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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.
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Horse the kiwi chick starting life with a light footprint HBRC transporting Horse the kiwi chick to his new home.
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Logging around Tangoio and Tūtira Drivers and locals can expect to see logging works and some traffic disruption around Tangoio and Tūtira from Nove...
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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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Horse the kiwi chick starting life with a light footprint
HBRC transporting Horse the kiwi chick to his new home.
17 October 2020
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Logging around Tangoio and Tūtira
Drivers and locals can expect to see logging works and some traffic disruption around Tangoio and Tūtira from Nove...
16 October 2020
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Engaging with the Mohaka community for catchment plan
This is an opportunity for the whole Mohaka River community to be actively involved.
15 October 2020
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Eyes out for breeding manu
The breeding season for Hawke’s Bay’s endangered shorebirds has begun, with nests popping up.
9 October 2020
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Regional Council applauds tourism success
Regional Council says investment in Hawke's Bay Tourism providing economic benefits for whole region
8 October 2020
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Hawke’s Bay company fined $11,900 for illegal burning
Regional Council says$11,900 fine for burning prohibited items sends strong message
6 October 2020
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Partnership boosts biodiversity on farms
We have partnered with QEII to provide incentives to landowners to protect areas of ecological significance.
2 October 2020
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Regional Council reviewing riparian plant programme
We aren't selling riparian plants to the community in 2021.
28 September 2020
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Farmers have two weeks to apply for drought relief fund
The Hawke's Bay Drought Relief Fund closes September 30.
17 September 2020
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Review of Regional Council’s biosecurity programmes
We're working to improve the delivery of ourbiosecurity programmes following an independent review.
16 September 2020
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New Tukituki resource consent deadline
New deadline of 26 February 2021 to give farmers enough time to organise a resource consent.
15 September 2020
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Thumbs up for urban air quality in HB
Regional Council is celebrating the fact that Hastings and Napier have met the national air quality targets for thi...
14 September 2020
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Flying the flag for Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Bilingual flags flying around the region to celebrate Māori Language Week.
11 September 2020
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HB Councils receive 3-Waters Review report
Region well-positioned for discussions with Government on national reform of drinking waste and storm waters servic...
8 September 2020
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Tree Planting to celebrate Conservation Week at Lake Tūtira
Seven Napier and Hastings schools took part in this year's Conservation Week by planting trees at Lake Tūtira.
4 September 2020
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Funding to protect UTT scheme
Landowners from Upper Tukituki recently heard about plans for an injection of funding into the scheme
2 September 2020
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Report shows impact of COVID-19 and drought
COVID-19 and drought contribute to one of the greatest economic shocks Hawke’s Bay has seen.
2 September 2020
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Challenges for CHB water storage highlighted
Regional Council trialling below ground Managed Aquifer Recharge technology in CHB .
2 September 2020
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Council apologises for confusion around rates penalties
Rates are due for payment on 20 September this year, but no late fees will apply until 1 February 2021.
26 August 2020
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Our Hawke’s Bay Environment 2013-2018 Key Issues report
“This is an extraordinary report from our science team that represents Hawke’s Bay’s key environmental ...
26 August 2020
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Regional Council sends rates invoices to 71,122 ratepayers
Rates invoices have been sent and they are due for payment on 20 September.
21 August 2020
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Whitebait season set to go swimmingly
The whitebait season starts on 15 August with local whitebaiters gearing up for another great season.
14 August 2020
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Hawke’s Bay estuaries will benefit from targeted national policy
Regional Council says estuaries will benefit from targeted policy around their management.
13 August 2020
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Rural Advisory Group broadens drought relief fund criteria
Criteria expanded for regional drought relief fund to support more farmers.
6 August 2020
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Last call for comments on TANK Plan for Heretaunga-Ahuriri waterways
Sixteen submissions on the TANK Plan so far, with many more expected before 14 August deadline.
6 August 2020
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Minister for Environment declines fast-track Tukituki Plan change
The Regional Council can't proceed with a fast-track change to the nitrogen leaching tool.
5 August 2020
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Mayors welcome further information on Government support for three waters
The five councils of Hawke’s Bay welcome details of 761m Three Waters stimulus package.
5 August 2020
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Regional Council welcomes $19.2 million climate change funding
Regional Council secures $19.2 million of Government funding, with up to 63 jobs for the region.
4 August 2020
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Working with communities on biosecurity
Landowners and the Regional Council are working to protect Hawke’s Bay’s biodiversity
31 July 2020
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Regional Council accelerating climate crisis engagement
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is stepping up its response to the climate crisis.
30 July 2020
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Regional Council welcomes RMA review report
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council welcomes today’s independent review panel report on the Resource Management Act.
29 July 2020
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2020-21 Annual Plan Adopted
Leading a climate-smart recovery for Hawke’s Bay is this year’s focus, reflected in the 2020-21 Annual Plan ado...
29 July 2020
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Environment Committee gains new Chair
First-term Regional Councillor Hinewai Ormsby has been appointed as the new Chair to lead the Environment and Integ...
29 July 2020
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Hawke’s Bay Bee Card buzzing its way into town
A new ticketing system is being rolled out in August making it easier to travel, at the same time as flat fares mak...
27 July 2020
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HBRC welcomes greenhouse emissions report
A new report looking at New Zealand’s regional greenhouse gas emissions is being welcomed by the Regional Council...
23 July 2020
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2020-21 Annual Plan - for a Climate. Smart. Recovery.
Have your say on the Rates Approach for the coming year and whether to establish a Recovery Fund.
9 June 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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