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Protect our waters from pests Keeping boat hulls clean is the best way to protect Hawke’s Bay waters from unwanted pests
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Review signals change in HB economic development landscape Hawke’s Bay councils agree transformative change is needed in how the region supports business and industry devel...
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Regional Council awards recognise the community’s environmental champions Four organisations and individuals recognised for their work to improve the environment
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Air Pollution Records
The National Environmental Standard (NES) for air quality has been exceeded during 1 – 31 December 2020. The limi...
12 January 2021
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Protect our waters from pests
Keeping boat hulls clean is the best way to protect Hawke’s Bay waters from unwanted pests
5 January 2021
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Our holiday hours
Our offices will close at midday 24 December and re-open for business 5 January at 8am.
23 December 2020
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Review signals change in HB economic development landscape
Hawke’s Bay councils agree transformative change is needed in how the region supports business and industry devel...
18 December 2020
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Regional Council awards recognise the community’s environmental champions
Four organisations and individuals recognised for their work to improve the environment
16 December 2020
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Orchard fined $14,000 for illegal spray drift
Regional Council says $14,000 fine for Hastings orchard sends strong signal to horticulture sector
16 December 2020
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Coastal hazards re-engages ahead of consultation
Coastal hazards project re-engaging to build solutions for the coast between Clifton and Tangoio
14 December 2020
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Dairy Compliance Awards recognise Hawke's Bay farmers achievements
Awards recognise farmers who consistently achieve full compliance with their resource consents.
9 December 2020
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$37,000 fines send strong signal
Regional Council says $37,000 fines for illegal discharge send a strong signal to businesses
9 December 2020
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Keep an eye out for Chilean needle grass
Regional Council urging landowners to keep an eye out for Chilean needle grass on farms
7 December 2020
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Swim thru summer - check you’re ‘good to go’
Summer’s here and we are encouraging people to check they’re good to go before taking a dip.
4 December 2020
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Regional Council measures its emissions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2025
We have measured our carbon footprint and are on our way to being carbon neutral by 2025.
2 December 2020
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Clive River dredging depends on resource consent
The river is dredged around every ten years to support recreational use - and is next due in early 2021.
1 December 2020
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New technology helps find koi carp
We are pleased new eDNA technology has helped confirm a suspected presence of the invasive koi carp in a farm pond.
30 November 2020
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Hawke’s Bay farms get $4.1 million grant for freshwater improvement
A Jobs for Nature grant of $4.2 million will improve water quality and biodiversity of Hawke’s Bay farms,
27 November 2020
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Regional Council funds $100,000 for flood relief
Funding to go towards helping people buy essential items that aren't covered by insurance or other agencies.
26 November 2020
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Regional Council chairman calls for calm
Chair Rex Graham has expressed dismay at some of the comments and the obvious level of deep hurt being felt ...
26 November 2020
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Satellite images show scale of erosion problem
Our scientists estimate last week's storm unleashed hundreds of thousands of tonnes of sediment from our hills
20 November 2020
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Keep away from toxic algae in rivers
Hawke's Bay river users need to keep a look out for potentially toxic algae
20 November 2020
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Support for greater Māori representation signalled
Regional Council signals support for enhanced Māori representation at Council table
18 November 2020
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Warning for swimming around Napier
Caution against swimming in Napier until water quality test results come back
16 November 2020
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Check you're good to go ahead of warm weekend
With the weather heating up for the weekend after a wet week, check before swimming
12 November 2020
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Air quality exceedance
The National Environmental Standard (NES) for air quality has been exceeded during 1 – 31 October 2020. The limit...
6 November 2020
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Damaged crops, harsher droughts, and more pests with climate change
Hawke’s Bay is facing wildfires, worsening droughts, crop damage, and more pests with climate change.
4 November 2020
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Time to start thinking about conserving water
With summer approaching, Hastings and Napier residents are being urged to use less water to help reduce the possibi...
29 October 2020
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Hawke’s Bay wants more action on climate crisis
Climate change is of major concern to the Hawke’s Bay community a new survey has found.
27 October 2020
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“No excuses” on the water this long weekend
Hawke’s Bay’s Harbourmaster will be out this long weekend reminding boaties to stay safe on the water.
22 October 2020
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