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.

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.

  • Ensure transparent and accountable decision-making that reflects community voices and strengthens trust in the council.

  • Continue with existing council policies concerning public inclusion in all council business including streaming meetings and public access.

    Ensure that there are no barriers to representation based on race, age or any other discriminatory factor.

    Require all internal operations to be accountable to the council for decisions made and actions taken.

  • Ensure transparent and accountable decision-making that reflects community voices and strengthens trust in the council.

  • Continue with existing council policies concerning public inclusion in all council business including streaming meetings and public access.

    Ensure that there are no barriers to representation based on race, age or any other discriminatory factor.

    Require all internal operations to be accountable to the council for decisions made and actions taken.