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Festivals & Lifestyle

3+ hour, 46+ min ago  (47+ words) Current filter: Most popular " Back'Buy Tickets " Saturday 3 October, 6: 30pm to 10: 00pm View event on Eventfinda +64 6 871 5000 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4122 Private Bag 9002, Hastings 4156 Disclaimers | Copyright | Privacy Hastings District Council - Copyright " 2026 Hastings District Council...

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hastingsdc. govt. nz > our-council > news > archive > article > 3860 > hastings-settles-on-59-rate-increase-further-consultation-on-rating-impacts

Hastings settles on 5. 9% rate increase, further consultation on rating impacts

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (830+ words) Following today's Draft Annual Plan hearings [11 June, 2026], Hastings District Council's draft budget for 2026/27 will include an average rate increase of 5. 9 per cent with every effort made to balance the budget so money for operational costs does not need to be…...

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hastingsdc. govt. nz > home > article > 3856 > multi-award-winning-performer-ali-harper-brings-judy-garlands-story-to-life-at-toitoi

Multi-award-winning performer Ali Harper brings Judy Garland's story to life at Toitoi

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (476+ words) This June see's the return of one of Aotearoa's most respected stage performers, Ali Harper with her award-winning show Judy's Encore at Toitoi Hawke's Bay Arts and Events Centre. Set in 1967, the show reimagines a pivotal moment in Judy Garland's…...

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hastingsdc. govt. nz > our-council > news > archive > article > 3853 > te-p-harakeke-open-day

Te P" Harakeke Open Day

4+ week, 13+ hour ago  (242+ words) Current filter: Most popular The building of Te P" Harakeke in Flaxmere, Council's new elder housing development is substantially complete with the first potential tenants being lined up to move in. An Open Day is being held for people to…...

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hastingsdc. govt. nz > our-council > my-hastings > article > 3820 > behind-the-scene-museum-tours-happening-in-may

Behind the scene museum tours happening in May

4+ week, 13+ hour ago  (454+ words) A p'hiri to mark the completion of Amokura Hawke's Bay Museum took place on Friday 1 May, with opportunities for the public to see inside the new building available on 10 May. While Amokura is not usually open to walk-in visits, booked…...

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hastingsdc. govt. nz > our-council > my-hastings > article > 3834 > community-views-sought-on-proposed-kirkpatrick-park-fitness-pod-

Community views sought on proposed Kirkpatrick Park fitness pod

4+ week, 13+ hour ago  (367+ words) Hastings residents are being invited to help shape the future of Kirkpatrick Park in Camberley, with feedback sought on a proposal to establish a fitness container pod at the park. The proposal follows a trial of the pod (a fully…...

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hastingsdc. govt. nz > our-council > news > archive > article > 3850 > mayor-message-june-2026

Mayor message - June 2026

4+ week, 21+ hour ago  (444+ words) Current filter: Most popular Decisions being made in Wellington are shaping Hastings" future, and my focus is on making sure our community has a strong voice. The pressures facing growers and manufacturers, the reshaping of Hawke"s Bay councils through…...

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hastingsdc. govt. nz > our-council > news > archive > article > 3852 > caring-for-and-sharing-the-museum-collection

Caring for and sharing the museum collection

4+ week, 21+ hour ago  (386+ words) Current filter: Most popular When people think of a museum, they often picture exhibitions: objects in display cases, school visits, public programmes and carefully curated stories. That public-facing role is important, and in our region Hawke's Bay Museum's main public…...

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hastingsdc. govt. nz > our-council > news > article > 3823 > international-visitor-numbers-a-bright-spot

International visitor numbers a bright spot

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (385+ words) International visitor spending is a key bright spot for Hastings" local economy, with two years of sustained growth helping offset softer domestic spending. The latest Marketview report to March 2026 shows international visitor spending in the district is up 15. 6% on the…...

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hastingsdc. govt. nz > our-council > news > article > 3800 > cyclone-warning-residents-urged-to-act-now

Cyclone warning: Residents urged to act now

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (371+ words) Get ready now, is the message for Heretaunga Hastings residents as Cyclone Vaianu becomes increasingly likely to impact the region this weekend. Current forecasts indicate the system will hit Hawkes Bay around midday Sunday, April 12, bringing potentially life-threatening conditions. "This…...

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