Cyclists
Why are cyclists so averse to using their bell? I don't hear them coming up behind me when I'm out walking and get the bejesus scared out of me!!
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.
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91.4% Yes
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8.3% No
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0.3% Other - I'll share below!
Food and product recalls
These items have been recalled during the last month. If you have any of these items at home, click on the title to see the details:
Product recalls
Avanti, Malvern Star & Raleigh bicycles
Yoto Kids Speaker
Anko Kids Pyjamas
Battery drill chainsaw attachment
Industrial pedestal misting fan
Yamaha adaptor
Zero Tower safety harness
Naturacoco moisturising cream
Thule child bike seat
Food recalls:
Maketū pies mussel pie
The Catering Studio cottage pie
Matakana Smokehouse gravlax/salmon
Our Fruit Box fruit juices
ProLife Foods value packs - nuts, raisins.
YY Dumplings & Fu Yuan ready-to-eat meat products
Waiheke Herbs italian herb spread
We hope this message was helpful in keeping your household safe.
Consultation on Hastings draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034 is now open.
To see the impact the proposed rate increase would have on your property go to www.hastingsdc.govt.nz...
Then go to www.myvoicemychoice.co.nz... for more information and give us your feedback.
More ways to have your say: Hard copies of the consultation document and a feedback form are being posted to all properties over the coming fortnight, or people can view the document and give feedback at one of the Hastings libraries (Hastings, Havelock North, Flaxmere), or at the council customer service centre on Lyndon Road.