Fantastic Four By Four fun for all
17 Feb, 2021 04:30 PM
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4 x 4s ready to start the Dannevegas to Herby Trek.
Bush Telegraph
Pic 3: BTG220221DH3 Caption: The 4x4 s snaking up the hills near Mangahei.
Pic 4: BTG220221DH4 Caption: Near the top of Mt Tuturewa.
Pic 5: BTG220221DH5 Caption: Views from Mt Tuturewa 595 metres above sea level.
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Pic 7: BTG220221DH7 Caption: Civilisation near Weber.
Pic 8: BTG220221DH8 Caption: Weber for Lunch
Pic 9: BTG220221DH9 Caption: A dusty ride towards Akitio.
Pic 10: BTG220221DH10 Caption: Barbeque at Herbertville.
Photos courtesy Ray Borrie.
By Dave Murdoch.
With bookings full three weeks ahead, the Dannevegas to Herby Four Wheel was sure to be a success if the weather held, Covid did not interfere, farmers over whom the trek travelled co-operated and the drivers drove responsibly.
Really disappointing : Four caught drink driving in Hawke s Bay at single stop
2 Jan, 2021 09:47 PM
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Four people were processed for drink driving on New Year s Day after travelling back from Waimarama beach to Hastings. Photo / Paul Taylor
Four people were processed for drink driving on New Year s Day after travelling back from Waimarama beach to Hastings. Photo / Paul Taylor
A total of four people were caught on New Year s Day travelling from Waimarama to Hastings.
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A police spokeswoman said the number of drink drivers was really disappointing . The disappointment stems from the fact anyone is still driving after drinking - even one is too many, she said.
Hawke s Bay police reveal New Year s Eve crackdown plans
30 Dec, 2020 03:15 AM
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Hawke s Bay police have significantly upped the quantity of staff working on New Year s Eve this year compared to last.
Acting Hawke s Bay area commander Inspector Martin James said the increased numbers are a direct response to a large disturbance last year which saw a police vehicle vandalised in Waimarama. We will be particularly heavy on the alcohol ban there.
James said the other key areas police will be focusing on are Waipatiki, Marine Parade and the Napier CBD.
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No room at the bin: Hastings already struggling to cope with festive recycling surge
21 Dec, 2020 10:09 PM
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Hawkes Bay Today
The photo says it all.
The main recycling depot in Hastings is overflowing with cardboard, just days before one of the busiest recycling weeks of the year - the festive season dump.
The recycling station at Henderson Rd Refuse Transfer Station is officially full, the Hastings District Council said on Monday. At Blackbridge, it s getting close to full too.
For those in the district who need to offload their Christmas recycling, there s limited options.
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The council s lease for the Martin Place recycling station in Havelock North expired and wasn t renewed earlier this year.