Hastings District Council


Hastings District Council is the territorial authority for the Hastings District of New Zealand.
The council covers the urban areas of Havelock North, Hastings and Flaxmere, and the surrounding settlements of Clive, Te Awanga, Haumoana and Waimarama. It was formed in 1989, through the merger of Hastings City Council, Havelock North Borough Council and the Hawke's Bay County Council.
The council is led by the mayor of Hastings, who is currently.
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History

2022–2025 term

The 2022–2025 term was dominated by the recovery of the district following the destruction caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. The council also dealt with issues related to infrastructure, crime, its youth council and finances.

Composition

Hastings District Council is made up of one mayor and 15 councillors representing five general wards and one Māori ward.
Currently the council has 15 councillors, and 1 mayor.

Mayor

The current mayor is Wendy Schollum.

Rural Community Board

The council also has a Rural Community Board, made up of four members elected from four rural community areas:
  • Kaweka subdivision: Isabelle Crawshaw
  • Maraekakaho subdivision: Vacant
  • Poukawa subdivision: Peter Maclennan
  • Tutira subdivision: Abby Jane Morley
  • District councillors representing Mohaka, Kahuranaki, and Takitimu wards are also members.