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Local Focus: Sarah Greening-Smith on Candidate Camera
Sarah Greening-Smith says council work needs more transparency and consultation.
Local Focus: Eileen Lawson on Candidate Camera
Eileen Lawson has worked as a Hastings District councillor for four and a half years.
$400k-plus to help build new stables at Tōmoana showgrounds
$460,000 investment will allow stables to be built in time for 2023 Horse of the Year.
Local Focus: Rion Roben on Candidate Camera
Rion has been interested in politics for a long time and encourages everyone to vote.
Local Focus: Damon Harvey on Candidate Camera
Damon Harvey is confident Hawke's Bay has enough opportunities to attract young people.
Local Focus: Kim Priest on Candidate Camera
A recent health crisis motivated Kim Priest to put her name forward as a candidate.
Local Focus: Rizwaana Latiff on Candidate Camera
Rizwaana Latiff moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 2000 and is now running for HDC.
Local Focus: Alex Cameron on Candidate Camera
Alex Cameron is concerned about housing availability and affordability.
Local Focus: Michael Fowler on Candidate Camera
Michael Fowler is a Hawke's Bay historian, and a massive Tiger Woods fan.
Local Focus: Wendy Schollum on Candidate Camera
Wendy Schollum has concerns about the housing crisis and living cost in Hastings
Local Focus: Kevin Watkins on Candidate Camera
Hastings District Council candidate Kevin Watkins says Hastings is surfing a wave.
Local Focus: Hastings' heart is back
After eight years of hard work, Hastings' heart is back.
Local Focus: Simon Nixon on Candidate Camera
Meet Simon Nixon who is running again for Hastings District Council.
Old school cool – the Toitoi Municipal Building opens its doors
The Municipal Building in Hastings is the top of the countries 'must visit' list.
New-look Hastings vibrant & hip
Millions invested to re-develop 'must-visit' city centre.
Tainui Reserve peace walk plaque goes walkabout
HDC says the removal of the plaque dedicated to world peace is 'very disappointing'.
Pollution incident at Ruahapia Stream under investigation
Councils are investigating after more than 100 eels were found dead in a Hastings stream.
Hastings: Boy racers and rubbish force council to shut section of road
Council says access to Otene Rd properties won't be affected by the 0.6km closure.
The dust up, then stress: Two years of struggle at the Havelock North cellphone tower
The neighbourhood took on Spark. The stress it brought the Fookes' has been significant.
A city's alleyway was a 'good idea' 30 years ago. Now it's a haven for drug dealers
They were once designed for children to use. Now they're just a "hazard", councillor says.
Hastings' Wattie's invests $20 million chasing pet food markets
Wattie's invests $20million in its HB pet food business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Major jump for Hastings rural dog fees
Costs for council have increased from 300 sheep attacks in rural Hastings.
Local Focus: Māori ward consultation deadline proving a challenge for councils
Decisions pending for Māori seats on Bay councils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: New visibility for Hastings water storage
Hastings drinking water to be stored above ground. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The iconic Haumoana 'caddy shack' bach is gone. Here's what might be replacing it
'The design is in keeping with the bach that was there. It will be a nostalgic nod.'
The 'motel generation': Nearly 4000 kids are living in motels
'There are babies now being born in motels. It breaks my heart.'
Local Focus: Anti-litter 'pester power' for sustainable beauty
18 per cent of people drop litter and it soon mounts up
Local Focus: Hastings biz hub open for businesses
The Hawke's Bay Business Hub Hastings is open. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: The weighty issue of the bridge to Taihape
The Kuripapango Bridge is partially closed for 3 months. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Municipal Building sparks Hastings renaissance
Flagship heritage building seeks tenants for 2022.
Local Focus: Flaxmere sign 'exploiting the poor and impoverished'
Sign caused social-media uproar in two Bay suburbs Made with funding from NZ On Air.