Documents
District Plan
The Hastings District Plan is a legal document which sets out the Council's policies and strategies for managing the use, development and protection of the natural and physical resources of the district.Forms
Application and submission forms for all areas of Council business.Annual Plan
The Annual Plan sets out the Council's major projects and focus areas for the coming year.- Pages:
- Annual Plan
Annual Report
The Annual Report is our statement to the community about our finances and performance during the financial year.Bylaws
Bylaws are the local laws set by Hastings District Council. They include laws around public health, safety, nuisances and animals.- Pages:
- Bylaw Review
- Bylaws Part 01: Introductory Bylaw
- Bylaws Part 02: Amusement Devices and Amusement Galleries
- Bylaws Part 03: Animals
- Bylaws Part 06: Cemeteries
- Bylaws Part 07: Crematorium Bylaw 2007
- Bylaws Part 08: Cycles and Skateboards
- Bylaws Part 09: Dog Control
- Bylaws Part 11: Fire Control Bylaw
- Bylaws Part 12: Mobile Shops and Traders
- More...
LTCCP (Ten Year Plan)
This plan outlines Council’s proposed spending over the next ten years, and provides a framework from which to view our long term goals and objectives for the district.Strategies
Council strategies and plans- Pages:
- Hastings Urban Development Strategy
- Aquatic Facilities Strategy
- Business Investment Strategy
- Coastal Strategy
- Commercial Zone Review and Large Format Retail Strategy 2003-2023
- Gambling Strategy
- Hastings Coming Out to Play Strategy
- Hawke's Bay Regional Traffic Study
- Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy
- Industrial Strategy
- More...
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Code of Conduct
Schedule 7 of the Local Government Act 2002 (the Act) requires each local authority to adopt a code of conduct. Once adopted, all elected members are required to comply with the code.
This code of conduct provides guidance on the standards of behaviour that are expected from the Mayor and elected members of the Hastings District Council.
Consultation Policy
Decisions at the Council are made by 15 elected representatives, the mayor and 14 councillors, representing the district's six wards. Decisions are also delegated to Council staff.
At each stage of its decision-making, the Council must consider the views and preferences of those likely to be affected by, or to have an interest in the matter.
The Council will not always have to undertake consultation to meet this requirement. This policy aims to show how Council will use its discretion on whether to consult or not.
Engineering Code of Practice Review
Havelock North Village - Framework for Future Development
The coming years will see Havelock North continue to develop and grow, so it’s important to ensure this growth enhances the qualities which make the Village such an attractive and distinctive place.
Landscape guidelines for subdivision and development
The purpose of these guidelines is to encourage development design that protects and enhances the qualities of Hastings District’s rural landscapes.
Litter Infringement Policy and Fines
Positive Ageing Forum
Hastings District has an ageing population and a slightly higher proportion of older adults than found nationally. Projections indicate that the Hastings district's older population (65+) will grow from 12.8% of the population (2006 Census) to 22.7% of the total district population by 2026. This compares to 19.9% older adults nationally by 2026.
Safety Management System
The Safety Management System (SMS) is a policy document from which a safety culture can be developed and focus stakeholders' activities on achieving Council’s stated safety objectives and targets.
- Safety Management System (PDF 2.7MB)
Standing Orders
Your Recycling Guide
This guide provides Hawke’s Bay residents with a variety of alternatives to landfill and lets you know who to contact; it’s that easy!
Committees and Rural Community Board Delegations Register
The business to be transacted by a Council and its administration is large and wide-ranging, dealing with the details of many Acts and Regulations, the Council’s District Plan, Bylaws, and a range of Council functions and activities.
It is impossible for the elected Council to deal with everything itself. The principle of subsidiarity should therefore apply; that is, decisions should be made at the lowest possible level commensurate with efficiency and effectiveness.
Dangerous, Earthquake-prone and Insanitary Buildings Policy 2006
This policy covers Hastings District Council's approach to dangerous, earthquake-prone and insanitary buildings. It outlines the approach that Council will take in performing its functions under the Building Act 2004, the priorities established by Council in performing those functions, and how the policy will apply to heritage buildings.
Flaxmere Town Centre Upgrade
As the Flaxmere community has changed and grown over time so too has the need for the town centre to adapt. The Hastings District Council has recognised this need and initiated the Urban Design Framework to help guide future council decisions on urban form, land use and community projects in and around the town centre.
Landmarks Development Plan 2011
The Landmarks Development Plan, adopted in 2000 was seen to be a working document. It was intended that the Landmarks philosophy and concepts would evolve as implementation of the initiatives detailed in the Plan occured, and as community awareness and demand strengthened and grew.
This revised plan may be considered an ‘abridged version’, to make it more readable and accessible to all. It does not seek to replicate all of the information in the original plan, rather it reaffirms the key themes and priorities, and the design elements identified as important to achieving the Landmarks philosophy.
Liquor Licensing Policy
Local Governance Statement
Hastings District Council’s Local Governance Statement is a collection of information about the processes that Council uses to engage with the district’s residents.
It outlines how Council makes decisions and shows how residents can influence those processes. It also promotes local democracy by providing the public with information on ways they can influence local democratic processes.
- Local Governance Statement (PDF 731kB)
Reserve Management Plans
The Hastings District Council has over 150 reserves and areas of open space that it owns or manages within the District (See Reserve Maps). These areas of open space are generally classified under the Reserves Act.
Scoping and Feasibility Study of Coastal Protection Works for the Haumoana – Te Awanga Coastline
This report provides an analysis of the feasibility of protecting the Haumoana coastline through the construction of a series of groynes.
It considers a current design proposal for these structures, the outcomes of an iterative peer review process on the engineering feasibility and costs of the proposal, and the findings of a cost‐benefit analysis of alternatives to arrive at an overall conclusion on project feasibility, within the national and regional policy context of the sustainable management of the coast.
