What’s at stake: Business resilience after Cyclone Gabrielle and decisions on key water infrastructure to boost local economy.
Background: Key issues are put to voters as regions prepare for upcoming local body elections.
Main players: Hawke’s Bay, Central Hawke’s Bay, Alex Walker, Local Government, Central Government, Mark Mitchell, Ziwi.
More than two years after Cyclone Gabrielle hit Hawke’s Bay, the region is continuing to feel its sting. However, businesses are now turning their attention from essential repairs and rebuilding to long-term resilience.
NBR visited the region last year and found pockets of damage still visible,
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