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Have your say Hawke's BayTukua Wai ō Whaka Te Matua A Māui

We have lots we want to talk to you about this year - about how to build resilience in the region and protect the environment.

Check out the projects on this page, and how you can have your say.

Living with rivers

Te oranga o ngā awa

Flooding is a significant and increasing climate risk facing our region.  Flooding could be caused by river or surface flooding, or coastal erosion and inundation. With much of Hawke’s Bay built on a flood plain, learning to live with rivers in times of flood is essential.

The Regional Council plays an important role in communities feeling safer and being more resilient to flooding. We own and manage 27 flood control, drainage schemes and river maintenance schemes including river bar openings. Local councils also play an important role through the provision of infrastructure such as stormwater networks.

We are working on a range of flood resilience projects at different locations and at different project phases. 

Flood Mitigation Scheme Reviews

Ngā Tāwharau Waipuke

A Scheme is a defined area where flood defences (eg stopbanks, floodwalls, dams, pumps, floodgates, drains) are built and maintained to manage flood risks, riverbank erosion, and land drainage. A Scheme’s goal is to protect life and property while preserving ecological value and supporting agriculture. We administer 27 schemes, each providing different levels of service based on community needs.

New Flood Mitigation Scheme (category 2)

New Flood Mitigation Schemes (category 2)
Te Tāwharau Waipuke Hou

As part of Hawke’s Bay’s recovery plan following Cyclone Gabrielle, we are delivering a series of significant infrastructure repair and upgrade projects over the next four to five years in six areas.

New Flood Mitigation Scheme (category 2)

Smaller Flood Scheme Reviews
Ngā Arotake Tāwharau Iti

Reviews of our smaller flood protection, drainage, and river or stream schemes across the Hawke’s Bay region.

New Flood Mitigation Scheme (category 2)

Major Flood Scheme Reviews
Ngā Arotake Tāwharau Nui Hei Tohe Waipuke

We are preparing to have conversations with our community about how we can reimagine and enhance flood resilience in the Heretaunga Plains and Upper Tukituki catchment.

Adapting for the Future: Water, Coastlines, and Climate

Ngā Urutaunga Āhuarangi, Wai, me te Takutai

This work focuses on the long-term management of Hawke’s Bay’s environment, addressing key challenges such as water security, coastal hazards, and climate resilience.

Regular engagements

Ngā huihuinga

The Annual Plan outlines Regional Council’s investment in strengthening the region’s resilience to future climate events, our Draft Regional Public Transport Plan is focused on improvements to our bus network and supporting people with transport disadvantages, while State of the Environment evaluates how human actions influence environmental change.

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There are many ways to have your say. 

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info@hbrc.govt.nz

+64 6 835 9200


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Private Bag 6006, Napier 4142


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