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Region’s braided river birds flourishing Shorebirds are thriving on Hawke’s Bay’s braided rivers a recent survey has shown.
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Pukenui community wetland Community aroha and mahi have got a wetland restoration project off the ground in Mahanga.
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Saving the kahikatea forest A community project in Omakere is bringing back the once-thriving giant, kahikatea.
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Region’s braided river birds flourishing
Shorebirds are thriving on Hawke’s Bay’s braided rivers a recent survey has shown.
22 May 2020
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Pukenui community wetland
Community aroha and mahi have got a wetland restoration project off the ground in Mahanga.
22 May 2020
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TANK Plan public meetings: 26 and 28 May
It's nearly time for our 'virtual' public meetings - learn about the plan for Napier, Hastings and Heretaunga water...
22 May 2020
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Saving the kahikatea forest
A community project in Omakere is bringing back the once-thriving giant, kahikatea.
21 May 2020
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Regional Council pledges $200k to drought fund
Hawke’s Bay Regional councillors have voted unanimously to contribute $200,000 to the Mayoral Drought Relief Fund
21 May 2020
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Government contribution to drought appeal a good start
The Rural Advisory Group are grateful that the Government has quickly responded to the regional request for financi...
19 May 2020
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Local Govt leaders launch Mayoral Drought Relief Fund
A drought relief fund is being set up by Hawke’s Bay’s four Mayors and Regional Council Chairman this week, wit...
18 May 2020
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Regional Council gravely concerned about drought
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is expressing grave concerns about the continuing severe drought...
14 May 2020
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Hawke’s Bay open spaces back on track
In Alert Level 2 Regional Council’s parks, river access points, and all of the Hawke’s Bay Trails will re-open.
13 May 2020
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On the hunt for Woolly Nightshade
Keep an eye out for the colour purple, as the Woolly Nightshade’s flowers are easier to spot right now
12 May 2020
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Nitrogen levels in CHB water focus for Council
Regional Council reassuring community high nitrogen levels in parts of CHB being addressed.
7 May 2020
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A fitter Hawke's Bay coming out of lockdown
Hawke’s Bay locals have made a record month in April walking and cycling round our trails.
5 May 2020
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Enviroschools Hawke’s Bay – we’re here to help
Enviroschools has been connecting with its Hawke’s Bay network during the lockdown around the region.
4 May 2020
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Napier-Hastings outdoor winter burning ban
During the colder months from May to August, no outdoor burning is allowed in Hastings or Napier.
30 April 2020
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Dumping during lockdown a disappointment
Regional Council staff have been keeping an eye on open spaces, and have been disappointed by what they’ve found.
29 April 2020
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Farmers urged to seek advice as drought deepens
The Hawke’s Bay Rural Advisory Group is urging drought-stricken farmers to seek advice and plan ahead for the win...
28 April 2020
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Council Meetings - online until end May
Council meetings will operate on an online-only basis until the end of May 2020.View these LIVE on Facebook.com/HBR...
25 April 2020
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The plan for healthier Heretaunga Plains waterways
The Regional Council’s plan for long-term health of Heretaunga Plains' waterways goes public on 2 May.
16 April 2020
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Regional Council responds to Freshwater 2020 report
A new report has been released illustrating the national state of freshwaters compared to their natural state.
16 April 2020
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HB leaders target $314M in government funding
HB councils have this week submitted a joint bid for $314m of government investment funds for ‘3 waters’ infras...
15 April 2020
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Air Pollution Records
The National Environmental Standard (NES) for air quality has been exceeded during 1 – 31 March 2020.
9 April 2020
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Charges laid over Dairy effluent discharge
A farming company has been charged with the discharge of a significant volume of dairy effluent late last year.
7 April 2020
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Help for landowners to meet significant TukiTuki Plan deadline
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is offering an interim solution to help farmers meet a significant resource consent ...
7 April 2020
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A salute to our bus drivers
A call to salute our Go Bus drivers for their commitment to the cause, helping to deliver essential services
3 April 2020
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Council signals zero rate rise due to COVID-19
Councillors have signalled a zero rates increase to the community.
26 March 2020
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COVID-19 goBay bus update
We’ve made a few changes to our bus service to keep our community and drivers safe during Covid-19
23 March 2020
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HB Rural Advisory Group working hard to support farmers
The Rural Advisory Group will do all it can to support drought-impacted rural communities, after today’s Governme...
23 March 2020
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Rāhui placed on Tutaekurī
A rāhui has been placed on the Tutaekurī River from Waiohiki to Waitangi, following a body being found.
19 March 2020
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The plan for healthy Heretaunga waterways
The Regional Council will seek submissions to the proposed TANK Plan in March - 8 years after this process started.
18 March 2020
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Councils unite for COVID-19 region-wide response
Hawke’s Bay’s Councils are taking an integrated approach to their response to the COVID-19 health crisis.
18 March 2020
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Councils work together on regulating forestry
HBRC & WDC work together on managing the growth in forestry in the Wairoa District.
16 March 2020
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Walking and Cycling Summit sets the pace
Creating the right environment to jump on bikes or walk is a focus of Walking and Cycling Summit.
13 March 2020
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Hawke’s Bay homes becoming more sustainable
More HB homes are becoming healthier with a massive uptake in Sustainable Homes.
11 March 2020
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HB Drought Committee recommends declaration
The Hawke’s Bay Drought Committee is recommending to the Government that the region declare a medium-scale event.
10 March 2020
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Connecting teachers to nature
Following a successful year of connecting teachers to nature, there's another year of free, after-school workshops ...
9 March 2020
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First Maori Committee meeting of the triennium
The Regional Council Maori Committee has met for the first time in the new triennium and appointed joint chairs.
4 March 2020
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Latest LiDAR technology to provide 3D models of Hawke’s Bay landscapes
An exciting regional collaboration between all five councils of Hawke’s Bay has taken off.
3 March 2020
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Regional Council election declared results in
Find out the declared results for the 2019 local body elections
12 October 2019
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