Heretaunga Street West 300 Block Laneway
Hosted by Hastings District Council
SpacetoCo Host since February 2025Hastings offers bookable spaces for every occasion – from scenic camping spots and peaceful venues for yoga to family-friendly spaces for toddler parties and stylish venues for 21st celebrations. Set in the heart of Hawke’s Bay, Hastings is more than great spaces. Explore beaches, mountain ranges, and world-class wineries, alongside vibrant markets, art galleries, and eateries. Whether local or visiting, Hastings is the place to connect and celebrate.
Areas in this space (1)
This space contains 1 different area that can be booked independently.
Heretaunga Street West 300 Block Laneway
About this space
Tucked between Hastings’ main shopping street and a public car park off Queen Street West, this elegant pocket park offers a charming, all-weather setting for small-scale events and activations.
The laneway features landscaped gardens, built-in seating, and a canopy overhead – making it a pleasant and practical space for pop-up markets, small community gatherings, or relaxed social events.
Its central location and foot traffic from nearby retail and hospitality make it ideal for low-key activations that connect with the city’s pulse. Whether you're hosting a boutique stall, a creative installation or a casual meet-up, the Heretaunga Street West 300 Block Laneway offers a simple, stylish backdrop for your event.
Council’s event team can help you manage all the council requirements relating to use of the space.
Booking schedule
Extra items and charges
This space has extra items and charges that can be added to your booking. Some may be required depending on your booking time and type, which will be shown at the checkout.
Amenities
Suitable for
Location
325 Heretaunga Street West, Hastings, New Zealand
Opening times
Monday
6:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
6:30am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
6:30am - 9:00pm
Thursday
6:30am - 9:00pm
Friday
6:30am - 9:00pm
Saturday
6:30am - 9:00pm
Sunday
6:30am - 9:00pm
Rules
Below are the more common rules for Hastings District Council Parks. In certain cases special permission from Council may be granted. For a full list see the relative Reserve Management Plan and heck the Terms and Conditions for more specific requirements or unique requests.
No dogs in playground or sportsground areas.
No vehicles without special permission
No motorbikes
No drones without special permission
No ground penetration without specific permission (some parks will need a mark-out for underground services at a cost)
No open fires
No BBQ’s under trees or during fire bans
No bouncy castles/large inflatables at Cornwall Park, Havelock North Village Green, and Flaxmere Park and with all other parks hirer needs special permission
Additional details
A range of parking exists in the central business district and the main bus stop hub is located nearby on Eastbourne Street by the public library. Bay Plaza on Russell Street is also served by connecting lines.