In this BayBuzz video interview, recorded 23 Feb by Tess Redgrave, Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst discusses region’s response to Cyclone Gabrielle. Farming/horticulture impact huge — tens of thousands stock lost, 80% of this season cropping, 25-30% of apples.
Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air.
Great leadership shown there. Thank you Mayor Sandra. As in the last line of the traditional Irish Blessing, “May God hold you in the Palm of His Hand” as we negotiate the unknown immediate and long term future with you and your team.
Agreed. We are blessed to have both Sandra Hazelhurst and Tania Kerr leading Hastings in this time, working together in unity and one accord. It is soo good to see collaborations, community, people and business being brought together and lifted up at this time. Great things really do grow here and together HB will recover and be even better.
Have alot of admiration for the mayor. So sensible, business like yet very empathetic. Understands where we need to go from here. Very positive which is what communities need and collaborative. Kia kaha you have a big job ahead but I feel you are well upto the challenge.