Hawke’s Bay Police are reminding owners of Mazda Demio and Nissan Tiida vehicles to ensure they are secure.
A number of Demio’s and Tiida’s have been stolen around the region this year, and Police say owners should consider installing an immobiliser.
A spokesperson said while there is an upfront cost, this is preferable to the cost of insurance claims, let alone the inconvenience of having a vehicle stolen.
The spokesperson said the best option still remains having vehicles garaged if possible.
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Hawke’s Bay Police will hold a recruitment day in Hastings tomorrow.
Sergeant Greg Macklow says this is a golden opportunity for anyone interested in making Aotearoa/New Zealand a better and safer place.
There will be representatives from many of the 30 major workgroups within Police, including frontline, road policing, detectives, forensics, and specialist tactical groups - such as dog teams.
Greg Macklow says the event is a great opportunity for the community to come along, meet their local officers, and learn more about the diverse roles within Police.
The recruitment day is being held at the Ellwood Function Centre from 2pm tomorrow.
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After raising more than $8500 last year, Waipukurau’s Leopard Hotel will hold another “Pink For Cure” auction for the Breast Cancer Foundation tomorrow.
A number of local businesses have come aboard once again this year, with auction items including accommodation, New World vouchers, bedside tables, meat (including a whole mutton), firewood and a 4-hour spring clean.
Three auction items will also provide much needed funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
The auction begins at 4pm tomorrow, with viewing from 3pm.
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The Nga Ara Tipuna project took out the Supreme Award at the Hawke’s Bay Heritage Awards on Wednesday night.
This was the first year the awards have been presented, with Central Hawke’s Bay taking three awards.
Mayor Alex Walker said Nga Ara Tipuna was up against some tough competition including Art Deco buildings, ToiToi the Opera House, and the new Hastings Precinct.
Ms Walker said the OngaOnga Historical Society and the CHB Museum also picked up awards.
The OngaOnga Historical Society won a tourism facilities award for their restoration of the Coles Factory, with the CHB Museum winning the Hawke’s Bay Heritage Heroes of the Year award.
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Round 2 of Hawke’s Bay Crickets Murray McKearney T20 competition is being played tonight.
The Waipawa Butchery CHB Premiers will play Havelock North at the Forest Gate Domain at OngaOnga from 5pm this evening.
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A Heavy Rain Watch has been issued for Hawke’s Bay.
The Metservice says in the 15-hour period from 10am today to 1am tomorrow, periods of heavy rain that may exceed warning criteria are expected about the ranges of Hawke’s Bay, as well as the eastern hills south of Hastings.
