Heretaunga Collected News Links - to 30 June 2021

Haumiata Lucas, 86, revisits the abandoned house she called home as a child. Keep Reading

Hunter Scott decided to do something to stop rubbish making its way into the ocean. Keep Reading

In a bid to combat burnouts and street racing in Flaxmere, a Hastings District Councillor has proposed building a skidpad to deter unlawful behavior on the suburban streets.  First-term Flaxmere Ward councilor Peleti Oli said there needed to be... Keep Reading

The 2021 New Year Honours, released today, has seen five Hawke's Bay locals recognised for service in their chosen field, and to the community. The region's recipients include: Inspector Tamuera Aitama Aberahama, Gisborne and Hawke's Bay, for servic... Keep Reading

Inspector Sam Aberahama, Tairāwhiti Area Commander, likes nothing best than working in partnership with his staff and the community. His MNZM is a double celebration – it will surprise his family and is a good way to mark his 56th birthday on N... Keep Reading

A love for growing food in the Hawke's Bay community has earned Arohanui Lawrence a Queen's Service Medal. Keep Reading

'Make it click' reminder from bi-lingual coffee cup campaign launched in Hawke's Bay. Keep Reading

"I think the contractions started just after Santa finished his Hawke's Bay round." Keep Reading

Racism doesn't have to be blatant Keep Reading

Increased water use over the past week means Napier residents may face further water restrictions if the community as a whole doesn’t try to reduce its water use. Like Hastings District, Napier is already at Level Two restrictions, which... Keep Reading

Ngāti Kahungunu are standing with Ngāi Tahu in their push for freshwater rangatiratanga. Keep Reading

The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says a $14,000 fine for an orchard that allowed an illegal agrichemical spray drift sends a strong signal to the horticulture sector that poor practice will not be tolerated.Johnny Appleseed Holdings Ltd pleaded... Keep Reading

This month marks a year since the Hastings Place Based Plan pilot to tackle the housing challenges in the district was launched, and significant progress has been made to help more whānau into safe, dry, warm affordable homes.  Hawke’s Ba... Keep Reading

A visit by Sir Bernard Fergusson, Governor-General from 1962 to 1967, had a long lasting impact on Paul and Emma Lemuel. Keep Reading

The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says the court decision to fine two local companies a total of $37,000 for an illegal discharge sends a strong signal to businesses that polluting water in the region will not be tolerated.Farmers Transport Ltd... Keep Reading

“I wouldn’t be here without the contribution she has given, not only to myself but to a multitude of people. She is a person of change and in all honesty... Keep Reading

A joint Government and Hawke's Bay Regional Council Jobs for Nature grant of $4.2 million will improve water quality and biodiversity of Hawke's Bay farms, while providing employment opportunities following Covid-19. The Regional Council and central... Keep Reading

The son of a Hastings District Councillor rushed to his teacher's aid when she was choking on her food and beyond the point of making noise. Jesiah Oli-Alainu'uese, the son of Peleti Oli - a Flaxmere-ward councillor - was moments away from joining h... Keep Reading

'Elegant solution' to Te Mata track debacle not as elegant as hoped. Keep Reading

Four new houses built at Waiohiki for struggling whānau will be occupied by next week. Keep Reading

The physical buildings are just the start, says Te Hiiri Whānau Trust trustee, Laurie O’Reilly. Keep Reading

#KAHUNGUNU Despite recommendations from local iwi Ngāti Kahungunu and the council's own Māori committee, councillors declined to set up Māori wards now.... Keep Reading

Each Heretaunga Stories show will see multiple artists give a 15-minute taster. Keep Reading

It will be FREE entry to the Magpies semifinal against Taranaki this Saturday afternoon at McLean Park. It’s been a challenging year for many people in Hawke’s Bay who have faced a severe drought, Covid -19 and most recently the flooding... Keep Reading

Following this week's deluge, the Hawke's Bay District Health Board is warning people not to enter mouldy homes. Keep Reading