
The Rural Community Board is made up of six members; four elected by the rural community of the Hastings District, and two Council appointees.
The Rural Community Board represents Hastings District's four rural subdivisions - Maraekakaho, Kaweka, Poukawa and Tutira.
Members of the public may attend public sections of the Rural Community Board meetings. Go to the online meeting schedule to view agendas, reports and minutes from Rural Community Board meetings.

Rural Community Board - May 2009
L-R: Phil Alexander, Tania Kerr, Derek Brownrigg, Sue Maxwell, Peter McNeill, Peter Kay (Chair)
Name | Postal Address | Ward | Home Phone | |
| Sue Maxwell | Tutira | smaxwell@farmside.co.nz | 839 7412 | |
Peter Kay (Chair) | 2559 Kereru Road, | Maraekakaho | H: 876 0912 | |
Phil Alexander | Springvale Stn | Kaweka | H: 844 2252 | |
Peter McNeill | 1947 Waimarama Road | Poukawa | H: 874 6881 | |
Tania Kerr | RD2 Napier 4182 | Mohaka | P: 06 8349604 | |
Derek Brownrigg (JP) | Koparakore Station | Kahuranaki | H: 874 8732 |
For more information about the Rural Community Board, contact the Council on council@hdc.govt.nz or phone 06 871 5000.