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hawke’s bay

Supreme Court denies Ruataniwha Dam appeal – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 06 July 201703 August 2018

The Supreme Court has denied an appeal to allow a land swap for the proposed Ruataniwha Dam project in the […]

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Water inquiry resumes – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 30 January 201711 April 2018

An inquiry examining the Havelock North water contamination that left more than 5000 people ill will begin hearing from witnesses […]

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Expert Q&A: Aquifers, groundwater and how contaminations can occur

Expert Q&A  |  Published: 24 August 201611 April 2018

A campylobacter outbreak in Havelock North affected an estimated 4000 people, sent dozens to the emergency department and sparked an […]

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Havelock North water contamination inquiry – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 August 201611 April 2018

A Government Inquiry will examine the water contamination that left an estimated 4000 Havelock North residents ill with gastroenteritis. The […]

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Hawke’s Bay laid low with gastro – In the News

In the News  |  Published: 18 August 201619 August 2016

Thousands of people in Havelock North have been laid low with gastroenteritis in the past week following a contamination of […]

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