Te Awanga tiki bar remains after council removal error

1NewsNZ HeraldThursday 30 July 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story Hastings District Council

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A popular driftwood bar at Te Awanga will stay after an internal miscommunication at the Hastings District Council led to a staff member being sent to remove it. The council has since removed the steps leading to the beach and is currently monitoring the site.

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First reported by 1News, Thu 30 Jul, 6:11pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 12 hours
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