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‘At this rate, we will reach capacity’: Water-restriction head-scratcher in Napier and Hastings
'We have a culture of believing the aquifer is limitless,' Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise says.
David Colville: Emotive arguments shouldn’t stop 600 much-needed homes being built in Napier
OPINION: Regional Council’s decision not to support Riverbend homes not based on evidence.
'Could throw us some curve balls': Council's refurbishment of former office building begins
Dismantling of the Council's former office building on Station Street begins tomorrow.
Nuit Blanche lights up Napier, boosting local businesses and spirits
Nuit Blanche drew 15,000 people to Napier, boosting local business and community spirit.
Millions of cubic metres of silt cleared from Cyclone Gabrielle hammered sites
An award-winning silt taskforce nears major a milestone in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.
Leaders work towards ensuring region 'fit' to handle projected expansion
The region's population will grow – housing, roading and infrastructure are the priority.
Council starts 'process' to remove beach shelter
Council says the shelter has to come down as it breaches bylaws.
Napier council pushes ahead with Māori ward, refuses to accept councillor's apology
Napier has cemented its Māori ward but rejected one councillor's apology.
'An added expense': 12 more buildings deemed earthquake-prone around Napier
“It’s just one of those things we have to do and we will do it as time and cash permits."
Napier council backs new investment arm set to launch by June 2025
Council takes AIM - setting-up Ahuriri Investments Management Limited.
Art Deco Trust's new home: Napier's historic women's rest rooms get a makeover
Renovation of the near century-old former War Memorial Women's Rest rooms has begun
'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"?
Kiwi sculptures to pop up along coastal cycleway
Artists are invited to design a kiwi to help the conservation of NZ's native bird.
Napier City Council to sell 72 of its 377 homes
The market value of the properties is about $21.8 million.
Mayor: A poll is a terrible way to decide if we should have Māori wards
OPINION: Those with skin in the game tell us, with passion, how Māori wards will help.
Urgent coastal protection work needed in Hawke’s Bay - report
Report has been 10 years in the making.
'Absolute nightmare': Parking changes causing issues near Napier school
'There were cars constantly up and down doing u-turns, double parking, it was chaos.'
Two of Marine Parade’s iconic Norfolk pines cut down
Two of the landmark trees near the waterfront had been assessed unsafe due to fire damage.
Aquarium to remove travelator; replacement too costly
Travelator removal comes at a time when the future of the aquarium is being reviewed.
Napier council proposes one fewer seat at the table
Council representation has to be reviewed every six years.
'Ridiculous' Ocean Spa price increase: Council investigating separate price for locals
Hawke's Bay resident says entry fee being hiked from $11.50 to $20 is 'ridiculous'.
Leaky pipes mended, ending weeks of water restrictions for Napier
City council announced the calamity on April 23. Water use has been restricted since then.
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.
Plan to use 350,000 cubic metres of cyclone silt for Napier housing
The council says the proposal is a 'win-win', but there are some health concerns.
Napier council eases back on record rates hike
'We need to take a big step forward to get us into a healthy position.'
Who's your choice for the title of Napier's Top Dog?
Will it be the dashing dalmatian or the gorgeous griffon?
Fiery social media - What will it be like at the table ?
The Napier council's draft three-year plan proposes an average 23.7 per cent rates rise