Public drop-in session for draft Long Term Plan 2024-2034
Today (Tuesday 14 May), we have the second of our public drop-in sessions for the draft Long Term Plan 2024/2034. This will be held in the Hastings District Council chambers foyer (207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings) between 5pm-7pm. Come and discuss the draft plan with councillors and Hastings District Council staff.
Further public drop-in sessions will be held this week at:
> Clive Community Hall, Wednesday 15 May, 5pm-7pm
> Mackersey Family Pavilion, Havelock North Domain, Thursday 16 May, 5pm-7pm
If you live rurally, or can't come in person, join us for a Facebook Live session on Tuesday 21 May from 5pm-5:30pm - right here on the Hastings District Council Facebook page.
This is a strongly infrastructure-focused budget that proposes a 25 per cent rate increase for the 2024/25 year, eight per cent of which is targeted for the recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, and 17 per cent to predominantly provide funding for building and maintaining sustainable infrastructure and servicing debt.
Tell us what you think at www.myvoicemychoice.co.nz... or return the reply-paid form with your consultation document before 5pm, Monday 27 May.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.2% Yes
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32.6% Maybe?
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26.2% No
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!
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FREE Hard Stuff Workshop Series
This FREE workshop series will provide you with information and advice on all the hard stuff from Rest homes to Funeral Planning!
Workshop Dates & Topics
11 February 2026
-Enduring Power of Attorney, PPPR & Wills
-Advanced Care Planning
-Funeral Planning
18 February 2026
-Ageing at Home & Community Support
-Housing options in Retirement
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm with Lunch provided
Venue: Havelock North Function Centre - 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North
Booking essential as numbers are limited. Call 068709060 or email hastings@ageconcernhb.co.nz to register.
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