Chief Stipe Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago TW Group Announces Fantastic news yesterday with government funding announced for the proposed racecourse in Flaxmere, a major step toward delivering a state-of-the-art, Tier 1 racecourse and training facility for Hastings.https://bitofayarn.com The 44.5-hectare development at the end of Portsmouth Road would become one of just five metropolitan racetracks in New Zealand, bringing top-level racing and major events to the region.https://bitofayarn.com https://bitofayarn.com We are proud to be the developers of this transformative project, which will create jobs and deliver lasting benefits for Flaxmere and the wider Hawke’s Bay economy. While the project still remains subject to council approvals and processes, we are optimistic about the opportunity ahead. This project forms part of our wider investment in Flaxmere, alongside the development of the new Woolworths supermarket, the Flaxmere Village Shopping Centre, and new affordable housing, all focused on creating jobs, homes, and lasting community opportunity.https://bitofayarn.com Quote
Chief Stipe Posted 2 hours ago Author Posted 2 hours ago 17 December 2025 TW Property welcomes Government funding for proposed Flaxmere Racecourse TW Property has welcomed the Government’s funding announcement today for the proposed Flaxmere Racecourse, marking a significant milestone toward delivering a state-of-the-art, Tier 1 racecourse and training facility for Hastings and the wider Hawke’s Bay region.https://bitofayarn.com The proposed 44.5-hectare development at the end of Portsmouth Road would become one of just five metropolitan racetracks in New Zealand, bringing top-level racing, major events and new economic opportunities to the region.https://bitofayarn.com Figures released from the Beehive today state that project will create more than 400 full-time construction jobs during its four-year development phase and once completed, the racecourse is expected to sustain around 270 jobs across the local racing industry.https://bitofayarn.com TW Property Chief Executive Terry May said the company is proud to be the development partner for the project, which has the potential to create jobs and deliver lasting benefits for Flaxmere and the wider Hawke’s Bay economy. “This funding announcement represents an important step forward for a project that has the potential to deliver nationally significant infrastructure while supporting regional growth,” Mr May said. “While the project remains subject to council approvals and statutory planning processes, we are optimistic about the opportunity ahead.” The proposed racecourse and training facility has been carefully planned to meet the needs of the racing industry, while also creating a modern venue capable of hosting major events and attracting visitors to the region. The project forms part of TW Property’s wider, long-term investment in Flaxmere. This includes the development of the new Woolworths supermarket, the Flaxmere Village Shopping Centre and new affordable housing, all focused on creating jobs, delivering homes and supporting lasting community opportunity.https://bitofayarn.com Mr May confirmed that, should the proposed Flaxmere racecourse proceed, TW Property would develop the land at the site of the existing racecourse on Prospect Road. “The focus for that site would be on high-quality housing, including a retirement village,” he said. “At this stage, there are no plans to begin development at this location for several years.” In terms of timing, Mr May said TW Property has formally lodged its Private Plan Change for the proposed racecourse development, which is now with Hastings District Council. “We expect to know the outcome by October 2026, and if approved, anticipate the first shovel in the ground by the end of next year,” he said. Mr May said the project will continue to progress through the required statutory and planning processes in an open and transparent manner. “We acknowledge the Government’s support for regional infrastructure investment and look forward to the next stages of the project as it progresses through the appropriate approval pathways,” he said.https://bitofayarn.com Quote
hesi Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago (edited) Catherine Wedd MP for Tukituki Exciting news for Hastings and Flaxmere with plans to build hundreds of new homes and keep our Hawke’s Bay racing and equestrian sector alive with a state of the art racecourse and equestrian centre. This will be an amazing boost to our local economy, providing hundreds of jobs and opportunity and we can build the necessary houses we need! This is a project that I have been championing with our Government Ministers, local council, Hawke’s Bay Racing and local developers and I am so excited to see this action and progress for Hastings! Edited 2 hours ago by hesi Quote
Chief Stipe Posted 2 hours ago Author Posted 2 hours ago Seems a win win to me. I see the usual suspects online are trashing it. Quote
Murray Fish Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 23 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: would become one of just five metropolitan racetracks in New Zealand, 5th? the other 4? Ellerslie, Trentham, Te Rapa, Riccarton. what be Wingatui? Awapuni? Quote
hesi Posted 1 hour ago Posted 1 hour ago 26 minutes ago, Chief Stipe said: Seems a win win to me. I see the usual suspects online are trashing it. They trash everything Quote
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