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All-Electric Bus Fleet To Support New Napier-Hastings Public Transport Network
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 8:09 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has awarded New Zealand family-owned Tranzit Group a new nine-year contract to deliver the urban bus services that will support the 2027 Public Transport Network. More >>
Hawke's Bay Regional Council Annual Plan 2026-27 Adopted
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 2:10 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Annual Plan keeps focus on resilience while easing pressure on ratepayers More >>
Changes To Total Mobility Scheme From 1 July
Monday, 15 June 2026, 4:00 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Total Mobility provides subsidised door-to-door transport for people with long-term and permanent impairments who are unable to use public transport. More >>
Mayors Say The Fight For Hawke's Bay's Food Processing Future Is Far From Over
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 10:49 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Mayor Foley said the determination shown by growers reinforced why Mayors had remained actively involved. More >>
Streamlining Napier’s Stormwater Network Through Transfer To Napier City Council
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 1:47 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Napier City Council will take over management and operations from 1 July 2026, with potential for a second stage ownership transferring from 1 July 2027 subject to public consultation. More >>
HBRC Extends 2026 Erosion Control Pole Sales Following Strong Demand
Monday, 25 May 2026, 2:12 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Erosion remains a major challenge for Hawke’s Bay with around 252,000 hectares considered high risk. Intense rain and unstable geology mean soil can move quickly, washing into rivers and eventually out to sea. More >>
Mayors Ask McCain To Pause Major Changes While Growers Explore Future Options
Thursday, 21 May 2026, 4:40 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Mayor Will Foley said the mayors respected McCain’s commercial position and were seeking a constructive and pragmatic process. More >>
Independent Chair Starts At HBRC’s Finance, Audit, Risk And Emergency Committee
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 11:47 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
HBRC has appointed an independent chair to this committee to provide objective, expert oversight and to strengthen confidence among credit rating agencies, auditors and other stakeholders. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Retains Strong AA Credit Rating
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 10:53 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Council Chair Sophie Siers said the rating was reassuring at a time when councils across the country face significant financial and infrastructure pressures. More >>
Minister Engages With Hawke’s Bay On Food Processing Sector
Friday, 8 May 2026, 2:49 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Napier Mayor Richard McGrath said the visit demonstrated the importance of the issue at a national level. More >>
Road Safety Week: Hawke’s Bay Drivers Urged To Lift Their Game After Unsafe Behaviours Observed On Local Roads
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 11:06 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Councillor Neil Kirton, Chair of the Regional Transport Committee, says the data highlights the need for drivers to take greater responsibility for their own behaviour behind the wheel. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chair Welcomes Clarity On Local Government Direction, Focus Remains On Hawke’s Bay’s Future
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 2:56 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Chair Siers says the Government’s signalling toward unitary models reinforces the importance of regional alignment and collaboration. More >>
Check Before Lighting Up In Hawke’s Bay
Friday, 1 May 2026, 2:08 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Regional Council Deputy Chair Jerf van Beek says during the seasonal ban the most important thing to remember is to check before you burn. More >>
Gobay Bus Fare To Increase From May 3
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 9:42 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Regional Transport Committee Chair Neil Kirton says fares are reviewed annually to ensure they reflect changes in the costs of running the service. More >>
Council Proposes Annual Plan 2026-27 With Lower-Than-Forecast Average Rates Increase
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 3:26 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Despite the lower rates increase, Council expects to meet all 55 service level targets set for the year. More >>
Free Bike Locking And Charging Stations Launch In Hawke's Bay
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 12:15 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Regional Council Chair Sophie Siers says the new stations add real value to the Hawke’s Bay Trails Great Ride experience. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Students Challenged To Make Change
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 4:00 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Chair Sophie Siers says students have a strong voice when it comes to climate action. More >>
Regional Council Confirms Organisational Change Proposal
Tuesday, 3 March 2026, 3:20 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
The council is currently meeting directly with staff who may be affected before sharing the proposal more widely across the organisation. More >>
Community Asked How Coastal Hazard Risks Should Be Funded
Monday, 2 March 2026, 10:37 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
The Strategy uses adaptive planning, a trigger-based approach that allows decisions to be revisited as conditions change, keeping options open while enabling practical action now. More >>
Our Strategy 2026-2030 Sets Clear Direction And Aims To Shift The Dial On Critical Environmental Issues
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 1:33 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Regional Council Chair Sophie Siers says the strategy reflects what councillors have heard from the community about the importance of delivering the services that have the most impact across the region. More >>
