Hawke's Bay

region on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island

Hawke's Bay (Māori: Te Matau-a-Māui, lit.'Māui's Parent') is one of the 16 regions of New Zealand. It is on the North Island. Its largest city is Napier.

Hawke's Bay
Te Matau-a-Māui
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Hawke's Bay Region in New Zealand
Coordinates: 39°25′S 176°49′E / 39.417°S 176.817°E / -39.417; 176.817
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)
Population
 (June 2023)[1]
 • Total184,800
HDI (2021)0.913[2]
very high · 12th
Websitewww.hbrc.govt.nz

References

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  1. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
  2. "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2023-02-18.