NZ Local Elections 2025

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.

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Bruce Mackay

Bruce Mackay

Jock Mackintosh

Jock Mackintosh

Conrad Waitoa

Conrad Waitoa

Sophie Siers

Sophie Siers

Bruce Mackay

Bruce Mackay

Why I'm standing

I am passionate about primary industry and realise the importance of a good regulatory environment, especially with regard to resource management that will allow it to thrive. I have been involved in the TANK process since its inception and feel I have a good understanding of the issues and when added to my experience in this industry I feel I have a lot to contribute.

About me

I have been involved in primary production, especially horticulture, all my working life. I have experience in the service industries, development, compliance, market access, post harvest, and for the last 25 years with food processing. I have a passion for research, always looking for ways to do better and have been on research boards for various industry bodies including engaging in projects optimising water use and understanding environmental impacts.

My priorities
  1. Ensure water security for all water users to enable all of our communities' objectives to be satisfied.
  2. Ensure readiness and response to adverse weather events is in place with contingencies and backup.
  3. Ensure cyclone recovery is progressed with good guidance and regulation on future land use.
Before politics

Agricultural manager

Residence

Havelock North

Age

66

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Why I'm standing

I am passionate about primary industry and realise the importance of a good regulatory environment, especially with regard to resource management that will allow it to thrive. I have been involved in the TANK process since its inception and feel I have a good understanding of the issues and when added to my experience in this industry I feel I have a lot to contribute.

About me

I have been involved in primary production, especially horticulture, all my working life. I have experience in the service industries, development, compliance, market access, post harvest, and for the last 25 years with food processing. I have a passion for research, always looking for ways to do better and have been on research boards for various industry bodies including engaging in projects optimising water use and understanding environmental impacts.

My priorities
  1. Ensure water security for all water users to enable all of our communities' objectives to be satisfied.
  2. Ensure readiness and response to adverse weather events is in place with contingencies and backup.
  3. Ensure cyclone recovery is progressed with good guidance and regulation on future land use.
Before politics

Agricultural manager

Residence

Havelock North

Age

66

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