The regional approach to water security is informed by a comprehensive Regional Water Assessment, including detailed analysis of regional supply and demand, that was completed by Hawke’s Bay Regional Council in 2023.

This is an important piece of work, jointly funded by HBRC and Kānoa, upon which future decisions around the region’s water security can be based. For people looking to understand Hawke’s Bay’s dependence on secure supplies of freshwater, including a breakdown as to how we use our current resources and how a changing climate may impact supply, this is important background.

Read the full Regional Water Assessment here and some shorter FAQs here.