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Strong winds are expected for Central Hawke’s Bay later this week.The Metservice has issued its Severe Weather Outlook covering tomorrow through until Friday.Severe gale winds are forecast to affect many areas, with forecasters expecting severe gale westerlies to hit Central Hawke’s Bay on Friday.-----------------Police are looking into a report of a person being suspiciously on a local property.Last week Police were advised that a person was seen walking around a backyard on a property on S...
May 29, 2023Local News
Police are asking motorists to take care on a stretch of Porangahau Road.Emergency services have been called to two accidents recently that have occurred between Arlington Road and Middleton Road. Senior Constable Andy Walker said the accidents have occurred on a right-hand sweeping bend that’s got very little chip seal showing through.In one of the accidents last Saturday the vehicle lost control, rolled, and went through a fence.Mr Walker said thankfully there were no injuries in either acci...
May 25, 2023Local News
Two people were flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital – one in a serious, the other in a moderate condition – following a single-vehicle crash near OngaOnga yesterday.Emergency services were called to the accident around 2.45pm after a vehicle crashed through a fence.A Hato Hone – St John spokesperson said two ambulances, one manager, and rescue helicopter were responded to the scene.----------------The Tararua District Council is asking residents to fill out an online survey on the impacts of C...
May 24, 2023Local News
State Highway 5 – the Napier-Taupo Road will close for six hours overnight tomorrow.Waka Kotahi says the closure is to allow for urgent work to the bypass constructed between Te Pohue and Glengarry.Agency spokesperson Andre Taylor says they understand any closures of this nature are frustrating for people, however, by doing this essential work at night, they are hoping disruption will be minimised.He says the temporary bypass now needs some urgent work to ensure the road surface remains resili...
May 24, 2023Local News
The Central Hawke’s Bay District Council is seeking feedback on its draft Annual Plan for 2023/24.The average rates rise for the coming year is 10.8%, however rural properties face increases of up to 13%.The consultation period runs for two weeks – a shorter timeframe than usual following changes made to the legislation for Councils affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.Council Acting Chief Executive Josh Lloyd said the recovery from the cyclone fundamentally changed its approach to the Annual Plan ...
May 22, 2023Local News
The Waipukurau Club is celebrating 110 years this weekend.A night of celebration is being held at the Club tomorrow night, with a number of past and present members expected to attend.Club vice-President, Nigel McCance, says they have about 70 RSVP’s at the moment but anyone is welcome to go along with the dress theme 1910 to 1950.There will be live music, meals, and the longest serving and newest members cutting a cake for the celebration.The Waipukurau Club 110-year celebrations start at 4pm...
May 19, 2023Local News
New World Waipukurau’s recent Family 2 Family Foodbank Appeal saw 156 bags of goods donated to the Central Hawke’s Bay Foodbank.The $20 bags contained staple goods to help fill the shelves of the foodbank.New World owner, Gerard Kennedy, said it was a great response again this year.New World Waipukurau also topped up the public donations with $2000 in grocery vouchers.-------------------$2.3 million from the Hawkes Bay Disaster Relief Trust will go to mayoral relief funds in Wairoa, Central ...
May 18, 2023Local News
As part of Road Safety Week, a child car restraint clinic is being held in Waipukurau this morning.Car seat technicians will be available to undertake a free check on how child restraints are fitted in vehicles, and also offer advice on how to fit them correctly.The free clinic is being held at the Waipukurau Scout Hall and carpark from 9.30am until midday today, with no bookings necessary.-----------------Industrial action by secondary school teachers will see different year groups rostered hom...
May 16, 2023Local News
The Magpies rugby team has lost its head coach just weeks out from the NPC beginning.It was announced yesterday that Josh Syms has been appointed Forwards Coach of Italian Club Zebre.Syms has been with the Magpies since being appointed forwards coach in 2018 and was promoted to Head Coach in 2021.Hawke’s Bay Rugby CEO Jay Campbell said while they are disappointed that Josh has decided to move on, especially just out from the start of the NPC, they understand the international coaching market a...
May 15, 2023Local News
State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier will reopen this Sunday.The highway has been closed since February when Cyclone Gabrielle devastated the area.Waka Kotahi says for safety reason, initially the road will only be open from 7am to 6pm.The agency says roadworkers have been able to restore the road faster than anticipated, and a Bailey bridge now spans the Waikare Gorge where the permanent bridge has been washed away. Waka Kotahi says in total, there were 100 damaged sites across the stretch...
May 12, 2023Local News
Duckhunters shooting on Lake Whatuma are being reminded about the risk of Alligator Weed.The invasive pest was discovered at the lake several weeks ago.The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says a recently completed survey found the main outbreak to be at the north and eastern edges.A spokesperson says Alligator weed is a severe threat to agriculture and biodiversity, and spreads very easily.They ask anyone using the lake to take precautions.------------------Epic Ministries and the Dannevirke Hunt...
May 11, 2023Local News
Nine people have been charged for operating a drug ring supplying and distributing methamphetamine and cannabis.The nine charged include an individual serving a prison sentence, and a business couple.Police said the alleged ring-leader was sending instructions from his North Island prison cell using a smuggled mobile phone.Each week Police intercepted about 25 hours of phone calls, text messages and social media on a phone used by the prisoner.The operation began in January, with the intercepts ...
May 10, 2023Local News
Horizons Regional Council will not consult on its Annual Plan for 2023/24.The Council has settled on a 6.6% rate rise for next year, and Chair Rachel Keedwell says as there are no significant changes from the activities outlined in Year 3 of its LTP, they have chosen not to consult.She says there are some slight budget adjustments for the coming year, and to make the adjustments, Council has refined some of its other work programmes.Ms Keedwell says Council are aware that any rate increase is no...
May 9, 2023Local News
Police are investigating an early morning break-in at Big Barrel in Waipukurau.Police were called around 5.40am yesterday to the store on Ruataniwha Street.Senior Constable Andy Walker said it appears a single, possibly male, has broken into the building.He said the cigarette cabinet was targeted.The offender "didn't get away with a lot", Mr Walker said.Police are looking at CCTV footage, and Mr Walker asks anyone who may have been in the vicinity at the time, and witnessed something, to contact...
May 5, 2023Local News
Year 11 students at local secondary schools will be rostered home today.The PPTA is beginning a series of industrial action over the next few weeks, with different year groups affected on different days.A full day strike affecting all year levels is planned for next Wednesday, the 10th of May.------------------$133 million has been given to help with silt and debris removal in Hawke’s Bay following Cyclone Gabrielle.Yesterday, Minister for Local Government, Kieran McAnulty, and Associate Minis...
May 4, 2023Local News
Trustees of the Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Trust have approved an update to the eligibility criteria for the Trust and increased eligible amounts up to $10,000. Commencing from the 8th of May, the second phase will also allow previous applicants to reapply for additional support where they have been severely impacted.Phase Two will be open to individuals and community groups to cover larger costs incurred because of the flood such as cleaning, clearing, and potential rebuilding of properties...
May 3, 2023Local News
The Tararua District Council has begun its series of public consultation meetings on its Draft Annual Plan.The Council is proposing an average rates rise next year of just over 13%, and is currently taking feedback and submissions.The meetings began yesterday in Pongaroa, and will be followed by Pahiatua tomorrow, and Dannevirke next Monday.The Council is also keen to hear from organisations and businesses who would like representatives to come to them.Full details of the Draft Annual Plan, and ...
May 2, 2023Local News
A second division winning Lotto ticket for Saturday nights draw was sold locally.Eleven lucky players picked up $21,839 from the draw.One of those tickets was sold at New World Waipukurau.Anyone who purchased their ticket from the store is advised to write their name on the back of it and get it checked.-----------------A big crowd turned out to the Leopard Hotel sponsored Country Rugby Day at Central Park on Saturday.Five games were played at the grounds, the Central Women taking on Hastings ki...
May 1, 2023Local News
Urban properties in the Tararua District are facing an average rates rise of $574 next year.The Tararua District Council yesterday adopted its consultation document and supporting information ahead of consulting on its Annual Plan for the 2023/24 year.The Council is proposing a 13.1% rates rise across the district – with the majority of the increase being attributed to water and wastewater.Rural properties rates are proposed to increase by $220 per year, and industrial and commercial propertie...
April 28, 2023Local News
Windows smashed, a chimney fell, and hot water cylinders ruptured as a result of a 5.9 magnitude earthquake centred near Porangahau yesterday.The “severe shaking” quake was felt at 10.16am at a depth of 21km and was centred withing 5km of Porangahau.It was followed by a magnitude 5.4 aftershock three minutes later.Since then, 78 aftershocks have been recorded, the biggest measuring 3.9 just before nine o’clock last night.Porangahau School evacuated its students to the Porangahau Hall follo...
April 27, 2023Local News
The invasive pest, Alligator weed, has been identified at Lake Whatuma.The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council announced the discovery last week.Alligator weed is listed as an Exclusion Pest under the Regional Pest Management Plan and is already a major problem in Waikato and Manawatu areas.Hawke’s Bay Regional Council spokesperson Iain Maxwell said they are currently working with landowners in the area….VOXAlligator weed can establish itself in pastures and potentially poison stock. A survey is ...
April 24, 2023Local News
Lindsay Farm Dairy has picked up the People’s Choice Award at the New Zealand Food Producer awards.The awards ceremony was held in Auckland earlier this week.Last month Lindsay Farm picked up a silver medal in the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards for its A2 Organic Pasteurised milk.--------------------A local woman has been left several thousand dollars out of pocket following an alleged Facebook Marketplace scam.Senior Constable Andy Walker said the woman purchased what she believed to be ...
April 20, 2023Local News
A Hamilton man was arrested yesterday after managing to evade Police on Monday.A vehicle the man, who was described as a person of interest, was driving was seen by Dannevirke Police on Monday, with officers following it through Takapau and then through rural roads towards Wimbledon.Vehicle trouble saw the man ditch the car, and he fled into a forestry block.A Police dog lost the man’s scent, with the Armed Offenders Squads from Palmerston North and Hawke’s Bay called to the area yesterday, ...
April 19, 2023Local News
Police were still late last night searching for a man who led them on a chase in the Herbertville area yesterday.Numerous Police vehicles were seen in the area throughout the afternoon.A Police media spokesperson told Central FM that Police responded after sighting a vehicle near Herbertville around 1pm.The spokesperson said a pursuit was not initiated but the vehicle was followed from a distance maintaining observation.Road spikes were setup, with a male abandoning the vehicle on Route 52 and f...
April 18, 2023Local News
A large number of mourners have gathered at Rakautatahi Marae at Takapau over the past few days to pay tribute to, and remember, JB Heperi Smith, who passed away last Friday.A member of the Ngati Kahunugunu Iwi Board, senior cultural adviser to the former Hawke’s Bay District Health Board, and a senior manager in the recently formed Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora, Mr Smith had also trained as a butcher and a teacher.He also worked closely with the Central Hawke’s Bay District Council, and ...
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