Hastings District Council looks for Hastings Heroes

Hastings District Council is looking for people to nominate people going above and beyond during the lockdown. Photo / Supplied

Hastings District councillors are asking the Hastings public to nominate those who are going above and beyond to help others in the Covid-19 lockdown.

Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst said the lockdown has been a difficult time when the lives of many have changed.

"Despite these challenges, there are some amazing people out there in our district who are going the extra mile to help their family, friends, neighbours and work colleagues while making sure they stick to the physical distancing rules that are keeping us all safe," she said.

Hazlehurst said she had heard of examples of people doing this in the Hastings community such as teachers at Camberley School who have been calling school whanau to check they're managing.

"On top of working hard to support their students' learning through this difficult time, our Camberley School teachers are making sure their school families have enough food, medication and other things to get by – being true Hastings Heroes."

She said there will be many others like this in Hastings.

"They could be grocery shopping for a bunch of people who can't leave home, organising a street telephone tree to keep everyone in touch, or providing phone advice to those who are technology-challenged - all the while keeping themselves safe by staying in their bubbles and keeping two metres apart from others.

"We want to know about these amazing Hastings Heroes!"

The council will be recognising the best of these Hastings Heroes at its annual Civic Honours Awards night which is set to be held at a later date after Covid-19 restrictions meant rescheduling.

People can nominate their Hastings Heroes on the Hastings District Council Facebook page, by emailing hastingsheroes@hdc.govt.nz, or calling Hastings District Councillors Malcolm Dixon on 0272031011 or Damon Harvey on 021 288 6772.