TANK water permit process
March 21, 2024
Please find the following links to resources that have been developed by HortNZ: HortNZ Grower meeting pres. AR-info Mar 2024 HortNZ Grower meeting pres. A & R.15 Feb 2024 HBRC . . .
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TANK Water Use – Up to date information
February 22, 2024
Please find the following links to resources that have been developed by HortNZ: HortNZ Grower meeting pres. A & R.15 Feb 2024 HBRC presentation. HP water permits Feb 24 . . .
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Notification of Actual and Reasonable Volumes for TANK replacement permits
December 22, 2023
Many of you will have now received an email from HBRC outlining what they have calculated to be your Actual and Reasonable volume, which they propose would be the volume . . .
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Presidents Report, April
April 15, 2021
Seasonal labour supply continues to dominate discussions amongst growers, packers and both local and national government. The message is very clear; allow workers from Covid-free pacific nations to enter New . . .
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Presidents Report, March
March 16, 2021
As we approach the mid-point of the harvest period, labour supply dominates our thoughts more than ever. Depending on the crop, variety and size of operation, the impact of the . . .
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Pastoral Support Plus
March 15, 2021
A Pastoral Support Plus package is now available for horticulture and viticulture employers and contractors. The aim of this initiative is to encourage the performance and retention of local New . . .
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Committee Reports, October
October 14, 2020
Protect The adoption of good irrigation practice is something that Hawke’s Bay Regional Council actively encourages. In recent years, the Irrigation check-up programme has been run by Hawke’s Bay Regional . . .
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Horticulture Sectors Taking a Collaborative Approach to Employment
September 18, 2020
Apple and kiwifruit businesses in Hawke’s Bay are joining forces to support local workers looking for sustainable long-term employment. With help from the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), a collaborative . . .
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September – Critical Period of Fungi Control
September 17, 2020
John Wilton Over the next two or three weeks bud break will occur in pipfruit. Fungi infection at this stage will give season long control problems, so now is the . . .
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Outdoor Burning Update
August 27, 2020
OUTCOME FROM THE HBRC REGIONAL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 19TH AUGUST Last week, the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Regional Planning Committee discussed options to address concerns around outdoor burning following . . .
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Climate Outlook For Spring Uncertain
August 12, 2020
Dr Kathleen Kozyniak Principal Scientist Air Hawke’s Bay Regional Council After a sodden June, it was nice to have reasonably settled weather in July. The region’s rainfall hit 82% of . . .
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EO Report, August
August 12, 2020
Speed Limits Review 2020 Hastings District Council is currently reviewing speed limits, either in their entirety or on sections of 70 roads in our district. The review is being undertaken . . .
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Presidents Report, July
July 14, 2020
As businesses settle into winter pruning regimes, it has been a time to draw breath and assess the impact of the pandemic and a successful harvest for the industry. MPI . . .
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Time To Start Grafting
July 13, 2020
John Wilton With the market coming under pressure and the need to improve fruit colour and quality, there is increased interest in grafting as a rapid and capital efficient way . . .
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New Hawke’s Bay KVH Regional Coordinator
July 12, 2020
KVH would like to introduce Gaz Ingram in his new role as KVH Regional Coordinator for the Hawke’s Bay region. Gaz joins the Hawke’s Bay KVH regional committee and will . . .
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