Hawke's Bay Regional Council - Latest News [Page 1]
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 >>
Flood Risk Category Removed For 38 Whirinaki Homes As Construction Steps Up
Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 4:48 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Property owners were sent letters last week from Regional Council confirming the change and setting out what it means for their properties. More >>
Strengthening Hawke’s Bay’s Telemetry Network To Keep Data Flowing
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 10:01 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
“After Cyclone Gabrielle, our communities didn’t ask for big promises. They asked for stronger systems that are better equipped to work under pressure,” says Regional Council Chair Sophie Siers. More >>
SH2 To Be Lifted 1.8 Metres In Next Phase Of Whirinaki Flood Resilience Project
Friday, 9 January 2026, 2:13 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
This phase of the work will lift the highway to match the height of the new stopbanks being built to both upgrade and extend Whirinaki’s flood resilience. The project is supported by Government’s North Island Weather Events (NIWE) ~$1.7 bn programme More >>
Celebrate Hawke’s Bay’s New Bus Network With A Week Of Free Travel
Friday, 9 January 2026, 9:35 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke's Bay Regional Transport Committee Chair Neil Kirton says the week of free travel is the perfect invitation for people to experience the upgrade first-hand. More >>
Construction Underway On New Flood Resilience For Ōhiti Road, Ōmāhu
Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 4:56 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Regional Council Chair Sophie Siers says the start of construction is a major step forward for local property owners whose properties will soon move to the lowest flood risk category. More >>
Summer Swimming Starts Online
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 11:49 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Regional Council Chair Sophie Siers says knowing water quality is an essential part of summer swimming. More >>
New Wairoa River Mouth Management Approach Boosts Flood Resilience
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 10:46 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
This design allows the river mouth to be opened more quickly and safely when conditions are right, particularly ahead of forecast heavy rainfall. More >>
