"I got quite close last time, and I also feel I should do it for the people that supported me."
Candidate Bruce Bisset said he, too, would probably stand again in the interests of creating balance.
"While business experience is all well and good, to get a decent balance around the table that delivers the right results for residents you need active environmental voices such as mine.
"Like the gastro crisis, I think the Te Mata track debacle just shows more clearly Hastings needs councillors who not only know the rules but actively ask the right questions - and aren't afraid of changing the answers."
Rion Roben also indicated he would have another go, but Rizwaana Latiff was unsure at this stage.
Waitawhara Tupaea ran for both councillor and mayor in last year's byelection, but said he did not intend to stand again.
Jason Whaitiri could not be reached before this edition went to print.
Nominations close on February 13, with postal voting closing at noon on Wednesday, April 11. Preliminary results of the byelection were expected to be announced that afternoon, with confirmed results scheduled to be available on Monday, April 16.
To assist people thinking of standing for election, a candidates' evening will be held next Tuesday, January 23, at 6.30pm, in the council chambers.
The evening would provide potential candidates with a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of councillors.
Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst encouraged people considering standing for the role to attend the information evening.
"We want community members to be informed about the role and its responsibilities.
"I encourage people who want to have input into the future of our district and have the skills to work collaboratively with our team of councillors to put their hands up for this election."
Hastings and Havelock North residents can prepare for the byelection by checking that their details on the electoral roll are accurate.
Only those living and/or owning property in the Hastings-Havelock North ward will receive voting papers.