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Sowing the seeds of sustainability Taradale Library is sowing the seeds of sustainable gardening practices in the community through the opening of a S...
25 September 2023
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Water Mains Cleaning Programme for 2023 Our Water Mains Cleaning Programme is back up and running. We are undertaking a routine water main cleaning program...
25 September 2023
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Sensing stories through exploring exhibition An exhibition using touch, smell, sight and sound will enhance the ways in which people can discover the stories be...
22 September 2023
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Public Notice of Extraordinary Council meeting
There is an Extraordinary Council meeting at 9am, Thursday 5 October 2023, to consider the business of Cost Share A...
Published: 28 September 2023
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Sowing the seeds of sustainability
Taradale Library is sowing the seeds of sustainable gardening practices in the community through the opening of a S...
Published: 25 September 2023
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Ocean art open at National Aquarium
From the beauty of tiny phytoplankton through to the gargantuan majesty of leviathans from the deep, the wonders of...
Published: 25 September 2023
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Water Mains Cleaning Programme for 2023
Our Water Mains Cleaning Programme is back up and running. We are undertaking a routine water main cleaning program...
Published: 25 September 2023
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Sensing stories through exploring exhibition
An exhibition using touch, smell, sight and sound will enhance the ways in which people can discover the stories be...
Published: 22 September 2023
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Proposed District Plan now open for feedback
Once every ten to fifteen years Napier people have the chance to provide their views on how and where development i...
Published: 21 September 2023
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Community connects over hoops
Young people have a new place to hang out and shoot hoops, thanks to the Napier Mayoral Relief Fund.
Published: 20 September 2023
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Temporary road closure of Customs Quay and West Quay, from Thursday 28 September, due to West Quay Development works.
There is a temporary road closure of Customs Quay and West Quay, from 7:30am-12pm, Thursday 28 September, due to We...
Published: 20 September 2023
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Smoke testing in areas of Taradale from Wednesday 20 September to Friday 22 September.
We will be conducting smoke testing of the drainage network in areas of Taradale.
Published: 19 September 2023
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Temporary road closure of Emerson Street on Tuesday 26 September due to Ross Shield Parade.
There is a temporary road closure of Emerson Street on Tuesday 26 September, 7am-10am, due to the Ross Shield Parad...
Published: 18 September 2023
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Hawke’s Bay Councils adopt Cyclone Gabrielle Category 3 Voluntary Buy-Out Policy
Hastings District Council and Napier City Council have today confirmed that both a Cyclone Gabrielle Category 3 Vol...
Published: 15 September 2023
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Easter Sunday Trading Policy up for review
Easter Sunday trading has been a part of Napier’s retail scene since 2018. The policy granting Napier retailers p...
Published: 14 September 2023
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Mr Mac clinches election at 11th hour
Thousands of appreciative fans from around the world have named little penguin Mr Mac the new kororā penguin of th...
Published: 13 September 2023
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Emergency repair work to the water pipe in Main Street to take place on Wednesday 13 September.
Council is carrying out emergency repairs to the drinking water pipe in Main Street next Wednesday 13 September.
Published: 12 September 2023
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Recognition for cyclone saviours
Twenty-eight individuals and seven organisations hailed as “life savers”, “guardian angels” and “heroes...
Published: 8 September 2023
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Notice of right to demand a poll on electoral system
Napier City Council electors have the right to demand a poll on the electoral system to be used at the next two tri...
Published: 4 September 2023
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Kororā candidates ready for votes
Electioneering is in full swing at the National Aquarium of New Zealand. The candidates aren’t always on message,...
Published: 4 September 2023
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New Vision and Priorities will define Council decision-making
The extraordinary circumstances of recent times calls for a proactive response to positively influence Napier’s f...
Published: 31 August 2023
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Temporary road closures on Saturday 26 August due to Hawke's Bay Marathon 2023.
There will be a series of temporary road closures in place on Saturday 26 August, from 6am until approx. 12pm.
Published: 22 August 2023
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Community views wanted on Crown funding offer for Cyclone recovery
From tomorrow, Napier residents are being asked to have their say on the Crown’s conditional funding proposal to ...
Published: 17 August 2023
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Temporary road closure of State Highway 50 and Battery Road intersection and Corunna Bay intersection from Monday 21 August to Tuesday 5 September.
There is a temporary road closure of State Highway 50 and the Battery Road intersection and Corunna Bay intersectio...
Published: 16 August 2023
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Temporary road closure in place from Vautier Street roundabout through Marine Parade to Albion Street.
There is a temporary road closure in place of the carriageway and footpath between Vautier Street and Albion Street...
Published: 15 August 2023
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Pump removed at Cross Country Drain for maintenance
We have removed one of our pumps from the Cross Country Drain.
Published: 7 August 2023
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Napier War Memorial rededicated and open to visitors
The newly restored Napier War Memorial has been officially rededicated by Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise and is now open...
Published: 7 August 2023
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Resilience reigns
Napier’s post-cyclone business confidence is a tale of resilience in the face of adversity.
Published: 7 August 2023
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A message from the Mayor: Cyclone Gabrielle recovery cost-sharing agreement with the Government
In February, Cyclone Gabrielle inflicted significant damage across Hawke’s Bay – destroying many bridges, damag...
Published: 4 August 2023
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Hawke’s Bay Councils finalise the terms of a cost-sharing agreement with the Government
A decision on how some of the most urgent cyclone recovery costs for Hawke’s Bay will be shared between central a...
Published: 3 August 2023
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Tree Felling at Parklands
From Tuesday 1 August, Council’s Parks Team will be removing some trees from Parklands.
Published: 1 August 2023
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Negotiations completed with Government – deal to be approved by Hawke’s Bay Councils
Negotiations between central and local Government to confirm a cost-sharing approach for some of the region’s mos...
Published: 31 July 2023
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Cyclone Gabrielle: the cost of recovery
A statement released on behalf of Hawke’s Bay’s Mayors, Sandra Hazlehurst, Alex Walker, Kirsten Wise and Craig ...
Published: 27 July 2023
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Land categorisations continue to provide clarity for Hawke’s Bay communities
More than half of the residents located in provisional Category 2 and Category 3 areas across Hawke’s Bay have be...
Published: 24 July 2023
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Temporary road closure of Waitangi Road at the State Highway exit from Monday 24 July to Friday 18 August
There is a temporary road closure of Waitangi Road at the State Highway exit from Monday 24 July to Friday 18 Augus...
Published: 21 July 2023
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Napier War Memorial nearly finished
The Napier War Memorial site is abuzz with activity as the final pieces of this major restoration project are slott...
Published: 11 July 2023
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Eye in the sky helps with active transport
Sharp-eyed locals may have noticed new cameras on poles around the city.
Published: 7 July 2023
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Bacteria back in business
Work to bring Napier’s Wastewater Treatment Plant back to pre-cyclone operational condition is well under way and...
Published: 6 July 2023
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Temporary road closure of West Quay, Thursday 6 July, due to West Quay Boardwalk works.
There is a temporary road closure of West Quay on Thursday 6 July, 6am-7am, due to West Quay Boardwalk works.
Published: 4 July 2023
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Temporary road closure of Guys Hill Road, from Monday 3 July to Thursday 6 July 2023, due to Unison works.
There is a temporary road closure of Guys Hill Road, from Monday 3 July to Thursday 6 July 2023, 8am-5pm, due to Un...
Published: 2 July 2023
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Negotiations between Government and Hawke’s Bay councils continue
Negotiations around the voluntary buyout of confirmed Category 3 residential properties are ongoing, with the Gover...
Published: 30 June 2023
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Hawke’s Bay Councils appoint Chris Finlayson to lead Cyclone Gabrielle negotiating team
Hawke’s Bay’s five Councils have appointed former Cabinet Minister Chris Finlayson to lead their negotiating te...
Published: 20 June 2023
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Celebration of cultures at Soundshell a feast for all the senses
A beautiful collision of culture, colour and community will take place on Saturday 17 June, for the fourth annual ...
Published: 7 June 2023
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Beauty of Napier now more accessible
Napier’s iconic Sunken Gardens on Marine Parade are now accessible for everyone to enjoy thanks to a ramp that ha...
Published: 7 June 2023
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Indicative land categorisations a significant step in building back safer, stronger and smarter
Indicative land categorisations across Te-Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay will be a significant step forward for enabli...
Published: 30 May 2023
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Stickered home owners to receive support payment
A recent boost to the Napier Mayoral Relief Fund will be given directly to residential property owners most severel...
Published: 23 May 2023
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Cyclone Gabrielle Emergency Relief Fund now accepting applications
Residents and ratepayers of the Hawke’s Bay region who have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle can now apply for ...
Published: 27 February 2023
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Hawke's Bay Disaster Relief Trust re-activated
Hawke’s Bay Mayors have today reactivated the regional Disaster Relief Trust, making it easy for people from anyw...
Published: 17 February 2023
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Bottling sustainability flag by flag
Napier City Council is saving thousands of plastic bottles from landfill and oceans, reducing its environmental imp...
Published: 19 April 2022
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Water Mains Cleaning
Napier City Council has completed the city's routine water mains cleaning programme for this year.
Published: 11 October 2021
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Time to start thinking about conserving water
With summer approaching, Hastings and Napier residents are being urged to use less water to help reduce the possibi...
Published: 6 November 2020
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Mayoral Town Huddles - Cancelled
All upcoming Town Huddles have been cancelled until further notice.
Published: 4 February 2020
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A year of awards, events and water works for Napier City Council
At the final meeting of the current Napier City Council today, the 2018/19 Annual Report was adopted.
Published: 26 September 2019
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New Napier stormwater bylaw on its way
Submissions on a proposed new NCC Stormwater Bylaw are being taken until Monday 28 October.
Published: 25 September 2019
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Recycling changes in Napier from 1 November
Over the next few weeks 75,000 recycling crates will be delivered to Napier households.
Published: 24 September 2019
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New campaign for Napier - only rain down the drain
The impact of stormwater quality on the Ahuriri Estuary is the focus of a new campaign in Napier.
Published: 21 June 2019
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Water Mains cleaning programme
It’s that time of year again - Napier City Council’s annual water mains cleaning programme has begun.
This w...
Published: 12 June 2019
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Plastic Recycling Changes from Monday
From Mon 20 May only plastics marked with a 1 or 2 will be collected by NCC's recycling contractor.
Published: 14 May 2019
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Love Your Neighbourhood Competition Kicks Off
Win up to $5000 for your community project with NCC's Love Your Neighbourhood Competition.
Published: 26 April 2019
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Important announcement on Napier Mayor
Our mayor Bill Dalton had a stroke on Tuesday 9 April. We will provide status updates here.
Published: 10 April 2019
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Meet our little penguins
Napier, Love every minute
Fun for all at Anderson Park
Let the good times roll
McLean Park gets ready for action!
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