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Four local cabinets belonging to Chorus have been chosen for beautification, and local artists are being encouraged to get their designs submitted. Three of the chosen cabinets are in Waipukurau and one in Waipawa. Mayor Alex Walker says the beautification of Chorus cabinets in Central Hawke’s Bay will add colour and vibrancy to the townships, that can be enjoyed now and for generations to come. She says it is a fantastic opportunity for artists to showcase their talents, and to design somethi...
August 10, 2022Local News
A Heavy Rain Watch has been issued for the Ruahine Range. Metservice says in the 14-hour period from 3am to 5pm today, periods of rain will be heavy at times, and that rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria. -------------------- Nominations for the local body elections close at the end of this week. Anyone wishing to stand for election must have their nominations in by midday on Friday. As at yesterday, the following nominations had been received : In CHB : Mayoralty – no nominat...
August 9, 2022Local News
National pizza chain, Dominos Pizza, has confirmed it will open a store in Central Hawkes Bay. A company spokesperson confirmed to our newsroom that they are opening a store in Waipukurau. An exact opening date hasn’t been finalised. Central FM understands the Dominos store will be in the building recently vacated by the BNZ Bank. ------------------ Otane Thirsty Whale has made it into the final of the Hawke’s Bay Super 8 Netball competition. Otane had a 61-36 win over HHSOG Huias in Friday ...
August 8, 2022Local News
Two people were flown to hospital following a crash near Takapau yesterday. The crash – between a car and a ute – happened late yesterday morning on State Highway 2, resulting in the highway being closed for nearly an hour. Senior Constable John Flack said one of the vehicles pulled out of a driveway between Speedy Road and Fraser Road into the path of a northbound vehicle. He said a third person was taken to hospital by ambulance. Mr Flack said further investigations into the crash are unde...
August 5, 2022Spirit Level - Review
Waipukurau Little Theatre presents…Spirit Level. A comedy by Pam Valentine and Directed by Lindsey Bishop. Review by Tasharla Parkinson and Year13 Drama Students. Student Night 31st July 2022 From the moment you enter the theatre, your eyes feast on a quaint cottage setting that oozes charm and without a doubt, a little hint of money. The clever placement of furniture and fixtures lends itself brilliantly to the drama and the way the plot plays out. The lights go down and…The...
August 3, 2022Local News
A house in Dannevirke was destroyed by fire on Sunday. Fire appliances from Dannevirke and Norsewood were called to the blaze on Top Grass Road just after 2.30am Sunday. The house was fully involved when firefighters arrived. The occupants of the house escaped unhurt. Firefighters were on scene for approximately three hours, and a fire safety investigator is looking in to the cause. -------------------- Dannevirke’s High Street Bistro has won the People’s Choice Award at the 2022 Manawatu Ho...
August 3, 2022Local News
Cranford Hospice is calling on the Hawke’s Bay community to help build a new hospice The organisation has so far raised $8 million of the $15 million provisional target needed to build a new hospice. A further $5 million will come from the Cranford Hospice Foundation Endowment fund. A successful Karamu Rotary Cocktail Party was held last Friday night, marking the launch of a public fundraising campaign. Cranford CEO Janice Byford-Jones says for 40 years, Cranford Hospice has been providing car...
August 2, 2022Commonwealth Games - Weekend Schedule
Free-to-air coverage including daily highlights shows will be on Prime TV. Sky TV will have Commonwealth Games coverage across six channels. Friday, July 29 NZ TIMES - * if qualified Bowls 7.30pm: Women’s singles (Katelyn Inch) rounds 1 and 2, men’s triples (Ali Forsyth, Mike Galloway, Andrew Kelly) rounds 1 and 2, para men’s (Graham Skellern, Mark Noble) and women’s (Pam Walker, Lynda Bennett) pairs B6-B8, round 1 Hockey 8pm: ...
July 29, 2022Centralines growing together with Central Hawke’s Bay
Central Hawke’s Bay consumer-owned electricity distributor, Centralines Limited, has demonstrated a solid result for the financial year in its 2021/22 annual report. Centralines Chair, Ian Walker, said the company has been a key partner in supporting the unprecedented growth of Central Hawke’s Bay, by delivering a reliable electricity supply, investing in network growth, connecting customers and providing returns for its power consumers and shareholders. “Centralines has continued to reinf...
July 29, 2022Local News
Tararua District Council will hold a candidate information session in Pahiatua tonight for those considering standing for Council. Council Chief executive Bryan Nicholson said the first session for the 2022 local government election held in Dannevirke was a great success, with around 10 potential candidates attending. He said the feedback received cemented that the best way for residents thinking of running to gain a better understanding of the election process is to attend the candidate briefin...
July 28, 2022Joelle King and Tom Walsh named New Zealand Team Flagbearers for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Three-time Commonwealth Games champion Joelle King and two-time Olympic bronze medallist Tom Walsh have been named New Zealand Team Flagbearers for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. The pair were formally announced as Ngā Pou Hapai (flagbearers) by Chef de Mission Nigel Avery at a team function held tonight at New Zealand House in Birmingham. The New Zealand Team function was attended by around 250 team members and was presided over by Her Excellency the Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro....
July 28, 2022Local News
A second COVID-19 ward is due to be opened at Palmerston North Hospital. Te Whatu Ora MidCentral says the second ward is in response to the increasing number of inpatients with COVID-19. Currently there are 47 people in Palmerston North Hospital with COVID-19, and further admissions are expected. The second COVID-19 ward will be in Ward 27, with current patients in this ward being relocated. Te Whatu Ora MidCentral says opening two dedicated wards will allow more staffing efficiency, as well as ...
July 27, 2022Local News
Partnership with Māori, reimagining local government, and focused leadership through unprecedented change are three key strategic opportunities identified in a Pre-election report released last week by Central Hawke’s Bay District Council Chief Executive Doug Tate. In a statement, Mr Tate said successfully addressing these three opportunities is not a job for the faint-hearted. He said Elected Members will need a truly collaborative approach and visionary energy to secure our distri...
July 26, 2022Local News
Two people were moderately injured following a single-vehicle crash at Papatawa, near Woodville, on Friday. Police said a vehicle crashed into a median barrier at the intersection of Pinfold Rd and Condoit Rd, with emergency services called around 6.30 Friday morning. The injured pair were taken to Palmerston North Hospital by ambulance. ----------------- The Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs – Jobs in Central Hawke’s Bay project has been recognised with a national award. The project was named as...
July 25, 2022Local News
A ceremony to mark the centenary of the Waipawa Town Clock will be held tomorrow.Veteran Affairs Minister Meka Whaitiri, Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty an CHB Mayor Alex Walker will join RSA members, members of the Armed Forces and locals to celebrate the occasion.A service will be held at the CHB Municipal Theatre at 2.30pm, with a piper then leading invited guests to the clocktower.The Waipawa War Memorial will then be rededicated, with Minister Whaitiri and Mayor Walker unveiling a plaque.A fly...
July 22, 2022Local News
Hawke’s Bay Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the Napier-Taupo Road earlier this week. One person died in the crash, which occurred near Tarawera just after 11.30am Monday. Police are appealing for sightings of a silver Holden Commodore driving in the area around the time of the crash. Anyone that saw the car, or who witnessed the crash, is asked to make contact with Police. ---------------------- One person was seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash at P...
July 21, 2022Govt launches first nationwide tsunami evacuation map
The Government has taken a further important step in improving Kiwis’ preparedness in the event of a tsunami with the launch of Aotearoa’s first nationwide tsunami evacuation map, says Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty. “All of New Zealand’s coastline is at risk of tsunami which means most of us live, work, or play in areas under threat,” Kieran McAnulty said. “It’s important all Kiwis have a plan to keep their whānau safe if a tsunami happens. The new national tsu...
July 21, 2022Local News
Local residents are being urged to have their say on the Government’s Three Waters Reform before this week’s deadline for public submissions. The Water Services Entities Bill will shift water services from local councils to four new entities. Hawke’s Bay had put forward a regional three waters plan to the Government, but this has been ignored. Tararua District Council Chief Executive, Bryan Nicholson, has said that he supported reform, but not the Government’s plan. Public feedback can b...
July 20, 2022Local News
The Dannevirke community has been quick to offer clothing and assistance to a local family who lost their home in a fire on Sunday. Fire appliances were called to a house on Waitahora Road early Sunday morning to find it fully involved. Dannevirke Fire Chief Pete Sinclair said the family lost everything, and there was nothing saveable. People in the community have taken to social media since then to offer assistance. ----------------- Central Hawke’s Bay’s total active COVID-19 case numbers ...
July 19, 2022Local News
A house on a rural road near Dannevirke burnt to the ground yesterday. Fire appliances were called to the Waitahora Road property around 6.15am. The house was fully involved in fire when two appliances and a tanker arrived from Dannevirke, assisted by another truck and tanker from Weber. The occupants of the house were able to escape the blaze. A fire investigator is looking into the cause. ----------------- The Takapau and Districts RSA building was broken into on Friday night. Central FM under...
July 18, 2022Local News
The nomination period for the 2022 Local Body Elections opens today. Electoral officers are urging all prospective candidates not to wait until the last minute to read through the relevant information and complete the nomination forms. Nominations need to be returned by midday on the 12th of August. Both the Central Hawke’s Bay and Tararua District Councils will hold candidate evenings. In CHB this on Wednesday July 27 at 6.30pm at the Council Chambers in Waipawa. For Tararua District, an even...
July 15, 2022Local Council Candidate nominations open today.
Local government enables communities, through their elected representatives, to make decisions about the way their district, city or region works today and for the future.By being an elected a member of a council, or local or community board, you’ll be making a positive difference for people and communities for today and into the future.People elected to sit on Council or a Board are responsible for representing their community and for the governance of the community. A further key responsibil...
July 15, 2022Riding the storm - we've done it before, we'll do it again
Brad Olsen, one of New Zealand’s most prominent economic commentators, told Central Hawke’s Bay business and community leaders this morning that despite uncertain times there is much to be positive about in the long-term economic outlook for the district, which has seen growth of nearly 7% from pre-pandemic levels.Kieran McAnulty, MP for Wairarapa and Anna Lorck, MP for Tukituki, were among business, community and Mana whenua guests at a business breakfast event in Waipawa this morning. ...
July 15, 2022Stay safe and get screened for syphilis as Hawke’s Bay cases rise
A sexual health nurse practitioner is urging people to stay safe and screen as infectious syphilis numbers rise in Hawke’s Bay. Lei Johnson, Nurse Practitioner at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Māui Hawke’s Bay says the organisation’s sexual health service had 12 cases of infectious syphilis in the quarter ending 30 June 2022, compared with three cases in the same quarter last year*. “This sexually transmitted infection (STI) most commonly affects men with male ...
July 14, 2022More tools for Police to tackle gangs and intimidating behaviour
Police Minister Chris Hipkins and Justice Minister Kiri Allan today unveiled a package of measures to help reduce the harm caused by gangs and make communities safer.“Recent brazen gang activities have been totally unacceptable and our communities deserve better,” Chris Hipkins said.“Police asked for legislative changes that will give them more tools to crack down on violent offending and other criminal activities. We have listened, and will introduce a package of changes that target this ...
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