Hastings District Council
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.
Establish an Eat Street pedestrian area in the city centre.
Obtain 100% ownership of parking revenue.
Review pedestrian safety and create a meaningful list of action points as a result.
Report and repair footpaths in central Hastings to aid elderly and disabled walkers in feeling more confident while out and about.
Investigate roundabouts on Frederick and/or Duke Street to counter Pakowhai Road congestion at peak hours and a connection from Evenden to the city.
Offer support to private developers wishing to build parking structures to help alleviate Havelock North's increasing parking headaches.
Fund activities or developments that are core to the community needs of Hastings people and their social welfare needs.
Manage roading costs and timelines while focusing on core needs and future-proofing essential transport projects.
Back regional transport links such as the Napier–Taihape Road and airport upgrades that enable economic growth.
Fix local roads first – reduce potholes, improve safety and maintain rural connections.
Prioritise essential transport infrastructure such as bridges, stormwater resilience and car parks that support daily life and business.
Establish an Eat Street pedestrian area in the city centre.
Obtain 100% ownership of parking revenue.
Review pedestrian safety and create a meaningful list of action points as a result.
Report and repair footpaths in central Hastings to aid elderly and disabled walkers in feeling more confident while out and about.
Investigate roundabouts on Frederick and/or Duke Street to counter Pakowhai Road congestion at peak hours and a connection from Evenden to the city.
Offer support to private developers wishing to build parking structures to help alleviate Havelock North's increasing parking headaches.
Fund activities or developments that are core to the community needs of Hastings people and their social welfare needs.
Manage roading costs and timelines while focusing on core needs and future-proofing essential transport projects.
Back regional transport links such as the Napier–Taihape Road and airport upgrades that enable economic growth.
Fix local roads first – reduce potholes, improve safety and maintain rural connections.
Prioritise essential transport infrastructure such as bridges, stormwater resilience and car parks that support daily life and business.
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