Hastings – like a big city but better
Hastings District is the centre for employment and economic growth and ready to strengthen its position as the economic powerhouse of Hawke’s Bay. Hastings District Council economic development manager Lee Neville says the thriving primary sector district has a new wave of industry and business launching from the solid economic foundations on offer. Lee points […]
What’s the craic, Hastings? New Irish pub to open in former Public Trust building
A new Rosie O’Grady’s is set to launch in Hastings early next month, bringing an authentic and lively Irish pub experience to the expanding CBD. Located in the former Public Trust offices on the corner of Karamu Road and Queen Street, owner/operator Stefan Burt says the heritage building will provide a great venue for people […]
Local Govt excellence awards: Hastings District Council ‘overwhelmed’ with national wins
Hastings District Council has scored its first – and second – wins at the Local Government Excellence Awards, with two of its three nominated projects topping their categories and the other receiving highly commended. The Hastings Place-Based Housing Plan won the Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities Excellence award for Social Wellbeing and Toitoi Hawke’s Bay […]
Hastings Distillers takes trophy for L’Opera liqueur, launches Bespoke Tastings
Hastings Distillers has unveiled a new, super-premium tasting experience now available at its plush Heretaunga Street tasting room. The Hawke’s Bay distillery’s Bespoke Tasting offers those with an interest in the flavour profiles and ingredients of gin, or those wanting to broaden their gin knowledge, a special 90-minute guided tasting. Guests begin their flight with […]
Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market to be held outside throughout the year
The Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Market, held each Sunday in Hastings, will continue to be outdoors in the Waikoko Gardens at the Tomoana Showgrounds Hawke’s Bay throughout winter. Traditionally the market has moved into the exhibition hall and grandstand at the Showgrounds, but the overwhelming public opinion is that the preferred location of the market each […]
Hastings – on centre stage – Pro Q&A with Sandra Hazlehurst – mayor of Hastings
Sandra has a long history of involvement in the CBD. Her family owned a bakery – Warrens Bakery for many years and she also owned a fruit shop in the 90s, while she and husband Mark own buildings in Warren Street. She was also the president of the Hastings Business Association prior to being elected […]
Setting the course for Hastings in 2050
What will Hastings look like in 2050? That’s the question that was asked at a special two-day workshop held by the Hastings District Council this week, as it starts a major project to plan for the future. Rapidly advancing technologies, an ageing and growing population, critical housing shortages, climate change, and water protection and sustainability […]
Hastings reigns supreme in ‘Beautiful Town’ awards
You beauty, Hastings! The judges of the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards have confirmed what those who live in the Hawke’s Bay town already know – Hastings is a beautiful place. Hastings won the Most Beautiful Large Town and Supreme Winner Most Beautiful Towns & Cities accolades at the awards held “virtually” on Thursday night, […]
Be part of the Hastings success story
In the context of a global pandemic recovery, investors are reconsidering all capital decisions. Now, more than ever, regional centres are being looked at for commercial property opportunities. And Hastings, is no exception. Rob Gill, Director and Owner of Hastings Hive, Hastings’ first large scale co-working space, and the larger site that encompasses the Kiwibank […]
Government Investment into Hastings Welcomed
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst welcomes today’s announcement of further government investment into the region. “Te Mata Mushrooms is a highly valued food production business in Hastings, which employs 120 full time staff at its Brookvale site – making it the largest employer in Havelock North for year round employment. “Since being established in 1967, it […]
Hastings economy continues to bounce back from COVID-19
The Hastings economy continues to bounce back from COVID-19 with retail spending surpassing the same month last year. At the same time, government financial support coming through for new projects coupled with buoyant consenting activity is contributing to creating employment opportunities for Hastings. The Marketview report for the week ending July 5 shows that retail spending was […]