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Funding boost for Hawke’s Bay Trails The Hawke’s Bay Trails cycling and walking network received a significant funding boost today.
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National environmental snapshot sobering reading Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chief Executive James Palmer has welcomed a national report released today on the st...
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On track with Annual Plan Following last year’s Long Term Plan, we are well underway with the additional staff, structure and support neede...
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Funding boost for Hawke’s Bay Trails
The Hawke’s Bay Trails cycling and walking network received a significant funding boost today.
18 April 2019
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National environmental snapshot sobering reading
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chief Executive James Palmer has welcomed a national report released today on the st...
18 April 2019
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On track with Annual Plan
Following last year’s Long Term Plan, we are well underway with the additional staff, structure and support neede...
18 April 2019
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More whitebait habitat at Tukituki estuary
Work at the Tukituki River estuary near Haumoana will improve the biodiversity of this area, making it more suitabl...
18 April 2019
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Tool to help winter air quality on trial
A new software tool is being trialled by some Hawke’s Bay orchardists and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council this win...
15 April 2019
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6 Wharf business case approved
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has received confirmation that the Napier Port Board has approved the business case ...
10 April 2019
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River Forest Study Builds Knowledge
A study by a University of Waikato environmental science student has helped build Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’...
9 April 2019
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Regional Public Transport Plan consultation
The Regional Council is interested in your thoughts on public transport in the region.
4 April 2019
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Fun for Dogs at Pākōwhai Regional Park
Our annual ‘Paws at Pākōwhai’ fun event will be held at Pākōwhai Regional Park this Saturday 6 April from 1...
3 April 2019
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Get Good Wood This Winter
The Good Wood Scheme ensures people with modern woodburners can reliably buy good, low-pollution wood to get better...
3 April 2019
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Harbourmaster Notice - Harbour to Hills Triathlon
The Harbourmaster has approved a sea exclusion zone to be in place for the Napier Port Harbour to Hills Triathlon o...
30 March 2019
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Regional Council adopts additional protections in potential Port IPO
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council voted today to adopt additional protections for its majority ownership position in a...
27 March 2019
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Dairy Farmers Win Supreme Award
Nick and Nicky Dawson from Glenelg (Great Glen Farm Ltd) have our congratulations for being this year’s Supreme W...
27 March 2019
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Good time to check plans for winter crops & grazing
While grazing practices have improved, the Regional Council will keep an eye on winter land use.
25 March 2019
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Coastal Hazards momentum
The coastal hazards project shared by three partner councils with local iwi continues to gather momentum.
20 March 2019
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Extensive investigation into Pan Pac outfall pipe leak completed
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has completed an extensive investigation into the leak of Pan Pac Forest Products’...
20 March 2019
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SeaWeek - Regional Council event roundup
A big thank you to the community for getting involved in Seaweek 2019 during March, and especially in our beach cle...
15 March 2019
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Overseer Workshop - Tukituki Catchment
OverseerFM software replaces all existing versions of Overseer in June 2019, including the Overseer Nutrient Budget...
14 March 2019
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Ahuriri Harbour Clear of Unwanted Marine Pests
A dive survey of the Ahuriri Inner Harbour shows that two marine pests - Mediterranean fanworm and Clubbed tunicate...
14 March 2019
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Pākōwhai Park Caretaker Recognised
Past regional park managers gathered this week to recognise the 20 years’ service of Theo Rood as Pākōwhai Regi...
13 March 2019
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Harbourmaster Notice - Rocket Launch, Mahia
Rocket Lab have announced a launch window from 17-30 March. A launch hazard area will be in effect on launch attem...
12 March 2019
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Harbourmaster Notices - Waka Ama Race & Powerboat Race
The Harbourmaster has approved sea exclusion zones on Saturday 16 March for the Secondary School Kahungunu Waka Ama...
12 March 2019
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goBay public transport - driver shortage
Due to a shortage of permanent drivers, Go Bus have been drafting in spare drivers from other regions to help deliv...
11 March 2019
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Regional climate and water resources briefing
Today's monthly public climate briefing noted the drier than expected summer we've just experienced, with an outloo...
7 March 2019
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Tūtira project is bubbling along
The trial of an air curtain in Lake Waikōpiro at Tūtira continues, but the results are inconclusive ...
6 March 2019
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Ocean glider to reveal watery picture of Hawke Bay
An ocean glider will start collecting data on Hawke Bay this week to help develop an understanding of the health of...
4 March 2019
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Farm Environment Award Grows Role Models
The supreme winner of the East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards will be one of three Hawke’s Bay farms, whi...
28 February 2019
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Get Together for Seaweek 2019 Events
Join in the Beach Clean Up, Waitangi Regional Park, Sat 2 March and Twilight Walk & Talk, Ahuriri Estuary, Wed 6 Ma...
26 February 2019
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Funding for Wairoa Hill Country
A “sizeable chunk” of funding will go to a project to combat hill country erosion in the Hangaroa – Mangapoik...
25 February 2019
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Consulting on possible establishment of new CCO
The Regional Council voted today to ask the community for feedback on creating a new Council Controlled Organisatio...
13 February 2019
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Illegal burning leads to conviction and fine
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is hoping the conviction of a Hawke’s property developer for illegally lightin...
12 February 2019
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A Chance to Join the Youth Environment Council
Young people aged between 14 and 19 years with a passion for the environment, an interest in local government and a...
11 February 2019
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Wetter than Normal Summer Report
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s monthly public climate and water resources briefing for February has focused on ...
8 February 2019
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Forest & Bird Enhance Waitangi Regional Park
A new outdoor seat and information sign have been sponsored by the Napier Branch of the Forest and Bird Protection ...
8 February 2019
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Talking Point - Land use under review
Chairman Rex Graham provided this Talking Point published in Hawke's Bay Today 8 February 2019.
8 February 2019
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Update on potential minority Napier Port IPO
Appointments of advisors have been made as part of the preparation for a potential initial public offering (IPO) of...
5 February 2019
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New Pest Plan Shows Shift in Public Awareness
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Pest Management Plan commences today 1 February 2019 after being approved by the Regiona...
1 February 2019
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Resource Consent Application for Gravel Extraction
Hawke's Bay Regional Council has received applications for resource consents to extract gravel from the Ngaruroro R...
1 February 2019
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Regional Council rates due this week
The last day for paying Hawke’s Bay Regional Council rates is this Thursday 31 January.
28 January 2019
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Climate Briefing Meeting 8th November 2018
Whakaki Lake - restoring a taonga
Making sense of your Regional Council Rates
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