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Hastings City Pulse
The first WestSide quarterly sentiment report. Business confidence, the street issue that surprised us, and an NPS that sets a strong baseline. Three charts from our first 18 members.
Issue 006 Q1 2026 18 members
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Anthems
WestSide Anthems
The soundtrack to Heretaunga Street West. Two original tracks recorded on the block.
Baked As WestSide
Baked As WestSide
John's is just the boss. Dutch heritage, fresh pies and the kind of service that makes you feel like a regular on day one.
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The W is Yours — W.O.R.K.
The W is Yours
The WestSide Open Resources Kit is live — logos, brand assets and a press kit, free for members and media. Artwork by MintFace.
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AI Activated Art — The Line Gallery
AI Activated Art
792 artists. 82 countries. One gallery on Heretaunga Street West. The Line is a global digital art movement — and it landed in Hastings.
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Where to Eat This Weekend
Where to Eat This Weekend
We break bread. We swap stories. The full guide to lunch, coffee and dinner on Heretaunga Street West — written for the people who work here.
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Far From Home, Right Where They Belong
Far From Home, Right Where They Belong
Every apple you bite into — there's a good chance a pair of Pacific hands picked it. Life on the WestSide for RSE workers.
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Hitting the Beach
Hitting the Beach
Where the shops are hot and the vibe is electric. No better place to surf the brands the region demands.
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Special Art Zone WestSide
Special Art Zone WestSide
No one wants graffiti on their building… unless it's art. A Special Art Zone in the 300 WestSide laneway — letting the most creative in our community be seen and heard.
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New Series — The Street Walk
A Thursday on Heretaunga West — block by block, east to west. Four articles. Every business.
Where the Street Begins — The 100 Block
Street Walk · Article 1 of 4 · The 100 Block
Where the Street Begins
Step off Karamu Road and MoreFM is counting you down to the weekend. Collab Cafe, Suzelle Lingerie, One NZ, Spark, Kupa Martial Arts — the 100 block catches you before you've made a decision about anything.
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The Weight of the 200s
The Weight of the 200s
Farmers. Three jewellers. Asian Satay. Sutto Cafe. The 200 block is the spine of WestSide.
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The 300s Have Energy
The 300s Have Energy
Hustle Surf & Moto. The Line Gallery. Suits, screen repairs and island style. The neighbourhood block.
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The End of the Street
The End of the Street (Isn't the End)
John's Bakery, Bliss Thai Massage, Heretaunga Super Mart. Most people turn around before the 400 block. That's their loss.
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The Laneway Belongs to Them Now — WAMJam Sessions
The Laneway Belongs to Them Now
Every Thursday in April the 300 West laneway goes to the young bands of Hawke's Bay. Backed by Music Works, Hustle and The Line — the cultural triangle of 300 West.
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