Hawke's Bay Regional Council - Latest News [Page 4]
Regional Council Welcomes Reopening Of SH2
Friday, 5 May 2023, 1:15 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council welcomes the reopening of State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier next Sunday (14 May). Regional Council Chair Hinewai Ormsby says “This is welcome news for Hawke’s Bay. Re-connecting Wairoa with the rest of ... More >>
Government Support Welcomed By Region's Leaders
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 8:36 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay leaders welcomed the commitment for additional to help with silt and debris removal made today by the government. Minister for Local Government, Kieran McAnulty Associate Minister for Cyclone Recovery Barbara Edmonds announced the Government ... More >>
Alligator Weed Survey Completed – Duck Shooters Beware
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 3:27 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
A delimiting survey to establish the boundaries of Alligator weed identified at Lake Whatumā (Lake Hatuma) in Central Hawke’s Bay last month has been completed. The results of the survey indicate that Alligator weed hasn’t spread too widely ... More >>
Major Milestone: Council’s Cyclone Recovery Plan Submitted
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 3:26 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has submitted its Environmental Resilience Plan to the Regional Recovery Agency. Council Recovery Manager, Louise McPhail, says “This document is our first edition of a comprehensive plan about how we, as a Regional ... More >>
Hawke's Bay Regional Council Commissions Independent Review Of Flood Protection Assets
Wednesday, 26 April 2023, 3:14 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chair Hinewai Ormsby says the Council has commissioned an independent review of the region’s flood protection assets and drainage systems, to get underway in May. The scope of the review will cover the performance of all ... More >>
The Clean Up After The Cyclone Continues Apace In Hawke’s Bay
Monday, 24 April 2023, 11:32 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Silt removal is continuing at pace. Ten contractors have collected about 160,000 cubic meters of silt in Hawke’s Bay. Around 900 truckloads of silt per day are being offloaded at the region's six deposit sites. In addition there are also five ... More >>
Hawke's Bay Regional Council Supports Wairoa And Northern Hawke's Bay
Thursday, 6 April 2023, 3:07 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is focused on making progress on repair and maintenance of its drainage schemes and supporting the local community in the Wairoa region. Regional Council Wairoa-based councillor Di Roadley says it’s been a tough road ... More >>
Stopbank Misinformation Needs To Stop
Monday, 3 April 2023, 3:28 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawkes Bay Regional Council is concerned by the growing spread of misinformation on social media related to comments made at last week’s community meeting in Pakowhai. The Council wishes to confirm once again that it did not breach any stopbank during ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Announces New Chief Executive
Monday, 3 April 2023, 3:02 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Dr. Nic Peet will be the next Chief Executive of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, according to Council Chair Hinewai Ormsby. He comes to Hawke’s Bay from Horizons Regional Council where he is Group Manager Strategy, Regulation and Science. “Dr. ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Recovery Manager Announced
Thursday, 23 March 2023, 1:34 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council (HBRC) has appointed Louise McPhail as the Council’s Recovery Manager. Interim Hawke's Bay Regional Council CEO Pieri Munro, says “Louise brings a wealth of experience in policy and consents to this important role. She ... More >>
Climate Change Data Shows Rising Intensity Of Storms
Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 1:54 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Research released on Wednesday by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group, is reported as having found very heavy rain, similar to that of Cyclone Gabrielle, although still rare, has become around four times more common in the Hawke’s Bay region. ... More >>
Regional Council's Tractor Gets Stock Moving At Rissington
Wednesday, 15 March 2023, 10:42 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s “monster” tractor is helping get stock across the river at Rissington after the bridge was destroyed. Asset Management Group Manager Chris Dolley says the Council is glad to help the community who are under pressure ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Committed To Supporting The Community To Recover
Monday, 13 March 2023, 2:21 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is focused on the region’s recovery and helping the community get back on its feet. Regional Council chair Hinewai Ormsby says that while today marks the one-month anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle, her thoughts are ... More >>
Progress Being Made To Re-open Regional Parks
Monday, 13 March 2023, 10:42 am | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay’s Regional Parks suffered significant damage from the wrath of ex-tropical Cyclone Gabrielle. The parks were closed the day before as a precaution and have remained closed since due to safety and access restrictions from cyclone impacts. ... More >>
Regional Council Inspections Underway In Wairoa
Tuesday, 7 March 2023, 3:33 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
From today, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is undertaking inspections in Wairoa to check the state of the drains and pump stations. Inspections are expected to take approximately a week and will highlight the need for immediate repairs and/or maintenance ... More >>
GoBay Launches Direct Route To Connect Napier And Taradale
Friday, 3 March 2023, 1:39 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Due to popular demand, two more GoBay bus routes will start next week, Monday 6 March. Regional Council Group Manager Katrina Brunton says the reinstatement of suburban services earlier this week was really well received, however there was a strong need ... More >>
Aerial Imagery Available To Help Plan Cyclone Recovery
Friday, 3 March 2023, 1:37 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Detailed aerial imagery acquired by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council to help better understand the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle is now available to the public. Regional Council Team Leader Hydrology and Groundwater Science Simon Harper says the council ... More >>
Hawke's Bay Regional Council Investigating Dead Marine Life Washed Up In Napier
Friday, 3 February 2023, 6:22 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is investigating the large numbers of dead marine life washed up in Napier yesterday. The Regional Council’s Science Manager Anna Madarasz-Smith says the science team has observed crayfish, kina, star fish and sea ... More >>
Pieri Munro Confirmed As Interim Chief Executive, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council
Friday, 23 December 2022, 12:12 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council met today and councillors confirmed Pieri Munro as Interim Chief Executive when the current CE James Palmer leaves on 10 February to take up the top job at the Ministry of the Environment. Pieri is Te Pou Whakarae ... More >>
Smarter Bus-stops Coming For The Bay
Thursday, 22 December 2022, 12:23 pm | Hawke's Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has successfully secured funding of $1.39 million from central government to spend on projects aimed at the Transport Choices package. The funding is part of a $350 million Transport Choices package included in the Government’s ... More >>