Havelock North residents consider legal action over proposed crematorium

NZ HeraldStuff1NewsTuesday 3 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Health and Disability Commissioner, Hastings District Council, Hawke's Bay Regional Council, New World

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A group of Havelock North residents are considering legal action to prevent a crematorium from being built in the village. Residents find the location distasteful, and lawyers suggest the only option is to overturn 2024 resource consents issued by the Hastings District Council and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 3 Jun 2025, 11:24am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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    Crematorium across the road from supermarket in Havelock North - residents consider legal action (opens in new tab)

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    Crematorium by supermarket: Havelock North residents consider legal fight (opens in new tab)

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