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Local areas have moved to a COVID Level 4 lockdown. The lockdown came into effect at 11.59pm last night, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern saying it was for a three day period at this stage.Within minutes of the Prime Minister’s announcement, local supermarkets and bottle stores were extremely busy with shoppers filling trolleys for the lockdown. Extra staff was brought in to Waipukurau New World to help.Owner Gerard Kennedy said staff worked overtime and came in on their day off to assist, a...
August 18, 2021Local News
Just over $600,000 has been received to fund upgrades at two local beaches. The Central Hawke’s Bay District Council made application to the New Zealand Tourism Infrastructure Fund for upgrades at two summer tourism hotspots – Kairakau beach and Pourerere Beach. The numbers of people visiting the two beaches over the summer period is putting pressure on ageing and inadequate infrastructure. Council received nearly $210,000 to upgrade the toilets at Pourerere Beach, and $404,000 to support an...
August 17, 2021Local News
Central Hawke’s Bay have retained the Trevor White Memorial Trophy. Three games of junior rugby were played against Dannevirke at Central Park yesterday – with all three games won by Central. CHB Junior Rugby spokesman Tim Hamilton said the U9’s won 15-10, the U11’s won 27-17, and the U13’s won 30-10.-----The Magpies retained the Ranfurly Shield following their game against Otago in the Bunnings NPC on Saturday. The Magpies won 34-10, after leading 14-7 at half time. Head Coach Mark Oz...
August 16, 2021Local News
Tararua District Council staff are currently working to identify the cause of unexplained loss in water at the Dannevirke water storage dam. The suspected leakage became apparent in mid-July, and it is estimated that between 15 to 30 litres of water per second has been leaking. The Council says the immediate priority is to confirm the source and cause of the leak so that efficient and effective repair works can be planned and undertaken as soon as possible. The Council is working closely with t...
August 13, 2021Local News
Tickets have gone on sale for the 2021 Hawke’s Bay Arts Festival. More than 70 shows make-up this years programme, which runs for two weeks from the 16th of October. Be Open is the theme for the 2021 Festival, with a range of art forms, including theatre, music, dance, opera, comedy, family events, visual arts and a weekend of literary events. The Festival programme, along with event tickets, are available online at www.hbaf.co.nz.-----The driver of a vehicle that crashed into a bridge last n...
August 12, 2021Local News
Proposals for a merger of the Primary Wool Co-Operative and Wools of NZ will be outlined at a meeting in Dannevirke today. Backers of the proposal say the merger would transform the wool industry. The Primary Wool Co-Operative was started in Hawke’s Bay nearly 50 years ago, and is owned by 1400 farmers, while Wools of NZ started in Christchurch about 15 years ago. The issue will be voted on in November. Today’s meeting in Dannevirke is being held at the Dannevirke Golf Club from midday.-----...
August 11, 2021Local News
Local Police are disappointed with the behaviour from a group of youth at a party in Waipukurau at the weekend. Sergeant Neil Baker said Police and St John Ambulance staff responded to a large party in Nelson Street early Sunday, following reports of a person being hit with a hammer. He said upon arrival Police were confronted with a group of youth - ranging in numbers between 60 and 80 persons present - with majority heavily affected by alcohol. Mr Baker said as Police attempted to break up a...
August 10, 2021Local News
Otane Fire Chief John Oliver is this years recipient of the Central Hawke’s Bay Civic Award. An audience of about 200 people gathered at the Central Hawke’s Bay’s Municipal Theatre last week for the Award’s night, where 10 individuals and two volunteer groups were recognised. As well as being Otane’s Chief Fire Officer, John Oliver was recognised for his service to the Ōtāne Arts and Crafts Centre, the Waipawa RSA, and many other local projects and events. CHB Mayor Alex Walker said...
August 9, 2021Local News
Hawke's Bay Police are still seeing a rise in the number of heavy vehicle batteries being stolen. The batteries are being stolen from orchards, commercial businesses and rural properties. A number of batteries have also been stolen from the roadworks site at Pukehou. Acting Detective Sergeant Stephen Leonard says people should make an effort to record the make, model and size of their batteries. He says making these batteries difficult for thieves to get to by parking vehicles in a secure place ...
August 5, 2021Local News
A Dannevirke man is facing a possession of methamphetamine for supply charge following a Police search warrant. Police discovered a large amount of the Class-A drug, along with cannabis, when they searched the man’s home on Saturday. He has been remanded in custody.-----A burn-off near Waipawa was left in the hands of the landowner overnight. The large fire, on a property on Pourerere Road, could be seen from Waipukurau, and generated talk on social media. A Fire & Emergency NZ spokesperson sa...
August 3, 2021Local News
Two people were taken to hospital following a two car crash on the Te Aute Hill yesterday. Emergency services were called to the accident just after 1pm, with the northbound lane of State Highway 2 blocked for a short period of time. One person was trapped in one of the vehicles involved, and had to be freed by firefighters. One of those taken to hospital, a man in his 40’s, suffered critical injuries, while a man in his 70’s suffered serious injuries.-----Both the Waipukurau Volunteer Fire ...
August 2, 2021Local News
Local fire brigades will take part in a training day in and around the OngaOnga Village tomorrow. Four fire trucks with crews of four will be responding to “staged scenarios” within the village and at two sites on properties outside the village. Crews will be based outside the OngaOnga Hall, with the scenarios running from 8 in the morning until around 3 in the afternoon.-----The Bebbington and Rankin Shields will be on the line tomorrow, with two games of rugby at Matthews Memorial Park in ...
July 30, 2021Local News
Two men charged in relation to the death of Outlaws gang member Peter Lui in Napier on the 29th of March have now been charged with murder. In May, Police arrested a 29-year-old Waipukurau man, and charged him with aggravated robbery and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The next month, Police arrested twenty-two year-old Belmont Sonny Freedom Eruiti Te Aonui-Tawhai, and charged him with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, aggravated robbery and assault with a ...
July 29, 2021Local News
A woman in her 70’s is currently in a stable condition in Hawke’s Bay Hospital after being struck by a logging truck yesterday. The incident happened shortly before 11.30am at the intersection of Herbert Street and Ruataniwha Street in Waipukurau. The section of road was closed until just before 3pm to allow the Police Serious Crash Unit to undertake an investigation. The woman, who was reported to be in a critical condition, was flown to hospital by rescue helicopter.-----There has been a f...
July 28, 2021Local News
Central Hawke’s Bay Police have provided further clarification on the rules around pedestrian crossings. Police had asked for motorists to be aware around crossings, following recent incidents in the main street of Waipukurau. There was some debate around painted diamonds or lines near pedestrian crossings, and who had the right of way – motorists or pedestrians. Sergeant Neil Baker, the officer in charge of CHB Police, said he sought some clarification of the issue. He said the majority of ...
July 27, 2021Local News
The Central Hawke’s Bay District Council says a consent for a subdivision on the corner Wakarara Road and State Highway 50 has been lodged with them, but has not yet been granted. Last week a picture of the supposed 300 lot subdivision was posted on social media, creating a lot of discussion. The Council says they “appreciate and recognise there is high community interest”. They say this potential subdivision is one of a number that Council are currently processing. In regards to the SH50/...
July 26, 2021Local News
One person was reported to have serious injuries following a two-car crash near Otane yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the accident on State Highway 2 at around 10 to 4. Motorists were asked to delay travel or take am alternate route as only one lane of the road was open. A rescue helicopter was called to transport a seriously injured person to hospital, according to a Police spokesperson.-----The Central Hawke’s Bay district Council is hosting a free Composting Workshop ...
July 23, 2021Local News
The 32nd annual Dannevirke Host Lions Book Sale got underway yesterday. Bargain hunters lined-up outside the Dannevirke Town Hall before the doors opened at 9am, with thousands of books once again for sale this year. A special ‘collectors section’ proved particularly popular. The sale will run each day from 9am – 5pm, before finishing on Sunday, when it will run between 10am and 2pm. All profits from the event will be used back in the local community.-----Dannevirke Police are investigatin...
July 22, 2021Local News
Emergency services were called to a logging truck crash near Pahiatua yesterday. The accident happened on Mangaone Valley Road around 8.15 yesterday morning. The trailer unit of the truck tipped, spilling logs on to the road, with a power line also taken out as a result of the crash. One person was assessed at the scene by St John Ambulance staff. It was the second logging truck crash in Tararua this week. On Monday morning a logging truck and trailer rolled at Waitahora. No-one was injured as a...
July 21, 2021Local News
Central Hawke’s Bay Police are asking drivers to be aware of pedestrians using pedestrian crossings. A Police spokesperson said there have been some incidents recently where vehicles haven’t stopped when people have been starting to use the pedestrian crossing, including a person on a mobility scooter. The incidents occurred on the two pedestrian crossings in Waipukurau’s main street. The spokesperson said drivers should be vigilant when approaching crossings. They also reminded drivers th...
July 20, 2021Local News
The rural sector came out in force on Friday, taking part in the Groundswell NZ “A Howl of a Protest”. Events were organised around the country – including Hastings and Dannevirke – to protest against Government regulations. There were utes, tractors, trucks and other vehicles at the local protests. In Dannevirke, an estimated 300 vehicles took part, making their way through High Street just after midday. In Hastings, more than 800 vehicles were in a 4km long convoy, with the protest fi...
July 19, 2021Local News
Both the Tararua and Central Hawke’s Bay District Councils will each receive millions of dollars from the Government following its plans to take control of NZ’s water infrastructure. Last month Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta announced a plan to create four new water entities covering the entire country. Yesterday, at a Local Government NZ conference in Blenheim, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a $2.5 billion fund to ensure that “no council is worse off as a result of the r...
July 16, 2021Local News
Fire & Emergency NZ says two house fires in Dannevirke over the past week show the importance of working smoke alarms. At 1am on Saturday, smoke alarms woke the occupants of a house after a chimney fire spread through the ceiling. Fire & Emergency NZ Area Manager Ken Cooper says volunteer firefighters were able to respond quickly to the call out. He says this shows smoke alarms can save lives, with the early warning from smoke alarms allowing vital minutes to get out and give the best chance of ...
July 15, 2021Local News
Hawke’s Bay Hospital has postponed some elective surgery and its restricted visiting policy remains in place as RSV presentations continue in children, and increase in adults. Hawke’s Bay Hospital currently has 27 children in its paediatric ward, mostly with respiratory illness. The DHB said other areas such as the ICU and the Emergency Department remain very busy. Chief Medical and Dental Officer Robin Whyman said RSV was now affecting adults - especially older people or those with underl...
July 14, 2021Local News
A home in Dannevirke was badly damaged by fire yesterday. Firefighters from Dannevirke and Norsewood were called to the house fire in Victor Street shortly after 11am, and found it well involved on arrival. Firefighters worked for close to three hours to put the blaze out, leaving around 2pm. No one was reportedly in the house at the time the fire broke out, and a Palmerston North based fire investigator was called in to determine the cause. ----- A 4WD had to be towed from the Tukituki River ye...
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