A big new development in central Hastings will bring Queens St East into the 21st Century while still maintaining a nod to the past.
The site at the former Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune building will be transformed to "re-invigorate" Hastings, developer Rob Hansen said.
![An artist's impression of the new courtyard off Warren St. Image / Supplied.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/FQ5QC4MVG677QBP2OFOLF63UDQ.jpg?auth=962f828f39c27e2d076658d30009b2dd7a0966edf6443e2762507a97633de681&width=16&height=9&quality=70&smart=true)
Demolition of the tower section of the former Herald-Tribune building had progressed well and the developer was working closely with Hastings District Council to help keep the historic facade.
![A digger on the roof of the Herald-Tribune building. Photo / Warren Buckland.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/MY326G3CKG73OIGGM66MWPEXHU.jpg?auth=9320e03c096b107665efe9a699772cf84243b9f118900719a92be9973c702405&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)