Welcome

Welcome to the Hastings Libraries Recollect website, which provides easy online access to a rich store of heritage photos, documents, maps and related ephemera reflecting the district’s past. 

You are welcome to share our material on social media or between individuals on a non-commercial basis but you must state that the images and/or photos are copyrighted to Hastings District Council and you must include a link back to the original page.  By registering as a member (all that's required is an email address or Facebook account) you are also able to contribute your own knowledge and memories about the holdings, as well as create personal collections of your own.

FEATURED COLLECTIONS

Paton Collection

Wellwood Collection

Wellwood Family Collection

Bradley Collection

Hilda Bradley was the editor of Havelock North magazine Keirunga News

Giles Collection

Known as Deborah, long time Havelock North resident Miss Giles was the author of the local history book Havelock North and district: personalities and reminiscences

Schools Collection

Agnew Refrigeration Collection

Joll Collection

Joll Family History

McLean A Collection

Archibald worked at his younger brother Donald McLean's Maraekakaho station

Blossom Festival Programmes

School of Radiant Living Collection

The School of Radiant Living