Off the Record is Central FM’s weekly digital publication, packed with the latest local news, stories, and community updates from Central Hawke’s Bay and the Tararua Districts. Published every Friday, it’s a trusted source of information for locals, by locals.
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01/03/21 - Fatal Accident
Police can confirm that one person has died following a serious crash in Central Hawkes Bay this morning. Emergency services were alerted at about 5:40am to the crash between a car and a motorcyclist on SH2 near the intersection with Maharakeke Road.
Sadly, the motorcyclist passed away in hospital. Our condolences to their families
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised. The road remains closed and diversions are in place.
26/02/21 - Hawke's Bay Level 2
From 6am Sunday 28th Feb to 6am Sunday March 7th
People can socialise in groups of up to 100, go shopping, or travel domestically, if following public health guidance.
• Businesses can open to the public if following public health guidance including physical distancing and record keeping. Alternative ways of working encouraged where possible.
• Hospitality businesses must keep groups of customers separated, seated, and served by a single person. Maximum of 100 people at a time.
• Sport and recreation activities are allowed, subject to conditions on gatherings, record keeping, and – where practical – physical distancing.
• Public venues such as museums, libraries and pools can open if they comply with public health measures and ensure 1 metre physical distancing and record keeping.
• Event facilities, including cinemas, stadiums, concert venues and casinos can have more than 100 people at a time, provided that there are no more than 100 in a defined space, and the groups do not mix.
• It is safe to send children to schools, early learning services and tertiary education.
• Face coverings required for most on public transport and aircraft (but not inter-island ferries).
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