Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Ahuriri/Napier General Constituency
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of 11 councillors. Councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region). Three councillors will be elected from the Ahuriri/Napier constituency. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Hawke's Bay Regional Council election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Work with all businesses that require staff, notably the meat and fruit industries to help where possible, even if not a council policy.

    Commit to being totally supportive with new investment ideas that will help with future financial well-being for our businesses and community.

    Support all businesses that wish to trial new ideas for bringing more wealth to our region, even if it means thinking outside the square.

  • Focus on the regional council's core business, protecting the environment.

    Protect our water resources, this is key to the region's economic prosperity. Fresh clean water underpins the region's economy.

    Invest in regional pathways and environmental experiences to encourage visitors to the region.

  • Active Investment of capital, transitioning from managed funds, to partner with post settlement governance entities to support new local enterprise for social wellbeing.

    Weighting procurement policy to support local contractors and service providers for environmental restoration work.

    Focus on core council infrastructure, such as flood protection and drainage schemes, along with cycling trails for tourism/regional parks.

  • Work with all businesses that require staff, notably the meat and fruit industries to help where possible, even if not a council policy.

    Commit to being totally supportive with new investment ideas that will help with future financial well-being for our businesses and community.

    Support all businesses that wish to trial new ideas for bringing more wealth to our region, even if it means thinking outside the square.

  • Focus on the regional council's core business, protecting the environment.

    Protect our water resources, this is key to the region's economic prosperity. Fresh clean water underpins the region's economy.

    Invest in regional pathways and environmental experiences to encourage visitors to the region.

  • Active Investment of capital, transitioning from managed funds, to partner with post settlement governance entities to support new local enterprise for social wellbeing.

    Weighting procurement policy to support local contractors and service providers for environmental restoration work.

    Focus on core council infrastructure, such as flood protection and drainage schemes, along with cycling trails for tourism/regional parks.