Council webcasts on hold
Hastings District Council has put webcasting on hold until it finds out whether it'll be merged with other Hawke's Bay councils, a change likely to be made clear at the end of this year.
Hastings District Council has put webcasting on hold until it finds out whether it'll be merged with other Hawke's Bay councils, a change likely to be made clear at the end of this year.
Legal action brought against the Hastings District Council by a disgruntled resident may end up costing ratepayers an estimated $30,000.
A Hastings entertainer has been found guilty of sexual violation for an incident involving a 17-year-old boy six years ago.
A new competition aims to beautify Hastings homes, gardens and businesses - adding to the city's overall appeal.
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A levy to promote Hastings tourism and another to pay for the upkeep of sport and recreation assets could be introduced next year if there's enough support from the Hastings District Council.
Yeah,Hastings should stop trying to destroy Napiers great sports facilities and work in with Napier to promote the existing hockey and soccer facilities.
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