Making the move
to Hawke’s Bay
General Resources
Hawke’s Bay New Zealand – Official Hawke’s Bay tourism site. Packed with useful information about the region; including event calendars, accommodation options, tourist & sightseeing activities; local venues, & a shopping directory!
Education Review Office – Government department which evaluates and reports publicly on the education and care of students in schools and early childhood services. A great resource to research local schooling options.
Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce – The local Chamber of Commerce is a great resource for those seeking business support.
PORSE – PORSE is New Zealand’s leading provider of in home child care services, including home based child care.
Sport Hawke’s Bay – If you are seeking information on local sports & recreation clubs / facilities this site offers a great starting point. Also, check out sportsground.co.nz (an online directory of New Zealand sports clubs and facilities).
Hawke’s Bay Today – Hawke’s Bay Today is the local daily newspaper.
Smart – Provide outsourcing services for business. A great option if you are relocating a business to Hawke’s Bay, or are setting up from scratch.
Moving Companies
Conroy Removals – Is one of New Zealand’s largest privately owned moving company’s providing professional moving services (including packing, storage, insurance, pick up and delivery services).
Local Authorities
Hastings District Council – Provides ratepayer services to the wider Hastings District, incorporating the communities of Hastings, Havelock North, Flaxmere, Haumoana, Waimarama, Te Awanga, Bayview & Clive.
Napier City Council – Provides ratepayer services to both Napier City & Taradale.
Hawkes Bay Regional Council – Plays a strategic role in managing Hawke’s Bay natural resources, along with other key regional functions (including Leasehold land & the Port of Napier).
Central Hawkes Bay District Council – Provides ratepayer services to the Central Hawkes Bay region (encompassing the communities of Waipukurau, Waipawa, Otane, Takapau, Tikokino, Ongaonga, & Porangahau).