Severe Weather Emergency Recovery (Hawke’s Bay Flood Protection Works) Amendment Order 2025
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Severe Weather Emergency Recovery (Hawke’s Bay Flood Protection Works) Amendment Order 2025
Rt Hon Dame Helen Winkelmann, Administrator of the Government
Order in Council
At Wellington this 18th day of August 2025
Present:
Her Excellency the Administrator of the Government in Council
This order is made under section 7 of the Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Legislation Act 2023—
(a)
on the advice and with the consent of the Executive Council; and
(b)
on the recommendation of the Minister for the Environment made in accordance with section 8(1) and (2) of that Act.
Order
1 Title
This order is the Severe Weather Emergency Recovery (Hawke’s Bay Flood Protection Works) Amendment Order 2025.
2 Commencement
This order comes into force on 22 August 2025.
3 Principal order
This order amends the Severe Weather Emergency Recovery (Hawke’s Bay Flood Protection Works) Order 2024.
4 Schedule 1 amended
(1)
In Schedule 1, replace the item relating to the Description of Wairoa—Area B location with the item set out in Part 1 of the Schedule of this order.
(2)
In Schedule 1, replace the item relating to the Map of Wairoa—Areas A and B locations with the item set out in Part 2 of the Schedule of this order.
Schedule Items in Schedule 1 replaced
Part 1 Description of Wairoa—Area B location replaced
Description of Wairoa—Area B location
The Wairoa—Area B location is the area enclosed by a line that—
(1)
commences in the Road Reserve of Railway Road (at 39°1.335′S, 177°24.341′E) opposite Part Lot 1 DP 8639; then
(2)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to 13 Railway Road (Paeroa 1E13A Block) (at 39°1.401′S, 177°24.394′E); then
(3)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to 45 Ormond Road (Lot 5 DP 22517) (at 39°1.460′S, 177°24.520′E); then
(4)
proceeds in an easterly direction to Part Taumataoteo 30A Block (at 39°1.470′S, 177°24.676′E); then
(5)
proceeds in an easterly direction to the northern boundary of Lot 2 DP 23601 (at 39°1.468′S, 177°24.711′E); then
(6)
proceeds in an easterly direction within Lot 2 DP 23601 (at 39°1.471′S, 177°24.744′E); then
(7)
proceeds in a southerly direction to Taumataoteo 28C1C Block (at 39°1.531′S, 177°24.746′E); then
(8)
proceeds in a southerly direction to Taumataoteo 28G Block (at 39°1.556′S, 177°24.757′E); then
(9)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to 2 Crarer Street (Section 1 SO 10205) (at 39°1.648′S, 177°24.853′E); then
(10)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to 3 Carroll Street (Lot 1 DP 10889) (at 39°1.751′S, 177°24.999′E); then
(11)
proceeds in a southerly direction within 3 Carroll Street (Lot 1 DP 10889) (at 39°1.827′S, 177°24.997′E); then
(12)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to the northern boundary of Section 21 Block II Clyde SD (at 39°1.830′S, 177°250′E); then
(13)
proceeds in an easterly direction along the northern boundary of Section 21 Block II Clyde SD to the north-eastern corner of Section 21 Block II Clyde SD (at 39°1.832′S, 177°25.026′E); then
(14)
proceeds in an easterly direction across Carroll Street to the south-western corner of Lot 4 DP 7656 (at 39°1.835′S, 177°25.040′E); then
(15)
proceeds in an easterly direction along the northern road boundary of River Parade across to the eastern side of the Wairoa State Highway 2 Bridge (at 39°1.842′S, 177°25.143′E); then
(16)
proceeds in a southerly direction along the eastern extent of the Wairoa State Highway 2 Bridge to the true right bank of the Wairoa River (at 39°1.938′S, 177°25.119′E); then
(17)
proceeds in an easterly direction along the true right bank of the Wairoa River (at 39°1.991′S, 177°25.329′E); then
(18)
proceeds in an easterly direction along the true right bank of the Wairoa River (at 39°2.009′S, 177°25.551′E); then
(19)
proceeds in a southerly direction across Marine Parade to the north-western corner of 1 Delhi Street (Section 434 SO 9421) (at 39°2.034′S, 177°25.548′E); then
(20)
proceeds in a westerly direction to the north-eastern corner of Lot 2 DP 575683 (at 39°2.011′S, 177°25.326′E); then
(21)
proceeds in a westerly direction along the southern road boundary of Marine Parade to the north-western corner of 86 Marine Parade (Lot 1 DP 9612) (at 39°1.990′S, 177°25.117′E); then
(22)
proceeds in a westerly direction to the Road Reserve of Paul Street (at 39°1.989′S, 177°25.103′E); then
(23)
proceeds in a westerly direction along the southern road boundary of Marine Parade to the north-eastern boundary point of 18 Marine Parade (Lot 1 DP 12196) (at 39°1.967′S, 177°24.896′E); then
(24)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction along the southern road boundary of Marine Parade to the north-western boundary point of 2 Marine Parade (Part Section 382 SO 9438) (at 39°1.910′S, 177°24.779′E); then
(25)
proceeds in a westerly direction to the north-eastern corner of 15 Lockwood Point (Lot 2 DP 19636) (at 39°1.909′S, 177°24.765′E); then
(26)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to the north-western corner of 15 Lockwood Point (Lot 2 DP 19636) (at 39°1.922′S, 177°24.737′E); then
(27)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction along the southern road boundary of Marine Parade to the north-western corner of 32 Churchill Avenue (Lot 30 DP 10974) (at 39°1.946′S, 177°24.700′E); then
(28)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to the north-westernmost boundary point of 25 Churchill Avenue (Lot 1 DP 10974) (at 39°1.973′S, 177°24.652′E); then
(29)
proceeds in a southerly direction to the south-eastern corner of 27 Churchill Avenue (Poutaka 4A Block) (at 39°2.017′S, 177°24.663′E); then
(30)
proceeds in a westerly direction to the south-western corner of 27 Churchill Avenue (Poutaka 4A Block) (at 39°2.019′S, 177°24.646′E); then
(31)
proceeds in a southerly direction to the south-eastern corner of 14 Mitchell Road (Lot 3 DP 9927) (at 39°2.110′S, 177°24.668′E); then
(32)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to the south-eastern corner of 16 Mitchell Road (Lot 2 DP 9927) (at 39°2.114′S, 177°24.657′E); then
(33)
proceeds in a northern direction to the north-eastern corner of 16 Mitchell Road (Lot 2 DP 9927) (at 39°2.087′S, 177°24.651′E); then
(34)
proceeds in a westerly direction to the north-western corner of 18 Mitchell Road (Lot 1 DP 9927) (at 39°2.095′S, 177°24.630′E); then
(35)
proceeds in a northern direction to the north-eastern corner of 20B Mitchell Road (Lot 3 DP 17179) (at 39°2.086′S, 177°24.627′E); then
(36)
proceeds in a westerly direction to the north-western corner of 20C Mitchell Road (Lot 2 DP 17179) (at 39°2.091′S, 177°24.590′E); then
(37)
proceeds in a westerly direction to the eastern boundary of 46 Mitchell Road (Poutaka 12B Block) (at 39°2.120′S, 177°24.496′E); then
(38)
proceeds in a southerly direction to the south-eastern corner at 46 Mitchell Road (Poutaka 12B Block) (at 39°2.166′S, 177°24.517′E); then
(39)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to the south-eastern corner of 48 Mitchell Road (Poutaka 12A Block) (at 39°2.176′S, 177°24.490′E); then
(40)
proceeds in a northern direction to the north-eastern corner of 48 Mitchell Road (Poutaka 12A Block) (at 39°2.123′S, 177°24.466′E); then
(41)
proceeds in a westerly direction to the eastern boundary of 56 Mitchell Road (Poutaka 13A1 Block) (at 39°2.136′S, 177°24.412′E); then
(42)
proceeds in a southerly direction to the south-eastern corner of 56 Mitchell Road (Poutaka 13A1 Block) (at 39°2.195′S, 177°24.438′E); then
(43)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to the south-western corner of 56 Mitchell Road (Poutaka 13A1 Block) (at 39°2.200′S, 177°24.425′E); then
(44)
proceeds in a northern direction to the north-eastern corner of 14 Rimu Drive (Lot 4 DP 16621) (at 39°2.123′S, 177°24.391′E); then
(45)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to the north-western corner of 14 Rimu Drive (Lot 4 DP 16621) (at 39°2.133′S, 177°24.376′E); then
(46)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to the north-western corner of 8 Rimu Drive (Lot 5 DP 16621) (at 39°2.140′S, 177°24.362′E); then
(47)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to the north-western corner of 6 Rimu Drive (Lot 7 DP 16621) (at 39°2.149′S, 177°24.347′E); then
(48)
proceeds in a northern direction to the north-western corner of Lot 11 DP 16621 Esplanade Reserve (RES/5955) (at 39°2.138′S, 177°24.342′E); then
(49)
proceeds in a northern direction across the Wairoa River to the south-western corner of 79 Waihirere Road (Taumataoteo 15C3B3 Block) (at 39°2.038′S, 177°24.311′E); then
(50)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction along the true left bank of the Wairoa River to the south-western corner of Taumataoteo Nos. 16 and 17 Road-Line Block (at 39°1.990′S, 177°24.388′E); then
(51)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction to the south-western corner of Taumataoteo 18B Block (at 39°1.984′S, 177°24.396′E); then
(52)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction to the north-western corner of 67 Waihirere Road at Taumataoteo 18A Block (at 39°1.853′S, 177°24.299′E); then
(53)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction along the southern side of the Waihirere Road boundary to the northern boundary of 91 Waihirere Road (Taumataoteo 14 Block) (at 39°1.940′S, 177°24.157′E); then
(54)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction across Waihirere Road to the southern boundary of Taumataoteo 13B Block (at 39°1.931′S, 177°24.150′E); then
(55)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction along the northern side of the Waihirere Road boundary to the south-western corner of 70 Waihirere Road (Part Taumataoteo 20B Block) (at 39°1.851′S, 177°24.280′E); then
(56)
proceeds in a northern direction along the western boundary of 70 Waihirere Road to the north-western corner of 70 Waihirere Road (Part Taumataoteo 20B Block) (at 39°1.738′S, 177°24.213′E); then
(57)
proceeds in a northern direction to the south-western corner of 75 Ruataniwha Road (Lot 2 DP 17914) (at 39°1.726′S, 177°24.210′E); then
(58)
proceeds in a northern direction along the western boundary of 75 Ruataniwha Road to the north-western corner of 75 Ruataniwha Road (Lot 2 DP 17914) (at 39°1.524′S, 177°24.091′E); then
(59)
proceeds in a westerly direction along the southern side of the Ruataniwha Road boundary to the north-western corner of 135 Ruataniwha Road (Te Rato 3D3C2C2A Block) (at 39°1.494′S, 177°23.653′E); then
(60)
proceeds in a northern direction across Ruataniwha Road to the southern boundary of Te Rato 3D3C2C2A Block (at 39°1.483′S, 177°23.651′E); then
(61)
proceeds in an easterly direction along the southern boundary of Te Rato 3D3C2C2A Block (at 39°1.484′S, 177°23.675′E); then
(62)
proceeds in a northern direction to Te Rato 3D3C2C2A Block (at 39°1.378′S, 177°23.632′E); then
(63)
proceeds in a westerly direction to Te Rato 3B3D Block (at 39°1.412′S, 177°23.497′E); then
(64)
proceeds in a westerly direction to Te Rato 3A2D Block (at 39°1.503′S, 177°23.234′E); then
(65)
proceeds in a westerly direction to 232 Ruataniwha Road (Wharepu 1A Block) (at 39°1.564′S, 177°23.067′E); then
(66)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to Whakapau 5K2A Block (at 39°1.715′S, 177°22.732′E); then
(67)
proceeds in a westerly direction to the true left bank of the Wairoa River (at 39°1.753′S, 177°22.532′E); then
(68)
proceeds in a westerly direction along the true left bank of the Wairoa River (at 39°1.785′S, 177°22.362′E); then
(69)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction along the true left bank of the Wairoa River (at 39°1.911′S, 177°22.241′E); then
(70)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction along the true left bank of the Wairoa River (at 39°2.118′S, 177°22.436′E); then
(71)
proceeds in an easterly direction along the true left bank of the Wairoa River (at 39°2.161′S, 177°22.647′E); then
(72)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction along the true left bank of the Wairoa River (at 39°2.247′S, 177°22.904′E); then
(73)
proceeds in an easterly direction along the true left bank of the Wairoa River (at 39°2.335′S, 177°23.244′E); then
(74)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction across the Wairoa River to the true right bank of the Wairoa River (at 39°2.428′S, 177°23.332′E); then
(75)
proceeds in a southerly direction to State Highway 2 (at 39°2.435′S, 177°23.332′E); then
(76)
proceeds in a westerly direction across State Highway 2 (at 39°2.434′S, 177°23.304′E); then
(77)
proceeds in a northern direction across State Highway 2 (at 39°2.431′S, 177°23.304′E); then
(78)
proceeds in a westerly direction to the southern side of State Highway 2 (at 39°2.441′S, 177°23.189′E); then
(79)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction along the southern side of State Highway 2, intersecting each of the following points: 39°2.420′S, 177°23.125′E; 39°2.411′S, 177°23.096′E; 39°2.401′S, 177°23.064′E; 39°2.377′S, 177°22.996′E; 39°2.350′S, 177°22.915′E; 39°2.336′S, 177°22.874′E; 39°2.323′S, 177°22.833′E; 39°2.254′S, 177°22.603′E; 39°2.231′S, 177°22.535′E; 39°2.212′S, 177°22.466′E; 39°2.195′S, 177°22.420′E; 39°2.172′S, 177°22.379′E; 39°2.159′S, 177°22.336′E; 39°2.136′S, 177°22.289′E; 39°2.106′S, 177°22.253′E; 39°2.074′S, 177°22.216′E; 39°2.042′S, 177°22.184′E; 39°2.002′S, 177°22.154′E; 39°1.995′S, 177°22.147′E; 39°1.975′S, 177°22.149′E; 39°1.948′S, 177°22.143′E; 39°1.903′S, 177°22.134′E; 39°1.892′S, 177°22.132′E; then
(80)
proceeds in a northern direction across State Highway 2 (at 39°1.856′S, 177°22.134′E); then
(81)
proceeds in a northern direction across 539 State Highway 2 (Lot 6 DP 315783) (at 39°1.751′S, 177°22.091′E); then
(82)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction across 539 State Highway 2 (Lot 6 DP 315783) (at 39°1.673′S, 177°22.174′E); then
(83)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction across 539 State Highway 2 (Lot 6 DP 315783) (at 39°1.644′S, 177°22.241′E); then
(84)
proceeds in a northern direction to 591 State Highway 2 (Lot 3 DP 315783) (at 39°1.509′S, 177°22.228′E); then
(85)
proceeds in a northern direction across 591 State Highway 2 (Lot 3 DP 315783) (at 39°1.366′S, 177°22.247′E); then
(86)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction across 591 State Highway 2 to the point near the northern boundary (Lot 3 DP 315783) (at 39°1.030′S, 177°21.895′E); then
(87)
proceeds in a northern direction across State Highway 2 and the Palmerston North–Gisborne Railway Line to a point near the south-western boundary of 103 Huramua Road West (at 39°0.730′S, 177°21.923′E); then
(88)
proceeds in an easterly direction across 103 Huramua Road West (Lot 12 DP 8981) (at 39°0.812′S, 177°22.264′E); then
(89)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction across 103 Huramua Road West to the point on the northern side of the Palmerston North–Gisborne Railway Line (at 39°0.745′S, 177°22.415′E); then
(90)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction to Lot 6 DP 8981 (at 39°0.655′S, 177°22.596′E); then
(91)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction along the south-eastern boundary of 44 Huramua Road West (Section 30 Block I Clyde SD) (at 39°0.574′S, 177°22.756′E); then
(92)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction to a point near the east of the boundary of 44 Huramua Road West (at 39°0.462′S, 177°22.969′E); then
(93)
proceeds in an easterly direction across the Palmerston North–Gisborne Railway Line and Awamate Road to the western boundary of 194 Awamate Road (at 39°0.411′S, 177°23.164′E); then
(94)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction to a point near the northern boundary of 198 Awamate Road (Lot 9 DP 8981) (at 39°0.265′S, 177°23.360′E); then
(95)
proceeds in an easterly direction across 198 Awamate Road to a point near the north-eastern boundary (Lot 9 DP 8981) (at 39°0.255′S, 177°23.499′E); then
(96)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction across the Wairoa River to 177 Railway Road (Lot 1 DP 4680) (at 39°0.318′S, 177°23.684′E); then
(97)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction to the north-western boundary of Lot 3 DP 16115 (at 39°0.538′S, 177°23.905′E); then
(98)
proceeds in a south-easterly direction along the western boundary of Lot 3 DP 16115 (at 39°0.607′S, 177°23.948′E); then
(99)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to 210 Railway Road between the Wairoa Aerodrome and the Palmerston North–Gisborne Railway Line (at 39°0.613′S, 177°23.935′E); then
(100)
proceeds in a southerly direction to the eastern side of 78 Airport Road (Lot 3 DP 5279) (at 39°1.209′S, 177°24.288′E); then
(101)
proceeds in a southerly direction to the eastern boundary of Railway Road (at 39°1.308′S, 177°24.327′E); then
(102)
proceeds in a southerly direction along the eastern boundary of Railway Road (at 39°1.334′S, 177°24.342′E); then
(103)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction to the point described in paragraph (1).
However, the Wairoa—Area B location does not include the area enclosed by a line that—
(1)
commences at the north-eastern corner of 35 Waihirere Road (Taumataoteo 24C1 Block) (at 39°1.729′S, 177°24.501′E); then
(2)
proceeds in a southerly direction to the south-eastern corner of 35 Waihirere Road (Taumataoteo 24C1 Block) (at 39°1.774′S, 177°24.527′E); then
(3)
proceeds in an easterly direction to the north-eastern corner of Taumataoteo 24C5 Block (at 39°1.760′S, 177°24.565′E); then
(4)
proceeds in a southerly direction to the south-eastern corner of Taumataoteo 24C5 Block (at 39°1.807′S, 177°24.593′E); then
(5)
proceeds in an easterly direction to the north-eastern corner of Taumataoteo 35 Block (at 39°1.802′S, 177°24.609′E); then
(6)
proceeds in a southerly direction to the south-eastern corner of Taumataoteo 35 Block (at 39°1.820′S, 177°24.620′E); then
(7)
proceeds in a westerly direction to the north-eastern corner of Taumataoteo 22E Block (at 39°1.825′S, 177°24.606′E); then
(8)
proceeds in a southerly direction to the south-eastern corner of Taumataoteo 22E Block (at 39°1.840′S, 177°24.615′E); then
(9)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction along the true left bank of the Wairoa River to 19 Waihirere Road at the southernmost boundary point of Taumataoteo 25B Block (at 39°1.827′S, 177°24.639′E); then
(10)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction along the boundary of 19 Waihirere Road to the easternmost boundary point of Taumataoteo 25B Block (at 39°1.810′S, 177°24.667′E); then
(11)
proceeds in an easterly direction along the southern boundary of 13 Waihirere Road at Taumataoteo 26A Block (at 39°1.810′S, 177°24.669′E); then
(12)
proceeds in a northern direction across 13 Waihirere Road (Taumataoteo 26A Block) (at 39°1.803′S, 177°24.670′E); then
(13)
proceeds in a north-westerly direction across 13 Waihirere Road (Taumataoteo 26A Block) (at 39°1.748′S, 177°24.636′E); then
(14)
proceeds in north-westerly direction to the northern boundary of Part Taumataoteo 25 Block (at 39°1.683′S, 177°24.576′E); then
(15)
proceeds in a south-westerly direction along the southern boundary of Waihirere Road to the point described in paragraph (1).
The Wairoa—Area B location also does not include the area enclosed by a line that—
(1)
commences at the north-eastern corner of Taumataoteo 34 Block (at 39°1.823′S, 177°24.524′E); then
(2)
proceeds in a westerly direction along the northern boundary of Taumataoteo 34 Block (at 39°1.842′S, 177°24.471′E); then
(3)
proceeds in a southerly direction across Taumataoteo 34 Block to the western boundary of Taumataoteo 22E Block (at 39°1.881′S, 177°24.494′E); then
(4)
proceeds in a north-easterly direction across Taumataoteo 22E Block (at 39°1.852′S, 177°24.540′E); then
(5)
proceeds in a northern direction along the eastern boundary of Taumataoteo 34 Block to the point described in paragraph (1).
Part 2 Map of Wairoa—Areas A and B locations replaced
Map of Wairoa—Areas A and B locations
The following map is indicative only and, if there is any inconsistency between the map and any of the above descriptions, the above descriptions prevail.
Rachel Hayward,
Clerk of the Executive Council.
Explanatory note
This note is not part of the order but is intended to indicate its general effect.
This order, which comes into force on 22 August 2025, amends Schedule 1 of the Severe Weather Emergency Recovery (Hawke’s Bay Flood Protection Works) Order 2024 (the principal order).
The principal order modifies the Resource Management Act 1991 (the RMA), for the purposes of the Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Legislation Act 2023 (the SWERLA), to facilitate the carrying out of flood protection works at specified locations in the Hawke’s Bay region.
The amendments increase the area subject to the principal order by inserting replacements for the—
description of the Wairoa—Area B location; and
map of the Wairoa—Areas A and B locations.
Statement of reasons
This statement of the Minister’s reasons for recommending the making of this order is published in accordance with section 10 of the SWERLA.
The Minister for the Environment is the Minister responsible for the administration of this order and is also the Minister responsible for the RMA. The Minister is satisfied that the order—
is necessary or desirable for 1 or more purposes of the SWERLA:
is not broader than is reasonably necessary to address the matters that gave rise to the order:
does not breach section 11 of the SWERLA:
does not limit or is a justified limit on the rights and freedoms in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.
The Minister is satisfied the consultation process described in section 9 of the SWERLA has been complied with. Regarding the elements of this order that relate to the RMA, the relevant Minister considered the effects on the environment that could occur because of the order, and whether any adverse effects can be avoided, remedied, or mitigated.
The draft order was reviewed by the Severe Weather Events Recovery Review Panel, a copy was provided to the Regulations Review Committee, and the relevant Minister had regard to the recommendations and comments provided by these bodies. No changes were made in response to comments by these bodies.
Order is necessary or desirable for 1 or more purposes of SWERLA and is appropriate
The Minister is satisfied, for the following reasons, that the order is—
necessary or desirable for 1 or more purposes of the SWERLA; and
appropriate.
In relation to section 8(1)(a)(i) of the SWERLA, the order provides for the planning, rebuilding, and recovery of affected communities and persons (section 3(1)(a) of the SWERLA), in particular—
the rebuilding of land, infrastructure, and other property of affected communities or of any affected persons (section 3(1)(a)(i)); and
safety enhancements to, and improvements to the resilience of, that land, infrastructure, or other property (section 3(1)(a)(iii)); and
facilitating co-ordinated efforts and processes for short-term, medium-term, and long-term recovery (section 3(1)(a)(iv)); and
facilitating the restoration and improvement of the economic, social, and cultural well-being, and enhancing the resilience, of affected communities or of any affected persons (section 3(1)(a)(v)).
In relation to section 8(1)(a)(i) of the SWERLA, the order also provides for economic recovery (section 3(1)(b) of the SWERLA).
This order amends the principal order by expanding the area eligible for the streamlined resource consent process, enabling the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council to pursue its preferred flood protection solution. The order seeks to provide access to a streamlined resource consent process for flood protection works in Wairoa. Flood protection will ensure that people and communities in Wairoa can recover from the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle and are protected against future events.
The streamlined consent process in the principal order makes it possible to complete flood protection works in an expedient way. The flood protection works are necessary safety enhancements to address dangers posed by flooding in future severe weather events.
The amendments will therefore also facilitate the restoration and improvement of the economic, social, and cultural well-being, and enhance the resilience, of affected communities and affected persons. The order will support the implementation of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Recovery Plan by enabling Category 2A or 2C residential land to be reclassified to Category 1 sooner than under standard processes.
Residents and businesses have experienced significant losses and are experiencing stress while waiting for flood protection works. Reclassifying 2A or 2C residential land to Category 1 will mean property owners and businesses can rebuild and obtain insurance. Businesses at risk of flooding may be unable to secure insurance without flood protection, putting their future viability and hundreds of jobs in jeopardy.
Using standard processes would delay the flood protection works, which could threaten their viability by generating significant uncertainty and construction cost increases.
Amendments to principal order
Clause 4 amends Schedule 1—Locations of flood protection works to replace the map of Wairoa—Areas A and B locations and description of Wairoa—Area B location with a new map and description to include the additional area for the preferred flood works option. No changes are made to the Wairoa—Area A location.
Regulatory impact statement
The Ministry for the Environment produced a regulatory impact statement on 21 May 2025 to help inform the decisions taken by the Government relating to the contents of this instrument.
A copy of this regulatory impact statement can be found at—
Date of notification in Gazette: 21 August 2025.
This order is administered by the Ministry for the Environment.
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Severe Weather Emergency Recovery (Hawke’s Bay Flood Protection Works) Amendment Order 2025
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