Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence and Emergency Management Media Release Widespread rainfall continues to fall with and is expected to be heaviest in northern Hawke’s Bay. Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group met with Regional Council staff this morning to review overnight activity. While rain has been more consistent in (more…)
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2012
Wairoa Meatworks Lockout – a Nightmare
Press Release: Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Inc 1,000 workers at six Affco freezing works in the North Island are indefinitely locked out from their plants. This includes the Affco freezing works in Wairoa, one of the most impoverished communities in the country. On Tuesday 12th March, Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated (NKII) (more…)
Maori and the community of Wairoa are suffering right now. A call went out to the Minister of Maori Affairs, Dr Pita Sharples and he answered the call. You are invited to participate in discussions with the Minister. PROGRAMME – MINISTER’S VISIT TO WAIROA MONDAY, 19 MARCH 2012 For any (more…)
A collaborative approach has resulted in a $2.4 million central government injection to the Mahia Beach Community Wastewater Scheme, bringing the total government subsidy to just over $5.5 million. Wairoa District Council Mayor Les Probert, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chairman Fenton Wilson and MP Chris Tremain worked together with Hawkes (more…)
A poll to determine whether or not Wairoa District Council will have dedicated Maori Seats will take place in May as a result of a petition lodged with council this week. The petition sought to overturn a decision made by councillors last year to delay a poll until the 2013 (more…)
You are invited to meet Champion for Children Norm Hewitt and discuss your ideas to help protect vulnerable children. Thursday 23 February, 2012 Wairoa Community Centre 11:30 am – 1:00 pm A green paper is a way of testing ideas, giving people and communities the chance to have their say (more…)
Learning and applying useful horticulture skills is the aim of National Certificate in Horticulture (Introductory) Level 2 programme. The learning revolves around horticultural projects, including community gardens, planting trees and shrubs, vegetable production, propagation of native tress and shrubs. Learn how to sow, grow and harvest! Where: EIT Building Corner (more…)
Picnic In The Park – RNZAF 75th Anniversary Tour To celebrate its 75th Anniversary the Central Band of the RNZAF will tour across the centre of the North Island performing concerts for school children and the general public. Audiences in Wanganui, Palmerston North, Dannevirke, Waipukurau, Napier and Wairoa will experience (more…)
14 JANUARY 2012, 10am-4pm MAHIA BOATING & FISHING CLUB, MAHIA BEACH TEAM COMPETITIONS $10 Registration Per Team (minimum of 6 per team including at least 2 youth under the age of 14) Beach Volleyball Kayaking Ki-O-Rahi Tug of War Duathlon (run/swim) FAMILY RIDES Gold Coin Donation Biscuit Rides Motorbike Rides The Great Water (more…)
Sky Sports have brought the first screening of the Genesis Energy Lake to Lighthouse Challenge 2011 forward from Saturday to tomorrow – Friday 9 December. Make a date with your TV . . . . here is the latest schedule: Friday 9/12/2011 20:30:00 SKY Sport 2 Monday 12/12/2011 07:00:00 SKY (more…)
