Darrin Wilson enters Hastings mayoral race

Tuesday 22 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 22 Jul 2025, 4:52pm

In this story Wendy Schollum, Marcus Buddo, Damon Harvey

Businessman Darrin Wilson has become the fifth candidate to contest the Hastings District Council mayoralty. The upcoming election is scheduled for October. Wilson's professional background includes work as a fireworks salesman, motor racer, and upholsterer.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 22 Jul 2025, 2:44pm

   Five vie for Hastings mayoralty as Darrin Wilson joins race (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 22 Jul 2025, 4:52pm

   Hastings mayoralty race heats up as fireworks seller enters race (opens in new tab)