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Recreational fishers are reminded that the daily bag limits for Paua will change from today.Earlier this year, Minister for Oceans and Fisheries, Rachel Brooking, announced that the bag limit for both blackfoot and yellowfoot paua would reduce from 10 to 5 of each species per fisher, per day.The new limits cover the PAU 2 paua fishery area, which includes Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa.In making the announcement, the Minister said the new limit is a precautionary measure so that pāua can be enjoye...
September 4, 2023Local News
Dannevirke High School have won the B Grade section of the Lower North Island Secondary School Netball Tournament.The tournament was held at the Akau Tangi Sports Centre in Wellington.Dannevirke High played St Matthews Collegiate from Masterton in the final, winning 36-26.---------------The Central Hawke’s Bay Spring Fling gets underway this weekend.The annual festival has grown significantly this year and includes 20 events over the months of September and October.The Spring Market kicks thin...
September 1, 2023Local News
Horizons Regional Council is inviting feedback on priority areas for the council’s work over the next 10 years. Horizons chair Rachel Keedwell says this is pre-engagement ahead of the 2024-34 Long-term Plan that will be formally consulted on early next year. The Council has three priority areas - building resilience to the impacts of climate change, taking a holistic approach to natural resources from mountains to sea, and strengthening relationships with tangata whenua. Rachel Keedwell says...
August 24, 2023Local News
Only a handful of spaces remain for the ‘Back on Track Bingo Night’ at Pongaroa this Friday night.Comedian Te Radar will host the event at the Pongaroa Hall as part of his visits to cyclone affected communities.Prior to this he will spend time with roading teams at Tararua Alliance and meet the community at Herbertville.Mayor Tracey Collis said she is pleased to be welcoming such an iconic personality to the district and is looking forward to showing him the incredible resilience of our comm...
August 23, 2023Local News
Strong winds are expected for Hawke’s Bay tonight and tomorrow.Winds are forecast to gust to rise to gale force, gutsing to 100km/hr, from this evening.In its Severe Weather Outlook, the Metservice says there is a low confidence that southerly winds will reach severe gale for the region, with coastal areas expected to get the strongest winds.-----------------One of the highlights on the Spring Fling calendar in Central Hawke’s Bay has delayed its opening for the season.Taniwha Daffodils was ...
August 21, 2023Local News
Making the Hawke’s Bay Expressway four lanes has been welcomed by the regions MP’s.Yesterday the Government announced a $20b draft Policy Statement on Land Transport to boost road maintenance, public transport, and cycleway maintenance for the next three years.Part of the package is money to four-lane State Highway 2 between Napier and Hastings, as well as investment in building resilience along the expressway by upgrading bridges and intersections.Tukituki MP Anna Lorck and Napier MP Stuart...
August 18, 2023Local News
The finalists have been named for the 2023 Central Hawke’s Bay Sport and Recreation Awards.The winners from the eight categories will be announced on Friday the 8th of September.The Supreme Winner – which is chosen from the winners of the Junior, Senior, and Team categories – will also be announced on the night.The finalists in the Senior Sportsperson Category are Angus Schaw for cricket; Hayley McKay for Rugby; and Tyler Turfrey for squash.The Junior finalists are Aimee Thomsen for motorc...
August 16, 2023Review: The Heartbreak Choir
The Waipukurau Little Theatre's amateur production of the screenplay "The Heartbreak Choir," written by Aiden Fennessey and directed by Lindsey Bishop, delivers a powerful and thought-provoking performance that lingers long after the curtain falls.“The Heartbreak Choir" doesn't shy away from addressing mature and challenging themes, including references to abuse and suicide. This production takes on these difficult topics with a sensitive touch, aiming to bring them out of the shadows and into...
August 15, 2023Local News
Balloons adorn the Waipukurau Bridge this morning as the toddler who died in an incident at a Mt Herbert Road property last week is laid to rest.A service to celebrate the life of three-year-old Saige Karaitiana-Wiki is being held at Stonehaven in Waipukurau at 1pm today.A whanau post on Facebook said Saigey Girl was “sassy, mischief and cheeky, and loved her Mama, Papa, and big brothers more than all the snowflakes that have ever fallen”.The whanau gave a huge thank you to the community for...
August 15, 2023Local News
Police are offering support to the family of a child that died at a property in Waipukurau yesterday.Sergeant Neil Baker said they were “called to an incident involving a vehicle at a residential property on Mt Herbert Road shortly after 7:45am”.He said a child was located in a critical condition and CPR was commenced.Mr Baker said sadly, one person died at the scene.Police were still at the scene early yesterday afternoon, and an investigation has begun into the circumstances of what happen...
August 11, 2023Local News
There will be no whitebait season in Hawke’s Bay this year.A rāhui put in place by Mana Ahuriri following Cyclone Gabrielle is to remain for the 2023 season, which was due to start on September 1st.The Heretaunga Tamatea Settlement Trust has also placed a rāhui from Napier to southern Hawke’s Bay.Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated, the Department of Conservation and the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council have all supported the move.The Regional Council said in an online notice that it would not ...
August 8, 2023Local News
Power was out to parts of the Takapau area for much of yesterday after high winds brought down powerlines.Power was out from just after 3am yesterday after lines were downed on the Takapau-Ormondville Road and on Oruawharo Road.Centralines crews worked on repairing the lines throughout the day, with power fully restored in the area just before 5pm.-----------------Dannevirke’s Bake House has picked up two highly commended gongs at the Bakels Supreme Pie Awards for 2023.The results were announc...
August 3, 2023Local News
A truck driver was taken to Palmerston Norh Hospital in critical condition yesterday following an accident that left the Saddle Road closed for a large part of the day.Emergency services were called at 6.30am to the accident which happened at the Woodville end of the Saddle.Police said the truck was the only vehicle involved, with the road reopening just after midday.Later in the morning emergency services were called to another crash in Tararua District.Around 9am a train hit a ute on Kakahukur...
August 1, 2023Local News
After a sunny weekend, it will be a fine start to the week on the weather front for Hawke’s Bay, however strong winds are forecast for Central Hawke’s Bay.Metservice says there is however low confidence that severe gale westerlies will be experienced in the district on Tuesday and Wednesday.Metservice advises people to keep up to date with the latest weather forecasts in case a severe weather watch or warning is needed.------------------The Central Hawke’s Bay District Council is to receiv...
July 31, 2023Local News
Despite a challenging year, local powerlines company Centralines has delivered solid growth and development.The company had an after-tax profit of $2.1 million from total revenue of $15.5 million.Chairman Fenton Wilson said the Centralines team has demonstrated unwavering commitment and adaptability in the face of challenges, ensuring power restoration to customers in extremely challenging conditions during the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.He said despite the setbacks caused by the cyclone, ne...
July 28, 2023Local News
State Highway 2 between Norsewood and Takapau was closed for a part of yesterday following a truck accident.Emergency services were called after a report a truck had rolled about 10.30am.Another truck was also reportedly involved in the accident.A rescue helicopter was initially called to the scene, however wasn’t required.Waka Kotahi said the highway was reopened just before 5pm, but that a 50km/hr speed limit would be in place overnight last night.------------------Hawke’s Bay Regional Cou...
July 27, 2023Local News
As part of the Government’s national road safety plan, Tararua District Council is consulting on speed limits around schools.Ensuring safer speed limits around schools is one of the key actions of the road safety plan.The Council is proposing permanent speed limits of 30km/hr around some schools, with a 30km/hr variable speed limit around others during times of drop-off and pick-up.There are proposals for other roads in the district adjacent to schools to also have speed limit changes.Consulta...
July 26, 2023Local News
Members of the Public Service Association that work for the Tararua District Council have given notice of strike action next week.Members will stop work from 1pm to 5pm next Monday and for a full day on Tuesday 1 August. PSA Organiser Dolly Larkins said members would also take their breaks at the same time and not work extra hours or overtime beginning yesterday through until the 13th of October.The PSA represents workers from Dannevirke, Eketahuna, Pahiatua and Woodville.Dolly Larkins says they...
July 25, 2023Local News
Some homes were evacuated after an LPG tanker Truck rolled near on OngaOnga on Friday morning.Emergency services were called around 8.30am after the truck rolled near the OngaOnga power substation.Police setup cordons in the area due to a gas leak and shut OngaOnga Road until about 5.30pm Friday.The truck’s driver was uninjured.---------------Mobility scooter users and cyclists are being advised to take care when using the concrete pathway on the Waipawa Bridge.Damage has been reported to the ...
July 24, 2023Building Back Better: $34.7 Million for Tararua’s Cyclone-Damaged Roads
Work on Tararua’s weather damaged roading network can now move up a notch following confirmation of nearly $34.7 million in emergency works funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. During the cyclone response phase Council had received $10 million which brings the total funding from Waka Kotahi to $44.7 million. This is the largest amount of external funding that Tararua District Council has ever received. The funds will be used to repair road damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.Cyclone Ga...
July 21, 2023Local News
A wet few days are on the way for local areas.Rain is forecast today through until Sunday before sunshine returns on Monday.A Heavy Rain Watch is in place for northern Hawke’s Bay and the western ranges of the region from 6am today until 6am tomorrow.Metservice forecasters say periods of heavy rain and amounts may approach warning criteria.-------------------The 34th annual Dannevirke Host Lions Book Sale kicks-off today.The Dannevirke Town Hall is packed with thousands of fiction and non-fict...
July 21, 2023Local News
Central Hawke’s Bay’s Wallingford Homestead has been named on the list of the country’s top 250 Dining Spots by Cuisine magazine.Wallingford is one of 16 outlets from Hawke’s Bay on the list, with all restaurants assessed by a judging panel comprised of food writers and critics, chefs, and industry professionals.The judging will determine the winners of the Cuisine Good Food Awards, with 18 category winners being named early next month.-----------------The Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief T...
July 20, 2023Local News
The Central Hawke’s Bay Ross Shield Team has had a good response from farmers so far to a stock drive.The team is raising funds to go towards costs with this year’s Ross Shield Tournament being held in Napier.Spokesperson Graeme Fisher said they have had about 30 to 40 sheep donated so far, with he and Kurt Mackie heading out this week to collect more from the Omakere area.Anyone wanting to help can contact Graeme or head to the CHB Ross Shield 2023 Facebook page.------------------Nomination...
July 19, 2023Local News
A boil water notice for the Pongaroa township has been lifted.The Tararua District Council put the notice in place last week following heavy rain and high turbidity levels in the water.The Council said yesterday that after satisfactory testing results, they were able to lift the notice, and it was now safe for the Pongaroa community to resume normal water use.------------------The quad bike stolen from the Waipukurau Racecourse early last week has been recovered.The bike was taken in the early h...
July 18, 2023Local News
Two days of strong winds are on the way for Hawke’s Bay.Metservice has issued a Strong Wind Watch for areas of the region south of State Highway 5, and for areas west of Hastings.The Watch covers the 31 hours from 11am today until 6pm tomorrow.West to southwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed areas.-----------------The Waipukurau Jockey Club is seeking information on the theft of a quad bike from the racecourse on Sunday night.In a post on its Facebook page, the Club said the thief o...
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