Council CommitteesNgā kōmiti Kaunihera

We work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. The role of the Council is to make policy, authorise and monitor the overall allocation of resources and set priorities. It determines and monitors the levels of service to be provided and monitors the decisions of its Committees. 

The Regional Council is made up of eleven elected councillors who meet once a month to develop and approve major policies and plans for the organisation.

Terms of Reference

Members:

Chair: Sophie Siers
Deputy Chair: Jerf van Beek

Thompson Hokianga
Neil Kirton
Tony Kuklinski
Jock Mackintosh
Michelle McIlroy
Hinewai Ormsby
Louise Parsons
Di Roadley
Conrad Waitoa

The Regional Transport Committee is required under the Land Transport Management Act 2003 (LTMA) and its purpose includes preparation of the Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) and the Regional Public Transport Plan (RPTP) as well as advocating on strategic regional and inter-regional transport matters.

Terms of Reference

Members:

Chair: Neil Kirton
Deputy Chair: Louise Parsons

Mayor Craig Little (WDC)
Cr Michael Fowler (HDC)
Cr Keith Price (NCC)
Cr Kate Taylor (CHBDC)
Linda Stewart (NZTA)

Alternate Members:

Cr Benita Cairns (WDC)
Cr Derek Nowell-Usticke (HDC)
Mayor Richard McGrath (NCC)
Mayor Will Foley (CHBDC)
Lisa Malde (NZTA)

The Regional Planning Committee oversees the review and development of the Regional Policy Statement and regional plans for the Hawke’s Bay region and is the co-governance group for the management of natural resources in Hawke’s Bay.

Terms of Reference

Members:

Co-Chair: Tania Hopmans, Maungaharuru-Tangitu Trust
Co-Chair: Cr Hinewai Ormsby
Deputy Co-Chair: Tania Eden, Mana Ahuriri Trust
Deputy Co-Chair: Sophie Siers

Karauna Brown, Hineuru Iwi Trust
Cr Thompson Hokianga
Laura Kele, Tamatea Pōkai Whenua Trust
Nicky Kirikiri, Ngāti Ruapani mai Waikaremoana
Cr Tony Kuklinski
Cr Michelle McIlroy
Mike Mohi, Te Kotahitanga o Ngāti Tūwharetoa Trust
Pieri Munro, Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa
Cr Louise Parsons
Cr Di Roadley
Keri Ropiha, Tamatea Pokai Whenua Trust
Theresa Thornton, Ngāti Pahauwera Development Trust
Cr Jerf van Beek
Cr Conrad Waitoa

The Māori Committee includes both elected councillors and representatives of the Taiwhenua in this region. The committee makes recommendations to Council on matters of relevance affecting Māori people of the region and helps fulfil the Māori consultative undertaking of Council, particularly with regard to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti O Waitangi).

Terms of Reference

This committee’s purpose is to provide strategic governance oversight of Council’s investment strategy.

Terms of Reference 

Members:

Chair: Jock Mackintosh

Tony Kuklinski
Sophie Siers
Jerf van Beek

This committee acts for and advises Council on matters relating to the Chief Executive’s employment and performance.

Terms of Reference

Members:

Chair: Sophie Siers
Deputy Chair: Jerf van Beek

Thompson Hokianga

This committee is responsible for recommending to Council the appointment of HBRC councillor, HBRC executive (if nominated) and independent directors on the HBRIC Ltd Board.

Terms of Reference

Members:

Chair: Independent TBC

Jock Mackintosh
Hinewai Ormsby

This committee is required under section 12(1) of the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act.

Terms of Reference TBC

Members:

Chair: Sophie Siers (HBRC)
Deputy Chair: Will Foley (CHBDC)

Wendy Schollum (HDC)
Richard McGrath (NCC)
Craig Little (WDC)

Alternates:

Jerf van Beek (HBRC)
Jerry Greer (CHBDC)
Michael Fowler (HDC)
Nigel Simpson (NCC)
Benita Cairns (WDC)

Advisory Members:

Bayden Barber (Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Inc)
John Hamilton (Specialist Advisor)
Leon Symes (Tātau Tātau o te Wairoa)

A committee of the whole responsible for considering the state and condition of the environment, the effectiveness of council services such as flood protection and soil conversation, environmental initiatives, navigational safety, and responses to emerging and significant environmental issues including climate change and water security; with a focus on the delivery of Council’s environmental priorities.

Terms of Reference

Members:

Chair: Di Roadley
Deputy Chair: Tony Kuklinski

Thompson Hokianga
Neil Kirton
Jock Mackintosh
Michelle McIlroy
Hinewai Ormsby
Louise Parsons
Sophie Siers
Jerf van Beek
Conrad Waitoa

Regional Planning Committee rep: TBC
Māori Committee rep: TBC

A committee of the whole with delegations to make decisions in relation to risk management, internal audit and Council’s emergency management functions as well as financial management matters within the bounds of the adopted Long Term Plan.

Terms of Reference

Members:

Chair: Graham Naylor
Deputy Chair: Conrad Waitoa

Thompson Hokianga
Neil Kirton
Tony Kuklinski
Jock Mackintosh
Michelle McIlroy
Hinewai Ormsby
Louise Parsons
Di Roadley
Sophie Siers
Jerf van Beek

Regional Planning Committee rep: TBC
Māori Committee rep: TBC