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Local advice, place guides and suburb guides from around Hastings.
FlaxmereFlaxmereSuburb Guide to Parks, Schools and Village LifeHead to Flaxmere, west of Hastings, where an award-winning park, local schools and a village centre anchor everyday life.Coastal CommunitiesHaumoanaSuburb Guide to Cape Coast Beach LifeDiscover Haumoana, a Cape Coast village where gravel beaches, riverbank paths and a quiet local rhythm sit between Hastings and the sea.Freshwater Fishing SpotsTukituki River FishingTrout from Red Bridge to Black BridgeThe Tukituki River is one of Hawke’s Bay’s best-known trout rivers, and Fish & Game rates its summer dry-fly fishing as a highlight of the region. Below Havelock North it winds through the lower Tukituki valley to the sea at Haumoana, with public access at River Road, Red Bridge, Tennant Road and Black Bridge. Wild …Local AdvicePrediabetes in HastingsWhat the Numbers Mean and What to Do NextIf you have had a blood test in the last few years and been told your result was “borderline”, the number behind that word has just moved. New Zealand changed its diagnostic thresholds for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in July 2026. The change is small on paper and significant in practice, and most people …Local AdviceGetting Fit in Hastings When the Gym Isn't for YouWhat Are the Options?Not liking the gym is not a character flaw A lot of people have the same story. They join a gym in January, go four times, feel conspicuous and directionless the whole time, and quietly stop. Then they conclude they lack discipline. Usually the problem is simpler than that: a gym floor is a terrible …Family-Friendly Fishing SpotsLake Tūtira FishingTrout, Walking Tracks and CampingUnlock the secrets of Lake Tutira, a trout fishing paradise in Hawke's Bay, where stunning scenery and impressive catches await you.Freshwater Fishing SpotsNgaruroro River Trout FishingHastings, Hawke's BayCatch the thrill of year-round trout fishing in Hastings' Ngaruroro River, where stunning scenery and impressive catches await—discover the secrets to a successful outing!Rural Settlements and Plains CommunitiesTwyfordRural Area Guide to Orchard CommunityWith its picturesque orchards and resilient community spirit, Twyford offers a glimpse into rural life that invites exploration of its unique charm and challenges.Rural Settlements and Plains CommunitiesLonglandsSuburb Guide to Rural Community, Orchards and Farmland Near the CityYou'll discover a charming rural haven in Longlands Community, where tranquility meets vibrant connections—what else awaits you in this hidden gem?Coastal CommunitiesClive, Hawke’s BayRiverside Community Near HastingsJourney to Clive, a vibrant riverside community near Hastings, where scenic beauty meets a rich culture—discover what awaits you in this hidden gem.Rural Settlements and Plains CommunitiesMangateretereRural Area Guide to Community Near the CityUncover the charm of Mangateretere, a picturesque rural community near Hastings, where agriculture meets natural beauty in ways you won't expect.Rural Settlements and Plains CommunitiesMaraekākahoRural Area Guide to Community Heritage and LandscapesMaraekakaho, a vibrant rural community in Hastings, offers rich history and active engagement, but what truly makes it special? Discover more within!