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Hastings District Council
Territorial authority for the Hastings District of New Zealand From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hastings District Council (Māori: Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Heretaunga) is the territorial authority for the Hastings District of New Zealand.[1]
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.[1]
The council is led by the mayor of Hastings, who is currently Sandra Hazlehurst.[1]
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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.
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Hastings District Council is made up of one mayor and 15 councillors representing five general wards and one Māori ward.[2]
Currently the council has 15 councillors, and 1 mayor.[2] All councillors are currently unaffiliated with any political party or group.
Mayor
The current mayor is Sandra Hazlehurst.
List of current councillors
Rural Community Board
The council also has a Rural Community Board, made up of four members elected from four rural community areas:[1][3]
- Kaweka subdivision: Isabele Crawshaw
- Maraekakaho subdivision: Jonathan Stockley
- Poukawa subdivision: Vicki Scoular
- Tutira subdivision: Abby Morley
- District councillors representing Mohaka, Kahuranaki, and Takitimu wards are also members.
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