Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is grateful for additional government funding to the Silt Recovery Taskforce. However, while it’s good news for the region, the funds are about $20 million short. […]
Cyclone Gabrielle One Year Anniversary Commemorations
Wednesday, 14 February 2024 marks the one-year anniversary since Cyclone Gabrielle wreaked havoc in our region. This past year has been a formidable challenge for Hawke’s Bay. While significant strides […]
Mayor Alex Walker on pipes, pumps, plants and roads
I don’t envy CHB Mayor Alex Walker. Major legacy under (and mis)investment in infrastructure – what CHBDC’s current LTP refers to euphemistically as “Facing the Facts – Poor Historic Investment […]
Liz’s Art Deco Picks
Liz has curated a selection of Art Deco events that might capture your interest, encouraging you to participate and show your support for the Art Deco Trust and hosting venues. […]
Better at What?
[As published in Jan/Feb BayBuzz magazine.] This is the year I turn 50 … my gateway to the third age. I’ll be a fabulous senior. I’ll wear a velvet turban […]
Best Hawke’s Bay Wine Moments
[As published in Jan/Feb BayBuzz magazine.] While 2023 definitely delivered anger, eye-rolls, heartbreak and tears, peppered throughout the frustrating times were moments of absolute gold, moments of grin-inducing excellence for […]
Hawke’s Bay Favourites
[As published in Jan/Feb BayBuzz magazine.] Everybody has their Hawke’s Bay favourites. We asked some folks you might know for theirs. Send yours along to editors@baybuzz.co.nz and we’ll publish online! […]
Unison offering electricity safety programme online
Unison Networks (Unison) is launching a digital safety education programme – via a new animated and interactive online programme for schools – to increase awareness of safety around electricity. Unison […]
Outstanding public housing results for HDC
Hastings District Council has hugely increased its public housing stock and drastically reduced the number of people living in emergency accommodation with its Hastings Place Based housing approach, according to […]
Different approach to nurse training advocated
A “total failure” of a health system, lack of GPs and a chronic shortage in the nursing and midwifery profession are major causes for concern in Hawke’s Bay, says registered […]
HB drivers own 2,026 EVs
And they are about to pay road charges. EVs (light electric vehicles) are increasingly becoming a popular choice for people in Hawke’s Bay with the number of registered EVs steadily […]
Good RATs
The latest Covid-19 stats show Covid is still prevalent nationwide, with 138 active cases in the Hawke’s Bay community, and people are being encouraged to make the most of the […]
Waitangi Day remarks – Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst
Kia whakakotahi ararau huia tangata kotahi! A-i-o ki te rangi, A-i-o ki te whenua, Aroha ki te Ao, Aroha ki Te Tiriti o Waitangi! Make unity in diversity, Huia, your destiny […]
HDC … water under the bridge?
The Hastings District Council just issued a ‘Newsletter’ describing its recent actions and plans with respect to Havelock North streams and dams. This coming after years of neglect, but I’ll […]
Hawke’s Bay’s Rare Gems – Part 3
[As published in Jan/Feb BayBuzz magazine.] We’d like you to meet a few uniquely talented people, mostly flying ‘under the radar’, some with quite uncommon skills, all striving to be […]
Hawke’s Bay’s Rare Gems – Part 2
[As published in Jan/Feb BayBuzz magazine.] We’d like you to meet a few uniquely talented people, mostly flying ‘under the radar’, some with quite uncommon skills, all striving to be […]
A golden summer of sport
[As published in Jan/Feb BayBuzz magazine.] 2024 is going to be a huge year for sport and there’s many talented local sports stars that will be at the forefront, many […]
Home-grown sustainability work in the Bay
[As published in Jan/Feb BayBuzz magazine.] Hawke’s Bay has some businesses and organisations doing good things in the sustainability space. Our work at 3R Group means I’ve interacted with a […]
NCC flagship project advances
Napier City Council has approved the preliminary design of Te Aka, a flagship Napier City Council project which will result in a new library, governance and community space for Ahuriri/Napier. The […]