Bill Dalton
Napier mayor's salary stopped after stroke
The Napier City Council is stopping the salary of Mayor Bill Dalton, as he recovers from a stroke which he suffered in April. Mr Dalton has been with the Council since 2007, first as a councillor then… Audio
Napier under threat of water crisis
Continuing hot weather plunged Napier into a water crisis yesterday. Residents were warned that if they didn't cut back their water use, the city's taps could go dry. Water is still coming out of the… Audio
Napier told to conserve water with reservoirs critical
Residents have been warned the city could run out of water as soon as tonight if strict water restrictions aren't adhered to. Reservoirs are at a critical level after sizzling temperatures around the… Video, Audio
Tenants evicted for helping homeless
A community housing group in Napier says some families are being kicked out of their state and private rentals because they are taking in homeless friends or relatives needing help. Audio
Napier dealing with increased begging
Napier is the latest city to struggle with how to deal with beggars on the streets. Audio
The best places for refugees in NZ
The mayor of Napier Bill Dalton can't understand why his region has been labeled unsafe for refugees. Audio
Hawke's Bay voters reject amalgamation
Hawke's Bay voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to amalgamate five councils into one. Audio
Napier mayor subject of complaint
Napier's mayor is in the firing line after reportedly suggesting sponsors would stop supporting the Magpies because its assistant coach supports amalgamation.
Hawke's Bay's amalgamation debate heats up as the votes roll in
As the votes roll in, Hawke's Bay's amalgamation debate is heating up with shots being fired from both sides of the camp. Audio
Immigration policy change 'step in the right direction'
From November, those who've been offered a job outside Auckland will be awarded higher bonus points when applying for residency. Bill Dalton the mayor of Napier comments Audio
Jetstar expansion - boon for provinces?
The Qantas-owned budget airline plans to fly to at least four new regional centres, using 50-seater planes. But some regional leaders are sounding a note of caution. Mayor of Napier Bill Dalton, and… Audio
Napier mayor calls for halt to amalgamation process
Napier's mayor is livid with the the Local Government Commission for distributing what he calls an 'erroneous pro-amalgamation' pamphlet. Audio
Legal high debate hots up
Hundreds of people calling for a complete ban on the sale of legal highs, protested in more than 20 locations from Whangarei to Invercargill this weekend. Audio
40% of Hawke's Bay Museum collection can't be housed
The Napier City Council is looking for somewhere to house a large part of its museum collection following revelations a new purpose built multi-million dollar complex cannot house all its collection… Audio
Bill Dalton
The new mayor of Napier on festivities in Hawkes Bay, and some of the issues he's facing in his term ahead. Audio
Hawkes Bay mayors have differing opinions on amalgamation
The mayors of Hawke's Bay's two cities are at odds over a Local Government Commission proposal to merge the region's five councils into one. Audio