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My Hastings
ISSUE 95
March 2021
Keep up with what’s happening in Hastings District
COMING UP AT TOITOI WORLD-CLASS SISTER CITIES
ATHLETICS WHAT’S ON
Message from
Something for all at
the mayor Land Rover Horse
We are proud of how our of the Year
community and our council
Organisers are again delighted to be hosting another Land
continue to respond to the
Rover Horse of the Year in Hastings, not only New Zealand’s
ongoing challenges of COVID-19.
premier equestrian event showcase, but also purported to be
Our council is committed to supporting the largest in the Southern Hemisphere!
our community through the uncertainty
The show attracts more than 1400 Look out for the “Resene Horse Play
of the pandemic; we are doing our
riders and 1900 horses from all around Activation Centre” where kids can go
utmost to keep our economy moving
New Zealand who come to compete and enjoy all kinds of horse-related
and our people employed.
for titles and high-stakes prize money games and activities such as painting,
Our focus is on jobs for our people. throughout the six-day extravaganza. “pin the tail on the pony” and more.
Hastings district has received about (Sunday’s Stirrups NZ Olympic Cup
Land Rover Horse of the Year opens
$160m in post-COVID-19 government show-jumping class has a prize pool of
Tuesday, March 9, with plenty to
“shovel-ready project” funding, and for $80k!) Spectators can enjoy the thrill
see all week. Don’t miss “Free-for-
our council that has helped fast-track of Olympic level show-Jumping, the
All Friday” with free entry from 3pm.
projects in roading upgrades, cycleways, elegance and grace of dressage, the
Come down and watch the Craigs
footpaths and new infrastructure for adrenalin of cross country and a host
Investment Partners Junior Rider of
housing developments. These projects of other equestrian displays.
the Year, followed by the Cavalino
have brought new employment
Don’t be fooled into thinking you have Silver Fern Stakes. Bring the family,
opportunities for many of our people.
to be “horsey” to enjoy Land Rover grab dinner, and do some late-night
Over the past three years our council Horse of the Year, it is an absolute shopping! Other highlights include the
has delivered safe drinking water across “must see” for anyone who delights in Land Rover Burghley Cross Country on
the district, reopened the Opera House watching live action and world-class Saturday and the Day of Champions on
at Toitoi – Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events competition, or just getting out and Sunday.
Centre, revitalised the city centre, about to see something new.
The Land Rover Horse of the Year runs
opened a significant new connector
Other highlights include plenty of from March 9 to 14 – to find out more At the time of printing this event was
road, Te Ara Kahikatea, across Whakat ,
shopping with more than 160 trade and book tickets, go to www.hoy.kiwi still going ahead, but circumstances
as well as reduced waste to landfill.
sites, a food court, bars and hospitality may change depending on any
As I write this Council has almost and lots of family fun. escalation of COVID-19 alert levels.
finalised the draft of its 2021-2031
Long Term Plan — the blueprint for our
community’s future.
This plan proposes investment in
improving our roading network;
World-class athletics coming to the Bay
safeguarding our wastewater, drinking
Hawke’s Bay residents will get the chance to see world-class
water and stormwater infrastructure; Olympic bronze medal
managing our growth and protecting our athletes in action in their own backyard in March when the winner Eliza McCartney
highly productive land; delivering quality Jennian Homes New Zealand Track and Field Championships will be one of the top
athletes competing
housing; revitalising our city centre; comes to town. at the event.
supporting the business community; Photo/Alisha Lovrich
bringing to our district employment and The prestigious event will take place “It’s a great opportunity for the Bay
economic investment opportunities; and at Mitre 10 Park in Hastings over three and for athletics to be brought here,”
enhancing and protecting our beautiful days from March 5 and is set to attract says Dame Valerie Adams, one of the
environment, reserves and special more than 600 of the country’s finest most iconic figures in New Zealand
places. athletes. sport after winning two Olympic gold
medals and four world championship
We are striving to deliver on the things Always a highlight of the sporting year,
titles in shot put.
that will make a positive difference to the 2021 meet promises to be even
our community while keeping rates more special as it takes place only a “It’s a lovely place to compete – I have
affordable. few months before the rescheduled competed here before and I absolutely
Olympics and Paralympics, meaning love it. Everyone will be able to see
The Hastings District is doing well. I am many of the competitors will be at athletes performing to the highest of
excited about our future. their best as they look to peak for a their ability, especially with it being an
We would love to hear what is important shot at glory in Tokyo. Olympic year.”
to you as we plan an exciting and All the big names of New Zealand And it is not just spectators at Mitre 10
prosperous future for all. athletics are likely to descend on Park who will be in for a treat.
Look out for the consultation Hastings, with locals treated to the
With visitor spend estimated at nearly
document in your letterbox likes of Dame Valerie Adams, Tom
$1.8 million, over 10,000 bed nights,
and on our website. Walsh, Eliza McCartney and rising
significant media coverage across New
sprint star Eddie Osei-Nketia all
Ng mihi Zealand and live streaming worldwide,
strutting their stuff on home soil.
the Hawke’s Bay region is set to
A host of Paralympians will also be benefit greatly by hosting one of the
Sandra Hazlehurst, on show, including Holly Robinson, marquee events on the New Zealand
Anna Grimaldi, Jess Hamill and William sporting calendar. At the time of printing this event was
Hastings Mayor.
Stedman, who all won medals at the still going ahead, but circumstances
Tickets available at the gate or to buy may change depending on any
2016 Rio Paralympics, and world-
online now via Eventbrite. escalation of COVID-19 alert levels.
record holder Lisa Adams.
Women’s Rest celebrates 100 years
The Hastings Municipal Women’s Rest building will be turning 100 this year,
and celebration organisers are keen to hear from any relatives of the original
donors who made the building possible.
Significant for its architecture and contribution to civic life for the women of Hastings, both rural and
urban, the building’s anniversary will be held on March 23 this year, between 10-11am, followed by an
Open Day until 5pm.
All are welcome to join the celebrations, and if any relatives of the original donors wish to get in touch
they can email Amanda at manager@hwc.nz.
Two Ladies Jennifer Ward-Lealand (left) and Anna
Jullienne give stellar performances.
Sisters for 40 years
intrigues and
Photo/Auckland Theatre Company
Our community is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the
Hastings-Guilin Sister City relationship this year – 40 years of
captivates student, teacher, science, trade, and cultural exchanges.
Over that time special friendships have a Hastings-Guilin information and trade
Auckland Theatre Company, formed, information has been shared, showcase, and a celebratory dinner will
and understanding developed. be held.
together with Toitoi –
Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events The date of the original signing was The original plan for the celebration
March 4, 1981. This March, Hastings was to hold all events across the week
Centre, is bringing its latest Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst and Guilin of March 1-7. However with COVID
production, Two Ladies, Mayor Qin Chuncheng will sign a renewal alert levels sitting at 2 in Auckland and
to Hastings at the end of of the original commitment. It agrees most of the Chinese performers and
Jullienne shines as the cold, distant that Hastings and Guilin will continue many guests hailing from Auckland, the
March. Toitoi kaiwhakahaere/ to develop their friendship; fostering decision has been made to postpone
Eastern European wife of the American
manager Megan Peacock- president, and is both familiar and goodwill and understanding between the events and spread them across the
Coyle went to the opening surprising. Ward-Lealand gives a the people of both districts. year.
night last month… performance befitting one of our most The ever-popular Lighting of
iconic veterans of New Zealand theatre. the Osmanthus Gardens lantern
With a star-studded cast, including
Interspersed with bursts from festival will be held from April 12-
Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Anna Jullienne
captivating support characters, 18. It celebrates our relationship
and Rena Owen, Two Ladies was
including Owen as the American press with Guilin every year, and will
always going to be a powerhouse
secretary, Two Ladies makes you be bigger and better than ever in
theatre show. Its premise is two first
realise the power that these women 2021. The lanterns will be spread
ladies, American and French, stuck in
have in their roles as wives of the most across a greater area in the
a room together while their husbands
powerful men in the world. It takes gardens, and food trucks will line
meet off-stage.
pillow talk to a whole new level! the street.
It’s a fascinating, and at times amusing
With outstanding performances from In September, aligned with the
insight into the lives of two women,
exceptional actors and moments of Blossom Festival, a free live show,
loosely based on Brigitte Macron
(‘Helene’, played by Ward-Lealand) humour and intensity, filled with painful
and Melania Trump (‘Sophie’, played by truths, this is a show that keeps you
engaged throughout. Add to that a
Kuripapango Bridge
Jullienne), who we usually only ever see
from a distance, or via the media. cliff-hanger ending, Two Ladies had me
thinking about it for days afterward.
Two Ladies is full of powerful and Don’t miss your chance to see these
STRENGTHENING PROJECT
entertaining dialogue alongside absolute stars of New Zealand theatre
unexpected twists and turns. in Hastings while you can.
WHEN: March 28, at 2pm and 7.30pm.
TICKETS: Start at $36.50 for a concession, available at the Toitoi Box
Office, by phoning 0800 842 538 or at www.toitoivenues.co.nz
1 MARCH TO JUNE 2021
CLOSED OPEN
HOLIDAY KERBSIDE All vehicles Cars and vehicles
COLLECTION CHANGES under 22 tonnes
RUBBISH & RECYCLING: GOOD FRIDAY • 9am to 6pm • Weekends
Mon and Fri only 6pm Fri to 9am Mon
• 7am to 6pm • 6pm - 7am
Tues - Wed - Thur Mon to Thur
IF YOUR NORMAL
COLLECTION DAY IS: IT’S CHANGING TO:
Thank you for your patience while bridge strengthening work is completed.
FRI 2 APRIL SAT 3 APRIL Contact Hastings District Council on 06 871 5000 or head online
to Hastingsdc.govt.nz for more information.
www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/holidaycollections
What’s on...
MARCH 2021
FREE FREE EVENTS
Hastings District Libraries Toitoi -Hawke’s Bay Events & Activities in the Hastings
Arts & Events Centre District
HASTINGS LIBRARY – Cnr Eastbourne and Warren Sts 101 Hastings Street South
ALL MONTH
FLAXMERE LIBRARY – Swansea Road P. (06) 871 5289 or E. info@toitoivenues.co.nz
HAVELOCK NORTH LIBRARY – Te Mata Road www.toitioivenues.co.nz Hawke’s Bay Farmers Market
For opening hours please visit EVERY SUNDAY | 8.30AM – 12.30AM
www.hastingslibraries.co.nz Tutu’s on Tour – Royal New Zealand Ballet SHOWGROUNDS HAWKE’S BAY T MOANA, KENILWORTH
2 MARCH | 6.30PM ROAD, HASTINGS
Pride Movie Nights FREE TOITOI OPERA HOUSE Rain hail or shine, the farmers markets will go on!
4 & 11 MARCH | 5PM Enjoy the ‘White Swan’ pas de deux from Tchaikovsky’s Come along and meander the market taking in the
Swan Lake; Jules Perrot’s Pas de Quatre (1845), a local produce, artisan goods or delectable breakfast
Film screenings at Hastings War Memoria Library featuring
gorgeous showpiece from the Romantic era; and two options accompanied by sweet tunes by local musicians.
LGBT+ characters, part Hastings Pride Month. All films
bold, colourful works by Andrea Schermoly and Sarah Hawkesbayfarmersmarket.co.nz
rated M. Recommended 16+. Call or visit us in the libraries
Foster-Sproull. Tickets from $26.50.
for more information.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Transfigured Night – Chamber Music NZ
Hastings Landmarks History Talk FREE 11 MARCH | 7.30PM International Cultures Day FREE
9 MARCH | 5.30PM TOITOI OPERA HOUSE 6 MARCH | 10.30AM – 5PM
HASTINGS WAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY - CIVIC SQUARE Award-winning choreographer Loughlan Prior fuses dance CORNWALL PARK
Speaker: Barbara Walker, author of ‘Purple Hands’. with music in his adaptation of Schoenberg’s Verklärte Don’t miss the biggest international cultural celebration
A Kiwi nurse and midwife’s history of 21 years in war Nacht (Transfigured Night). Performed by BalletCollective in Hawke’s Bay – a day of performances from various
zones, refugee camps and disaster areas. Open to public - Aotearoa and the New Zealand String Quartet. Tickets cultural groups living in the region. Bring cash and sample
gold coin donation. from $26.50. delicious food from across the world, and learn about
the services available to members of the community. This
Auckland Theatre Company presents family friendly event is brought to you by the Multicultural
Connecting With Our Seas | Toi Moana, Association Hawke’s Bay and Hastings District Council.
Toi Tangata
FREE Two Ladies
28 MARCH | 2PM AND 7.30PM
12 MARCH | 10.30AM (FOR PRESCHOOLERS
AND WH NAU) TOITOI OPERA HOUSE Flaxmere Night Markets FREE
13 MARCH | 1PM (FOR WH NAU) Starring Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Anna Jullienne and Rena 25 MARCH | 5-8PM
HASTINGS WAR MEMORIAL LIBRARY Owen. Tickets from $36.50. FLAXMERE VILLAGE CAR PARK
Join us in celebrating Sea Week Kaupapa Moana with Entertainment, karaoke, prizes up for grabs, late night
stories, movement and a take-home craft. shopping and food stalls. Come and join the fun.
Hastings City Art Gallery
201 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings | FREE ENTRY
Waste Management Workshop
P. (06) 871 5095 or E. hastingsartgallery@hdc.govt.nz
Arts Inc. Heretaunga www.hastingscityartgallery.co.nz
3 – 31 MARCH (WEDNESDAY’S) | 5:30PM
HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S CENTRE.
106 Russell Street South | FREE ENTRY
WOMEN’S REST BUILDING: CNR EASTBOURNE AND
P. (06) 878 9447 or E. info@artsinc.co.nz EXHIBITIONS
RUSSELL ST, HASTINGS
www.artsinc.co.nz
Reducing waste is a journey and it begins with small
Jordan Barnes: The Artist and the Ego FREE
steps. You will learn how to make your own beeswax
Debra Thompson 1 MARCH – 2 MAY
FREE wraps and cleaning products, you will learn about
1 MARCH – 13 MARCH The Artist and the Ego explores Jordan’s interest in
recycling, composting, worm farms and bokashi bins.
Jungian psychology, and the idea of archetypes within
Specialising in urban, pop contemporary paintings using
the ‘Collective Unconscious’.
mixed medium on board, Debra is aiming to achieve a
feeling of freedom in her art and give viewers permission
Heretaunga Women’s Rest Centre
to be transported into a new, modern world. Still Life with Moving Parts, FREE
Turns 100 FREE
curated by Anna Crichton 23 MARCH | 10-11AM
1 MARCH – 9 MAY HERETAUNGA WOMEN’S REST CENTRE., CNR
Hawke’s Bay Live Poets An exhibition created by outsider artists, who are self- EASTBOURNE AND RUSSELL ST, HASTINGS
8 MARCH | 7PM - $5 DOOR CHARGE taught or naïve art makers. This is a celebration to mark 100 years since the first
Hawke’s Bay Live Poets’ 29th birthday! Followed by purpose-built women’s rest room in Aotearoa opened
guest poet Tony Svenson. Open mic, one poem each. MC on 23 March 1921. A karakia, speech, performance and
Penelope Foster. Flirting with Form: Works by TOI AKO Artists FREE
morning tea will be followed by an all-day Open Day for
13 MARCH – 23 MAY the public.
Showcasing works by 13 emerging elder artists aged
“Our Story” – Brain Injury Hawke’s Bay FREE 56-91, developed over 2019-2020 as part of Connect the
16 MARCH – 25 MARCH Dots pilot mentoring project - a collaboration between
Brain Injury Hawke’s Bay are excited to offer artists older people living in care and practising artists.
affected by a brain injury the opportunity to exhibit and
celebrate their art. All welcome. EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Lunchtime Tour FREE
4 MARCH I 12:15PM (allow 30 mins)
Camberley Community Join curator Clayton Gibson for a tour of the current
Centre exhibitions in the gallery during your lunchtime.
703 Kiwi Street, Camberley FREE, no booking required.
www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/camberley-community-centre
MARCH Hastings Sports Centre
MON: Line Dancing 11 – 11.45am; Kids can cook 3.15-
503 Railway Road
4.15pm TUES: Family Works Parenting programme 9:30-
12pm; Sit & Be Fit 1 – 1.45pm; Basketball Academy 3.15 www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/hsc
– 4.15pm; StarJam 6:30pm WED: Kaumatua Sit Fit 10.30–
11.15am; Youth Space 3.15–4.15pm THURS: Circuit Class Tumbling Tots
10.30–11.15am; Tai Chi 1–1.45pm; Basketball Academy TERM 1: 1 MARCH – 7 APRIL
3.15–4.15pm; FRI: Kori Tinana mo nga kaumatua 9-10am; Every Wednesday from 9am. For more info on times and
cost visit www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/hsc
KIDS BREAKFAST CLUB runs every school day from 8am-
8.45am Fundamental Skills Programme
TERM 1: 1 MARCH – 9 APRIL
IHOW DRIVER’S CARAVAN every Wed, Thu, Fri from
Fridays at 10am, $5 pp. For more information please
9:30 – 12:30
contact your school for registration.
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