My Hastings June 2012

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

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Kayren Hatherell, Chairperson of the Flaxmere Planning Committee

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Annette Marie Hildersheim, opens her garden to hundreds of people each year

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David William Hildreth, 58 years involvement with rural sector organsiations

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Paul McArdle, his mission is to make cycling is a safe and easy transport option

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Judith Mary Rarere-Ryan, a smiling volunteer at the Heretaunga Womens Centre

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David Smith, has provide musical entertainment for a wide range of people over the past 50 years

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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