Matariki - join the celebration

My Hastings
ISSUE 4
JUNE 12
Keep up with what’s happening in Hastings District
IT’S
WHO WE ARE
meet our INSPIRATIONAL ART
GALLERY DIRECTOR
WHAT’S ON
FIND OUT WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH
SWANSEA VILLAGE
A FRIENDLY, AFFORDABLE WAY OF LIFE
Matariki
- join the
celebration
GET CREATIVE
A GUIDE ON TO HOW TO GET YOUR WORK
INTO OUR FANTASTIC LOCAL GALLERY
READ ABOUT OUR
IT’S BUSINESS TIME VOLUNTEERS
FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS LAND ON page 4
THE CIVIC HONOURS AWARDS ON PAGE 3
PUT YOUR RED
SOCKS ON!
THE SIR PETER BLAKE TRUST LEADERSHIP
WEEK RUNS FROM 22 - 29 JUNE
Art
WHAT’S GOING ON WITH THE ARTS IN HASTINGS
Upfront
Our local tourism
industry received a
major boost recently
with the screening
of Masterchef here
in
the
Hastings
District.
Filmed at Elephant Hill Winery,
the Masterchef contestants also
visited the Hastings Farmers’
Market where they sourced
ingredients for their dishes.
The Masterclass was filmed at
Black Barn Bistro where guest
chef Terry Lowe was joined by
two of the judges to cook three
stunning dishes featuring local
lamb.
quality produce and fine dining
venues that are located in the
District and reinforced why we
are known as the fruit bowl of
New Zealand.
The producers of the show
were high in their praise for
fruit and vegetables - and also
described the cheeses and
olive oil as amazing - while the
television footage showed the
contestants as having a great
time running around the market
collecting the produce. This type
of programme can only have a
positive spin-off for tourism in
Hastings.
This television exposure was
absolutely priceless for the local
tourism industry and showed
Hastings District at its very best.
Get creative in Hastings
If you’re a local artist and
want to show your art,
why not approach Creative
Hastings?
A hub for local artists to exhibit
their work (Creative Hastings
operates the Community Art Centre
Gallery). It is open 9.30am to
4pm weekdays and 10am to 2pm
Saturdays to peruse art at your
leisure.
Adjacent to the Westerman’s
Building on Russell Street, Creative
Hastings was established in the
MasterChef doesn’t often visit
regions around New Zealand to
film so to come to Hastings was
an enormous thumbs-up for the
our food producers. Promotion
of this type is invaluable as we
try to encourage more visitors to
come to the region. MasterChef
certainly highlighted the high-
1950s. Its original gatherings
and meetings were held in church
and school halls, and later in the
Hastings
Community
Cultural
Centre (now the Hastings City Art
Gallery). It moved to its present
premises and opened its own
Gallery in 1991.
In the last year the Gallery hosted
more than 40 exhibitions from over
100 local artists.
Come in and check out the annual
Artists’ Challenge, now on showing
work from more than 80 emerging
It’s who
we are
“The mural is generally in a stable
condition, although preliminary
investigations have shown that
some restoration work is required
since the last treatment.”
The Gallery is also a key partner
with EIT and Toi Marangi in the
David Fine scholarship scheme
awarded
to
an
outstanding
emerging artist each yea. The Art
Centre is also available for social
functions, gatherings and small
performances.
A space for professional artists
to display their work, Maree
hasturned the Gallery into a
place that excites, challenges and
extends visitors’ experiences.
Each year the Art Gallery features
around 12 exhibitions across
three spaces, with the extremely
popular. Multiply: Reinvigorating
Repetition currently on display in
the main gallery.
Maree has an extensive career
in the arts and education. She
has published on ‘Contemporary
Maori Women’s New Media Art
Practice’ and has also taught
video production and experimental
video practice at the University of
Waikato.
Conservation work is to
begin on the famous Peter
McIntyre mural in the Hall
of Memories at the Hastings
War Memorial Library.
“The Hall of Memories and Civic
Square entrance to the library will
be closed while the conservation
work is being done,” Paula Murdoch
says.
And during Christmas time you’ll
see the six-week - long annual
‘Christmas Sales’ featuring work
from more than 110 local art and
craft workers.
creative hub to be in’’ says Maree.
Conservation
work on war
mural
Paula Murdoch, district library
manager says, “The painted mural
honours all branches of the armed
forces on sea, land and air and last
had conservation work done in 1993
when the building was extended. A
professional conservator has been
commissioned to undertake the
long overdue repair work”.
and experienced artists.
An inspirational woman, Maree’s
around to stay with big plans for
future exhibitions at the Gallery.
The art gallery is open 7 days,
10am – 4.30pm and entry is free.
Go on, be inspired!
The conservation treatment will
include cleaning of the overall paint
surface along with retouching and
repairs to areas where colour loss
has occurred.
The mural is located in the library’s
Hall of Memories and was designed
by New Zealand War Artist Peter
McIntyre, when the decision to
build a war memorial library on
Civic Square was reached in 1952.
There are 358 people living
in Hawke’s Bay that work
for us. This month we talked
to Hastings City Art Gallery
Director, Maree Mills, whose
passion for the arts has
bought some top artists to
our District.
“The day we secured Rita (Angus),
I was so happy’’ exclaims Maree
who secures exhibitions for the Art
Gallery, along with her team, up to
18 months in advance.
“Hastings residents could have
travelled to Te Papa in Wellington
to see the exhibition, but we just
had to bring the selected works
here for everyone to see’’.
With an infectious personality,
and a passion for all things
art - especially film making and
exploring contemporary Maori
women’s art - Maree breathed new
life into the Art Gallery when she
moved from the Waikato to the
Hastings District in 2008.
Living by the coast in Haumoana,
Maree loves living in the Hastings
District.
“There are so many excellent
artists who live here and are
inspired by the region; it’s a real
Sus’d tip of
the month
Are you feeling the cold?
It’s time to get HeatSmart.
Find out all you need to know
on the regional council website
www.hbrc.govt.nz about
insulation and
heating options.
Leadership Week’s stellar line up
Five high profile people from the business and sporting sectors will headline the Sir Peter
Blake Trust Leadership Week events in Hastings. This year we’ve got a fantastic line up of
local leaders to inspire you.
Leadership Week begins on Friday June 22nd and culminates with Red
Socks Day on Friday June 29th, when everyone is being encouraged to
wear red socks in support of the Sir Peter Blake Trust.
‘Preparing for Leadership’
Friday 22 June, 6pm
Matariki - Aotearoa’s
New Year Festival
An annual celebration in
Hastings,
the
Matariki
Festival in Flaxmere Park
celebrates the Maori New
Year in style!
The biggest winter event in Hastings,
be entertained by a host of local
singers, dancers and performers
while filling up on steamed mussels,
raw fish, French pancakes and much
more.
Once it gets dark, there’ll be plenty of
“ooos’’ and “ahhs’’ at the fireworks
extravaganza set to impress the
crowds.
Funded by Ngati Kahungunu Iwi
Inc, Trust House and Te Puni Kokiri,
the event is about Matariki and
connecting to give thanks to the
land, sea and sky.
See you on Friday 22 June at
Flaxmere Park on Wilson Road from
5pm for this free event.
Sarah Leberman is Professor of
Leadership and Associate Head
of School of Management at
Massey University. She is involved
in research on women and
leadership in sport and academia.
Held at the Hastings District
Council Chambers, to register for
this free event, phone the council
on 8715000.
‘Women in Business Breakfast’
Tuesday 26 June, 7.15am
Heather Skipworth is a mother
of two from Pakipaki, who had
a vision and made it happen. In
2009 she created the IronMaori
half ironman multisport event
which attracted 228 competitors.
Tickets are $25, book online
at www.ticketek.co.nz. Held at
the Assembly Room, Hawke’s Bay
Opera House.
‘Young Leaders Debate’
Tuesday 26 June, 6.30pm
The best school debating team
in Hawke’s Bay will go head-tohead with their counterparts
from Manawatu. That will be
followed by a light hearted debate
between community leaders from
Hawke’s Bay and Manawatu. Held
in the Hastings District Council
Chambers, to register for this free
event phone the council on 871
5000.
‘Leaders of the Future forum’
Wednesday 27 June, 6pm
An invite only event, Paora
Winitana will talk to people at
Hastings Boys High School. He is
a professional basketballer who
lives by his well-defined principles
which come from being a bishop
in the Mormon Church. Highlights
of his glittering basketball career
include being part of the Tall Blacks
side which finished 4th at the FIBA
World Championships in 2002 and
he also won a silver medal at the
Commonwealth Games in 2006.
‘Mayoral Leadership Summit’
Thursday 28 June, 6pm
Chief Executive of Kiwibank,
Paul Brock has an extensive
background in New Zealand’s
banking industry, including senior
managerial positions with Westpac
and Trustbank. He was part of the
team that created Kiwibank in
2002. Held in the Assembly Room,
Hawke’s Bay Opera House register
for this free event by contacting
council on phone 871 5000.
Heather Skipworth will be speaking at the
‘Women in Business Breakfast’ on Tuesday
26 June.
‘How to Develop Leaders within
your Organisation’
Friday 29 June, 12pm
This lunchtime workshop will be
headed by Sue Whiteley, a director
of Grow Human Resources in
Hastings. Sue has 20 years
experience in all aspects of HR
and has extensive knowledge
of how to build a culture of high
performance within large and
small organisations. Held at
the Havelock North Community
Centre, register for this free event
by phoning the council on phone
871 5000.
Giving thanks to our volunteers
Did you know there are hundreds of people in Hastings who
spend their day doing things for others, for free?
Each year we award special volunteers who give up their time to support
those in need. This month the following people were awarded Civic Awards
at the Hawke’s Bay Opera House:
•
Janet Harris, 20 years with the Hastings Budget Advisory Service
•
Kayren Hatherell, Chairperson of the Flaxmere Planning Committee
•
Annette Marie Hildersheim, opens her garden to hundreds of people
each year
•
David William Hildreth, 58 years involvement with rural sector
organsiations
•
Paul McArdle, his mission is to make cycling is a safe and easy
transport option
•
Judith Mary Rarere-Ryan, a smiling volunteer at the Heretaunga
Womens Centre
•
David Smith, has provide musical entertainment for a wide range of
people over the past 50 years
•
Napier Host Lions Club (below): members of the group were the caring faces who met Christchurch residents when they came north for
some timeout after the devastating earthquake in February 2011.
A friendly, affordable way of life
Seven years ago, Wai
Marshall came to Swansea
Village in Flaxmere and
she’s never looked back.
A stone’s throw away from Flaxmere
Village, the library, swimming pools
and with parking on-site, Swansea
Village has 64 flats all offering open
plan living.
From $86 a week, Hastings residents
60-and-over can apply to live in
council’s housing which is safe and
warm. You can even make a friend
or two.
“My neighbours are both really
friendly’’, says Wai whose walls are
lined with family photos of her five
children and nine grandchildren.
“I love doing my garden’’, and it
shows. Wai spends hours in her
small garden, but not before she’s
finished the word puzzles in the local
newspaper!
Council’s Housing Officer, Kath
Nicholas, works tirelessly to
ensure each council house is well
maintained and serviced.
“We encourage all people over
the age of 60 and who can live
independently to apply to live in one
of our flats’’, says Kath who selects
people based on a set of criteria
including permanent residency,
receipt of a permanent benefit and
have a good tenancy history.
Council owns 220 flats in
total catering to the elderly.
For
more
information
visit
www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/housingelderly or phone Kath on 871 5000.
Eastern Horticultural Field
Days
The Intricate Art of Actually
Caring
Wednesday 6 June
8.30AM - 4.30PM
A & P SHowgrounds, Hastings
FRIDAY 8 JUNE
11AM and 7.30PM
HAWKE’S BAY OPERA HOUSE
Multiply: Reinvigorating
Ian McKellen on Stage - with
Shakespeare, Tolkien and
You
Repetition
UNTIL 8 JULY
HASTINGS CITY ART GALLERY
Viva Italia!
WEDNESDAY 27 JUNE
11AM
HAWKE’S BAY OPERA HOUSE
SATURDAY 16 JUNE
HAWKE’S BAY OPERA HOUSE
Leadership Week 2012
25 - 29 JUNE
HASTINGS
Landmarks History Talk
Flight of the Conchords
TUESDAY 12 JUNE 5.30PM
HASTINGS LIBRARY
SPEAKER: MARK VON DADELSZEN
SUBJECT: REGINALD GARDINER OF
HAVELOCK NORTH
WEDNESDAY 13 JUNE
HAWKE’S BAY OPERA HOUSE
Matariki - A Celebration of
New Zealand
Hawke’s Bay Mud Run
FRIDAY 22 JUNE
5pm
FLAXMERE PARK, FLAXMERE
Hawke’s Bay Hunt Raceday Mid-Winter Christmas at the
Races
SATURDAY 30 JUNE
HASTINGS RACECOURSE
Meet your councillors
sUNDAY 24 JUNE
10AM
300 Omapere Rd, Crownthorpe,
Hastings
What’s
On!
For more information about
events in Hastings District visit
www.visithastings.co.nz.
If you wish to contact a councillor, please visit www.hastingsdc.govt.nz/councillors
MAYOR LAWRENCE YULE JP
DEPUTY MAYOR CYNTHIA BOWERS
COUNCILLOR HENARE O’KEEFE JP
COUNCILLOR JACOBY POULAIN
COUNCILLOR JOHN ROIL
COUNCILLOR KEVIN WATKINS
COUNCILLOR MARGARET TWIGG JP
COUNCILLOR MICK LESTER JP
COUNCILLOR ROD HEAPS
COUNCILLOR RU COLLIN
COUNCILLOR SANDRA HAZLEHURST
COUNCILLOR SCOTT HENDERSON
COUNCILLOR SIMON NIXON
COUNCILLOR TANIA KERR
COUNCILLOR WAYNE BRADSHAW
HASTINGS DISTRICT COUNCIL 207 Lyndon Road East, Hastings 4122, Private Bag 9002, Hastings 4156 www.hastingsdc.govt.nz TE KAUNIHERA O HERETAUNGA