Hastings District Council

Takitimu Māori 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). Three councillors will be elected from the Takitimu Māori 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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Make jobs more attractive to job-seekers through education and re-skilling of the workforce.

    Use my background and experience in education to decrease NEETs (not in education, employment or training) in the Hawke's Bay.

    Look at ways to better transition people from school into the workforce including pathways to higher paying careers.

  • Support rangatahi into sustainable employment.

    Work with others to address skills and market needs.

    Support the regional economic development entity.

  • Make jobs more attractive to job-seekers through education and re-skilling of the workforce.

    Use my background and experience in education to decrease NEETs (not in education, employment or training) in the Hawke's Bay.

    Look at ways to better transition people from school into the workforce including pathways to higher paying careers.

  • Support rangatahi into sustainable employment.

    Work with others to address skills and market needs.

    Support the regional economic development entity.