Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay (Māori: Te Matau-a-Māui) is a region on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island. The region is named for Hawke Bay, which was named in honour of Edward Hawke. The region's main centres are the cities of Napier and Hastings, while the more rural parts of the region are served by the towns of Waipukurau, Waipawa, and Wairoa.

Hawke's Bay
Te Matau-a-Māui (Māori)
Region
From top, left to right: Napier, Wairoa, Waipukurau, Hastings, Mahia, and Waipawa,
Hawke's Bay Region in New Zealand
Coordinates: 39°25′S 176°49′E
CountryNew Zealand
SeatNapier
Government
  TypeRegional council
  BodyHawke's Bay Regional Council
  ChairHinewai Ormsby
  Deputy chairWill Foley
Area
  Land14,139.15 km2 (5,459.16 sq mi)
Highest elevation1,724 m (5,656 ft)
Population
 (June 2023)
  Total184,800
ISO 3166 codeNZ–HKB
HDI (2021)0.913
very high · 12th
Regional GDP(2022 estimate)
· TotalNZ$10.708 billion · (8th)
· per capitaNZ$58,769 · (11th)
Websitewww.hbrc.govt.nz
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