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200 West Block

200 West Block

Transforming a key city block into homes, businesses and public green space

The 206 Queen Street West site, part of the 200 West Block, is being redeveloped in partnership with local developer Mike Walker The redevelopment will breathe new life into this central Hastings location, delivering a vibrant mix of commercial space, heritage features, housing, and public green space. 

This project supports Hastings District Council’s long-term vision to revitalise the city centre and make it a place where more people live, work, visit and connect.

What’s planned

  • A new public park and laneway linking Queen Street West to Heretaunga Street West
  • Strengthening and adaptive reuse of the historic Hawke’s Bay Farmers’ Co-operative façade
  • New commercial office space
  • Modern terraced townhouses (available to purchase off-plan now)

Latest update

In May 2025, Hastings District Council signed an agreement with Intrinsic Property Group to deliver the staged redevelopment of the site.

The project will roll out in three stages:

  • Stage 1 (2025–2026): Demolition of existing buildings, creation of the public park and laneway, strengthening of the heritage façade, and construction of first floor commercial office space behind the original façade.
  • Stage 2 (from 2026): Construction of a new two-storey commercial building fronting Queen Street West.
  • Stage 3 (from 2026): Construction of eight townhouses on the southern end of the site, which will be built in stages based on confirmed sales.

The commercial space and townhouses will be available from 2026, and are open for off-plan sales now.  For more information, email Mike Walker at mike@mwmanagement.co.nz  

An application is currently underway to amend the existing resource consent, originally granted in May 2023 for a three-storey mixed-use development comprising twenty apartments. The revised consent will allow for the development of eight terraced townhouses.

Why it matters

  • More housing options right in the city centre
  • Quality public green space and pedestrian-friendly connections
  • Respect for our city’s heritage and character
  • Greater economic activity and investment in the city core

Timeline

May 2025

Agreement signed with developer

May - Sept 2025

Detailed design and consenting phase

Oct 2025 - Oct 2026

Stage 1 construction, including demolition of existing buildings

2026 onwards

Stages 2 and 3 (subject to lease/sales agreements)

Stay informed

We’ll keep this page updated as the project progresses. You can also follow Council’s social media and subscribe to our newsletter for key updates.

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