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Updated Esk River flood hazard maps released The new flood hazard information uses the latest ground survey data, advanced computer modelling, and future climat...
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HBRC extends 2026 erosion control pole sales following strong demand Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC) has extended online orders for its poplar and willow pole programme until 22 ...
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Theft from Mohaka River monitoring site during Cyclone Vaianu A river water monitoring system belonging to Hawke’s Bay Regional Council was stolen from the Mohaka River monito...
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Public Notice: Exclusion zone for Wairoa River on 11 June.
Parts of the river will have an exclusion zone in place due to the Wairoa fireworks display.
Please see attached ...
10 June 2026
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Updated Esk River flood hazard maps released
The new flood hazard information uses the latest ground survey data, advanced computer modelling, and future climat...
3 June 2026
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Streamlining Napier’s stormwater network through transfer to Napier City Council
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has approved transferring management and operation of its urban stormwater assets in...
27 May 2026
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Waiohiki stopbank complete in major flood resilience milestone
A new one-kilometre stopbank at Waiohiki is now complete, giving the community significantly improved flood protect...
26 May 2026
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HBRC extends 2026 erosion control pole sales following strong demand
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC) has extended online orders for its poplar and willow pole programme until 22 ...
25 May 2026
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Hawke’s Bay Regional Council retains strong AA credit rating
HBRC has again been affirmed with a strong AA credit rating and a Stable outlook by international ratings agency Fi...
19 May 2026
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Drivers urged to lift their game after unsafe behaviours observed
During Road Safety Week, Hawke’s Bay drivers are being urged to slow down, stay focused and wear seatbelts, after...
7 May 2026
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Check before lighting up outdoors in Hawke's Bay
The ban on outdoor fires in the Napier and Hastings airsheds begins today (1 May) and runs until 31 August. During ...
1 May 2026
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Gobay bus fare to increase from May 3
The average five per cent fare increase is in response to rising operational costs.
28 April 2026
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GoBay free weekend draws nearly double the bus passengers
Data from bus ticket machines shows that over the recent three-day free fares promotion, patronage averaged 1,183 p...
24 April 2026
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Theft from Mohaka River monitoring site during Cyclone Vaianu
A river water monitoring system belonging to Hawke’s Bay Regional Council was stolen from the Mohaka River monito...
17 April 2026
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Free bus rides to celebrate World Public Transport Day
GoBay buses across Napier and Hastings will be free this weekend, from Friday April 17 to Sunday April 19, to celeb...
16 April 2026
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GoBay bus patronage surges after network launch
New data from the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council shows bus boardings reached 13,896 for the week beginning 23 March...
1 April 2026
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Council proposes Annual Plan 2026-27 with lower-than-forecast average rates increase
Annual Plan reflects careful choices to keep rates as affordable as possible.
26 March 2026
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Flood risk category lifted for Ōhiti Road homes as project nears completion
A cluster of properties close to Ohiwia Stream – and near the intersection of Ōhiti Road and Taihape Road – no...
23 March 2026
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GoBay public buses offer relief as petrol prices soar
As petrol costs rise, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is encouraging people to use the GoBay public bus network in N...
19 March 2026
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RoadSafe Hawke's Bay unveils fresh new look
RoadSafe Hawke’s Bay has just unveiled a fresh, contemporary new look and launched a region-wide advertising camp...
27 September 2023
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Update: Cyclone Gabrielle 14 February 2023
The unprecedented weather event that is Cyclone Gabrielle is stretching resources across the various councils in Ha...
14 February 2023
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