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.

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.

  • Develop the Hawke's Bay showgrounds into a fully utilised event hub for a diverse range of activities.

    Improving accessibility to parks, facilities and recreation areas in our district.

    Upgrade and revamp seating in local parks and playgrounds.

  • Limit new liquor licensing in low income areas.

    Improve access to public facilities in low income areas and those communities where children and young people live.

    Ensure Council adopts CPTED principles (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design).

  • Develop the Hawke's Bay showgrounds into a fully utilised event hub for a diverse range of activities.

    Improving accessibility to parks, facilities and recreation areas in our district.

    Upgrade and revamp seating in local parks and playgrounds.

  • Limit new liquor licensing in low income areas.

    Improve access to public facilities in low income areas and those communities where children and young people live.

    Ensure Council adopts CPTED principles (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design).