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More than 1000 people took the opportunity to get a first-hand look at construction of the new Te Ahu a Turanga – Manawatu Tararua Highway on Sunday.Waka Kotahi allowed walkers to trek along the 12-kilometre corridor of the new $620 million highway.Since construction began, 4.6-million cubic metres of earth had been moved.Sunday’s walk was organised by the Woodville Lions Club and Woodville School, raising around $12,000 for each organisation.---------------------The second round of the Stev...

January 25, 2023

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The $100,000 target for a 24-hour shearing event held in Dannevirke at the weekend has been reached.The Shear4U, held at Pukemiro Station on Saturday and Sunday saw four shearers – Vaughan Wrenn, Dan Billing, Adam Roe, and Isaac Scott – joined by a number of guest shearers to raise money for the Rural Support Trust, Shear4U, and the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.In all, 6654 sheep were shorn over the 24-hours.$50,000 had been raised before the event even got underway, with an auction and other...

January 24, 2023

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A shed was badly damaged by fire in Otane yesterday.Fire and Emergency NZ were called about 4am to a property on Henderson Street.Firefighters from Otane and Waipawa found the fire well involved when they arrived.An investigation is underway into the cause of the blaze.------------------The Tararua District Council is asking residents of Dannevirke to use caution near the duck pond at the Lower Domain.Testing is underway to determine if there is algae on the surface of the pond, and the Council ...

January 23, 2023

Tararua District Council Alert App

Antenno is a free mobile app that sends you notifications and alerts about places you care about in the Tararua District. Antenno is simple and easy to use.Examples of what Antenno might alert you to:Road closuresWater/wastewater issuesUpdates about emergency eventsChanges to refuse and recycling collectionsYou can also use Antenno to tell Tararua District Council about things that need fixing or give them feedback, direct through the app!Antenno makes it easy for people to submit...

January 16, 2023

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Waka Kotahi has put a 50km/hr speed limit in place on part of the Napier-Taupo Highway for the holiday period.Yesterday the agency said the southbound passing lane located near the Titiokura Saddle will be closed for safety reasons during the Christmas/New Year holiday period.The 50km/hr speed restriction was put in place yesterday.Meanwhile, Waka Kotahi says southbound traffic on State Highway 2 between Hastings and Woodville will be busy today between midday and about 5pm as people begin to he...

December 23, 2022

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Emergency services were called to a crash between a truck and car in Dannevirke yesterday.The accident occurred at the intersection of Gordon and High Streets about 11.30am after Police said a truck, which was carrying offal, rear-ended a car.One person sustained minor injuries, but did not require hospital treatment.Fire and Emergency NZ was called to clear offal that spilled on to the road.--------------------A blessing ceremony was held yesterday to officially open the newly constructed south...

December 22, 2022

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Local authorities were on alert last night as heavy rain was expected in Central Hawke’s Bay and Tararua District.Up to 30mm of rain per hour was forecast, and while there were some heavy downpours, an Orange Heavy Rain Warning was lifted for Hawke’s Bay just before 9pm last night.The Warning remained in place for Tararua District until this morning.No roads were closed in CHB as a result of the weather, however, slips and washouts affected some roads, with caution advised.The Tararua Distri...

December 21, 2022

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Police are investigating a link between a pursuit on Thursday, and last week’s break-in at the Tavistock Dairy in Waipukurau. Sergeant Neil Baker said local Police responded to a report of two stolen vehicles which had travelled south from Hastings and followed into the grounds of Te Aute College. He said a pursuit was engaged with one vehicle within the school grounds which Police were able to control and arrest the two occupants. Mr Baker said the four occupants of the second vehicle decam...

December 19, 2022

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Heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms are expected in Central Hawke’s Bay and Tararua District over the next four days. The Metservice is predicting thunderstorms and hail today and tomorrow, with heavy rain from Saturday until Monday. Despite the wet weather, it will be quite humid with temperatures from the low to mid 20’s. Rough seas are also expected over the next two days for the Castlepoint sea area. ----------------- Orchardists are being advised to check their security after orchards i...

December 16, 2022

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A customary rāhui prohibiting any take of blackfoot pāua will be put in place over the Parimahu reef area in Central Hawke’s Bay this week. The customary rāhui will start immediately below Te Angiangi Marine Reserve and will go to the south side of Parimahu reef to the outlet of Waikaraka Stream. The rāhui area, like the Te Angiangi Marine Reserve, will extend out to one nautical mile. A hui was held earlier this month following discussions held between Ngāti Kere Tangata Kaitiaki and T...

December 15, 2022

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There has been a further increase in COVID-19 cases in both Central Hawke’s Bay and Tararua District. In the latest figures from Te Whatu Ora – Health NZ, CHB had 62 active cases, up from 54 the previous week – the highest number since the beginning of August. The Tararua District currently has 157 active cases, its highest since the start of August. With many people about to head away for the holiday period, health authorities are advising people to pack RATS tests. -------------------- A...

December 14, 2022

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Information is being sought on a burglary at an Elsthorpe property last Friday night. A workshop at a property on Mangarara Road was broken into, with three motorbikes, chainsaw and other tools were taken. A box of white contractors spray was also taken, along with a caravan. The Lightweight caravan is green and white in colour, with the registration plate 95POA. The offenders also smashed off the padlock on the front gate of the property. Anyone with information is asked to contact Police. ----...

December 13, 2022

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Central Hawke’s Bay Police have made arrests in relation to a break-in at the Tavistock Dairy in Waipukurau Friday Morning. Police were alerted at 3.15am to the break-in. Several youths entered the store by smashing the front door. Sergeant Damion Davies said local staff, jointly with Hastings Police, have managed to make two arrests. He said inquiries are ongoing to identify the remaining group. Mr Davies said a number of packets of cigarettes and the cash register containing a small amount ...

December 12, 2022

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The 30th anniversary of the Woodville Lions Club’s Suzuki Coast to Coast ride is taking place this weekend. Hundreds of riders will start off from Himatangi Beach tomorrow for the 200km ride to Akitio. The fundraiser began in 1992 to raise money for the Palmerston North based rescue helicopter and has so far raised over $300,000 for the cause. Last year’s ride was cancelled due to COVID-19. ------------------ Police inquiries are underway in Dannevirke after a group of drunken teens allegedl...

December 9, 2022

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Police are seeking sightings of a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle incident on State Highway 50 last Friday night. Emergency services were called to the incident, near Tikokino, around 10.30pm. Senior Constable Andy Walker said Police are seeking any sightings or CCTV footage of a 1988 black Mitsubishi double-cab flat deck ute from the intersection of State Highway 2 along State Highway 50. He said the vehicle was travelling northwards. Any information can be passed on to local Police directl...

December 8, 2022

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Two public meetings on the Dannevirke water supply will be held today. Tararua District Council staff and Mayor Tracey Collis will talk about the various topics, including what the issues are, and the recommendations moving forward. A Question and Answer session will also be held during each meeting at The Hub. The first is from 1 – 3pm, the second from 7 – 9pm. -------------------- Central Hawke’s Bay and Tararua have both recorded an increase of active cases of COVID-19 over the past wee...

December 7, 2022

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Three local Police constables received special awards at a ceremony last week. The ceremony was attended by Eastern District Commander, Superintendent Janette Park, and Hawke’s Bay Area Commander, Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, along with colleagues and family members. Senior Constable Mike Dalby received a Long Service and Good Conduct Award for 28 years as a Police Officer. Mike joined Police in 1994 and has spent the last 21 years in CHB. Constable Olivia Tilyard received a District Commander ...

December 6, 2022

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A fire investigator is looking into the cause of a blaze that badly damaged a shed at Ashley Clinton.A number of firefighters and seven fire trucks were called to the shed on a property off Tukituki Road around 8pm Friday.Firefighters were on the scene for just over four hours.--------------------Nearly four kilometres of footpaths in Otāne and 250 metres of footpaths in Pōrangahau will be constructed thanks to funding from the Government.Yesterday, Transport Minister Michael Wood announced na...

December 5, 2022

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The inaugural Elsthorpe Invitational Cricket Tournament was played yesterday. Teams from eight local primary schools – Waipawa, Elsthorpe, Tikokino, Pukehou, Waipukurau, Omakere, Flemington and OngaOnga took to the pitch. The games were seven overs each. The final was played between Waipawa and Waipukurau schools, with Waipawa winning by three runs. ------------------- The Waipawa Butchery CHB Men’s Premier cricket team are in action tonight in the Murray McKearney Memorial T20 competition. ...

December 2, 2022

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Ayden Boyd was named Dux of Central Hawke’s Bay College last night. The College Assembly Hall was full for the senior prizegiving, for the first time in three years due to COVID-19. Ayden, who will study for a Bachelor of Science in Physics from next year also received a scholarship to Victoria University. Benjamin Cruickshank received the Ballantyne Family Rosebowl for Proxime Accessit, with Curtis Osborne the prize for General Excellence – Boys, and Ashlee Thompson General Excellence – G...

December 1, 2022

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Central Hawke’s Bay’s first White Ribbon Ambassadors have been appointed. Mayor Alex Walker has appointed former Deputy Mayor Ian Sharp, and Jackie Aitchison as Ambassadors. White Ribbon Ambassadors are community members who play a vital role in building support, visibility and developing a shared understanding of the White Ribbon campaign and its overarching anti-violence messaging. Alex Walker said Jackie and Ian are part of the Safer CHB Violence Free network, which raises awar...

November 29, 2022

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No one was seriously injured following a motor vehicle accident late on Friday night. A Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 near Takapau at 10.30 Friday night. The spokesperson said there were no reports of serious injury, and that the road was blocked for some time while the vehicle was towed. ------------------ Local trampolinist Lachie Kirk has wrapped up competition at his first ever World Age Group Championships in Bulgaria. L...

November 28, 2022

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Practical drivers licence testing is to once again become available in Central Hawke’s Bay. From the 30th of November, locals will be able to sit their practical driver licence test closer to home and will have one of New Zealand’s first community driver testing officers working in the community. The Waipukurau Community Driver Testing Officer is one of 10 who recently graduated from the first Waka Kotahi CDTO training course in early this month. Waka Kotahi Director Regional Relationship...

November 25, 2022

Practical driving tests now available in Waipukurau

Central Hawke's Bay locals will be able to sit their practical driver licence test closer to home from next Wednesday 30 November, and will have one of New Zealand’s first community driver testing officers working in their community. The Waipukurau Community Driver Testing Officer (CDTO) is one of 10 who recently graduated from the first Waka Kotahi CDTO training course in early November. Funded by Waka Kotahi, Community Driver Testing Officers are a brand new role, introduced to offer dedica...

November 24, 2022

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Central Hawke’s Bays Lachie Kirk has finished 5th in his first event at the World Age Group Trampolining Champs in Bulgaria this morning. The Double Mini Trampoline was Lachie’s first event, and he was up against 40 other competitors. Lachie will also compete in trampoline and tumbling over the next few days. ------------------- Over 900 people were affected by a power outage that affected the Waipukurau, Wanstead and Oueroa areas yesterday. The power went out just before 12.30pm and was off...

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