Darrin Wilson's a car and furniture upholsterer, fireworks salesman and motorbike racer.

Nominations for the election closes in 11 days.

The biggest battleground at Hawke’s Bay’s local elections will be rates.

'Times are tough and we must have a strong and supportive council there for its people.'

Residents can access a dashboard for stream data, starting in September.

The changes are part of Hastings' early rollout of lower speed limits.

It's open season for some winter marshmallow toasting.

The vehicle, costing $73,000, was funded from parking income.

She faces CHB farmer and resident Will Foley in the October elections.

'I’d urge anyone who received it to protect the person’s privacy.'

Deputy mayor claims Richard McGrath and other mayoral candidates are breaching the code.

Council funded the Ecoreef project, costing an estimated $800,000.

'We can rest, heal, rebuild and dream again.'

'The pain was out of this world. I’d rather give birth.'

Napier's needed bumping to keep library open, Hastings still in cyclone struggle-street.

Keeping some attractions open as a playground could extend the park's season to 160 days.

Glyn Harrison and his 12-year-old daughter Micah aren’t your typical armchair critics.

'We can double down on division and distrust, or we can choose proven leadership.'

'I just knew that one day this would happen.'

The 19 pou have stood as cultural markers in the heart of the city.

Matthew Lawson will become Wairoa's chief executive on July 1.

The staff Christmas breakfast for 612 employees cost $29,508.91.

The council said it found little evidence for his orchard burnoff claims.

Deputy Mayor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare has had five terms – now she wants the top job.

One woman he visited in Hastings 'burst into tears' over how hard it was to pay.

Separate water bills will replace current rates bills.

Napier let down by costly distractions and a 'long list of broken promises', he says.

'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'

A crematorium in the middle of the village is a burning issue for some in Havelock North.

Will Foley aims to strengthen urban-rural connections in Central Hawke’s Bay.

'In hindsight, I should have shared the load with councillors.'

A new targeted rate for Mangarau Stream also impacts 27,000 Hastings ratepayers.

Mayor Craig Little stresses the importance of mitigating flooding risks.

Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending.

Steve Dean says he’ll be driving the long way along the beach to his usual fishing spot.

Hastings councillor Malcolm Dixon retires after 12 years to spend more time with family.

'We were told we're a family and we look after our own.'

'We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'

Source: Process handled in 'an impersonal, top-down manner' with little regard for impact.

The project includes housing, commercial spaces, and a public car park.

'I'll be able to spend my evenings talking to my husband instead of reading papers.'

'Never thought he would support someone like me,' Jake says as Seymour takes up his case.

Farmers at 'one of the more definitive crossroads in the history of our region'.

Speeding in the harbour puts everyone at risk, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says.

Replacing the trees is estimated to cost $20,000, says Napier's mayor.

'It did not involve a visit to Wairoa, that we are aware of.'

The move is 'a board decision shared by the firm as a courtesy', trust chairwoman says.

Lawson was elected in a 2018 byelection for Hastings/Havelock North.

'How are young ones going to learn about the world sitting at home playing Playstation?'

'All I’ve ever wanted to do was supply cheap, nutritious kai to whanau and friends.'

 'The repair was completed on Monday afternoon by a Hastings council contractor.'

Farm staff used kayaks to bring the curious heifers back, after they lifted a gate hinge.

Timber barriers are appearing along Marine Parade to stop vehicles.

When a council's rare cannon fell into disrepair, the community stepped up.

The redesigned project now costs $23m, down from over $34m, allowing progress.

Wairoa residents see property values halved, yet face higher rates.

Rob Tranter faced delays after his van was damaged on Meeanee Rd.

The new stopbank will run from Redclyffe Bridge to Napier Golf Course.

Samples help study geological processes along the Hikurangi subduction zone.

Hawke's Bay mayors urge respect, condemning personal attacks on social media.

The park would be developed on Lagoon Farm, under an airport flight path.

The project aims to build 950 homes on 50ha over 20 years.

'While we can’t say for certain ... its close proximity raises serious concerns.'

'The land is worth around $300,000 to $400,000, if that, and they are rating us on $1.4m.'

'I thought maybe I could get involved ... maybe I could be of some use.'

The Civic Precinct project will house the library and governance facilities.

Napier City Council left the Joint Climate Action Committee after an 8/5 vote.

The Government contributed $70 million for Wairoa’s flood protection.

The total cost of the project will be $3.45m, with $2.8m paid by the council.

More than 30 people have already called the council to request help.

One driver said they had eight windscreen chips and paint chips all over the bonnet.

Little says flood mitigation and roading are key priorities for the district.

'Don’t worry, the ducklings can swim faster than this thing.'

Flaxmere councillor Henry Heke says the purchase is a game-changer for the community.

MPI says its testing 'has excluded HPI [bird flu] as a cause' of the deaths.

The hatchback came off the road coming down the peak on December 20, 2024.

Chris Sullivan says it’s bar operators who have to change, not opening hours.

Around 4500 to 5000 people attended the inaugural Hastings event.