Hawke's Bay Regional Council

Wairoa 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). One councillor will be elected from the Wairoa 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.

Freshwater

The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.

Freshwater

The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for regional councils, which play a leading role in managing freshwater in their areas. To this end, regional councils create plans to protect water resources from contaminants and overuse.

  • Local management of the Wairoa River mouth bar.

    Ongoing fresh water monitoring to continue and reported on in a way that drives action.

    Educate and communicate clearly the ability to influence sediment movement.

  • Local management of the Wairoa River mouth bar.

    Ongoing fresh water monitoring to continue and reported on in a way that drives action.

    Educate and communicate clearly the ability to influence sediment movement.