Hastings District Council () is the territorial authority for the Hastings District of New Zealand.
The council covers the urban areas of Havelock North, Hastings and Flaxmere, and the surrounding settlements of Clive, Te Awanga, Haumoana and Waimarama. It was formed in 1989, through the merger of Hastings City Council, Havelock North Borough Council and the Hawke's Bay County Council.
The council is led by the mayor of Hastings, who is currently .
The 2022âÂÂ2025 term was dominated by the recovery of the district following the destruction caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. The council also dealt with issues related to infrastructure, crime, its youth council and finances.
Hastings District Council is made up of one mayor and 15 councillors representing five general wards and one MÃÂori ward.
Currently the council has 15 councillors, and 1 mayor.
The current mayor is Wendy Schollum.
The council also has a Rural Community Board, made up of four members elected from four rural community areas: