Hastings District Council

Kahurānaki General Ward
The Hastings District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 15 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). One councillor will be elected from the Kahurānaki ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Hastings District Council election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Push to ensure adequate green spaces around the city, as this improves the quality of living in high-density housing.

    Continue to promote Hastings as an arts and cultural centre, as another way to improve livability and attract younger people to the district.

  • Consider whether our parks and recreational areas are suitable or in excess of our current needs, given the recent purchase of Tomoana Showgrounds.

    Review the current state of our community halls and where necessary improve the facilities.

  • Push to ensure adequate green spaces around the city, as this improves the quality of living in high-density housing.

    Continue to promote Hastings as an arts and cultural centre, as another way to improve livability and attract younger people to the district.

  • Consider whether our parks and recreational areas are suitable or in excess of our current needs, given the recent purchase of Tomoana Showgrounds.

    Review the current state of our community halls and where necessary improve the facilities.