Hastings District Council
'Oversized' casket fee due to population trend - funeral industry body
A proposal to charge a $200 fee to cremate "oversized" caskets is inevitable as New Zealanders get larger, a funeral industry body says.
Federated Farmers continues GM-free stoush in Hawke's Bay
Federated Farmers is preparing to challenge yet another local authority over it's GM-free status, despite a string of failed court battles over the issue. Hastings District Council was the first local… Audio
Hastings councillors say no to fizzy drinks
Sugar-laden drinks have been voted off the menu at all of Hastings District Council's offices and facilities.
Havelock Nth water contamination compensation considered
The Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule says they are considering a total package of $100,000 which people who are very badly affected after drinking contaminated can apply to have a share of. He accepts… Audio
Report - more timely response needed on Havelock water problem
An independent report into the Havelock North water poisoning has found there was a delay in letting elderly rest homes know of the problem. Audio
Council backs down over water contaimination court action
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council's dropped court action against the Hastings District Council over Havelock North's water contamination. Audio
WINZ to offer assistance to Havelock Nth locals
Work and Income New Zealand is making special assistance available to those who've lost income as a result of the gasto outbreak in Havelock North. Video, Audio