I supported the HDC float at the Blossom Parade with my granddaughter Maddi. We all wore pink, as it was “pink out” time in Hastings. The day was unexpectedly fine, a real bonus. It was thrilling that Councillor Kevin Watkins’ float won the best in the parade, as he had worked very hard in his [...]

In late August a significant naming-rights sponsor was announced for the proposed velodrome at the Regional Sports Park. Unison Energy has donated a million dollars to be used in building this facility. This is an exciting development for the Sports Park concept and important in silencing the critics. Now the hurdles of legal challenges to [...]

Four weeks ago, on Father’s Day, I chaired a meeting at the Havelock North Community Centre to discuss a proposed play area at the Palmbrook reserve. About 50 people attended. Jennifer and Kirsty from HDC presented a brief on the play area design and possible position in the reserve. Many residents were understandably upset about [...]