Hastings businessman gifts house to family affected by cyclone

Friday 16 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 16 Oct, 2:46pm

In this story Wendy Schollum

Businessman Jeremy Hanaray has gifted a two-flat stucco house to a long-standing customer's family who lost their home during a cyclone. Hastings Mayor Wendy Schollum praised the act of generosity as the city continues its recovery process.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 16 Oct, 2:22pm

   Hastings businessman gifts house to cyclone-hit family: ‘You can have it, mate’ (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 16 Oct, 2:46pm

   'You can have it, mate': Businessman gifts house to cyclone-hit family (opens in new tab)

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