Sandra Hazlehurst
Sandra Hazlehurst is a prominent local politician in New Zealand, serving as the Mayor of Hastings. Known for her commitment to community development and tourism, she has advocated for sustainable growth in the region's visitor economy, emphasizing the importance of tourism to Hastings' financial health.
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Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said the council was thrilled to be in the running for the country’s best event.
On The Up: Hastings Meatball Festival up for national event honours
New Zealand· 2025-08-13Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst expressed excitement about the new bridge opening and its significance for the community.
New Puketapu Bridge’s name is a nod to its historyNew Zealand· 2025-08-04
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst discussed the process of reaching an agreement on the FDS document.
Napier and Hastings: Key planning document for thousands of new homes hits snagNew Zealand· 2025-07-02
Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst is confident the community will step in to support the project.
On The Up: New Hastings retreat offers free therapeutic massages for cancer patientsNew Zealand· 2025-06-30
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst acknowledged the recipients of the Civic Honours for their significant impact on the community.
Hastings Civic Honour for Cyclone Gabrielle jetboat rescuer Phil BayensNew Zealand· 2025-06-07
Sandra Hazlehurst is the Mayor who led Cyclone Gabrielle recovery steps down after 9 years.
Sandra Hazlehurst: Mayor who led Cyclone Gabrielle recovery steps down after 9 yearsNew Zealand· 2025-05-29
Sandra Hazlehurst is the Mayor of Hastings, paid $166,910 for 2024/25.
Staffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?New Zealand· 2025-05-22
Dixon attributed much of the council's progress to the strong governance well led by Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst.
Local Elections 2025: Malcolm Dixon retires from Hastings council to focus on familyNew Zealand· 2025-05-21
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said the national celebration was a 'fantastic' opportunity to showcase some of the wide-ranging musical talent in Hawke’s Bay.
NZ Music Month lights up Hastings with music trail and pop-up clubNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
Sandra Hazlehurst is the Hastings Mayor who has noted an increase in social media abuse towards elected members.
Women in local government face increasing threats, online abuseNew Zealand· 2025-04-14
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst acknowledged the struggles faced by the community after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Cyclone Gabrielle victim claims land value has dropped $1m - but council rate bill sameNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said it was an important opportunity for the community to influence the next stage of the village’s evolution.
Havelock North village evolution: Have your say on future development reviewNew Zealand· 2025-03-21Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said alcohol policies play a vital role in balancing a safe and thriving hospitality sector with community wellbeing.
Hawke’s Bay bar owner says council plans for earlier closing times are ‘crazy’New Zealand· 2025-03-18
Sandra Hazlehurst is the Mayor of Hastings who praised the meatball festival as 'simply fantastic'.
Hastings Meatball Festival: Peter Gordon and EIT students take top prize as close to 5000 pack streetsNew Zealand· 2025-03-17
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst has a long love affair with the meatball, recalling her father's baking.
Hastings meatball love: Bakers’ long-lasting romance tied to region’s famous snackNew Zealand· 2025-03-13
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said the changing climate had brought both devastating droughts and large rain events like Cyclone Gabrielle.
HBRC’s Heretaunga dam study a ‘complementary project’ to Central Hawke’s Bay dam, backers sayNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Hastings District Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said it was challenging to go through an election, train and build a new council team of elected members.
Mayor criticises local govt gap in Govt’s four-year term proposal as ‘short-sighted’New Zealand· 2025-03-05
Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said getting this information through the technology provided the community with a strong incentive to have a conversation about universal water meters.
Napier plans for water meters by 2034 as Hastings trial saves thousands of litresNew Zealand· 2025-02-26
Hazlehurst removed Harvey as chairman of the council’s Performance and Monitoring Committee, citing succession planning.
Councillor clashes with mayoral hopeful over rates promises, makes jibe about European holidayNew Zealand· 2025-02-25
He said Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst had done a wonderful job.
Farmer Marcus Buddo puts his hand up for Hastings mayoralty, says Hawke’s Bay Tourism is not a priorityNew Zealand· 2025-02-24
Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst praised the staff at the water park, thanking them for their hard work.
Splash Planet in Hastings to close early to cover costsNew Zealand· 2025-02-18
Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst discussed the funding for Hawke’s Bay Tourism and its implications for ratepayers.
Napier council can save Hawke’s Bay Tourism after other councils agree to back it with grantsNew Zealand· 2025-02-13