Westies · ServiceWest · 18 May 2026

Wall Street, WestSide

Two blocks north of the cafes and the shops, Hastings has its own little Wall Street — recruiters, valuers, a coworking hive, and a Tae Kwondo dojo that resets the day. Five new businesses on the strip.

Hastings HIVE Adecco Equip Williams' Harvey Koryo

WellWest · FashionWest

Looksmaxxing WestSide

The barbers, the brows, the nails, the everything-else. WellWest and FashionWest combined.

Mother's Day · Gift Guide

Mother's Day on WestSide

20+ gifts from WestSide. Beauty, fashion, experiences, food, art. Everything on one strip.

WellWest

The Grooming Stack

Seven grooming specialists within four blocks. WestSide has the full stack.

FashionWest · WellWest

Dressed, Fed, and Sorted

Alexander's. Suzelle. Rick's Island. Flex Fitness. Four businesses. One strip.

Westies · Culture

WestSide Is the Main Character

Yours before everyone else finds it. Four blocks. 153 businesses. The strip that hasn't been ruined yet.

TechWest

The Free Tool That Gives Hastings Retailers Their Fridays Back

TimeHub founder Steve Nathan has built something quiet and clever... and it costs you nothing.

FunWest

The Laneway Belongs to Them Now

Every Thursday in April the 300 West laneway goes to the young bands of Hawke's Bay.

FoodWest

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.

WestSide Stories

Far From Home, Right Where They Belong

Pacific hands, Hastings streets. The RSE workers who call WestSide home.

FunWest

Hitting the Beach

Where the shops are hot and the vibe is electric. No better place to surf the brands.

FoodWest

Where to Eat This Weekend

We break bread. We swap stories. The full food guide for the people who work here.

FunWest

Special Art Zone WestSide

No one wants graffiti on their building… unless it's art. A Special Art Zone in the 300 WestSide laneway.

FunWest

WestSide Anthems

The soundtrack to Heretaunga Street West. Two original tracks recorded on the block.

Street Walk · 100 Block

Where the Street Begins

Step off Karamu Road and the 100 block catches you before you've made a decision about anything.

Street Walk · 200 Block

The Weight of the 200s

Farmers. Three jewellers. Asian Satay. Sutto Cafe. The spine of WestSide.

Street Walk · 300 Block

The 300s Have Energy

Hustle Surf & Moto. The Line Gallery. Suits, screen repairs and island style.

Street Walk · 400 Block

The End of the Street

John's Bakery, Bliss Thai Massage, Heretaunga Super Mart. Most people turn around before the 400 block.

Article 1 of 4 · The 100 Block

Where the Street Begins

Collab Cafe, Suzelle, One NZ, Spark, Kupa Martial Arts — step off Karamu and you're in it.

Article 2 · The 200 Block

The Weight of the 200s

Farmers. Three jewellers. Asian Satay. The spine of WestSide.

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Article 3 · The 300 Block

The 300s Have Energy

Hustle Surf, The Line Gallery, suits and screen repairs.

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Article 4 · The 400 Block

The End of the Street

John's Bakery, Bliss Thai, Heretaunga Super Mart. Most people turn around before this block.

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