Business/Economy
Looking at the trends and businesses that affect the prosperity of the Bay
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Environment
Protecting the #1 asset of the Bay ... our water, soil, biodiversity and landscapes.
388 articles
Energy
With climate change, an agricultural sector strongly affected by energy-related costs, the prospect of oil & gas development, and major opportunities to utilise alternative energy sources, Hawke's Bay is becoming more focused on its energy future.
22 articles
Water
Water quality. Water storage. Water allocation. Top of mind for a region that likes to grow stuff, yet wishes to protect its freshwater ecosystems and recreation opportunities, as well as its aquifers.
266 articles
Accountability
Investigating what’s going on and who our elected officials are listening to on occasions when they appear to be ignoring the public; supporting transparency and robust public involvement; advocating local government consolidation
519 articles
Land/Farming
About half of the Bay's economy is related to growing and agribusiness -- all dependent in turn on how smart we are about using our land and soil sustainably to achieve highest productivity.
25 articles
Health
Assessing the role of the District Health Board and other health organisations in ensuring the quality of our health care here in the Bay
147 articles
Social
Hawke's Bay ranks at the bottom of many socio-economic measures. What are we going to do about it?
54 articles
Spending
Looking closely at how and why, and how well, Councillors spend your money, and how closely their spending matches your priorities
205 articles
Maori
Maori represent almost 25% of Hawke's Bay's population, presenting our region with unique challenges and opportunities. And as Treaty claims are settled in our region, Maori involvement in our local governance and economy will increase.
24 articles
Other
478 articles