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Innovative technology reduces crop disease risk NZ agricultural growers focused on protecting crops in a sustainable way
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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...
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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.
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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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Further notice of by-election
Nominations to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Hastings COnsitituency have nbeen recieved from Tom Belford, ...
16 July 2021
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Three in the running for HBRC Hastings seat by-election
Three nominations have been received by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council to fill a vacancy for the Hastings constitue...
15 July 2021
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Air Exceedance Public Notice
Air Exceedance Public Notice
12 July 2021
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15 Hawke’s Bay water bodies found to be outstanding
15 Hawke’s Bay water bodies, including coastal estuaries and lagoons, classified as outstanding
2 July 2021
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Living wage for bus drivers
Hawke’s Bay goBay drivers will be paid the Living Wage of $22.10 per hour from 1 July 2021
1 July 2021
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Rick Barker - new Chair of Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Councillor Rick Barker was today elected chairman at Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.
30 June 2021
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Long Term Plan 2021-31 adopted
Step up in environmental work – Regional Council's Long Term Plan 2021-31 adopted
30 June 2021
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Update on Clive River dredging – consent delay
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says the dredging of Clive River will next occur in 2022.
29 June 2021
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Te Karamū hits project targets, with more planned
We're celebrating improvements to Te Karamū Stream corridor and habitat - with plans to expand.
25 June 2021
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How Hawke's Bay can support farmers impacted by Canterbury floods
The best support is moral support to friends and family in Canterbury and a financial contribution.
17 June 2021
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Regional Council seeks new councillor for Hastings seat
The Regional Council is holding a by-election to fill the vacancy created in its Hastings constituency.
17 June 2021
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A smoky issue hurting Wairoa
There’s concern that air quality in Wairoa during winter has been progressively declining in recent years
16 June 2021
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By-election for Hawk'es Bay Regional Council
A by-election is required to fill an extraordinary vacancy for the Hastings consitituency.
15 June 2021
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Water Conservation Order hearing underway
Hawke's Bay Water Conservation Order hearing underway after COVID-19 delay
15 June 2021
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Regional Council chair Rex Graham resigns
Rex Graham resigns as Regional Council chair and as a councillor
10 June 2021
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Regional Council welcomes Climate Change Commission’s report
Regional Council is welcoming the Climate Change Commission’s report, already addressing some of the issues raise...
9 June 2021
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Regional Council best placed to lead coastal strategy
Regional Council is best placed to lead the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazard Strategy 2120, new report says
4 June 2021
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World Environment Day: significant HB wetland ecosystem restored
Dairy farmer Ivan Knauf is thrilled to fence a big wetland on his farm.
3 June 2021
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Tough line on illegal burning ongoing
Tough stance on illegal burning continues, with two more companies being fined a total of $26,200
1 June 2021
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Buying beyond price and quality a key focus
HB’s five councils have a big effect on the region’s economy through their purchasing decisions ...
1 June 2021
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Farmers urged to focus on mental wellbeing
Southern Hawke's Bay has only received 50% of average May rainfall and soil moisture levels are low.
31 May 2021
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CNG signage a strong reminder
Chilean needle grass is found widely in the Tukituki River and as a pest plant is having widespread negative effect...
31 May 2021
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Regional Council says illegal burning will not be tolerated
We have successfully prosecuted two companies for illegal burning with fines totalling $24,700.
28 May 2021
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Heretaunga Plains water hearing begins
Hearings for the Tūtaekurī, Ahuriri, Ngaruroro and Karamū catchments begin this Monday 24 May, 2021.
21 May 2021
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Threatened bats call Hawke’s Bay home
An exciting biodiversity project is identifying and protecting roosting homes for the critically endangered pekapek...
21 May 2021
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Masters study monitoring biodiversity
A Hawke’s Bay-born masters degree student is testing an exciting new national biodiversity monitoring framework
21 May 2021
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Regional Council says yes to Māori constituencies
Regional Council has voted unanimously to establish Māori constituencies for the 2022 and 2025 local elections
19 May 2021
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It’s time to put together a winter grazing plan
We are encouraging farmers to put together a plan to support animal welfare and the environment.
18 May 2021
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Bay teens given a powerful lesson in road safety
More than 2,500 high school students from HB received a powerful lesson in road safety this week
13 May 2021
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Air exceedance
The National Environmental Standard (NES) for air qaulity has been exceeded during April 2021.
13 May 2021
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Rocket Lab public notice
Rocket launch 15th May
10 May 2021
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