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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Promote cycling strategy for our Hastings District.

    Promote active transport through good urban design principles.

    Work to improve access and utilisation of public transport.

  • Support getting public rail back into the district.

    Remove barriers for workers using public transport, eg cost, availability and frequency.

    Support initiatives that encourage a change to electric vehicle use and cycling in the district.

  • Promote cycling strategy for our Hastings District.

    Promote active transport through good urban design principles.

    Work to improve access and utilisation of public transport.

  • Support getting public rail back into the district.

    Remove barriers for workers using public transport, eg cost, availability and frequency.

    Support initiatives that encourage a change to electric vehicle use and cycling in the district.