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.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

Rates and revenue

The work of local government is funded mainly by property taxes in the local area, known as rates. This makes up around 60% of council expenditure, with the rest coming from user charges, investment income, regulatory fees and roading subsidies. Councils can also borrow money to spread the cost of large investments such as infrastructure over a longer period of time.

  • Remember that every dollar spent comes straight out of the ratepayers pocket.

    Ask the question – "is this good value for the ratepayer?" when making spending decisions.

    Protect investments for future generations.

  • Target rates, fees and charges at those who cause the problems we need to fix wherever possible, to reduce burden on general ratepayer.

    Restructure council investment portfolio to maximise social and economic returns within the region, job creation and environmental outcomes.

    Prudent fiscal policy, responsible borrowing for intergenerational capital investments needed to promote climate change resilience.

  • Introduce a cap on rates that is consistent with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Hawke's Bay Regional Council seems to be doing a god job off managing its financial affairs.

    Support where possible investment opportunities that the Hawke's Bay Regional Council have identified as helping fund and bring positive cashflow to its operations.

    Support the control of managed debt at its current levels, and keep all fees and charges at the current cost for the 2022-2025 period.

  • Remember that every dollar spent comes straight out of the ratepayers pocket.

    Ask the question – "is this good value for the ratepayer?" when making spending decisions.

    Protect investments for future generations.

  • Target rates, fees and charges at those who cause the problems we need to fix wherever possible, to reduce burden on general ratepayer.

    Restructure council investment portfolio to maximise social and economic returns within the region, job creation and environmental outcomes.

    Prudent fiscal policy, responsible borrowing for intergenerational capital investments needed to promote climate change resilience.

  • Introduce a cap on rates that is consistent with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Hawke's Bay Regional Council seems to be doing a god job off managing its financial affairs.

    Support where possible investment opportunities that the Hawke's Bay Regional Council have identified as helping fund and bring positive cashflow to its operations.

    Support the control of managed debt at its current levels, and keep all fees and charges at the current cost for the 2022-2025 period.