Council makes funding bid to build trail to Central HB
A cycle and walking trail connecting Hastings with Central Hawke's Bay should be next on the list of pathways funded by the New Zealand Cycle Trails scheme.
A cycle and walking trail connecting Hastings with Central Hawke's Bay should be next on the list of pathways funded by the New Zealand Cycle Trails scheme.
The Hastings RSA is reeling after $50,000 worth of equipment used to help war veterans and the elderly was stolen.
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.
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A Hastings entertainer has been found guilty of sexual violation for an incident involving a 17-year-old boy six years ago.
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