27-Jan 2012 CHB wastewater resource consents to be publicly notified 27-Jan-2012

The public now has an opportunity to comment on proposed plans by the Central Hawke’s Bay District Council (CHBDC) for a new wastewater treatment scheme. ...

25-Jan 2012 Massey University and HBRC formalise partnership 26-Jan-2012

A growing relationship between Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and Massey University has been formalised today with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. The two organisations have been in discussion over the last 18 months to explore collaborative projects. ...

25-Jan 2012 Government funding boost for dam feasibility study 25-Jan-2012

The feasibility study into the Ruataniwha water storage dam in Central Hawke’s Bay has been given a major funding boost as the first project in the country to receive funding from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s Irrigation Acceleration Fund....

24-Jan 2012 HBRC staff member on fact finding mission to Canada 24-Jan-2012

A Hawke’s Bay Regional Council staff member is heading to Canada next Friday (Feb 3) to find out more about oil exploration from regulatory authorities who have dealt with it. ...

20-Jan 2012 Massey and Hawke’s Bay to formalise partnership 21-Jan-2012

Vice-Chancellor Steve Maharey will lead a high-level Massey University delegation to Hawke’s Bay next week to cement links with local mayors and chief executives....

20-Jan 2012 Oil Exploration Briefing 21-Jan-2012

Oil Exploration in Hawke’s Bay will be up for discussion at Wednesday’s (25 January 2012) Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Corporate and Strategic Committee meeting....