay - here's why.
![Kiwi actress will be Art Deco Festival's 'Chief Costume Officer'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi actress will be Art Deco Festival's 'Chief Costume Officer'
The iconic Art Deco weekend has been postponed for three years.
![Hawke’s Bay cruise ship season: No Stats NZ data for biggest ever](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Hawke’s Bay cruise ship season: No Stats NZ data for biggest ever
There is no Stats NZ cruise ship data, but local businesses say their own numbers speak.
![Water restrictions in a near record-wet year: 'We need to rethink our approach'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Water restrictions in a near record-wet year: 'We need to rethink our approach'
Napier, Hastings and Waimārama are now under water restrictions - is this the future?
![Museum pays tribute to late sculptor Paul Dibble](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Museum pays tribute to late sculptor Paul Dibble
Two of Dibble's pieces among range of art purchased by MTG Foundation over the years.
![Neighbours at war over barking Shih Tzu dogs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Neighbours at war over barking Shih Tzu dogs
Ruby and Simba have been the subject of 17 complaints from three neighbours.