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We need a superstar to join the Regional Assets Team. The newly created role of Environmental Engineer will lead...
3 August 2021
Rare opportunity - gain GIS experience supporting varied projects across HBRC. Applications invited and...
2 August 2021
NZ agricultural growers focused on protecting crops in a sustainable way
2 August 2021
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has agreed in principle to lead work on the next phase of the Coastal Hazard Strategy
2 August 2021
We are seeking a positive-minded Senior Emergency Manager Advisor (Group Welfare) to join our tight-knit team of...
28 July 2021
Around 423 hectares of critically threatened native bush will be fenced and protected over the next three years.
27 July 2021
Our seventh successful prosecution this year sends a strong message that illegal burning will not be tolerated
27 July 2021
Regional Council calling for community support to look after Mahanga wetland
27 July 2021
We are looking for an outstanding individual to provide operational leadership to our Catchment Management staff...
23 July 2021
Great opportunity for three students with a passion for the environment to work with the Water Quality and Ecology...
22 July 2021
Consultation to begun soon about Freshwater Farm Plans and stock exclusion regulations.
20 July 2021
Nominations to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Hastings COnsitituency have nbeen recieved from Tom Belford...
16 July 2021
Two Biosecurity Advisors Pest Plants are needed on a fixed term basis until 30 June 2022. These roles support the...
15 July 2021
Three nominations have been received by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council to fill a vacancy for the Hasting...
15 July 2021
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Terrestrial Ecologist to join the Biodiversity/Biosecurity Team to...
15 July 2021
Throughout the year, we have opportunities for students to work and gain valuable experience across the busine...
8 July 2021
A key role in the Rates team as part of the HBRC's finance function. A combination of processing and...
7 July 2021
This newly created role of Scientist sits in the Air Quality team which focuses on monitoring the region's air...
2 July 2021
We're looking for a positive-minded, physically fit person with experience in pest control work to assist with the...
2 July 2021
Our team is growing! We are seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Officer, to take responsibility for...
2 July 2021
We are seeking a compliance coordinator on a 12-month fixed term agreement to cover for parental leave...
2 July 2021
Do you have the skills to coordinate a unique project that has a profound impact on the resilience of our...
2 July 2021
15 Hawke’s Bay water bodies, including coastal estuaries and lagoons, classified as outstanding
2 July 2021
The HBRC Consents team is growing! We are looking for a Senior Consents Planner and two Consents Planners to join...
1 July 2021
Hawke’s Bay goBay drivers will be paid the Living Wage of $22.10 per hour from 1 July 2021
1 July 2021
Councillor Rick Barker was today elected chairman at Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.
30 June 2021
Step up in environmental work – Regional Council's Long Term Plan 2021-31 adopted
30 June 2021
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says the dredging of Clive River will next occur in 2022.
29 June 2021
The role of the ICT Business Application Analyst is to ensure business solutions are fit for purpose, cost...
25 June 2021
We're celebrating improvements to Te Karamū Stream corridor and habitat - with plans to expand.
25 June 2021
We are seeking a customer focused, solution driven superstar to join our People and Capability Team. This is a...
23 June 2021
The Works Group has an exciting opportunity for a Catchment Worker to join our team. This is a fulltime, permanent...
22 June 2021
We are on the hunt for a highly capable HR Professional for a short fixed-term contract to engage with the...
18 June 2021
The best support is moral support to friends and family in Canterbury and a financial contribution.
17 June 2021
The Regional Council is holding a by-election to fill the vacancy created in its Hastings constituency.
17 June 2021
There’s concern that air quality in Wairoa during winter has been progressively declining in recent years
16 June 2021
A by-election is required to fill an extraordinary vacancy for the Hastings consitituency.
15 June 2021
Hawke's Bay Water Conservation Order hearing underway after COVID-19 delay
15 June 2021
We are looking for a motivated and proactive leader to join our Compliance Team. Applications close 4 July 2021.
14 June 2021
Are you passionate about New Zealand’s environment, looking for an opportunity to step up and lead a team in an...
10 June 2021
Rex Graham resigns as Regional Council chair and as a councillor
10 June 2021
Regional Council is welcoming the Climate Change Commission’s report, already addressing some of the issue...
9 June 2021
This is an important position supporting an organisation that has experienced significant growth and development.
4 June 2021
Regional Council is best placed to lead the Clifton to Tangoio Coastal Hazard Strategy 2120, new report says
4 June 2021
Dairy farmer Ivan Knauf is thrilled to fence a big wetland on his farm.
3 June 2021
Join the HB CDEM team on a 12 month fixed term. Applications close 18 June 2021
1 June 2021
HB CDEM has a permanent, fulltime opportunity for a proactive and passionate person to lead our Community...
1 June 2021
We are in search of a highly capable and motivated individual to lead our Transport Team. Applications close 23...
1 June 2021
Tough stance on illegal burning continues, with two more companies being fined a total of $26,200
1 June 2021
HB’s five councils have a big effect on the region’s economy through their purchasing decisions ...
1 June 2021
Southern Hawke's Bay has only received 50% of average May rainfall and soil moisture levels are low.
31 May 2021
We are looking for a Team Leader Engineering to join the Regional Assets team. Reporting to the Manager Regional...
31 May 2021
Chilean needle grass is found widely in the Tukituki River and as a pest plant is having widespread negative...
31 May 2021
We have successfully prosecuted two companies for illegal burning with fines totalling $24,700.
28 May 2021
Hearings for the Tūtaekurī, Ahuriri, Ngaruroro and Karamū catchments begin this Monday 24 May, 2021.
21 May 2021
An exciting biodiversity project is identifying and protecting roosting homes for the critically endangered...
21 May 2021
A Hawke’s Bay-born masters degree student is testing an exciting new national biodiversity monitoring framework
21 May 2021
Regional Council has voted unanimously to establish Māori constituencies for the 2022 and 2025 local elections
19 May 2021
We are encouraging farmers to put together a plan to support animal welfare and the environment.
18 May 2021
More than 2,500 high school students from HB received a powerful lesson in road safety this week
13 May 2021
The National Environmental Standard (NES) for air qaulity has been exceeded during April 2021.
13 May 2021
Talking Point - Cr Hinewai Ormsby says the opportunity to be part of creating a new regional park for Ahuriri i...
30 April 2021
The colder autumn weather serves as a timely reminder to the community about rural and urban burning rules
29 April 2021
The Regional Council proposes an ambitious solution to erosion and to strengthen pastoral farms.
28 April 2021
We are proposing an 'uber style' on demand service.
23 April 2021
We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill a Waipawa based position in our ...
22 April 2021
As part of the Compliance Team in the Policy & Regulation Group, the Team Leader role supports Council to...
21 April 2021
Three Hawke’s Bay companies have been fined a total of $37,840
20 April 2021
The Karamū stream, our Karamū is one of the most polluted waterways in Hawke’s Bay. That is an absolute shocker...
16 April 2021
We are looking for a Deputy Harbourmaster to join the team. This role will be based in the Port of Napier office...
15 April 2021
Bring your debt collection expertise and skills to HBRC's finance team developing your own processes to manage...
15 April 2021
Regional Council is warning people against buying wet or green wood as we come into the colder months
14 April 2021
Wetland in Central Hawke’s Bay being constructed to investigate how wetlands can remove contaminants from farm...
13 April 2021
Reporting directly to the Group Manager, Policy & Regulation, this role will require someone with excellent...
7 April 2021
The Regional Council proposes another step up in the environmental work it accelerated in 2018.
6 April 2021
Our Long Term Plan 2021-2031 consultation is now open.
6 April 2021
We’re looking to the future and planning to take action to protect that future through our Long Term Plan 2021-31.
6 April 2021
The state of lowland waterways in Heretaunga is a pressing concern ...
1 April 2021
We are conducting field testing to validate and determine site feasibility.
26 March 2021
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is seeking community feedback
25 March 2021
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has an opportunity for a Management Accountant to partner with the business providing...
24 March 2021
Is it time for Māori constituencies for Hawke's Bay Regional Council?
24 March 2021
We are looking for a highly organised administrator to support our Catchment Team.
22 March 2021
Me whakatū rānei ngā roherohenga Māori ki Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Te Matau-a-Māui?
22 March 2021
First youth climate action camp brought together passionate rangatahi and empowered them to take action
19 March 2021
We are working closely with farmers to encourage best grazing practices.
18 March 2021
Hawke’s Bay dairy company Maxwell Farms fined $48,750 for illegally discharging 80,000 litres of effluent
12 March 2021
The HBRC CDEM group is looking for a positive-minded individual with a background in Communications to join our...
11 March 2021
A climate resilience project is on track with the Government’s COVID-19 funding
11 March 2021
The National Environment Standard (NES) for air quality has been exceeded during 1-28 February 2021.
10 March 2021
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of our Farm Environmental Management Plan...
9 March 2021
Bring your high level coordination skills to the Catchment Management teams Workshops delivery programme.
5 March 2021
Bring your technical risk experience and business understanding to lead the development & implementation of risk...
2 March 2021
Napier company fined for discharging an objectionable odour.
26 February 2021
The lifting of the ban is an exciting milestone for the lake.
26 February 2021
The newly-adopted Annual Report for 2019-20 reflects a year of progress in areas of land and water management...
24 February 2021
People need to take their own water if visiting the park.
23 February 2021
A reminder for farmes in the Tukituki catchment about a regulatory deadline that is coming up fast.
22 February 2021
New Māori cultural app Te Kupenga exciting step forward for Hawke’s Bay’s five councils.
22 February 2021
The region’s councils acknowledge Business Hawke’s Bay decision to wind up, and thank organisation
18 February 2021
Join our Environmental Information team to look after the installation, operation and maintenance of HBRC’...
18 February 2021
HBRC is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Compliance Team
16 February 2021
A number of complex pieces of work will come together this year.
3 February 2021
Regional Council considering plan for Tūtira Regional Park to be re-planted with mix of natives and pine.
3 February 2021
We welcome the draft report and support the call for decisive action.
1 February 2021
The community is being encouraged to have their say on a plan for the future of Hawke’s Bay’s transport network
1 February 2021
It is a difficult time when consent holders aren’t able to take water.
29 January 2021
Hawke’s Bay councils will start reviewing future economic development models this week.
28 January 2021
Hawke’s Bay’s leaders say the recent COVID-19 community cases in Auckland and Northland are a timely reminder.
28 January 2021
A possum control operation will begin around the edge of Wairoa this month
25 January 2021
The HBRC CDEM group is looking for positive-minded Emergency Management Advisors to join our small but...
22 January 2021
Soil, silt, and gravel can no longer be removed from the Tukituki and Waipawa Rivers
to prevent the spread of...
22 January 2021
HBRC has two opportunities for highly capable and suitably experienced Executive Assistants to join our team...
18 January 2021
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Project Manager to join our Integrated...
12 January 2021
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is looking for a Design Engineer to add their skills and enthusiasm to the Asset...
12 January 2021
The National Environmental Standard (NES) for air quality has been exceeded during 1 – 31 December 2020. The limit...
12 January 2021
HBRC has a range of exciting opportunities for skilled individuals to join our Information and Communication...
8 January 2021
Keeping boat hulls clean is the best way to protect Hawke’s Bay waters from unwanted pests
5 January 2021
Our offices will close at midday 24 December and re-open for business 5 January at 8am.
23 December 2020
Hawke’s Bay councils agree transformative change is needed in how the region supports business and industry...
18 December 2020
Four organisations and individuals recognised for their work to improve the environment
16 December 2020
Regional Council says $14,000 fine for Hastings orchard sends strong signal to horticulture sector
16 December 2020
Coastal hazards project re-engaging to build solutions for the coast between Clifton and Tangoio
14 December 2020
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has an exciting leadership opportunity for the right candidate in our Strategy and...
11 December 2020
We have a vacancy for a part-time Consent Advisor, 25 hours per week. Applications close 9 January 2021.
10 December 2020
Awards recognise farmers who consistently achieve full compliance with their resource consents.
9 December 2020
Regional Council says $37,000 fines for illegal discharge send a strong signal to businesses
9 December 2020
Regional Council urging landowners to keep an eye out for Chilean needle grass on farms
7 December 2020
Summer’s here and we are encouraging people to check they’re good to go before taking a dip.
4 December 2020
We have an opportunity for an experienced Graphic Designer in our Digital Communications team. Applications close...
4 December 2020
We have measured our carbon footprint and are on our way to being carbon neutral by 2025.
2 December 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is seeking applications for a Policy & Planning Coordinator to join a great team...
2 December 2020
The river is dredged around every ten years to support recreational use - and is next due in early 2021.
1 December 2020
The role of the FEMP Environmental Data Analyst is to provide technical and administrative support to internal and...
30 November 2020
We are pleased new eDNA technology has helped confirm a suspected presence of the invasive koi carp in a farm pond.
30 November 2020
A Jobs for Nature grant of $4.2 million will improve water quality and biodiversity of Hawke’s Bay farms,
27 November 2020
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is looking for a self-motivated and influential individual to join our team as an...
27 November 2020
Funding to go towards helping people buy essential items that aren't covered by insurance or other agencies.
26 November 2020
Chair Rex Graham has expressed dismay at some of the comments and the obvious level of deep hurt being felt ...
26 November 2020
Our scientists estimate last week's storm unleashed hundreds of thousands of tonnes of sediment from our hills
20 November 2020
Hawke's Bay river users need to keep a look out for potentially toxic algae
20 November 2020
The 2020 Hawke’s Bay river bird survey has been completed, with over 1,200 kilometres walked across three...
20 November 2020
Regional Council signals support for enhanced Māori representation at Council table
18 November 2020
We are seeking a qualified Project Engineer to provide day to day management of infrastructure projects within our...
17 November 2020
Caution against swimming in Napier until water quality test results come back
16 November 2020
HBRC is seeking applications for an Engineering Cadet to join a great team of people in our Asset Management...
13 November 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is seeking applications for an Sustainable Homes Administrator to join a great...
12 November 2020
With the weather heating up for the weekend after a wet week, check before swimming
12 November 2020
The National Environmental Standard (NES) for air quality has been exceeded during 1 – 31 October 2020. The limit...
6 November 2020
Hawke’s Bay is facing wildfires, worsening droughts, crop damage, and more pests with climate change.
4 November 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is seeking applications for an ICT Desktop Support to join a great team and...
30 October 2020
With summer approaching, Hastings and Napier residents are being urged to use less water to help reduce the...
29 October 2020
Climate change is of major concern to the Hawke’s Bay community a new survey has found.
27 October 2020
Hawke’s Bay’s Harbourmaster will be out this long weekend reminding boaties to stay safe on the water.
22 October 2020
HBRC transporting Horse the kiwi chick to his new home.
17 October 2020
Drivers and locals can expect to see logging works and some traffic disruption around Tangoio and Tūtira from...
16 October 2020
This is an opportunity for the whole Mohaka River community to be actively involved.
15 October 2020
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is seeking applications for a Senior Investigator to join the Compliance team.
14 October 2020
The breeding season for Hawke’s Bay’s endangered shorebirds has begun, with nests popping up.
9 October 2020
Regional Council says investment in Hawke's Bay Tourism providing economic benefits for whole region
8 October 2020
Regional Council says$11,900 fine for burning prohibited items sends strong message
6 October 2020
We have partnered with QEII to provide incentives to landowners to protect areas of ecological significance.
2 October 2020
HBRC has a fantastic opportunity for a project management extraordinaire. You will be an experienced Project...
2 October 2020
We aren't selling riparian plants to the community in 2021.
28 September 2020
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council – Works Group (a business unit of Council) is seeking an experienced all-rounder...
25 September 2020
We are seeking two solution driven people as Senior Catchment Advisors to join our Catchments Policy...
25 September 2020
We have a great opportunity for three students to work with the Water Quality and Ecology team and gain practical...
21 September 2020
We are seeking a customer focused, solution driven superstar to join our People and Capability Team. This is a...
17 September 2020
The Hawke's Bay Drought Relief Fund closes September 30.
17 September 2020
We are seeking a positive-minded Senior Emergency Manager Advisor (Group Welfare) to join our tight-knit team of...
16 September 2020
As an Environmental Compliance Officer you will undertake monitoring of environmental resource consents issued by...
16 September 2020
We're working to improve the delivery of ourbiosecurity programmes following an independent review.
16 September 2020
New deadline of 26 February 2021 to give farmers enough time to organise a resource consent.
15 September 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council – Works Group (a business unit of Council) is seeking a multi-skilled person to...
14 September 2020
Regional Council is celebrating the fact that Hastings and Napier have met the national air quality targets for...
14 September 2020
We have an exciting job opportunity for an effervescent, customer service extraordinaire looking to lead our...
11 September 2020
Bilingual flags flying around the region to celebrate Māori Language Week.
11 September 2020
Region well-positioned for discussions with Government on national reform of drinking waste and storm water...
8 September 2020
Seven Napier and Hastings schools took part in this year's Conservation Week by planting trees at Lake Tūtira.
4 September 2020
The Senior Governance Advisor is a newly created permanent role, based within the Strategy and Governance Group...
2 September 2020
Landowners from Upper Tukituki recently heard about plans for an injection of funding into the scheme
2 September 2020
COVID-19 and drought contribute to one of the greatest economic shocks Hawke’s Bay has seen.
2 September 2020
Regional Council trialling below ground Managed Aquifer Recharge technology in CHB .
2 September 2020
The role of Information Management Advisor is to provide input to the development and implementation of an...
31 August 2020
Rates are due for payment on 20 September this year, but no late fees will apply until 1 February 2021.
26 August 2020
“This is an extraordinary report from our science team that represents Hawke’s Bay’s key environmental ...
26 August 2020
Rates invoices have been sent and they are due for payment on 20 September.
21 August 2020
The whitebait season starts on 15 August with local whitebaiters gearing up for another great season.
14 August 2020
This new strategic leadership role is designed with a view to creating optimal people and capability structure...
13 August 2020
Regional Council says estuaries will benefit from targeted policy around their management.
13 August 2020
We are looking for a Compliance Coordinator to support the Compliance team in maintaining and updating our...
7 August 2020
Criteria expanded for regional drought relief fund to support more farmers.
6 August 2020
Sixteen submissions on the TANK Plan so far, with many more expected before 14 August deadline.
6 August 2020
The Regional Council can't proceed with a fast-track change to the nitrogen leaching tool.
5 August 2020
The five councils of Hawke’s Bay welcome details of 761m Three Waters stimulus package.
5 August 2020
Regional Council secures $19.2 million of Government funding, with up to 63 jobs for the region.
4 August 2020
We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with demonstrated expertise in freshwater science and people...
3 August 2020
Landowners and the Regional Council are working to protect Hawke’s Bay’s biodiversity
31 July 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is stepping up its response to the climate crisis.
30 July 2020
We have an exciting vacancy for the role of consents planner in the sunny Hawkes Bay. This is the home of ...
29 July 2020
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council welcomes today’s independent review panel report on the Resource Management Act.
29 July 2020
Leading a climate-smart recovery for Hawke’s Bay is this year’s focus, reflected in the 2020-21 Annual Plan...
29 July 2020
First-term Regional Councillor Hinewai Ormsby has been appointed as the new Chair to lead the Environment and...
29 July 2020
A new ticketing system is being rolled out in August making it easier to travel, at the same time as flat fare...
27 July 2020
A new report looking at New Zealand’s regional greenhouse gas emissions is being welcomed by the Regional Council.
23 July 2020
We've launched a Pest Hub to give easy access to advice on 171 species that are, or have the potential to become...
17 July 2020
The Manager Regional Water Security is a newly created fixed term role, based within the Asset Management Group...
15 July 2020
We're helping whānau get a dry, healthier home with double-glazing
15 July 2020
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has an exciting part time opportunity for a highly organised and innovative...
14 July 2020
• Enviable Hawke’s Bay lifestyle.
• Progressive and well-led Council.
• Contribute to regional improvement and...
10 July 2020
• A great opportunity for someone passionate about public transport and transport planning.
• Based in the sunny...
10 July 2020
As a result of this, we are seeking highly capable Business Analyst to work as part of the Project team to ensure...
10 July 2020
The National Environmental Standard (NES) for air quality has been exceeded during 1 – 30 June 2020.
8 July 2020
Councils welcome the Government's $761m package for three waters reform.
8 July 2020
The role is a permanent position that will suit someone who has a passion for rural environments and takes job...
6 July 2020
This is a fixed term role until April 2021 the purpose of this fixed term contract is to provide support until the...
2 July 2020
An opportunity has arisen for a three-month fixed term contract for 40 hours per week, to provide administration...
2 July 2020
Responsible for leading a team that oversees the preparation of all strategy and corporate planning ensuring that...
2 July 2020
Regional Council welcomes court decision to impose $12,555 fine for for illegal burning.
2 July 2020
The Regional Council says inland port will be a significant boost for the economy.
1 July 2020
The Regional Business Partner Programme (RBP) is a key Government service to deliver a regional one-stop shop that...
1 July 2020
Regional Council looks set to begin investigating water storage sites in Heretaunga.
1 July 2020
We are looking for a positive-minded person to join our tight-knit team of emergency management advisors. The key...
29 June 2020
Rubbish dumping around Napier and Hastings has increased by around 25 per cent in the last few months
25 June 2020
‘Do nothing’ approach to water security could see primary sector significantly impacted.
24 June 2020
Regional Council reassuring the public no change to rules for applying for water bottling consent.
24 June 2020
Time runs out at midnight on 28 June to influence the Regional Council’s plan for a climate-smart recovery.
23 June 2020
Rainfall over the weekend signalled end to meteorological drought, yet a critical feed deficit remains
22 June 2020
In response to the drought, the Rural Advisory Group distributed 4,933 hay bales to small block holders.
17 June 2020
We can help whānau get dry, healthier homes that are warmer in winter and cooler in summer
17 June 2020
Air quality in Hastings exceeded the national standard for the first time this year on 15 June.
16 June 2020
The closing date for submissions has been extended to 14 August 2020.
13 June 2020
A rise in outdoor burning is becoming a health risk for the community and is made worse by high-pressure systems
12 June 2020
The Regional Council thanks Tukituki catchment landowners who have sent in their pre-application or full...
10 June 2020
Have your say on the Rates Approach for the coming year and whether to establish a Recovery Fund.
9 June 2020
The Hawke’s Bay’s drought relief fund, which was set up by local government leaders to help farmers through one of...
8 June 2020
The Regional Council’s Annual Plan consultation document is available for public feedback from Monday 8 June until...
6 June 2020
The Regional Council’s plan for the long-term health of the Heretaunga Plains waterways will now stay open for...
5 June 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council wants to amend the way that nitrogen leaching is modelled on farms for resource...
4 June 2020
The role of Workshops and Works Co-ordinator - Hill Country Erosion is a fixed term position which runs through to...
4 June 2020
The Rural Advisory Group are planning feed runs for the next two weekends to help small block holders care for...
3 June 2020
We are seeking a person with a broad range of practical skills who has extensive experience in the operation of...
2 June 2020
Weekend rainfall very welcome although it wasn’t an official ‘drought breaker’.
2 June 2020
Give a Little - ‘Digging deep for our farmers in drought’ launched today as a way for HB people to support the...
29 May 2020
New regulations aimed at cleaning up rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands to improve freshwater.
28 May 2020
If you enjoy a hands-on role then this exciting opportunity will interest you. The Transport Manager is actively...
27 May 2020
The Regional Council is focussed on a climate smart recovery to address the economic challenges from COVID-19 and...
27 May 2020
A proposed new ticketing system for Hawke’s Bay is planned to be rolled out at the same time as flat fees are...
27 May 2020
We are now seeking applications for a 12-month fixed term maternity leave cover role of Resource Technician –...
25 May 2020
This 12-month fixed term role is an exciting opportunity and will play a critical role in supporting the Hawke’...
25 May 2020
Shorebirds are thriving on Hawke’s Bay’s braided rivers a recent survey has shown.
22 May 2020
Community aroha and mahi have got a wetland restoration project off the ground in Mahanga.
22 May 2020
It's nearly time for our 'virtual' public meetings - learn about the plan for Napier, Hastings and Heretaunga...
22 May 2020
A community project in Omakere is bringing back the once-thriving giant, kahikatea.
21 May 2020
Hawke’s Bay Regional councillors have voted unanimously to contribute $200,000 to the Mayoral Drought Relief Fund
21 May 2020
Proposed TANK Plan for Heretaunga Plains waterways – Plan Change 9
Hawkes Bay Regional Resource Management Plan
20 May 2020
The Rural Advisory Group are grateful that the Government has quickly responded to the regional request for...
19 May 2020
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is looking for an Asset Management Engineer to guide our vision to enable a healthy...
18 May 2020
A drought relief fund is being set up by Hawke’s Bay’s four Mayors and Regional Council Chairman this week, with...
18 May 2020
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Officer to join our team.
14 May 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is expressing grave concerns about the continuing severe drought...
14 May 2020
In Alert Level 2 Regional Council’s parks, river access points, and all of the Hawke’s Bay Trails will re-open.
13 May 2020
Keep an eye out for the colour purple, as the Woolly Nightshade’s flowers are easier to spot right now
12 May 2020
The 2020 Drought Recovery Advice Fund is to help you recover from the 2020 drought, and plan for future drought...
11 May 2020
We are looking for a new ICT specialist to provide full management, deployment and delivery of the Council’...
8 May 2020
Regional Council reassuring community high nitrogen levels in parts of CHB being addressed.
7 May 2020
Hawke’s Bay locals have made a record month in April walking and cycling round our trails.
5 May 2020
Enviroschools has been connecting with its Hawke’s Bay network during the lockdown around the region.
4 May 2020
During the colder months from May to August, no outdoor burning is allowed in Hastings or Napier.
30 April 2020
Regional Council staff have been keeping an eye on open spaces, and have been disappointed by what they’ve found.
29 April 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Rural Advisory Group is urging drought-stricken farmers to seek advice and plan ahead for the...
28 April 2020
Council meetings will operate on an online-only basis until the end of May 2020.View these LIVE on...
25 April 2020
The Regional Council’s plan for long-term health of Heretaunga Plains' waterways goes public on 2 May.
16 April 2020
A new report has been released illustrating the national state of freshwaters compared to their natural state.
16 April 2020
HB councils have this week submitted a joint bid for $314m of government investment funds for ‘3 waters’...
15 April 2020
The National Environmental Standard (NES) for air quality has been exceeded during 1 – 31 March 2020.
9 April 2020
A farming company has been charged with the discharge of a significant volume of dairy effluent late last year.
7 April 2020
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is offering an interim solution to help farmers meet a significant resource consent...
7 April 2020
A call to salute our Go Bus drivers for their commitment to the cause, helping to deliver essential services
3 April 2020
Councillors have signalled a zero rates increase to the community.
26 March 2020
We’ve made a few changes to our bus service to keep our community and drivers safe during Covid-19
23 March 2020
The Rural Advisory Group will do all it can to support drought-impacted rural communities, after today’...
23 March 2020
A rāhui has been placed on the Tutaekurī River from Waiohiki to Waitangi, following a body being found.
19 March 2020
The Regional Council will seek submissions to the proposed TANK Plan in March - 8 years after this process started.
18 March 2020
Hawke’s Bay’s Councils are taking an integrated approach to their response to the COVID-19 health crisis.
18 March 2020
HBRC & WDC work together on managing the growth in forestry in the Wairoa District.
16 March 2020
Creating the right environment to jump on bikes or walk is a focus of Walking and Cycling Summit.
13 March 2020
We are looking for a highly motivated individual, with demonstrated expertise in freshwater science and people...
12 March 2020
More HB homes are becoming healthier with a massive uptake in Sustainable Homes.
11 March 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Drought Committee is recommending to the Government that the region declare a medium-scale event.
10 March 2020
Following a successful year of connecting teachers to nature, there's another year of free, after-school workshop...
9 March 2020
The Regional Council Maori Committee has met for the first time in the new triennium and appointed joint chairs.
4 March 2020
An exciting regional collaboration between all five councils of Hawke’s Bay has taken off.
3 March 2020
We are currently seeking a GIS Analyst to join our GIS Team at Hawke’s Bay Regional Council. The team is dedicated...
26 February 2020
Te Māhia School have released two breeds of Dung beetles to complement each other’s nap schedules.
25 February 2020
OSPRI is leading the response to a small cluster of TB infected cattle near the Napier-Taupō road.
19 February 2020
Meet our new ranger who looks after the Regional Council’s parks, trails and river spaces.
18 February 2020
We are looking for an enthusiastic, technically minded individual with a willingness to learn. The successful...
14 February 2020
We're using nature to control pests with the release of the White Admiral Butterfly this month.
13 February 2020
This is a fixed-term role up to 24 months to champion our organisational performance management framework, it...
12 February 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says it’s not just people who are finding the warmer weather uncomfortable.
12 February 2020
The hunt is on for new Youth Environment Council (YEC) members who can help their peers understand what they can...
11 February 2020
The aerial surveying for Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s innovative 3D mapping project has finished.
9 February 2020
Hawke’s Bay’s hot, dry weather means rural residents are facing water take bans on many rivers and streams, while...
4 February 2020
To prevent the spread of Chilean needle grass, soil, silt, and gravel can no longer be removed from the Tukituki...
3 February 2020
An exciting opportunity for someone looking to live and work in sunny HB, based out of our Napier office. The role...
31 January 2020
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has appointed three of its councillors to its Investment Company Board.
30 January 2020
The Regional Business Partner Programme (RBP) is a key Government service to deliver a regional one-stop shop that...
29 January 2020
This is an exciting opportunity to join the People and Capability team for a fixed period of 12 months to cover...
28 January 2020
The five councils of HB welcome today’s announcement of Government funding to progress the region-wide review of...
27 January 2020
Join our hydrology and groundwater team to help translate science into water management
23 January 2020
Create and narrate great stories about protecting and enhancing Hawke’s Bay’s environment.
22 January 2020
Support the development of improved Māori engagement in local government.
22 January 2020
The Regional Council’s ambitious project for the clearest picture yet of the region’s freshwater supply has taken...
21 January 2020
Join the HBCDEM team. Coordinate and develop training, deliver response and recovery learning system and exercise...
21 January 2020
Locals have a chance to get hands-on, in a scientific race against the clock in February.
17 January 2020
Hawke's Bay Regional Council has a new Catchment Advisor role based in Gisborne delivering the Hill Country...
16 January 2020
Are you a graduate looking for a development opportunity? HBRC have a fantastic learning opportunity for an...
24 December 2019
Find out when we are closed over the holidays.
23 December 2019
Are you looking for a new opportunity in the New Year? HBRC are looking for an experience People and Capability...
23 December 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council are looking for your expertise to lead the new Risk and Assurance portfolio.
23 December 2019
We want everyone to have a great summer. Here’s a few tips to keep people and the environment safe.
20 December 2019
HBRC are looking for an Environmental Officer Compliance to undertake monitoring of resource consents in the...
20 December 2019
Are you highly motivated? Have great ‘people skills’ and want to make a significant difference in water...
20 December 2019
A new breed of farm worker has been released in Māhia, Dung beetles.
19 December 2019
Chance to work for an innovative and progressive Council while enjoying all the benefits of a great lifestyle...
12 December 2019
The Hawke's Bay Regional Councils, Stategic Planning Group is seeking expressions of interest. There is an...
11 December 2019
With summer in full flow with beautiful long days and heat pushing families to the water, it’s time to remember to...
11 December 2019
Swim Thru Summer’ is a reminder to check your favourite spots are good to go before taking the plunge at our...
10 December 2019
The Dairy Compliance Awards recognise HB dairy farmers who consistently achieve full compliance with their...
6 December 2019
With water restrictions in place for many urban areas in Hawke’s Bay, rural residents are facing water take ban...
6 December 2019
Due to increased growth across the organisation HBRC are looking for a Management Accountant to join the team and...
6 December 2019
Due to growth across the organisation we are looking for a Treasury and Funding Accountant to join the HBRC team...
6 December 2019
The focus of this year's World Soil Day is erosion, and it’s a very topical issue for Hawke’s Bay.
4 December 2019
The Regional Council is asking boaties to keep their hull clean to keep pests out of Hawke’s Bay.
2 December 2019
Are you passionate about sustainability and our environment? Do you have an understanding of the RMA and nutrient...
2 December 2019
Do you have an understanding of the Resource Management Act and Consenting Process?
2 December 2019
Would you like to play an important role in protecting our Region? Join our Consent Planning Team.
2 December 2019
An ambitious initiative between Hawke’s Bay businesses and councils on climate change kicked off in Napier.
27 November 2019
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Resource Technicians in our Hydrology team.
22 November 2019
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term resource technician in our Hydrology team. The Resource...
22 November 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s 3D aquifer mapping project will take off in the New Year.
21 November 2019
Keep an eye out for the colour purple, as the Chilean needle grass’ purple seed head is easy to spot right now.
20 November 2019
Are you an experience Business Analyst looking for your next challenge?
20 November 2019
Although Hawke’s Bay received a good dollop of rain recently, Hastings and Napier residents are encouraged to use...
18 November 2019
Are you a Senior Accountant looking for a new challenge? HBRC has an opportunity for a Senior Group Accountant to...
15 November 2019
Waitangi Regional Park and Atea a Rangi Star Compass has taken out a coveted landscape architecture award.
12 November 2019
Napierites have a lovely unexpected gift for the end of spring in the form of a nesting black-billed gull colony.
7 November 2019
Thirty years on, Rex Graham chairs the Regional Council with deliberate focus to protect and enhance the...
6 November 2019
Hawke's Bay Regional Council's Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group in collaboration with East Coast Life...
1 November 2019
Hawke's Bay Regional Council has two new Catchment Advisor Positions available based in Wairoa and Gisborne. Both...
30 October 2019
Councillor Rex Graham has been re-elected as Chair of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.
30 October 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and 3R Group are teaming up to hold a business event about climate change.
24 October 2019
The Whangawehi Catchment Management Group almost took out an international river prize at an event held in...
23 October 2019
A warning not to touch a bag containing rook bait lost from a helicopter in the Wairoa area.
22 October 2019
Do you have the skills and commitment to make a positive contribution to planning the future of Hawke’s Bay?
18 October 2019
Would you like to support the development and understanding of Te Ao Māori in Council?
Do you have comprehensive...
14 October 2019
Find out the declared results for the 2019 local body elections
12 October 2019
Our 5-yearly SOE Summary Report is how we assess longer term changes in the environment and the effects these may...
8 October 2019
Do you have a strong interest in the environment?
Are you physically fit and take a pride in your work?
25 September 2019
Strategic leadership role - further enhancing the optimal people and capability structure for Hawke’s Bay Regional...
25 September 2019
Less than two weeks to go in this year’s elections! Keep an eye on your letterbox for your voting pack.
20 September 2019
Are you an experienced Emergency Management leader looking for a new challenge?
18 September 2019
RPC recommends Regional Council notify of TANK plan change
18 September 2019
Hawke’s Bay is home to outstanding water bodies, and the Regional Council wants you to have your say on a plan...
16 September 2019
Are you an enthusiastic and innovative champion for spatial data? Are you looking for a challenge?
13 September 2019
Are you an enthusiastic, innovative and experienced GIS professional? Are you a champion for spatial data?
13 September 2019
Do you have a good understanding of Hawke’s Bay rivers and drainage networks? Do you enjoy the balance of working...
13 September 2019
Are you a people and capability specialist with experience in employment relations? Are you looking for a new role...
13 September 2019
Do you have a strong commitment to the development of effective health and safety?
Have you had experience in...
10 September 2019
Hawke’s Bay Rowing Club for the LVA Regatta from 7.00am to 1.00pm, Sunday 15 September 2019. For safety reason...
9 September 2019
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council welcomes the launch of the Essential Freshwater package.
5 September 2019
Are you solutions focused with facilities and fleet management experience?
28 August 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is holding community subcatchment meetings about DIN – (Dissolved Inorganic Nitrogen...
26 August 2019
A new Regional Council and University of Waikato role will study the relationship between our communities and our...
23 August 2019
Do you want to play an important part in Hawke’s Bay’s river management?
Are you looking to further your career...
22 August 2019
Hawke's Bay Regional Council (HBRC) is the regional authority for the Hawke's Bay region in New Zealand with key...
21 August 2019
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says the successful completion of the initial public offer (IPO) of shares in...
20 August 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has approved Change 5 (Land Use and Freshwater Management) to the Regional Resource...
17 August 2019
Twenty candidates are stepping up for 1 of 9 available 'environmental' seats in this year’s elections.
16 August 2019
Rocket Lab will be launching a rocket into space from Mahia, Hawkes Bay. The launch may be any day from Friday...
15 August 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has received the following application for resource consents under the Resource...
14 August 2019
The Regional Council has now made it easier for homeowners to have healthy homes.
14 August 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council advises that agrichemical spraying for weed control will take place during the period...
14 August 2019
Are you a management accountant who can hit the ground running?
HBRC has an immediate opportunity available for...
13 August 2019
Are you passionate about New Zealand Biodiversity, looking for a new role with the freedom of working in an...
12 August 2019
The Regional Council is reducing access to the Tūtaekurī river at Guppy Road.
8 August 2019
After 18 years on the Māori Committee, this week was Mike Mohi’s last meeting as committee Chair and...
8 August 2019
Regional Council science staff are once again looking forward to seeing the entries for this year’s Regional...
8 August 2019
The Regional Council reminds anyone working on production land to spray responsibly this season.
6 August 2019
The Regional Council has been strongly regulating illegal burning this winter.
26 July 2019
We're stoked to have found a new inanga spawning site at Te Awanga.
25 July 2019
The Council is committed to supporting farmers stabilise their hills and improve the quality of their streams.
24 July 2019
To celebrate Biosecurity Week, the Regional Council is highlighting the good mahi going on round the region.
22 July 2019
Are you passionate about working collaboratively to improve the Hawkes Bay environment?
15 July 2019
NIWA and Biosecurity NZ led a Hawke’s Bay group exploring marine pests and the harm they cause.
5 July 2019
The Regional Council intends to create a new regional park - Te Rongo Regional Park - on the eastern flank of Te...
5 July 2019
Air quality in Hastings twice exceeded the national standard over the weekend.
1 July 2019
Everyone’s welcome to come along on 29 June to help plant the new wetland area at Waitangi Regional Park.
28 June 2019
Climate Emergency, Annual Plan adopted, new due date for regional council rates all adopted at today's Regional...
26 June 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council today authorised Napier Port to proceed with a 45 per cent initial public offer (IPO...
26 June 2019
The project to revitalise Whakakī Lake has been given a three million dollar funding boost.
25 June 2019
Come and hear this country’s largest farm operator talk about the changing face of horticulture in New Zealand.
24 June 2019
The impact of stormwater quality on the Ahuriri Estuary is the focus of a new campaign in Napier.
24 June 2019
Patoka farmer Jeremy White is planting to protect Hawke’s Bay waterways, by adding 1,600 native plants to hi...
21 June 2019
There is strong support for Hawke’s Bay to join other councils around the country in declaring a climate emergency.
19 June 2019
A proposal to develop a solar farm in Flaxmere has the initial backing of Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.
19 June 2019
The new wetland at Waitangi Regional Park will provide another haven for native fish and birdlife once flooded.
19 June 2019
Years of discussions led by the Regional Council came to a head when the Napier-Wairoa Rail line was officially...
14 June 2019
The Clive Hard seabed will be mapped this month through a joint project with NIWA and the Regional Council.
12 June 2019
Nineteen projects across Hawke’s Bay will be made possible by the latest round of PGF investment funding announced...
10 June 2019
The Corporate and Strategic Committee recommended adopting this year's Annual Plan, with more focus on regulating...
6 June 2019
World Environment Day is a timely reminder about the part we play in our region's air quality.
5 June 2019
Join us to celebrate World Oceans Day at Ahuriri on Saturday 8 June.
31 May 2019
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has served the Wairoa District Council with two abatement notices in relation to...
31 May 2019
The coastal hazards committee led by three Hawkes’ Bay councils today recommended the establishment of a Coastal...
31 May 2019
Swing into the planting season this Wednesday to plant some threatened heart-leaved kohuhu trees at Pakōwhai.
31 May 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council today confirmed that it would proceed with a minority IPO of Napier Port subject to a...
29 May 2019
Biodiversity Hawke’s Bay has announced the first ever recipients of the Biodiversity HB Project Fund.
28 May 2019
Dog owners are urged to keep an eye out for black mat algae when walking dogs along rivers with stony beds.
28 May 2019
At a loose end this Saturday? Come and be part of a new wetland development, as we continue to improve Waitangi...
28 May 2019
Information on Regional Council rates for properties is now available on the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council website.
27 May 2019
Hawke's Bay Regional Council now has a rare opportunity for a full-time Manager Science to lead the environmental...
22 May 2019
What will it take to make young people turn out to vote - or even stand - in the upcoming local body elections?
21 May 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (HBRC) has an opportunity for a full-time Manager Compliance to lead the compliance...
21 May 2019
Trustees are being sought for a new farming initiative aimed at shining a light on Hawke’s Bay’s agricultural...
21 May 2019
Some of the Hawke's Bay Trails are part of the route for the Air NZ Marathon this weekend.
15 May 2019
Teachers wanting to take their students into the environment are making the most of workshops about using the...
15 May 2019
It's the time of year when the Regional Council typically receives many complaints to its Pollution Hotline about...
15 May 2019
Pekapeka carpark is closed for the opening of duck shooting season - for public health and safety reasons.
3 May 2019
We're continuing our focus on grazing practices ahead of this year’s winter season.
3 May 2019
The 2019 Hawke’s Bay Youth Environment Council has hit the ground running with decisions already made on exciting...
1 May 2019
Do you want to play an important part in Hawke’s Bay’s river management?
Are you looking to further your...
30 April 2019
Rules applying to outdoor fires during winter in Napier and Hastings begin on Wednesday 1 May.
29 April 2019
The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is vested along with the local community in protecting and managing the region’...
24 April 2019
Whatungarongaro te tangata toitū te whenua. If you are passionate about sustainable land use and infrastructure...
24 April 2019
The Hawke’s Bay Trails cycling and walking network received a significant funding boost today.
18 April 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chief Executive James Palmer has welcomed a national report released today on the...
18 April 2019
Following last year’s Long Term Plan, we are well underway with the additional staff, structure and support needed...
18 April 2019
Work at the Tukituki River estuary near Haumoana will improve the biodiversity of this area, making it more...
18 April 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has an exciting opportunity in our nationally recognised Farm Environmental Data...
16 April 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has an exciting opportunity in our Client Services Team.
16 April 2019
A new software tool is being trialled by some Hawke’s Bay orchardists and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council this winter...
15 April 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has received confirmation that the Napier Port Board has approved the business case...
10 April 2019
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Works Group have an exciting opportunity based in CHB. Are you someone who...
9 April 2019
A study by a University of Waikato environmental science student has helped build Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’...
9 April 2019
The Regional Council is interested in your thoughts on public transport in the region.
4 April 2019
Our annual ‘Paws at Pākōwhai’ fun event will be held at Pākōwhai Regional Park this Saturday 6 April from 10 am –...
3 April 2019
The Good Wood Scheme ensures people with modern woodburners can reliably buy good, low-pollution wood to get...
3 April 2019
Are you interested in taking an active role safeguarding the environment?
Do you have strong interpersonal...
2 April 2019
The Harbourmaster has approved a sea exclusion zone to be in place for the Napier Port Harbour to Hills Triathlon...
30 March 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council voted today to adopt additional protections for its majority ownership position in...
27 March 2019
Nick and Nicky Dawson from Glenelg (Great Glen Farm Ltd) have our congratulations for being this year’s Supreme...
27 March 2019
The University of Waikato and Hawke's Bay Regional Council have partnered in a shared mission to support...
26 March 2019
Senior leadership role: mix of business partnering, staff management, operational accounting.
25 March 2019
While grazing practices have improved, the Regional Council will keep an eye on winter land use.
25 March 2019
The coastal hazards project shared by three partner councils with local iwi continues to gather momentum.
20 March 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has completed an extensive investigation into the leak of Pan Pac Forest Products’...
20 March 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for a Freshwater Ecologist. Working in a dynamic team...
18 March 2019
A big thank you to the community for getting involved in Seaweek 2019 during March, and especially in our beach...
15 March 2019
OverseerFM software replaces all existing versions of Overseer in June 2019, including the Overseer Nutrient...
14 March 2019
A dive survey of the Ahuriri Inner Harbour shows that two marine pests - Mediterranean fanworm and Clubbed...
14 March 2019
Do you have a creative mind and a passion for the environment?
Are you looking for a job that will extend and...
14 March 2019
Looking for a challenging engineering role in a great lifestyle area?
13 March 2019
Past regional park managers gathered this week to recognise the 20 years’ service of Theo Rood as Pākōwhai...
13 March 2019
Do you have a passion for emergency management?
Are you excited about improving the way Hawke’s Bay responds to...
12 March 2019
Fantastic opportunity for an experienced Modeller - play a critical role in locally & nationally funded projects!
12 March 2019
Rocket Lab have announced a launch window from 17-30 March. A launch hazard area will be in effect on launch...
12 March 2019
The Harbourmaster has approved sea exclusion zones on Saturday 16 March for the Secondary School Kahungunu Waka...
12 March 2019
Due to a shortage of permanent drivers, Go Bus have been drafting in spare drivers from other regions to help...
11 March 2019
Can you help us to create and narrate the great stories
of how we protect and enhance Hawke’s Bay?
8 March 2019
Do you want be part of a positive team in a progressive Council? Are you passionate about the environment?
8 March 2019
Today's monthly public climate briefing noted the drier than expected summer we've just experienced, with an...
7 March 2019
We seek your feedback on establishing an additional Council Controlled Organisation.
6 March 2019
The trial of an air curtain in Lake Waikōpiro at Tūtira continues, but the results are inconclusive ...
6 March 2019
An ocean glider will start collecting data on Hawke Bay this week to help develop an understanding of the health...
4 March 2019
The supreme winner of the East Coast Ballance Farm Environment Awards will be one of three Hawke’s Bay farm...
28 February 2019
Are you passionate about working collaboratively for Hawke's Bays environment?
28 February 2019
Join in the Beach Clean Up, Waitangi Regional Park, Sat 2 March and Twilight Walk & Talk, Ahuriri Estuary, Wed 6...
26 February 2019
A “sizeable chunk” of funding will go to a project to combat hill country erosion in the Hangaroa – Mangapoike...
25 February 2019
Do you have an affinity with land sustainability?
Do you want to have a positive impact on rural landscapes and...
15 February 2019
Are you passionate about our marine environment and looking to join a forward thinking, high delivering team?
15 February 2019
The Regional Council voted today to ask the community for feedback on creating a new Council Controlled...
13 February 2019
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is hoping the conviction of a Hawke’s property developer for illegally lighting...
12 February 2019
Young people aged between 14 and 19 years with a passion for the environment, an interest in local government and...
11 February 2019
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s monthly public climate and water resources briefing for February has focused on the...
8 February 2019
A new outdoor seat and information sign have been sponsored by the Napier Branch of the Forest and Bird Protection...
8 February 2019
Chairman Rex Graham provided this Talking Point published in Hawke's Bay Today 8 February 2019.
8 February 2019
Appointments of advisors have been made as part of the preparation for a potential initial public offering (IPO...
5 February 2019
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Pest Management Plan commences today 1 February 2019 after being approved by the Regional...
1 February 2019
Hawke's Bay Regional Council has received applications for resource consents to extract gravel from the Ngaruroro...
1 February 2019
The last day for paying Hawke’s Bay Regional Council rates is this Thursday 31 January.
28 January 2019
The Regional Council is working on the details to support a possible share offer in mid-2019.
25 January 2019
A new wetland is currently being created at Waitangi Regional Park to provide another haven for fish and birdlife.
25 January 2019
This summer Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and the Ministry for Primary Industries are again reminding everyone to...
18 January 2019
The Triathlon Hawke's Bay event organisers have advised the Harbourmaster that Sunday's swim leg will now take...
16 January 2019
Hawke's Bay Regional Council are looking for two suitably qualified Catchment Advisors.
Catchment Advisor Central...
11 January 2019
The Ocean Swim series continues with an event on 19 January, 8-10am and an area of sea from East Pier to Battery...
8 January 2019
The Pākōwhai Regional Park carpark reopened today, providing a bigger, better entrance to this very popular...
21 December 2018
In the next few weeks as Christmas parcels arrive from overseas, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is supporting MPI...
20 December 2018
The monthly climate and water resources briefing at Hawke’s Bay Regional Council this month focused on the result...
19 December 2018
The Regional Council voted to progress a minority share float in Napier Port...
19 December 2018
Five new navigation marker posts have been installed at Mahia Beach by the regional Harbourmaster...
17 December 2018
DHB advises that E.coli 3 times above safe swimming levels has been recorded at Porangahau Estuary...
14 December 2018
Papers informing decisions on how best to fund Napier Port’s expansion have been uploaded onto the Regional...
14 December 2018
Hawke’s Bay’s dairy farmers who are consistently achieving full compliance were recognised at the Dairy Compliance...
13 December 2018
We’re still asking for feedback to identify the region’s most treasured water bodies...
12 December 2018
Some boaties and jet skiers on the Clive River are being contacted by the Harbourmaster after concerns were raised...
12 December 2018
With the arrival of summer, HBRC is encouraging people to get out and enjoy the great swimming spots in the region.
5 December 2018
The importance of soil to New Zealand’s economy is the key theme for the 2018 New Zealand Soil Science Society...
30 November 2018
An exclusion zone will be in place in the Clive River/ Waitangi Basin for jet ski racing events, 1 & 2 December.
30 November 2018
Chilean needle grass is easier to identify right now as the purple seed head is visible and we are reminding...
26 November 2018
Submissions have now closed on the public consultation on how to fund the growth of Napier Port with thousands of...
23 November 2018
With temperatures warming up, people using Hawke’s Bay’s lakes or stony rivers for swimming or walking dogs need...
22 November 2018
The sea area within the East Pier (Perfume Point) foreshore to the rock groyne at Battery Road Beach and extending...
22 November 2018
East Coast LAB (Life at the Boundary) alongside NZ Geoscience Society, GNS & NIWA is hosting a public presentation...
22 November 2018
Irrigating cropping land efficiently is vital for the long-term sustainability of both business and harvest.
22 November 2018
Water Quantity in Central Hawke’s Bay will be up for discussion later this month at a public information evening.
13 November 2018
Tikokino and OngaOnga residents will be receiving survey forms in their letterbox soon as the Hawke’s Bay Regional...
12 November 2018
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has completed a series of six public drop in sessions to discuss options for...
9 November 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s latest climate briefing yesterday (8 Nov) gave the indication that people need to...
9 November 2018
Our summer recreational water quality programme started this week so you can decide where to swim over the hot...
7 November 2018
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Information & Communication Technology Team for a smart...
6 November 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council are looking for two candidates for an exciting Two Year Fixed Term role within the...
6 November 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is looking for enthusiastic candidates for an exciting Two Year Fixed Term...
6 November 2018
With summer approaching a new campaign is being launched to encourage people to take extra care not to waste water...
1 November 2018
The University of Waikato and Hawke's Bay Regional Council have partnered in a shared mission and are looking for...
1 November 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has decided to extend the period of community consultation around options for the...
31 October 2018
Hawke's Bay Regional Council now has a newly created role for a full-time Project Engineer to join their team in...
29 October 2018
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is now seeking a full-time Team Leader to join their team in Napier. This pivotal...
29 October 2018
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is now seeking a full-time Asset Management Lead to join their team in Napier. Thi...
29 October 2018
Today marks the half-way point in the Regional Council's community consultation around options for funding the...
29 October 2018
The Destination Playground next to the Wairoa Community Centre will be a work site from 29 October while a...
26 October 2018
Come and see us at one of our drop in sessions in either Waipukurau, Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, Flaxmere or...
25 October 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for an innovative person to provide comprehensive...
25 October 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has three part time opportunities for highly organised and innovative administrator...
25 October 2018
The Whangawehi Catchment Management Group from Mahia has won the Pacific category of the prestigious Asia Pacific...
17 October 2018
A month-long formal consultation process starts today with every household in Hawke’s Bay being asked to have...
15 October 2018
Look for the vibrant mural at Hawke’s Bay Showgrounds and find out more about biodiversity inside the Nature Shed...
11 October 2018
Hawke’s Bay is recognized nationally as having one of New Zealand’s more diverse and complex river networks and...
11 October 2018
Today’s release of national water quality trends for rivers, while sobering, substantiates HBRC’s decisions thi...
4 October 2018
Have your say on the best way to fund the future of Napier Port.
3 October 2018
The Regional Council today proposed four potential options to fund Napier Port’s growth requirements, retain...
3 October 2018
This first of the summer climate briefings will be held at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chambers on Tuesday 2...
28 September 2018
HBRC received 20% more calls to its Pollution Hotline over the past year, highlighting the community’s growing...
26 September 2018
The Minister of Conservation Eugenie Sage gave a ‘shout out’ to everyone who has championed wetlands at the...
26 September 2018
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two resource technicians. One each in our Hydrology and Groundwater teams.
25 September 2018
More than 200 people will be attending the National Wetland Restoration Symposium in Napier this week, supported...
24 September 2018
A taskforce set up to look for solutions to water quantity issues in Central Hawke’s Bay met for the first time...
21 September 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and the University of Waikato are joining forces to foster new research into how best...
21 September 2018
In celebration of World Car Free Day, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is offering free goBay bus services thi...
19 September 2018
Lessons on how to be safe on a boat and in the water are on the way for Central Hawke’s Bay youngsters.
18 September 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is looking for a reliable and diligent Resource Analyst to join our Environmental...
14 September 2018
Rooks in large numbers should be reported to Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s biosecurity team as nesting season ha...
14 September 2018
The Navigation Safety Bylaw 2018 requires all jetskis operating in Hawke's Bay to be registered.
10 September 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional and Central Hawke’s Bay District Councils are bringing together a taskforce to manage the...
7 September 2018
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the finance team on a full time basis.
7 September 2018
The Environment and Services Committee today recommended to roll out a new Sustainable Homes programme from 1...
5 September 2018
Whangawehi Catchment Management Group is thrilled with its nomination as the only NZ finalise in the prestigiou...
5 September 2018
Drivers around Hawke’s Bay will be aware of a number of roadworks on key routes around the Bay at present.
28 August 2018
HBRC CE James Palmer says the appointment of a senior Māori leader in the organisation will help staff and...
28 August 2018
It's not your usual school lesson - retrieving a dead rat from a trap - but it's part of the learning in Hawke'...
27 August 2018
Today’s signing of the Kahutia Accord MOU between Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi incorporated and Hawke’s Bay Regional...
24 August 2018
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Works Group has an exciting opportunity available based in CHB. Are you someone...
24 August 2018
HBRC is a sponsor of this year's NZ Environment & Conservation Organisations conference, being held at...
23 August 2018
Coastal hazard initiatives like sea walls, groynes and beach renourishment are a step closer for coastal...
22 August 2018
Enviroschools in Wairoa will come together to plant an area alongside the Wairoa River on Tuesday 28 August.
21 August 2018
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is now seeking an experienced GIS Analyst to join their team on a full-time...
20 August 2018
Do you have what it takes to help communicate and educate the public about being prepared for an emergency and...
15 August 2018
There has been plenty happening at Tūtira this winter as part of a project aimed at improving the water quality...
14 August 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chief Executive James Palmer says the Council shares the frustration of both the...
14 August 2018
A new book “Pekapeka Swamp: A Story of Survival” tells the story of restoring the swamp and creating the regional...
13 August 2018
HBRC paid tribute to the TANK community group on the completion of its draft TANK Plan after 6 years hard work and...
10 August 2018
Are you a confident ICT communicator with SharePoint and Office 365 Suite experience?
Exciting ICT opportunity...
9 August 2018
The Regional Council is again sponsoring prizes for environmental entries in the Hawke’s Bay Regional Science ...
7 August 2018
Enviroschools Hawke’s Bay has received a financial boost following recent Council Long Term Plan submissions.
6 August 2018
The Regional Council has moved a step closer to identifying the region’s most treasured water bodies.
3 August 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is seeking submissions on its proposed representation arrangements ahead of the 2019...
3 August 2018
Members of the Hawke’s Bay Youth Environment Council (YEC) are really looking forward to the upcoming screening of...
3 August 2018
Take part in the goBay passenger survey and be in to WIN $50 worth of goBay travel.
1 August 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is looking for a confident and enthusiastic Team Leader Hydrometric Network to join...
31 July 2018
Hawkes Bay Regional Council is looking for a person who is interested in making a difference in protecting Hawke’...
31 July 2018
Recent exceedances of air quality standards at Awatoto have been from different sources.
27 July 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has voted unanimously to consult with the Hawke’s Bay community later this year on...
26 July 2018
The Plant Thru Winter planting this Saturday 28 July will continue a project to improve the margin of the...
26 July 2018
Hastings exceeded the national air quality standards for a third time on Friday (20 July), just two weeks after...
24 July 2018
Hawkes Bay Regional Council is looking for a confident and dynamic Team Leader to lead the Central Catchment...
20 July 2018
The Regional Council now allows small dogs and cats to travel, free of charge, on goBay buses at off-peak times.
18 July 2018
Hawke's Bay Regional Council has received consent applications from the Port of Napier to construct a new wharf...
17 July 2018
Hawke's Bay Regional Council now has two opportunities for a Policy Planner and Senior Policy Planner to join...
11 July 2018
Hastings exceeded the national air quality standards for a second time on Friday.
9 July 2018
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Works Group have three exciting opportunities available based in CHB. Are you...
6 July 2018
Are you passionate about the Kaitiakitanga of te taiao o Te Matau-a-Māui?
E ngākau whiwhita ana koe ki te...
6 July 2018
The National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry appears to be settling in well.
5 July 2018
The Plant Thru Winter planting this Saturday 7 July will be a strong community project with Twyford orchardist...
5 July 2018
A plan to spend $1 million kick-starting six environmental hot spot projects in Hawke’s Bay has had some...
4 July 2018
A project aimed at creating a Predator Free Hawke’s Bay has been launched in Napier tonight (5pm Monday 2 July...
3 July 2018
HBRC has completed the sale of the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme intellectual property and assets for $100k.
2 July 2018
The New Zealand Marine Science Society’s 57th Annual Conference is being hosted by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council in...
2 July 2018
Are you a highly motivated financial professional looking
for a varied and challenging role in a great lifestyle...
29 June 2018
A wetland enhancement near Takapau township has been established as a demonstration of what can be done with wet...
28 June 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and innovative person to provide...
28 June 2018
We are currently seeking a GIS Analyst to join our Information Services Team within ICT at Hawke’s Bay Regional...
28 June 2018
IMPORTANT goBay Update -Hastings/Hastings-Napier will NOT be travelling along Pakowhai Road.
27 June 2018
During heavy rain in June, HBRC scientists were out measuring how much soil was carried out to sea – there wa...
27 June 2018
Gumboots will need to be the priority footwear this coming weekend for the Plant Thru Winter planting event at...
27 June 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chairman Rex Graham says the Council has adopted a revolutionary Long Term Plan...
27 June 2018
Spending an hour watching the number of birds in the garden provides valuable information for biodiversity...
27 June 2018
We're getting a great response from the remaining landowners working to complete farm plans for their Tukituki...
21 June 2018
The Plant Thru Winter community planting programme continues this weekend, with volunteers working in the Karamū...
21 June 2018
We are seeking a versatile person to join us as an Environmental Officer. A good understanding of relevant...
20 June 2018
Hawkes Bay Regional Council is looking for a confident and dynamic leader to manage the Tukituki/Southern Coast...
20 June 2018
We urge cyclists to avoid parts of the cycle trails for a few weeks and generally take care on the surface which...
14 June 2018
The National Wetland Restoration Symposium will be held in Napier on 26 – 28 September and registrations have...
13 June 2018
In its first season of mānuka honey production, results from the Tūtira trial mānuka plantation are very...
13 June 2018
Community planting events pick up this weekend with two events focused on the Karamū Stream to help improve water...
12 June 2018
Hawke’s Bay is not yet in the coldest part of winter and already both Napier and Hastings have exceeded the air...
12 June 2018
More than 20,000 native plants are heading to properties throughout Hawke’s Bay this week ready to be planted...
12 June 2018
Stock exclusion and native planting have been the focus at Whakakī Lake in the last few weeks as the Hawke’s Bay...
11 June 2018
The first collaborative plan in New Zealand for researching the marine and coastal area has been publicly launched...
8 June 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is seeking applicants for this new senior role focused on developing and monitoring...
7 June 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is seeking applicants for this new organisational leadership role focused on...
7 June 2018
The Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group is looking to fill a challenging and varied role as an...
6 June 2018
Are you ready to inspire our business to be fully engaged in a successful transition to our new core busine...
6 June 2018
As a Senior Project Manager you will enjoy a varied role that contributes to strategic thinking, how council can...
6 June 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council staff and councillors will be there tomorrow(Wednesday 6 June) to witness a...
5 June 2018
Twenty Hawke’s Bay schools will have the opportunity of having students take part in an educational programme at...
5 June 2018
The Regional Council recently discovered arsenic in groundwater at three Hawke’s Bay locations.
1 June 2018
Hon Stuart Nash will launch a new research plan for Hawke’s Bay’s marine and coastal area on Friday 8 June.
1 June 2018
Roger and Diane Alexander have been presented with an Environmental Award for their restoration of a wetland at...
31 May 2018
People who draw groundwater from private bores need to know they may contain some higher levels of...
30 May 2018
There is good support in Hawke’s Bay for a technical group’s new national report on Climate Change.
29 May 2018
Over 75% of the Tukituki catchment is now covered by a Farm Plan, with 360 Farm Plans or low intensity...
28 May 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has today confirmed a range of proposals outlined in its Long Term Plan, called...
24 May 2018
The Biodiversity Hawke's Bay Action Plan was launched to a packed auditorium in Havelock North last night.
23 May 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s Plant Thru Winter programme kicks off with the first public planting event of the...
22 May 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will spend the next three days (Tues, Wed, Thurs) hearing and considering submission...
21 May 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council coastal and marine scientists are getting a clearer picture of what is going on deep...
17 May 2018
An algal bloom off Marine Parade has been sampled and identified.
15 May 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Biosecurity team has released the new strain of rabbit calicivirus.
7 May 2018
We are looking for an experienced policy planning analyst who can contribute to the Council’s challenging and...
4 May 2018
The carpark and visitor area at Pekapeka Regional Park will be closed to visitors this weekend from 4pm Friday.
3 May 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is about to begin a region-wide monitoring programme of riparian zones.
3 May 2018
A plan, which outlines how land and water in the Heretaunga Plains will be managed in the future is nearing...
2 May 2018
HBRC, via investment company HBRIC Ltd, is calling for expressions of interest to purchase the residual asset...
26 April 2018
The Community Engagement Coordinator will be a key member of Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s marketing and...
26 April 2018
The Hawke’s Bay Emergency Management Group is a cooperative of all of the councils in Hawke’s Bay. Our role is to...
26 April 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is looking for an experienced Human Resources Administrator.
24 April 2018
This year, Napier City and Hawke’s Bay Regional Councils have had numerous enquiries about how to control rats and...
23 April 2018
On ANZAC Day, Wednesday 25th April, the Saturday bus timetable will be in operation.
23 April 2018
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management (HBCDEM) is seeking suitable applicants to lead the development of...
20 April 2018
The Hawke’s Bay Emergency Management Group wants to appoint a Team Leader for a small team of emergency management...
20 April 2018
Yellow bristle grass (YBG) is an aggressive pest plant which is a concern for farmers and has been found in...
19 April 2018
A national environmental report released today backs up the direction proposed in the Hawke’s Bay Regional...
19 April 2018
With winter just around the corner landowners are being urged to get online now and order their supplies of poplar...
17 April 2018
A joint project between Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and NIWA with MPI co-funding aims to map a part of the Hawke...
13 April 2018
A roadmap for research into the marine and coastal area of Hawke’s Bay has been developed by a collaborative group...
13 April 2018
Harbourmaster Notice of a safety exclusion zone at Mahia Peninsula for Rocket Lab orbital rocket test flight...
13 April 2018
Hawke's Bay Regional Council's land management team is trialling a flexible fence for keeping stock out of river...
12 April 2018
Outdoor burning can be a health hazard and so is banned during winter in Hastings and Napier airsheds.
12 April 2018
The Regional Councils Environment and Services Committee today adopted the Regulation Group’s revised Enforcement...
11 April 2018
The Regional Council is working with landowners, iwi and local interests to reinstate a popular section of...
11 April 2018
People are asked to be on the look out for the pest plant Woolly nightshade in Hawke's Bay as it comes into...
10 April 2018
A $1.5 million Government grant has kicked started a four-year project that will accelerate existing efforts to...
9 April 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council today released a report outlining options on how best to secure the region’s economic...
4 April 2018
HBRC is now seeking a full-time Group Manager to lead their Asset Management team in Napier, NZ.
This pivotal...
29 March 2018
Water quality monitoring by the Council indicates that potentially toxic algae levels are present on the Tukituki...
29 March 2018
Hawke's Bay Regional Council has received consent applications from the Port of Napier to construct a new wharf...
28 March 2018
People who have pet rabbits are advised to get their animals vaccinated against a new strain of rabbit caliciviru...
24 March 2018
The Regional Council has taken enforcement action against an individual and a company for separate incidents that...
23 March 2018
The Regional Council is now in the five week consultation period for its ten year plan, called Facing our Future...
20 March 2018
The Hawke's Bay District Health Board has downgraded the swimming warning at Pandora Pond to 'Caution Advised'
20 March 2018
Facing Our Future 2018-28 is the Regional Council’s consultation document for its ten year plan for Hawke’s Bay...
18 March 2018
Welcome the change of seasons and mark the equinox next week at the Ātea a Rangi star compass at Waitangi Regional...
16 March 2018
Water sampling of Pandora Pond and surrounding areas will resume tomorrow after last week’s heavy rain meant...
14 March 2018
Submissions on the proposed Regional Pest Management Plan are due in this week, by Friday 16 March.
13 March 2018
We are seeking an experienced all-rounder with mechanical ability, to join our team based in Taradale. The role...
13 March 2018
HBRC is looking for a highly motivated Debtors Officer to join our finance team.We are looking for someone with...
5 March 2018
Time is running out to get your Farm Plan done if you are in the Tukituki Catchment. Come and get the job started...
1 March 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is organising a series of workshops and information sessions for farmers in the...
1 March 2018
Fencing a section of the Paritua Stream that runs through farmland at Bridge Pa is another step to help improve...
1 March 2018
HBRC has today briefed staff on a proposal to strengthen the delivery of its services across the region.
1 March 2018
A $5 million dollar financial investment from the Government to reopen the Wairoa-Napier rail line has been...
23 February 2018
The ‘Paws at Pākōwhai’ event for dogs is on again at Pākōwhai Regional Park (near Hastings) on Saturday 10 March...
22 February 2018
Rusty is a trained Velvetleaf tracker dog who HBRC used to hunt out this pest plant in known infested paddocks.
22 February 2018
Deciding on the priorities to look after and enhance special ecosystem sites in HB is well underway.
21 February 2018
SeaWeek events organised by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council offer a chance for the community to get together on the...
21 February 2018
Join us for a Community Planting Day! Lots of options to join in and help over Winter 2018.
15 February 2018
The first step in restoring the Makirikiri Stream in Takapau was taken on Sunday 11 February when whanau of Te...
15 February 2018
As part of NZ Seaweek HBRC is undertaking a beach clean up at Waitangi Regional Park -
9am-12pm, Saturday 3...
15 February 2018
Come and have some fun at the beach. Create a sea creature, land creature, fantastical creature. See if you can...
15 February 2018
Hawke’s Bay secondary school students with a passion for conservation have a chance to make a difference with...
8 February 2018
How to reach the Napier Library at MTG by bus.
8 February 2018
A plan proposing changes to animal, plant, and marine pest management is available for public consultation until...
7 February 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is keeping a close eye on the region’s favourite swimming spots throughout summer.
5 February 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council seeks industry and public comment on the Proposed Regional Pest Management Plan from...
2 February 2018
Route 12 services between Napier and Hastings are likely to be delayed during construction work .
30 January 2018
Hawke’s Bay people are being urged to spare a thought for the fish as the temperature in the region’s waterway...
30 January 2018
A summer crew of young people is helping to keep parts of Hawke’s Bay’s forests and bush areas clear of weeds.
30 January 2018
Potentially toxic algae is in parts of the Tukituki River.
29 January 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council environmental scientists gave the latest climate briefing on Friday 19 January.
23 January 2018
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a smart, proactive, ‘can do’ person who is able to unleash their...
17 January 2018
While many of us have been enjoying our summer holidays, a Waikato University student has been busy studying the...
17 January 2018
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has limited vehicle access at four locations along the Ngaruroro River near Napier...
12 January 2018
The final date for paying Hawke’s Bay Regional Council rates is coming up - Wednesday 31 January.
12 January 2018
Playing out at the mouth of the Tukituki River is a dramatic story involving natural born killers, brutal storm...
9 January 2018
Do you have exceptional customer service ability? Do you have experience in dealing with people with...
22 December 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will soon have a much better idea of the amount of dust circulating around the...
22 December 2017
Members of the public may have noticed some extra construction taking place in the Karamu Stream near the new...
20 December 2017
Our main Dalton St, Napier office and Wairoa and Waipawa officers will be closed from 22 Dec to 3 Jan, Works and...
19 December 2017
Check out the Christmas bus services with GoBay.
15 December 2017
The final stages of the Ātea a Rangi star compass are in preparation to complete this popular attraction at...
14 December 2017
With summer well and truly upon us Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is encouraging people to get out and enjoy the...
14 December 2017
The Council is looking at options for how to make its commercial investments work harder, in preparation for it...
13 December 2017
Hawke’s Bay’s dairy farmers consistently achieving full compliance with their resource consents were recognised at...
11 December 2017
HBRC's Water Information Services team is running a pilot irrigation efficiency scheme with the support of...
6 December 2017
We are seeking a versatile person to join us as an Environmental Officer. This position involves dealing with...
5 December 2017
An area around Mahia Peninsula is reserved as a Navigation Safety zone for the exclusive use of Rocket Lab during...
5 December 2017
The latest water monitoring results show the air curtain being trailed in Waikōpiro Lake at Tūtira this summer...
5 December 2017
Phormidium in our region's braided rivers is a potential health risk for dogs again this summer, and there are...
4 December 2017
Long term investment in a number of biosecurity programmes by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is starting to benefit...
30 November 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is looking for an Engineer (Chartered, or working towards) to add their skills and...
29 November 2017
The annual afternoon tea for survivors of the 1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake will be held again on Sunday 4 February...
29 November 2017
We are seeking a versatile person to join us as an Environmental Officer. This position involves the monitoring...
29 November 2017
If you would like to give feedback about Emergency Mobile Alert, please complete our feedback form...
26 November 2017
Staff from two businesses yesterday closed the Tyne Street drain gates to stop pollution draining into Ahuriri...
21 November 2017
SUBMISSIONS NOW CLOSED
Hastings District Council are applying for resource consents for a coastal protection...
18 November 2017
A new climate change report will help HBRC to re-prioritise its work programme, ahead of 2018’s Long Term Plan.
15 November 2017
Due to roadworks around Napier and Hastings, we are experiencing delays on our services between...
2 November 2017
We are looking for an HR Advisor to support our HR Manager, but taking a particular focus on training and...
1 November 2017
Mana Ahuriri Trust and HBRC are about to start work removing colonies of an invasive marine tubeworm.
31 October 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will be undertaking a desktop oil spill exercises on Thursday 2 November 2017.
30 October 2017
Regular water monitoring is showing an air curtain being trialled in Waikōpiro Lake at Tūtira this summer appear...
30 October 2017
Notifying a reserved area at Pandora Pond, Ahuriri for Ironmaori triathlon events on 3 & 4 November.
28 October 2017
HBRC is looking for a well organised, proactive, customer support extraordinaire with a positive ‘can do’ attitude...
25 October 2017
This first of five planned summer climate briefings will be held at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chambers on...
24 October 2017
Submissions to the Regional Navigation Safety Bylaw close on 31 October and the only change to rules in Central...
24 October 2017
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a smart, proactive, ‘can do’ person who is able to unleash their...
19 October 2017
Nau mai, haere mai e hoa mā! PōhutukawaX is part of a series of mini events extending the energy and momentum of...
19 October 2017
A Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Environmental fund has helped subsidise the cost to people of taking their e-waste...
19 October 2017
HBRC are looking for a project manager to make a significant difference in the biodiversity opportunities for...
16 October 2017
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Harbourmaster directs that an exclusion zone will apply for all vessels except...
14 October 2017
The Harbourmaster says that Safer Boating Week's basic messages about lifejackets and communications are for all...
13 October 2017
HBRC’s land advisors met with 34 Farm Plan providers in Waipawa to tackle the challenge of delivering 1,100 CHB...
5 October 2017
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group are looking for a person with relevant experience and...
4 October 2017
The draft Hawke’s Bay Navigation Safety Bylaw 2017 has been approved for final consultation - submissions by 31...
30 September 2017
The Hawke’s Bay Navigation Safety Bylaw has been reviewed and is now open for public consultation until 31 October...
27 September 2017
A series of hui are being held during October where Māori can discuss electoral requirements and options for their...
26 September 2017
School holiday programmes in Napier and Hastings will see around 300 children learn safer boating skills.
26 September 2017
An air curtain is being trialled in Waikōpiro Lake at Tūtira this summer as work continues towards improving the...
22 September 2017
It’s time to discuss how we fund the fixes for coastal hazard risks between Clifton and Tangoio.
21 September 2017
More pou are being welcomed to the Ātea a Rangi – the 50 metre wide Star Compass at Waitangi Regional Park - on...
20 September 2017
Electors of the Hawke’s Bay region have the right to demand a poll on the electoral system to be used for...
19 September 2017
Ratepayers, we'd like your views on how you would prefer to see your rates used - we are surveying ratepayers to...
18 September 2017
A bold action plan for restoring native habitats, species and ecosystems has been endorsed by the Environment and...
14 September 2017
HBRC will today manually open Wairoa’s Whakaki Lake to the sea, to lower the lake level.
13 September 2017
Harbourmaster Martin Moore supports Water Safety NZ’s call for better swimming and water safety education for NZ...
5 September 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has voted unanimously to move on from the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme and focu...
31 August 2017
Regional Councils across NZ have released a Biodiversity ThinkPiece.
30 August 2017
HBRC Works Group is seeking an experienced Catchment Worker/Tractor Spray Operator to join the council's busine...
30 August 2017
Landowners should be on the look out for rooks which are getting ready to pair off for the breeding season.
25 August 2017
HBRC has notified its annual week control programme at rivers, drains and cycle trails.
All chemical...
24 August 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is calling on the public to help find who is responsible for a waste diesel discharge...
24 August 2017
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has today voted unanimously to oppose the Water Conservation Order (WCO...
22 August 2017
New scientific advice from the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council indicates the effects of current groundwater take...
18 August 2017
Farmers and growers are encouraged to enter the 2018 Ballance Farm Environment Awards which are now open.
15 August 2017
A fund to help people suffering from long-term illness following last year’s campylobacter outbreak has been set...
9 August 2017
MfE today announced that two critical enhancement projects for degraded HB lakes are being considered for funding.
8 August 2017
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a smart, proactive, ‘can do’ person who is able to unleash their...
3 August 2017
From 1 August until the end of September there will be re-routing of Route 15 due to road works and lane closures.
27 July 2017
Regional Councillors have been appointed to a new Joint Committee on Drinking Water being established for Hawke'...
27 July 2017
Councillor Neil Kirton has been appointed to Te Komiti Muriwai o Te Whanga – the Ahuriri Estuary Committee.
26 July 2017
Councillors call for a definitive plan and commitment for alternative to closed Manawatu Gorge road.
26 July 2017
HBRC has received an application from Pan Pac Forest Products Limited for a resource consent.
25 July 2017
Hastings has had its first air quality exceedance for 2017.
25 July 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has received an application from Te Mata Mushroom Company Ltd for a resource consent...
21 July 2017
HBRC is looking for a well organised, proactive, administration extraordinaire with a positive ‘can do’ attitude...
19 July 2017
Public Notice - Jet Boating NZ Central Districts Club propose to hold a members’ river run event on 30 July.
17 July 2017
Hawke's Bay Regional Council’s Environment & Service Committee is requesting the Council’s Investment Company...
12 July 2017
A new online tool launched in Hawke’s Bay today will help connect people so they can carpool, cycle or walking...
10 July 2017
Hastings air quality for June was exceedence free for the first time.
10 July 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will await advice from its investment company, HBRIC Ltd before it decides its next...
6 July 2017
We are looking for a person with relevant experience and qualifications to work in the Wairoa community helping...
5 July 2017
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our ICT team for a smart, proactive, ‘can do’ person. This is a 12...
3 July 2017
Council is looking to fill this important role in our rates team. The role is the key to the successful operation...
30 June 2017
New dog agility features have been installed at Pakowhai Regional Park so dogs have more to play with.
30 June 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has today given its reluctant support to a strategy aimed at managing urban...
28 June 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has today approved a plan to develop a one million dollar kick-start fund to clean up...
28 June 2017
How many native birds visit your garden? Let us know by taking part in the annual NZ Garden Bird Survey.
22 June 2017
A piece of pristine private riverbed was today handed back from the McHardy family to public ownership under the...
22 June 2017
After this year's official opening in March, a further 12 ornately-carved Pou were today unveiled on the same...
21 June 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is providing a once in a lifetime experience for US students studying agriculture and...
20 June 2017
Students from fifteen Enviroschools in Hawke’s Bay met on Tuesday 13 June at Eskdale School to present their...
14 June 2017
A discussion document for a review of pest management in Hawke's Bay is available, ahead of developing a new plan.
14 June 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is reviewing the way it approaches pest management. We need your feedback by 7 July...
12 June 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council congratulates Whangawehi Catchment Group at Mahia for its well-deserved success a...
9 June 2017
Farmers and community groups are adding thousands of plants to streams and rivers throughout Hawke’s Bay thi...
9 June 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will spend next Monday hearing and considering submissions to its draft Annual Plan...
9 June 2017
Hawke’s Bay primary school students will be experiencing some environmentally dramatic scenes for the next...
8 June 2017
The Whangawehi Restoration Project group is hoping for success at this week’s prestigious Green Ribbon Awards, the...
7 June 2017
Volunteers are welcome at the second month of planting events coordinated by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council starting...
6 June 2017
The Future of our Water Community Symposium was live streamed from Peak Vision Church in Havelock North.
1 June 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has put in place stronger conditions to reduce the environmental and financial risk...
31 May 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, the Environmental Defence Society and Fish & Game New Zealand have jointly agreed to...
31 May 2017
A review is underway of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s commercial investments and activities.
31 May 2017
The Council has today appointed James Palmer as its new Chief Executive, taking over the reins on 19 June.
24 May 2017
Nearly 30 speakers will address a public symposium being held on June 1 and 2, 2017.
22 May 2017
In accordance with the Navigation Safety Bylaw 2012 Clause 3.8, a Navigational Safety Zone will be in place to...
18 May 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is keeping a close eye on feedlot and feedpad operations across the region thi...
18 May 2017
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two resource technicians. One each in our Hydrology and Groundwater teams. ...
17 May 2017
Te Mata Mushrooms Company has developed a new plan to address ongoing odour issues from its Havelock North factory.
12 May 2017
This weekend's planting event is alongside the Clive River, Farndon Road, Sat 13 May, starting at 9am.
11 May 2017
A councillor-initiated review of the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme will be presented at a special meeting of...
9 May 2017
Hawke’s Bay residents are asked to report any Woolly nightshade plants found in gardens, wasteland areas and...
9 May 2017
HBRC is looking for a person to add value to the data management processes for the Resource Management Group.
9 May 2017
Rules applying to outdoor fires during winter in the Napier and Hastings air sheds began on Monday 1 May. Hawke’...
4 May 2017
A planting day on 6 May will be the first at the star compass and the public are invited to give a helping hand.
2 May 2017
HBRC staff advise the public to avoid contact with Lake Tūtira.
28 April 2017
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has appointed three additional independent directors to its investment company...
26 April 2017
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has agreed to delay the report back on the review of the Ruataniwha Water Storage...
20 April 2017
We are recruiting a Senior Planner to sit in the Strategic Development Group, working on the preparation and...
18 April 2017
Our Annual Plan is open for submission from 12 April 2017 and will close at 4pm Friday 12 May 2017.
13 April 2017
HBRCl has made 4 applications to MfE's Freshwater Improvement Fund, in the hope of fast-tracking improvements to...
13 April 2017
Bus passengers in Hawke's Bay will have improved ticketing by June next year.
12 April 2017
An innovative floating fish ramp is proving an inexpensive and robust solution to overcoming barriers preventing...
10 April 2017
HBRC’s draft Annual Plan for 2017-18 is out for public consultation from Monday 10 April until 4.00pm on Friday 12...
7 April 2017
Consultation on the proposal to change gravel extraction management in Hawke's Bay is now open until 5 May.
1 April 2017
Our offices will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 31 March for the remainder of the day.
30 March 2017
HBRC adopted the Draft Annual Plan 2017-18, and approved a consultation document ahead of April-May's consultation...
30 March 2017
Members of the community involved in Hawke’s Bay’s coastal hazards strategy are leading decision-making to manage...
29 March 2017
Are you ready to further your career in one of New Zealand’s most desirable regions?
Do you have a good...
29 March 2017
Council has raised concerns about the effectiveness of a strategy developed to manage urban development on the...
29 March 2017
Do you have an affinity with land sustainability? Do you want to have a positive impact on rural landscapes and...
21 March 2017
HBRC successfully prosecuted a local contractor for burning prohibited items on his Whakatu property.
21 March 2017
Ātea a Rangi, the fifty metre wide star compass, was unveiled at a dawn ceremony on 20 March at Waitangi Regional...
20 March 2017
Do you have a sound understanding of rural issues? Can you influence change?
HBRC wants an excellent communicator...
17 March 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is looking at new ways to manage gravel taken from the region’s rivers and wants to...
17 March 2017
TANK members heard the latest science from hydrologists about flow stats for Ngaruroro River - it contained some...
17 March 2017
Plans for the upcoming pine forest harvest at the back of Tūtira Regional Park were approved at this week’...
16 March 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has appointed an interim Chief Executive to replace its existing Chief Executive who...
15 March 2017
If national approvals are given, HBRC proposes a coordinated release of the new rabbit calicivirus into Hawke’...
15 March 2017
The popular ‘dog park’ at Pākōwhai Regional Park near Hastings will be the focus for the 'Paws at Pākōwhai' event...
9 March 2017
Enviroschools Hawke’s Bay has secured a new funding partner for this financial year.
The Hastings District...
6 March 2017
Werohia waka ama events at Pandora Pond 10 March & at Clive River 17 March.
6 March 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will have its annual marine oil spill exercise in Napier’s Inner Harbour on Tuesday...
3 March 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has today taken the first steps towards appointing a new Chief Executive for the...
1 March 2017
The Regional Planning Committee debated a potential Plan Change on Oil & Gas Exploration, and a moratorium on the...
1 March 2017
Hawke’s Bay people are being encouraged to come and help clean up the beach at this weekend’s Awatoto Beach...
28 February 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is reviewing the Navigation Safety Bylaw that applies to coastal and some river areas
28 February 2017
New marker buoys are in place at Hardinge Road beach for the benefit of ocean swimmers, triathletes and waka...
23 February 2017
After 10 years as Chief Executive of HBRC, including three years as HBRIC Ltd Chief Executive, Andrew Newman ha...
22 February 2017
To celebrate Seaweek, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is once again holding a community beach clean-up at Waitangi...
21 February 2017
We’ll be at Pakowhai Regional Park (the dog park) to give dog walkers a special treat - breakfast! We will have...
21 February 2017
After this weekend’s generous rain, only one irrigation ban is left on in Hawke's Bay.
20 February 2017
A summary of two items discussed at today's HBRC Corporate & Strategic meeting.
15 February 2017
The popularity of Hawke’s Bay Trails is continuing to climb, with new figures showing a record number of people...
15 February 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council and Eastland Group have agreed to resolve the current prosecution regarding the Waihi...
14 February 2017
Those heading into Napier for Art Deco celebrations this weekend are being urged to take the hassle out of getting...
13 February 2017
A few irrigation bans were able to be lifted this week but, because little rain is forecast, they are likely to...
13 February 2017
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a smart, proactive, ‘can do’ person who is able to unleash their...
8 February 2017
A new role has been created to assist with the maintenance of the Council’s regional park, river and stream...
8 February 2017
FORTY water take bans are now in effect and the region desperately needs forecast rain.
7 February 2017
The special afternoon tea for people who survived the 1931 Hawke's Bay Earthquake is on Sunday 12 February at 2pm.
3 February 2017
This is a summary of this month's climate briefing held at HBRC.
2 February 2017
Rural representatives met at HBRC on Tues 2 Feb to get an overview of the dry conditions affecting the region.
2 February 2017
With World Wetlands Day happening around the world on Thursday 2 February, the focus will be on ‘Wetlands for...
1 February 2017
Tukituki River users are warned that there is an increase in phormidium, blue-green algae in some reaches.
1 February 2017
Appointed members of two Coastal Hazard Assessment Panels met to launch the next phase of the region’s coastal...
1 February 2017
Interested in the current dry conditions? Come to the climate briefing this Thursday.
31 January 2017
More irrigation bans are back on, with a total of 37 now in force, and very little rain is predicted for Hawke’...
30 January 2017
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has raised concerns about reports of people dumping rubbish and setting fire to it in...
27 January 2017
Regional Council rates are due for payment by Tuesday 31 January.
27 January 2017
A summary of decisions on agenda items -
- Council Upgrade on Hold
- RWS Moratorium Extended
- Honorarium...
26 January 2017
Do you have a sound understanding of rural issues? Can you influence change?
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council i...
25 January 2017
Thanks to some rainfall, some irrigation bans have been lifted - only 29 total and partial water bans are in force...
24 January 2017
The Awatoto entry of Waitangi Regional Park is temporarily closed while we complete the driveway paving and...
23 January 2017
As the region continues to dry out, HBRC is currently managing 34 water bans on irrigation takes across the region.
16 January 2017
There’s no better time than the middle of a hot Hawke’s Bay summer to enjoy our beautiful cycle trails.
12 January 2017
Inflatable dinghys and pool chairs should never be used as boats, says Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Harbourmaster...
12 January 2017
The monthly state of the environment report for December was released today, recording very low rainfall for the...
12 January 2017
People should beware the risks to people and animals from toxic algae, warns HBRC and the HB District Health Board.
11 January 2017
Boaties can upgrade their lifejackets on Saturday 14 January thanks to Coastguard's Old4New scheme.
10 January 2017
The cause of the eel and fish deaths in Lake Tūtira are still being investigated by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council...
23 December 2016
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s Investment Company HBRIC Ltd has appointed Sam Robinson as its Interim Chairman.
23 December 2016
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council believes involving all stakeholders is the key to achieving a “healthy aquatic...
23 December 2016
Te Matau a Māui Voyaging Trust is using the summer solstice to mark points of sunrise and sunset on the new...
22 December 2016
A trial “no excuses” policy for recreational boaties not carrying or wearing lifejackets, or speeding on the water...
22 December 2016
A recent course in electric fishing techniques will assist with freshwater monitoring.
22 December 2016
Our Napier, Waipawa and Wairoa offices are closed for the holidays from 3.00pm Friday 23 December, reopening...
22 December 2016
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council building in Napier is helping GeoNet gain valuable insights into how New Zealand...
19 December 2016
We are currently recruiting a Planner to sit within the Strategic Development Group, to assist in resource...
19 December 2016
The annual afternoon tea for survivors of the 1931 Hawke’s Bay Earthquake is always a special occasion.
16 December 2016
A health warning has been issued that people should not swim in the Puhokio Stream at Waimarama until further...
16 December 2016
The Heretaunga Plains river corridors, and the services these rivers provide, are being reviewed.
15 December 2016
HBRC is investigating fish deaths in Lake Tūtira, with staff quickly on site to identify the cause.
15 December 2016
GoBay bus service provider HBRC are supporting this Saturday’s Christmas at the Park event at HB Showgrounds with...
14 December 2016
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has supported two Notice of Motions from Councillors at its monthly meeting today.
14 December 2016
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has today voted to require all future water bottling consent applications be...
14 December 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council today agreed to withdraw the prosecution of Hastings District Council for a breach of...
13 December 2016
HBRC Works Group, a business unit of Council based at Taradale, is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced...
13 December 2016
A billboard alongside SH2 on the Takapau Plains alerts landowners to take action against Chilean needle grass.
8 December 2016
Two national lifejacket promotions have the whole-hearted support of Hawke's Bay's regional Harbourmaster Martin...
2 December 2016
Scientific modelling of Lake Tūtira has highlighted some options for improving water quality and reducing algal...
1 December 2016
Hawke's Bay Regional Council has received an application from Pan Pac Forest Products Limited for a change of...
30 November 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has today laid charges against the Central Hawke’s Bay District Council in relation...
30 November 2016
HBRC today agreed to request that HBRIC Ltd implement a moratorium on spending on the Ruataniwha scheme.
30 November 2016
HBRC today agreed to be the owner of a proposed suspension bridge across the Tukituki River in Central HB.
30 November 2016
Notice of exclusion zone for two IronMāori events at Pandora Pond, 2 & 3 December.
26 November 2016
HBRC's recreational water quality report for last summer shows that water quality was good for swimming at all...
24 November 2016
Access to Waitangi Regional Park between the bridges at Awatoto is closed until further notice.
24 November 2016
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s Regional Planning Committee has asked Council to progress a plan change which...
23 November 2016
HBRC’s Regional Planning Committee today discussed the outstanding values of different parts of the Ngaruroro...
23 November 2016
Waipatiki Beach Holiday Camp will be kept as a popular local camping spot, thanks to the purchase by three...
21 November 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has laid charges against a party for alleged offences uncovered in the course of it...
18 November 2016
On Sunday 20 November, the Group developing a Plan Change to manage the quality and quantity of water in the...
18 November 2016
Clive School students have been learning about Operation Patiki today.
17 November 2016
HBRC is looking for a positive minded person with relevant experience and ideally, tertiary qualifications, to...
16 November 2016
A desire by the community to protect the beach at East Clive will see a harder line taken on those flouting rule...
16 November 2016
The 7.5 magnitude earthquake centred about half way between Kaikoura and Christchurch has caused widespread damage...
14 November 2016
Speed uplifting Ngaruroro River, Chesterhope road bridge to Waitangi
12 November 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council yesterday elected Councillors to chair its committees.
10 November 2016
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is considering potential policy development related to water bottling, feedlot...
9 November 2016
The Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has agreed to commission an independent review of the Ruataniwha Water Storage...
9 November 2016
Diggers, scrapers and shapers are in full swing at the Waitangi Regional Park project site, and on track to have...
2 November 2016
Hawke’s Bay beaches are great for swimming, and people can check before they head out to the water as the region’...
2 November 2016
With summer coming, plus the combination of lower river levels and warmer water temperatures, Hawkes Bay Regional...
2 November 2016
A community meeting will be held for Clive people and beach users to talk with HBRC about vehicles and dogs on...
2 November 2016
Sea exclusion zone for Ironmaori Event in Napier, notice published in HBToday 29 November 2016.
29 October 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chief Executive Andrew Newman appeared at the first day of the Government Inquiry...
27 October 2016
The inaugural meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council was held in Napier today.
26 October 2016
The Matariki Governance Group is seeking expressions of interest from individuals or appropriate consultants to...
18 October 2016
A fast new 40-minute express commuter bus service is great news for Hawke’s Bay Hospital staff and visitors.
17 October 2016
The final results of the HBRC triennial elections have been confirmed.
14 October 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is reviewing the Navigation Safety Bylaw that applies to coastal and some river areas.
14 October 2016
A mauri stone was today placed at the centre of the platform being created for the navigation compass at Waitangi...
14 October 2016
Hawke’s Bay expertise will be helping to keep Canterbury rivers weed-free very soon.
10 October 2016
The preliminary results from the HBRC elections are now available.
8 October 2016
The Minister of Transport, the Hon. Simon Bridges, recently announced, as part of Matariki: The Hawke’s Bay...
7 October 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is hosting this year’s NZ Association of Resource Management conference, 11-13...
6 October 2016
Joint Kiwi Rail - Port of Napier Ltd announcement about re-opening of Napier-Wairoa rail line in 2017.
6 October 2016
We are seeking a versatile person to join us as an Environmental Officer.
29 September 2016
The region’s Navigation Safety Bylaw is up for review and the Harbourmaster has had a positive initial meeting in...
28 September 2016
TANK's stormwater group visited a few hotspots to understand issues where the built environment meets our...
27 September 2016
Annual weed control spraying programme - public notice published in HBToday 22 Sept, CHB Mail 27 Sept and Wairoa...
22 September 2016
The contract has been awarded to build key parts of Waitangi Regional Park’s makeover - work starts in October.
22 September 2016
A five year Groundwater Quality report shows Hawke’s Bay aquifer systems are generally suitable for drinking water...
22 September 2016
Would you like to help shape a nationally recognised ecological restoration project?
20 September 2016
There is great news for Bay View residents wanting to catch the bus – now they can.
19 September 2016
Notice of exclusion zone published in HBToday 17 September 2016.
17 September 2016
HBRC welcomes the Government initiated independent Inquiry into the Havelock North water contamination issue...
15 September 2016
The search is on for old photos or illustrations of Pekapeka wetland for a new book.
15 September 2016
Napier dog owners are invited to a free Dogs Breakfast event at Pandora Pond, Ahuriri Estuary on Saturday 17...
13 September 2016
Hawke’s Bay’s annual Conservation Week’ programme for schools is underway for 2016.
12 September 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has reappointed Andrew Newman to the position of Chief Executive.
9 September 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says it acknowledges the management of feedlots by farmers in the region is not...
6 September 2016
This public notice published in HB Today 3 September is a guide to landowners and occupiers on bore security
2 September 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company Ltd (HBRIC) says it will be discussing with the Department of Conservation...
1 September 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is reviewing the Regional Navigation Safety Bylaw again this year.
1 September 2016
During this winter a kaka has been frequenting an area around the Napier Botanical Gardens.
1 September 2016
The future energy usage in Hawke’s Bay has been up for discussion in Hawke’s Bay today.
30 August 2016
Do you have a passion for the environment and want to play an important part in an exciting project with national...
29 August 2016
HBRC is sending letters to each of the region’s territorial councils and other well owners asking them to check...
29 August 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and well organised person to...
29 August 2016
Public Notice regarding HBRC's role in the Havelock North Water Contamination Issue.
29 August 2016
HBRC has today advised Hastings District Council of a formal investigation into the condition of Havelock North'...
25 August 2016
In what’s becoming an annual event the Youth Environment Council beach clean up is on again on Saturday 3...
25 August 2016
An update on the work HBRC is undertaking in the investigation.
24 August 2016
HBRC continues to share the results of its groundwater monitoring in support of Hastings District Council and the...
24 August 2016
HBRC is giving full attention to investigating the water issue that laid low over 4,000 Havelock North residents.
23 August 2016
HBRC says it’s very unlikely that E. coli in the Tukituki River has caused the recent contamination of Havelock...
22 August 2016
Tender notification for Civil Engineering Contract No. AM-16-027 - Waitangi Reserve Enhancement. As advertised in...
20 August 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council seeks public input on a proposal from its investment company, Hawke’s Bay Regional...
18 August 2016
The two parties charged in relation to the works carried out on the Waihi Dam and the subsequent discharge of silt...
18 August 2016
July exceedances of the National Air Quality Standards as published in HB Today 6 August 2016.
18 August 2016
Tender notification for native plants as published in HB Today 10 August 2016.
18 August 2016
A proposal to set up a new service company for the Ruataniwha Scheme is open for public consultation.
18 August 2016
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our groundwater team for an enthusiastic, technically-minded individual with...
17 August 2016
There has been national recognition for a joint Hawke’s Bay project aimed at raising awareness of the risk and...
17 August 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s environmental science team is undertaking extensive testing of the Te Mata Aquifer...
17 August 2016
The Corporate & Strategic Committee is recommending further research into the tourism potential of the Rocket Lab...
17 August 2016
Candidates for Hawke's Bay Regional Council positions in the Local Elections 2016 have been confirmed.
12 August 2016
After ten months of the Tukituki Plan being active, a cross-sectional group of HBRC staff reported back to the RPC...
11 August 2016
The TANK Group has discussed a strong desire to ensure swimmable water quality in the Tutaekuri River catchment.
11 August 2016
A reminder that you have until 12 August to check you are correctly enrolled for the local elections.
3 August 2016
Strong relationships with tāngata whenua are key to a plan for managing water and land in the Greater Heretaunga...
3 August 2016
The reviewed Heretaunga Plains Urban Development Strategy is open for public comment.
1 August 2016
A workshop organised by HBRC on getting the most out of S-map is so popular a second session has been scheduled.
29 July 2016
Can you help make Hawke’s Bay’s cycling network the best in New Zealand?
Are you a great all-round coordinator? ...
28 July 2016
HBRC is right behind the Matariki – Hawke’s Bay Regional Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan 2016...
27 July 2016
The Regional Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 27 July 2016 has been cancelled.
25 July 2016
Make sure you are able to vote in the 2016 Local Elections.
18 July 2016
HBRC and Police are working together to stop dirt bike riders illegally riding on sections of the Hawke’s Bay...
15 July 2016
Nominations have opened for candidates for the 2016 local elections and information is available here.
15 July 2016
Consents holders and the public can now view current resource consents on this website, using the map button...
14 July 2016
Are you a highly motivated financial professional looking for a varied and challenging role in a great lifestyle...
13 July 2016
We're delighted to confirm near-full funding for the Waitangi Regional Park project.
8 July 2016
HBRC has confirmation that further conditions required for it to sign-off on its $80 million dollar investment in...
8 July 2016
Low wind conditions are resulting in Hastings having a run of high air pollution days, with 7 so far this year.
7 July 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is looking for a person with an engineering, environmental or parks qualification to...
7 July 2016
HBRC welcomes the Minister for the Environment’s decision on the Water Conservation Order application for...
6 July 2016
A hearing for two parties charged in relation to the works carried out on the Waihi Dam and the subsequent...
5 July 2016
Over 400 Hawke’s Bay people are to be thanked for their efforts helping to add 10,000 native plants to the...
4 July 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chairman Fenton Wilson says some additions to its investment company’s Statement of...
1 July 2016
Great news for Express bus commuters in Hawke’s Bay with two new bigger buses taking to the road from Monday 4...
1 July 2016
Another round table meeting of key sectors and agencies received an update this week on Hawke's Bay's dry...
1 July 2016
At the end of June, the TANK Group got down to a heavy workload.
1 July 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has put its support behind work looking at the state of the region’s marine...
30 June 2016
HBRIC Ltd is reassuring the public the safety of the proposed Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme is paramount and a...
30 June 2016
On an unusual rainy day, engineer Craig Goodier shows the height that coastal inundation could reach on Napier’...
30 June 2016
The first Green Games organised by the HB Environment Youth Council are being held Wednesday 29 June.
28 June 2016
Hawke's Bay Regional Council is hosting four U.S. science students as interns.
21 June 2016
HBRC is proud to be partnering with IrrigationNZ with an insert in this quarterly magazine to Hawke’s Bay...
21 June 2016
Hawke’s Bay residents are an important part of the national Garden Bird Survey week from 25 June to 3 July, 2016.
20 June 2016
Air quality data has been added to the national LAWA website including data for Hastings, Napier and Awatoto.
20 June 2016
Funding for community groups to provide driver license training in Hawke's Bay is available through HBRC.
17 June 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chairman Fenton Wilson says the Council will be waiting until the Auditor-General...
13 June 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has provided $200,000 to Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated to help in its preparation...
10 June 2016
Some of the Bay's key agencies have been working together to improve understanding of the region’s coastal...
9 June 2016
On Sunday (5 June), the average level of PM10 measured in Hastings exceeded the air quality standard.
7 June 2016
Public submissions to our Annual Plan and Proposed Amendment to the Long Term Plan are now available on thi...
3 June 2016
The second day of Councillors considering submissions will now start at 11am (Thursday 9 June).
3 June 2016
Find out about joining June planting days on the Karamu Stream.
30 May 2016
TANK group members met at Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga on Tuesday and talked through a core set of freshwater value...
27 May 2016
Agencies are keeping a close watch on dry conditions and farmer welfare in Hawke’s Bay. A long dry spell mean...
27 May 2016
Over the past four months, around 900 rooks have been removed from Hawke’s Bay following calls from farmers seeing...
25 May 2016
Fish passage just got a whole lot better in northern Hawke’s Bay’s Aropaoanui River, in time for World Fish...
20 May 2016
From August 1st there will be some new and improved bus services.
19 May 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council today laid charges against two parties in relation to the works carried out on the...
19 May 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Environment & Services Committee meeting was held at the Kohupātiki Marae yesterday.
12 May 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chairman Fenton Wilson says many people have lost sight of the important connection...
5 May 2016
A collaboration by all five Hawke’s Bay councils is bringing the Kids 4 Drama troupe back to schools over the next...
5 May 2016
Rules applying to outdoor fires during winter in the Napier and Hastings air sheds began on Sunday 1 May.
4 May 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has approved the reworked approach to fresh water policy development for the Greater...
3 May 2016
Martin Moore is the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s new Regional Harbourmaster and started at work this week.
29 April 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is entering into contractual negotiations with KiwiRail to re-establish a Napier...
29 April 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company Ltd has sufficient water uptake through signed water user agreements to...
27 April 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says it is looking forward to seeing the detail of plans by Te Mata Mushrooms to...
18 April 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company Ltd says it is making steady progress towards its water uptake target for...
15 April 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is reassuring SuperGold card holders that the free off-peak bus travel scheme will...
15 April 2016
A review of the regional economic impacts of the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme forecasts more than 3,500 ongoing...
13 April 2016
Velvetleaf has been discovered in Hawke’s Bay as well as a number of other sites around New Zealand. The Ministry...
8 April 2016
There is a population explosion of wasps along Hawke’s Bay riverbanks and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is warning...
8 April 2016
Members of the TANK group, coordinated by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, met again this week and committed to a...
7 April 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company Ltd (HBRIC Ltd) says the major focus in March has been on working with...
1 April 2016
Hawke’s Bay bus commuters are being advised of a change to the Napier to Hastings Route 12 to ensure the bu...
31 March 2016
Earthworks for part of the Whakatu Landscape and Awa Enhancement project are scheduled to start on Tuesday 29...
24 March 2016
HBRC says it is pleased the Eastland Group has regained control of the Waihi Dam, which has been discharging silt...
24 March 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will be undertaking one of its annual oil spill exercises at Clifton on Wednesday.
21 March 2016
HBRIC Ltd says Forest and Bird’s decision to appeal a High Court judgment giving the green light to a Department...
18 March 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council says they’ve been advised by Eastland Group that it intends to have the sluice gate...
16 March 2016
HBRC is to consult with the public on whether to sign up to take additional water from the Ruataniwha Water...
16 March 2016
There has been another step forward in the quest to make it easier for young Hawke’s Bay people to gain a driver’...
15 March 2016
Recent Government support of $575,000 for delivering the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme has been welcomed by the...
15 March 2016
HBRC’s Harbourmaster Phil Norman and educator Janene Hole will be on hand at ‘Kids Gone Fishing’ to talk to...
10 March 2016
Hawke’s Bay businesses, Iwi, community groups and individuals are being urged to get behind a biodiversity...
8 March 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council visited the Eastland Group’s Waihi Dam near Wairoa yesterday and are happy with the...
4 March 2016
A number of large exotic trees beside Havelock North’s Karamū Stream will shortly be felled to make way for native...
29 February 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council congratulates Graham and Marian Hirst as the Supreme winners of the 2016 East Coast...
26 February 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company Ltd (HBRIC Ltd) expects to confirm a preferred private investor for the...
24 February 2016
HBRIC says it is pleased with the High Court’s judgment rejecting a challenge to the Director-General of...
19 February 2016
Fibre-optic cable was used in the Ngaruroro River last week to find out more about the connections between...
18 February 2016
The timetables for the Route 12 service will stay the same but there will be two buses each trip.
18 February 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has been advised work will get underway tomorrow to resolve the discharge of sediment...
16 February 2016
Around 30 people attended the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s Maori Committee meeting held in the Wairoa Community...
16 February 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Maori Committee will be holding its first meeting of the year in Wairoa on Monday.
12 February 2016
It’s premature to consider a Water Conservation Order or WCO application for the Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers while...
11 February 2016
From Monday 15 February there will be extra capacity on the Hastings to EIT bus services
11 February 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is reviewing an action plan from Eastland Group outlining the steps it will take to...
9 February 2016
Lake Waikōpiro, adjacent to Lake Tūtira, has been confirmed as having dangerous levels of cyanobacteria.
5 February 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is hopeful the discharge of sediment from the Waihi Dam into the Waiau River will...
4 February 2016
A master plan is being developed in an effort to help a stakeholder group brought together by Hawke’s Bay Regional...
4 February 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Planning Committee wants to see further investigations undertaken into the costs and benefit...
4 February 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is creating a more natural, meandering flow in the stream to improve water quality...
3 February 2016
An historic agreement has been signed between the Maungaharuru-Tangitū Trust and the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council.
1 February 2016
More dead fish have been found at Lake Tūtira by HBRC’s science monitoring team this week.
29 January 2016
Finalising the investor mix for the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme is the current focus for the Hawke’s Bay...
29 January 2016
The realignment of Taipō Stream at Park Island has begun with the commencement of the 5 week earthwork...
25 January 2016
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council confirms that commercial calls concerning water filter sales to local residents of...
21 January 2016
HBRC's latest arrival will be taking a fresh look at the group collaborating to develop a plan change for...
21 January 2016
People have been contacted and asked to commit to a time when they are home, usually out of business hours, for a...
20 January 2016
An algal bloom sampled in Lake Tutira last week has been found to contain potentially toxic cyanobacteria.
18 January 2016
There is ongoing public concern over the silt discharge into the Waiau River and Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s i...
13 January 2016
The recent death of a pet dog due to a suspected case of cyanobacterial poisoning at a river, prompts a renewed...
11 January 2016
With summer projects well under way, homeowners doing a spot of ‘do it yourself’ can avoid causing an...
6 January 2016
The bug box in the Cape to City Enviro Shed at Hawke’s Bay Showgrounds during the Royal A&P Show received dozen...
14 December 2015
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has had an alert that a severe algal bloom is in Lake Tūtira at present. HBRC’...
26 November 2015
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is hopeful an appeal against resource consent for an extension to Pan Pac Forest...
26 November 2015
Hawke’s Bay Regional Investment Company Ltd (HBRIC Ltd) says confirmation it has a financially viable design and...
25 November 2015
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is championing an initiative to make it easier for young Hawke’s Bay people to gain a...
19 November 2015
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