2022

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.

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Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Establish regular consultation with stakeholders to ensure their Wairoa voice is heard and influences decisions within Hawke's Bay Regional Council.

    Diversity is celebrated and underpins engagement. I will ensure inclusion of different perspectives is valued and incorporated.

    Work towards the right people, doing the right job. Passionate and happy employees are not hindered by unworkable policies and restraints.

  • Establish regular consultation with stakeholders to ensure their Wairoa voice is heard and influences decisions within Hawke's Bay Regional Council.

    Diversity is celebrated and underpins engagement. I will ensure inclusion of different perspectives is valued and incorporated.

    Work towards the right people, doing the right job. Passionate and happy employees are not hindered by unworkable policies and restraints.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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