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.

Candidates

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Bruce Mackay

Bruce Mackay

Jock Mackintosh

Jock Mackintosh

Conrad Waitoa

Conrad Waitoa

Sophie Siers

Sophie Siers

Conrad Waitoa

Conrad Waitoa

Why I'm standing

I registered my nomination on Day One because the time is right to serve our Heretaunga Hastings communities and the wider Hawke's Bay region. I have long considered this my purpose, not politics. I am passionate about working alongside our people to protect our water, strengthen our land and build a more resilient and prosperous future for the generations to come.

About me

I have been schooled and lived in Heretaunga-Hastings for 50 years, giving me deep roots and a strong connection to my community. With over 27 years of regional and local governance experience, a Master's degree and a career spanning FMCG, finance, insurance and health, I am also a business owner, entrepreneur, director, educator and charitable trust founder. As a club president and life member, I know the value of service, courage and integrity.

My priorities
  1. Protect safe drinking water and aquifers because water security underpins health and the economy.
  2. Strengthen flood protection and land use because resilience protects lives, property and livelihoods.
  3. Review rates and prioritise essential services because fairness and value build community trust.
Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Havelock North

Age

56

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Why I'm standing

I registered my nomination on Day One because the time is right to serve our Heretaunga Hastings communities and the wider Hawke's Bay region. I have long considered this my purpose, not politics. I am passionate about working alongside our people to protect our water, strengthen our land and build a more resilient and prosperous future for the generations to come.

About me

I have been schooled and lived in Heretaunga-Hastings for 50 years, giving me deep roots and a strong connection to my community. With over 27 years of regional and local governance experience, a Master's degree and a career spanning FMCG, finance, insurance and health, I am also a business owner, entrepreneur, director, educator and charitable trust founder. As a club president and life member, I know the value of service, courage and integrity.

My priorities
  1. Protect safe drinking water and aquifers because water security underpins health and the economy.
  2. Strengthen flood protection and land use because resilience protects lives, property and livelihoods.
  3. Review rates and prioritise essential services because fairness and value build community trust.
Before politics

Businessperson

Residence

Havelock North

Age

56

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