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Police are investigating an aggravated robbery at the Waipukurau Mobil Service Station on Tuesday night. Police were alerted to a group of three people who entered the store at around 10:15pm. Police said a staff member was in the store at the time but thankfully was not injured. The staff member activated the store’s fog cannon. Enquiries are still ongoing to locate the offenders. A scene guard was in place until late yesterday morning while Police undertook a scene examination. ------...
May 19, 2022Review: The Old People Are Revolting
Sereena and Shelly were treated to a preview of the sold out show "The Old People Are Revolting" at the the Waipukurau Little Theatre on Tuesday 17th May. Written by Devon Willamson and directed by Sarah Rogers this charming play will have you giggling from the very start! Taking place in the community lounge of the Sunshine retirement village the seniors (not elderly) receive some shocking news from local council. The news does not sit well with the residents of this retirement vill...
May 18, 2022Local News
Hawke’s Bay Hospitals Assessment, Treatment & Rehabilitation ward has been locked down to prevent the spread of Norovirus. The Hawke’s Bay DHB says no visitors will be allowed, and all necessary infection, prevention and control measures are being taken to protect patients and staff. Norovirus causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Medical Officer of Health Dr Nick Jones said it is important for anyone with nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or stomach cramps to stay away from work or school for 48 hours ...
May 18, 2022Precautionary Boil Water Notice Eketāhuna
Tararua District Council has issued a precautionary boil water notice for the Eketāhuna Water Supply.Rain over the past weekend resulted in the Makakahi River having high turbidity levels,exceeding what the current water treatment plant can treat while meeting the NZ DrinkingWater Standards. Stored water in the treated water reservoir has been used during this time however, withthe stored water level reducing and further rain forecast, the water treatment plant to beturned back on s...
May 17, 2022Local News
There were 216 new cases of COVID-19 in Hawke’s Bay yesterday. 19 of those were in Central Hawke’s Bay, which gives the district a total of 1476 active COVID cases. The Hawke’s Bay District Health Board said there were currently 17 people with COVID-19 in hospital. The regions total number of active cases is 1,643. For Tararua District, there were 178 active COVID cases as at yesterday. ------------------- The water supply for the Waipawa township will be shut-off tomorrow night to allow f...
May 17, 2022Local News
A home in Waipukurau was extensively damaged by fire on Saturday night. Firefighters from Waipukurau and Waipawa battled the blaze for about 45 minutes before bringing it under control. CHB Rugby & Sports Club members, who were nearby at Central Park, were first on scene with garden hoses and to see if anyone needed assistance. A neighbour alerted the fire service about 8.30 Saturday night. A Fire Safety Investigator was on-site yesterday looking into the cause. Video footage can be viewed...
May 16, 2022Local News
Over 5000 people will take part in this weekend’s New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Hawke’s Bay Marathon. Participants will come from across the country – and around the world – including Japan and Belgium - for tomorrow’s event. The Hawke’s Bay Marathon is in its sixth year and is an important event for the region, expected to bring in $7.6 million in economic benefit. ------------------- Central Hawke’s Bay Police arrested four juvenile offenders after a window was sma...
May 13, 2022Local News
A Dutch company with links to IKEA has recently been granted approval to buy land at Porangahau. Ingka Investments B.V., which is the investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest franchisee of IKEA stores internationally, has been granted consent by the Overseas Investment Office to acquire 609 hectares on Old Hill Road. The OIO said the applicants plan to establish and maintain approximately 508 hectares of radiata pine. Some land a and a residential dwelling on Stoneridge Farm will be subdivided...
May 12, 2022High levels of volcanic gas emissions and strong volcanic tremor continue at Mt Ruapehu.
The Crater Lake (Te Wai ā-moe) temperature has risen to 41°C and steam plumes can be observed in cold, still atmospheric conditions.The volcano is still at a heightened level of unrest. The Volcanic Alert Level remains at 2, with greater chances of eruption over the next four weeks than at Volcanic Alert Level 1. Last week, steam plumes were observed over Mt Ruapehu’s Crater Lake (Te Wai ā-moe). Observation flights have confirmed these steam plumes were not caused by an eruption. Instead, t...
May 11, 2022Local News
A fire investigator is looking into the cause of a blaze at a commercial premises in Dannevirke. Plumes of smoke could be seen coming from the building occupied by Blast and Coat on Miller Street just after 6.30 yesterday morning. Fire appliances and support vehicles from Dannevirke, Woodville, Norsewood and Napier were all called to the scene. Miller Street was blocked off just past the corner of Easton Street, with traffic being diverted. Firefighters had extinguished the fire by 11am, with cr...
May 11, 2022Putting people at the heart of Waipawa’s main street
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council will work with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and our community to develop local solutions to improve the safety and connectivity of the main street of Waipawa. Central Hawke’s Bay District Council has gained funding and support for planning and scoping projects as part of the Streets for People programme, which builds on the Innovating Streets programme established by Waka Kotahi in 2019. The programme aims to make it easier to create safer, healt...
May 10, 2022Local News
Dannevirke Police are investigating a break-in at a local school.Staff at Ruahine School discovered the break-in when they arrived at work yesterday.The school was closed for the day while staff sorted through the mess left behind.Televisions and a school cellphone were among the items taken.Ruahine School is on rural Maharahara Road.Anyone with information is asked to contact Dannevirke Police.----------------Urban properties in Central Hawke’s Bay are set to bear the brunt of upcoming rates ...
May 10, 2022Local News
Waipawa Country United picked up the $1000 Best Supported Club prize from the recent Rural Air Work Country Rugby Day. Clubs were judged on a number of criteria, including level of co-ordination, creativity, support to game officials, respect and sportsmanship. Mayor Alex Walker made the announcement on Central FM on Saturday morning, and said the $1000 prize was a “fantastic twist to the day”. ------------------ Two events are planned locally as part of this week’s Road Safety Week. Tomor...
May 9, 2022QV revaluations have major impact on rates - Urban properties bear the brunt of rates rises
The huge variations in property value increases in Central Hawke’s Bay will have a major impact on how rates, already set by Council, will be shared out across the district. Before QV valuations were released, Central Hawke’s Bay Council had agreed plans to require additional budget of $1.6 million to operate in 2022/23 - 6.8% more money than was collected from the district last year. The new QV valuations do not change or increase that budget, but do change how the rates are spr...
May 9, 2022Local News
Two people were flown to Hawke’s Bay Hospital following an accident near Aramoana Beach yesterday. Senior Constable Andy Walker from CHB Police said a vehicle carrying two men lost control in gravel and rolled on Gibraltar Road. The accident was reported just after 4pm. --------------------- Tomorrow sees the opening of the 2022 Duck Shooting Season. The season will run until the 3rd of July, with a daily bag limit for Mallard and Grey duck in Hawke’s Bay of eight. For those shooting within ...
May 6, 2022Local News
In an effort to get more people vaccinated against influenza this year, a number of ways to get the vaccine have been made available in Central Hawke’s Bay. Today, a Whanau Flu Clinic is being held at the Takapau Health Centre, where funding from the Royston Health Trust will see free flu vaccines to all Maori whanau this year. No appointment is needed for the clinic, which runs from 3pm to 6pm. Meanwhile flu vaccines will also become available at the mobile COVID-19 Vaccination clinics. Both ...
May 5, 2022Local News
The Tararua District Council has recently allocated just over $11,500 from the Creative Communities Scheme. The biggest amount - $2141 – was allocated to the Woodville Art & History Group for the grand opening of the new Gallery & Art Exhibition. Dannevirke Theatre Company and the Dannevirke Pipe Band were each awarded $2000. The next funding round from the Creative Communities Scheme is in September, with applications opening in August.Pahiatua Repertory Society Cinderella - A Musical/Pantomi...
May 3, 2022Local News
A cyclist has died in an accident on Weber Road. Emergency services were called to a serious crash just before 5pm yesterday between a vehicle and a bicycle. A Police spokesperson said the cyclist died at the scene. The road was closed until late last night to allow the Serious Crash Unit to undertake a scene examination. The crash remains under investigation. ------------------ National Party MP and police spokesperson, Mark Mitchell, will visit Waipukurau and Dannevirke today for public meetin...
May 2, 2022Local News
Fire & Emergency NZ was called to a fire inside a bedroom in a house near Otane on Monday night.Firefighters were called to the home on State Highway 2 about 6.30pm.A Fire & Emergency NZ spokesperson said there were no injuries, and the fire appeared to be out on arrival.----------------Active COVID-19 case numbers have dropped substantially in Central Hawke’s Bay and Tararua District.As at yesterday there were 176 active cases in CHB, and 213 in Tararua.-----------------Hawke’s Bay Search &...
April 20, 2022Local News
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council has a new Chief Executive. Councils’ current Group Manager of Customer and Community Partnerships, Doug Tate, has been appointed to lead the Council. Mr Tate has nearly 20 years of experience in local government around the lower North Island – the last four in Central Hawke’s Bay. In announcing the appointment last week, Mayor Alex Walker said Mr Tate’s appointment comes after a robust and independently led nationwide recruitment campaign, that saw ...
April 19, 2022Public feedback invited for milestone Pōrangahau wastewater consents
Marking a significant milestone in Central Hawke’s Bay District Council’s wastewater strategy, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC) today publicly released the Pōrangahau wastewater consent(s) lodged by Central Hawke’s Bay District Council. Following more than three years of direct engagement with Pōrangahau and Te Paerahi residents and wider public, it was clear that continuation of the current system - where treated wastewater is discharged into the Pōrangahau River and d...
April 14, 2022Local News
Roading crews are out this morning as some rural roads were closed overnight due to yesterday’s heavy rain. Mangakuri Road and Clareinch Road were both subject to a full closure, while River Road and Elsthorpe Road were down to a single lane in parts. Pourerere Beach Road was open to only 4WD vehicles. The Central Hawke’s Bay District Council said roading crews were out at first light this morning. Meanwhile the Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Warnings for Hawke’s Bay were lifted last night by ...
April 14, 2022Local News
A wet and windy day is on the way for the region today.The Metservice has issued an “orange” Heavy Rain Warning for areas of Hawke’s Bay, south of Wairoa.In the period from 4am today until midnight tonight, up to 120mm of rain is expected.Forecasters say the heaviest falls will be this afternoon and evening, with peak rates of 10 to 20mm per hour.For the Wairoa District, a ‘Red’ Heavy Rain Warning has been issued, with up to 310mm of rain expected.An ‘Orange’ Strong Wind Warning is...
April 13, 2022Staying focussed on critical infrastructure need - CHBDC adopts Annual Plan
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council last week confirmed its annual budget for 2022/23, consistent with what was adopted for Year 2 of the weighty Long Term Plan in 2021, with an additional $1.6 million in rates required for the coming year to operate the district. As part of the 2021-2031 Long Term Plan, Central Hawke’s Bay residents ‘Faced up to the Facts’, including confronting issues of historic underinvestment in the district’s water assets. This year’s annual plan ...
April 12, 2022Local News
The Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group says it is monitoring and preparing for potential impacts of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Fili. Civil Defence is also warning communities to get ready for the severe weather it may bring to the region. Group Controller Ian Macdonald said that Hawke's Bay CDEM had already moved to a ‘Monitoring’ mode of operation and will be activating the Group Emergency Coordination Centre in Hastings this morning. He said residents need to be prepared for h...
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