Hastings District promises to change inequities in rates relief system
Decisions around rates relief after Cyclone Gabrielle has caused some frustration.
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Napier council ranked lowest in CouncilMARK survey
It received the lowest rating of HB councils that took part in the independent review.
Transformational change: New Napier council CEO settles in
Lousie Miller is a regarded as an experienced leader of transformational change.
From silt to sanctity: Eskdale and Pōrangahau communities still cleaning gravesites
Communities and the Remembrance Army are cleaning up at Eskdale Cemetary.
Opinion: Room for all on road to recovery
Hawke’s Bay's recovery a long and complex journey.
Wastewater still a battle for Napier City Council
The repair programme is complex, but it remains a top priority for the council.
Awatoto gets dedicated council response team amid contamination concerns
Houses in Awatoto have been deemed as being at ‘low risk’ of contamination.
Most Hawke's Bay councils still leaving silt clean-up to homeowners
Only the Wairoa council is picking up the bill for silt clean-up on private property.
Beaches out for weeks: Napier raw sewage pumped out to sea
A rāhui is in place for the contaminated coastline,
More 'rogue' politicians needed in Napier
OPINION: They are well-intentioned but do little to rattle political cages or shake trees.
Redesign considered for ram-raid-ridden end of Napier's main street
Napier City Council is considering a redesign of the western end of Emerson Street.
Watch: Busking Napier teen barred from using amplifier by council
Teen busker Grace Haliburton was told by Napier council staff she wasn’t allowed to use her new amplifier. Video / Mark Story
What will happen to the coastline in the next 100 years?
Managed or planned retreat in some areas is likely an eventual outcome in the long term.
Lifeguards to move from dangerous beach in bid to stop people swimming there
Marine Parade Beach in central Napier is being deemed unsafe for swimming.
'The worst place in the world to build a city'
Development led by Ngāti Kahungunu will be in one of the city's lowest-lying areas.
Local Focus: Last chance to vote as Hawke's Bay local elections turnout drops
Early predictions are that voter turnout will be lower than in previous elections.
Local Focus: Chad Tareha on Candidate Camera
Chad Tareha discusses his plans for Napier City Council should he be elected.
Local Focus: Maria Roberts on Candidate Camera
Maria Roberts discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be elected.
Local Focus: Nigel Olsen on Candidate Camera
Nigel Olsen discusses plans for Napier City Council should he be elected.
Local Focus: Hayley Browne on Candidate Camera
Hayley Browne discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected.
Local Focus: Richard McGrath on Candidate Camera
Richard McGrath discusses plans for Napier City Council should he be re-elected.
Local Focus: Annette Brosnan on Candidate Camera
Onekawa/Tamatea incumbent Annette Brosnan discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected
Local Focus: Annette Brosnan on Candidate Camera
Annette Brosnan discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected.
Local Focus: Juliet Greig on why she's standing for council
Greig discusses her plans for Napier City Council in her first time standing.
Local Focus: Greg Mawson on why he's standing for re-election
Mawson discusses his plans for Napier City Council, should he be re-elected.
Local Focus: Ronda Chrystal on Candidate Camera
Ronda Chrystal discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected.
Local Focus: Kirsten Wise on Candidate Camera
Kirsten Wise discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected as Mayor.
Local Focus: Kirsten Wise on Candidate Camera
Kirsten Wise discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected Mayor
Local Focus: Te Kira Lawrence on Candidate Camera
Te Kira Lawrence discusses plans for Napier City Council in her first time standing
Local Focus: Graeme Taylor on Candidate Camera
Graeme Taylor discusses plans for Napier City Council should he be re-elected.
Local Focus: Graeme Taylor on Candidate Camera
Graeme Taylor discusses plans for Napier City Council should he be re-elected.
Eight dead penguins likely killed by roaming cat or dog
"Please keep dogs on a leash around these sensitive areas while kororā are breeding."
Local Focus: Sally Crown on Candidate Camera
Sally Crown discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected
Local Focus: Keith Price on Candidate Camera
Keith Price discusses plans for Napier City Council should he be re-elected.