Hastings District Council, NZ

Hastings District Council, NZ adds digital wayfinding to services at relocated i-SITE

The new i-SITE shares space in the newly renovated Municipal Building with the Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre, increasing the center's foot traffic. An interactive touchscreen map is the first of its kind in New Zealand and conveys detailed information about local attractions. Digital kiosks and in-person assistance complement the map's functionality. Local officials highlight the district's diverse business community with locally produced items at the i-SITE shop.

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Hastings District Council, NZ is trialing solar-powered Big Belly Bins in three of its busiest parks

Hastings District Council is trialing solar-powered Big Belly Bins in three of its busiest parks. The smart bins compact non-recyclable rubbish and alert staff via a mobile app when they are nearly full. The Council branded the smart bins with artwork from the local anti-litter programme to increase awareness. The bins can hold approximately ten times the amount of rubbish of a standard public bin. The Council will analyze the bin data after two months to measure the success of the trial.

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Hastings District Council, NZ is using "tactical urbanization" to make school streets safer for kids

Hastings District Council is implementing a range of road safety measures to deal with traffic speed and volume around four local primary schools. This pilot programme was developed in collaboration with the schools and designed to make it easier for students to safely get to school. The Council is using a "tactical urbanization" approach to create people-friendly spaces around local schools which will encourage alternatives forms of transportation.

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Hastings District Council, NZ launches a mobile app allowing residents to remotely access libraries

Hastings District Council launched the Hastings District Libraries mobile app to allow residents to access library services remotely. Users can digitally browse library collections, setup an account, renew items, download e-books and audio books, place a hold item for pick-up, view fines and fees, etc. The app also allows family members to link their digital library cards together to easily manage multiple accounts.

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Hastings District Council, NZ using CamperMate app to collect online donations from campers

Hastings District Council is using the CamperMate app to collect online donations from overnight freedom campers. The voluntary contributions are used to fund the maintenance costs associated with local freedom camping parks and reserves. The Council transitioned to the mobile app in response to repeated vandalism of the physical donation boxes. The app also lists camping spots, public toilets, petrol stations, and other facilities across the region.

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Hastings District Council, NZ and Napier City Council host annual HazMobile hazardous waste service

Hastings District Council partners with Napier City Council to co-host the HazMobile service for local residents. HazMobile is a free annual service that the Councils provide to help local households safely dispose of their hazardous waste. Residents are required to register for the HazMobile event and list the specific hazardous waste they are going to bring for collection. The Council websites list the eligible items including oil, fuel, cleaners, paint, chemicals, etc.

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