Heads up in September
Māori ward Whether or not Hastings can keep its Takitimu Māori ward will go to a binding public vote next year. If you have an opinion on...

Huge win for Flaxmere College in academy inter-school challenge
Blood, sweat, mud, water and a massive team effort saw Flaxmere College's Service Academy win this year's NZ Defence Force Academy (NZDF)...

Streets name for heroes officially opened
All of Flaxmere’s newest streets, named for Flaxmere heroes nominated by the community, have been officially opened. Two celebrations...

Te Whai HiringaWinning tricks
Dancers from Te Whai Hiringa put their best foot forward at Dance Fest 2024 in September, with each of the four teams placing – and one...


Digital wall ball
Play ball: The latest addition to the fun at Flaxmere Community Centre is the Multiball Screen. It combines all the things kids love –...
Heads up (May 2024)
Wearable art success Congratulations to the Flaxmere College students who entered the Showquest Toi Competition in May. The college...

Fresh veges delivered to Flaxmere
Family packs of fresh fruit and vegetables are being packed by keen Flaxmere College students every Thursday, on the same day they arrive...

New wheels for community patrol
The continued strong support of Flaxmere’s Trust House Foundation means the Flaxmere Community Patrol is now even more visible on the...

FlaXrock 2s ready to explode
Full-on fitness is all go at the Flaxmere Community Centre’s FlaXrock Gym, with the third FlaXrock 2s event already in the planning. The...


Safety planters tell tamariki stories
The planter boxes outside of Te Whai Hiringa (formerly Peterhead School) have a very practical use – slowing traffic so children crossing...