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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 >>

Boating Safety: A 'No-Brainer' This Summer

Wednesday, 17 December 2025, 12:01 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

“Everyone heads out on the water looking forward to a good day and getting home safely to their whānau. Being prepared and making good decisions is what helps make that happen, especially in Hawke’s Bay where conditions can change quickly.” More >>

Hawke's Bay Communities Invited To Help Shape Our Coastal Future

Thursday, 4 December 2025, 9:52 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Ten smartphone camera cradles have been installed between Whirinaki and Clifton for anyone to use as part of a citizen science project tracking coastal changes. More >>

Regional Council Acknowledges Rates Capping Announcement

Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 10:13 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Regional Council rates fund a wide range of essential services that protect people, property and the environment – and build regional resilience, she says. More >>

Hawke’s Bay Better Bus Routes Launching January 2026

Monday, 1 December 2025, 4:05 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

A new and improved bus network will begin across Napier and Hastings from 25 January 2026. It will be more direct, serves more places, and be simpler to use. Hawke's Bay Regional Transport Committee Chair Neil Kirton says, “The launch of the Better ... More >>

Community Groups Receive Funding To Boost Biodiversity

Friday, 28 November 2025, 1:41 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Delivered in partnership by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, Biodiversity Hawke’s Bay, and the Eastern & Central Community Trust (ECCT), the fund supports community-led projects that protect and restore the region’s environment. More >>

Hawke’s Bay Communities Invited To Help Shape Our Coastal Future

Friday, 21 November 2025, 12:05 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council

The draft Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazards Strategy 2120 is the joint strategy guiding this work. It sets out possible first steps in Te Awanga, Haumoana, Westshore, and Bay View, and medium- and longer-term actions for these and other communities. More >>

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