Soil Maps

There are a diverse range of soil types present throughout the Hawke’s Bay region. Knowledge of your properties soil types and characteristics is essential for their sustainable management and long-term agricultural profitablity.

Heretaunga and Ruataniwha Plains Soil Maps

The soils of the Heretaunga (1997) & Ruataniwha (2001) Plains have been recently resurveyed. From this, soil maps and accompanying soil books have been produced that describe soil type, characteristics, formation and ‘best management’ guidelines. These are available from Council at a cost of $18.50 per map sheet and $25.00 a book. Thematic maps covering available water capacity, compaction, drainage, frost, permeability and wind erosion susceptibility are also available. Either fill in the order form below and send to Andrew Curtis or phone him on (06) 833 8093 for more details.

Other Soil Maps

For soil maps of all other areas within the Hawke’s Bay Region please contact Landcare Research, Palmerston North.

Address: Private Bag 11052, Palmerston North
Phone: 06 356 7154
Fax: 06 355 9230

Map Prices

HERETAUNGA PLAINS SOIL SURVEY MAPS 1997

RUATANIWHA PLAINS SOIL SURVEY MAPS 2001

Map Number	Price	GST	Total
A1 Soil (1:50,000)	$16.45	$2.05	$18.50
A1 Drainage (1:50,000)	$16.45	$2.05	$18.50
A1 AWC (1:50,000)	$16.45	$2.05	$18.50
A1 Compaction (1:50,000)	$16.45	$2.05	$18.50
A1 Permeability (1:50,000)	$16.45	$2.05	$18.50
A1 Wind Erosion (1:50,000)	$16.45	$2.05	$18.50
Book	$22.22	$2.78	$25.00

DRAINAGE	AVAILABLE WATER CAPACITY (AWC)	COMPACTION	PERMEABILITY	EROSION