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We are partnering with global organisation The Nature Conservancy Partnership could be a game-changer for the region in addressing erosion issues.
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$18,750 fine for offensive odour We continue to take a hard line on offending with another successful prosecution, this time for an offensive smell.
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Sustainable Homes programme recommend by ventilation user Our Sustainable Homes programme helps whānau with ventilation for dry, healthier homes that are warmer in winter
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We are partnering with global organisation The Nature Conservancy
Partnership could be a game-changer for the region in addressing erosion issues.
5 October 2021
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$18,750 fine for offensive odour
We continue to take a hard line on offending with another successful prosecution, this time for an offensive smell.
5 October 2021
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Three Waters
HB councils favour HB alternative to Government’s three waters reform proposal
1 October 2021
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Sustainable Homes programme recommend by ventilation user
Our Sustainable Homes programme helps whānau with ventilation for dry, healthier homes that are warmer in winter
1 October 2021
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Hawke's Bay needs to take bold action to cut greenhouse gas emissions
The region's greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2019, so we need to take bold action on climate change.
29 September 2021
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Public Notice - Hastings by-election results
Final results for the by-election that closed at midday on 24 September 2021.
28 September 2021
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New data shows long way to go for river health
The latest national LAWA update of river health paints a picture of impaired health for the majority of monitored r...
25 September 2021
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New Councillor for Regional Council in Hastings
Jacqueline Taylor is set to be elected as a new councillor for the Hastings constituency at the Regional Council.
24 September 2021
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Dust storm is a reminder to use good land management practices
It's important that landowners use good practices to ensure soil stays on site and air quality is healthy.
21 September 2021
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New drought indicator web app
We have launched an easy-to-use drought indicator web app for the region’s rural community.
14 September 2021
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Wetland restoration in CHB
A restoration wetland project in Central Hawke’s Bay is already showing improvements to the health of biodiversit...
9 September 2021
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PUPLIC NOTICE: Proposed representation arrangements for the 2022 local elections
On Wednesday, 25 August 2021 the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council reviewed its representation arrangements and resolv...
1 September 2021
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of extension of voting period for the Hastings Constituency by-election
Voting will now close at midday on Friday 24 September 2021.
1 September 2021
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Regional Council representation review open for comments
We're asking the public what they think of proposed Representation arrangements for the 2022 elections.
1 September 2021
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Watch risk of spray drift during spring
Spring is a reminder to growers to follow the spraying rules to protect the health of the community and environment
30 August 2021
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Hastings by-election vote extended to 24 September
The election voting period for the current Hastings By-election has been extended until midday on 24 September.
28 August 2021
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Postal voting for Hastings by-election: vote by 10 Sept
Postal voting for Regional Council’s Hastings by-election is open until 10 September
19 August 2021
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Changes to goBay services under Alert Level 4
With the Government’s announcement of Alert Level 4 there are changes to the goBay bus service
18 August 2021
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Second year of braided river bird survey encouraging
A recently completed survey of Hawke’s Bay river birds is encouraging, showing shorebirds continue to thrive
17 August 2021
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Plan amendments
Amendments to the Hawke’s Bay Regional Resource Management Plan and Regional Coastal Environment Plan
12 August 2021
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Regional Council acknowledges Govt's Overseer review
CEO James Palmer says the Council is assessing the findings of the review and what they mean for the region.
11 August 2021
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Public Notice - Air Exceedance
Public Notice - Air Exceedance
10 August 2021
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Fine for illegal burning in Clive
The Regional Council’s hard line on illegal burning continues, with its eighth successful prosecution this year
4 August 2021
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Innovative technology reduces crop disease risk
NZ agricultural growers focused on protecting crops in a sustainable way
2 August 2021
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Regional Council steps up to lead coastal strategy
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has agreed in principle to lead work on the next phase of the Coastal Hazard Strateg...
2 August 2021
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$2 million boost for biodiversity in Hawke’s Bay
Around 423 hectares of critically threatened native bush will be fenced and protected over the next three years.
27 July 2021
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Illegal burning not okay
Our seventh successful prosecution this year sends a strong message that illegal burning will not be tolerated
27 July 2021
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Mahanga wetland needs your support
Regional Council calling for community support to look after Mahanga wetland
27 July 2021
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Regional Council welcomes Government’s freshwater regulation consultation
Consultation to begun soon about Freshwater Farm Plans and stock exclusion regulations.
20 July 2021
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