June 30, 2008
The leveling of Nelson Park, approved by 30% of eligible Hastings voters, is virtually completed. That means any day now Australian property developer Charter Hall should be dropping a check in the mail for $11 million or so, completing its purchase of the real estate. In turn, this cash will be allocated to building a [...]
June 30, 2008
Down south, Nelson is also planning to build a sports complex, to be called the Saxton Field Stadium. It will be a 7000m2 indoor stadium — providing for netball, volleyball, basketball and other sport — located within a 65 hectare recreation area. There are some interesting differences in how the Nelson City Council has proceeded, [...]
June 26, 2008
When criticised about inadequate consultation on the proposed Kelt sports park, Mayor Yule hustled together a paper that described years of discussions with sports codes … beginning in 2004 regarding the disposal of Nelson Park. Unfortunately, the paper documents a single-minded purpose and begs the real questions. Here lies the problem … HDC seems oblivious [...]
June 26, 2008
A group of Hawke’s Bay drink drivers say rising fuel costs are hitting them in the pocket. Roughly 60 concerned drink drivers attended an emergency meeting yesterday at the Clive Hall to offer support to members, and discuss possible solutions to a way of life they say is now under threat. “Midwinter’s upon us and [...]
June 24, 2008
Regional Councillor Tim Gilbertson clearly does, as he demonstrates in today’s Guest Buzzmaker column, not mincing his words! Lest we all get forgetful and caught up in other matters, large and small, Tim wants us to consider that the sacking of the elected DHB was — in his words — “a dastardly deed if ever [...]
June 24, 2008
Tim Gilbertson, Regional Councillor: A Dastardly Deed I remain intrigued by the dumping of the District Health Board last year, a dastardly deed if ever there was one. Minster of Health Annette King appointed Peter Hausmann to the DHB, against the advice of her own department and the Board. They feared that Hausmann’s close links [...]
June 23, 2008
From January 25 to February 3 of this year, a survey was conducted to compile a public benchmark of the performance of the Hastings Council in various dimensions, from satisfaction with governance to satisfaction with sports facilities and footpaths. 503 residents were called, including 280 from the Hastings and Havelock North wards. Public satisfaction with [...]
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