region on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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Coordinates: 39°25′S 176°49′E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Seat | Napier |
Government | |
• Type | Regional council |
• Body | Hawke's Bay Regional Council |
• Chair | Hinewai Ormsby |
• Deputy chair | Will Foley |
Area | |
• Land | 14,139.15 km2 (5,459.16 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[1] | |
• Total | 184,800 |
HDI (2021) | 0.913[2] very high · 12th |
Website | www |
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