Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Heretaunga/Hastings 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 Heretaunga/Hastings 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.

  • Strive to have the right balance of environmental protections and economic policy enabling jobs and an awesome environment for our families.

    Ensure Hawke's Bay Regional Council as an environmental policy and regulatory agency.

    Enable tools and models encouraging people and organisations to look after their immediate environment.

  • As a business owner with staff, it frustrates me seeing so many unemployed refusing to work. I support a mentor programme to encourage them.

  • Fit for purpose water storage. It's a win for the environment and the economy.

    Be world-class in our management of water, the environment and economic outcomes.

    Partner with agencies to provide meaningful jobs that boost the environment. Establish pride among the workers who are creating a legacy.

  • Balance economic activity with environmental sustainability.

    Our future depends on a thriving environment, we need to create opportunities to create employment that supports environmental protection.

    Create a natural tourist industry. Showcasing a low carbon, thriving environment with wetlands, clean rivers, and protected coastal environment.

  • Support Hawke's Bay Regional Council to develop a climate-resilient regional tourism strategy and offerings.

    Increase investment in public transport and active transport networks as part of a climate resilience strategy.

    Ensure regional economic development strategy is aligned to regional climate resilience goals.

  • Strive to have the right balance of environmental protections and economic policy enabling jobs and an awesome environment for our families.

    Ensure Hawke's Bay Regional Council as an environmental policy and regulatory agency.

    Enable tools and models encouraging people and organisations to look after their immediate environment.

  • As a business owner with staff, it frustrates me seeing so many unemployed refusing to work. I support a mentor programme to encourage them.

  • Fit for purpose water storage. It's a win for the environment and the economy.

    Be world-class in our management of water, the environment and economic outcomes.

    Partner with agencies to provide meaningful jobs that boost the environment. Establish pride among the workers who are creating a legacy.

  • Balance economic activity with environmental sustainability.

    Our future depends on a thriving environment, we need to create opportunities to create employment that supports environmental protection.

    Create a natural tourist industry. Showcasing a low carbon, thriving environment with wetlands, clean rivers, and protected coastal environment.

  • Support Hawke's Bay Regional Council to develop a climate-resilient regional tourism strategy and offerings.

    Increase investment in public transport and active transport networks as part of a climate resilience strategy.

    Ensure regional economic development strategy is aligned to regional climate resilience goals.