Doug Tate

Doug Tate is the chief executive of the Central Hawke's Bay District Council, responsible for overseeing the council's operations and ensuring compliance with local governance frameworks. Recently, he was in the news discussing the council's approach to managing rate increases while maintaining essential services, particularly in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.

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New Zealand: Doug Tate, the chief executive of Central Hawke’s Bay District Council, mentioned that the council had delivered over $65m worth of repairs after the cyclone. 7

Grant Bennett Matt Lawson Jack Riddell

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke’s Bay: What tracks and sites remain closed almost three years on

New Zealand: Doug Tate said water sources remained 'extremely low' and the situation was being closely monitored. 5

John Mary Peter Edge Jay Pemberton Ted Bibby

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Kairakau families brace for Christmas under level four water restrictions

New Zealand: Doug Tate was named the new chief executive of the Whanganui District Council. 8

David Langford Barbara

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Doug Tate named new Whanganui District Council chief executive

New Zealand: Doug Tate, chief executive of Central Hawke’s Bay District Council, stated they were in close contact with Fire and Emergency NZ. 6

Dylan Foster Nigel Hall Tony Kelly Tania Nicholas

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Hawke’s Bay fires: Massive Pōrangahau fire largely contained after spreading to pines planned for Ikea furniture

New Zealand: Doug Tate, the chief executive of Central Hawke’s Bay District Council, mentioned that final resource consent approval was imminent. 7

Roy Fraser Lorna Riley

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Central Hawke’s Bay: Tukituki-Tarewa swing bridge rebuild planned, community fundraising urged

New Zealand: CHB council chief executive Doug Tate said the trust was awarded $3126 in February 2025 to support the two-day workshops. 7

Craig Ireson Arapera Paewai Steve Mushin Michaela Gower Lewis Ferris

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: On The Up: Plan to revive ‘forgotten’ Lake Whatumā in Central Hawke’s Bay with boardwalk and education centre

New Zealand: Doug Tate is the chief executive of Central Hawke’s Bay District Council, with a salary of $257,852. 6

Brad Olsen Nigel Bickle Sandra Hazlehurst Louise Miller Kirsten Wise Alex Walker Craig Little Kitea Tipuna Malcolm Alexander Nic Peet Hinewai Ormsby Ben Tomsett

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Staffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?

New Zealand: Doug Tate is the chief executive of the Central Hawke’s Bay District Council. 7

Rex Michau Gary Hamilton Irvine

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Central Hawke’s Bay theatre, hotel and retail buildings deemed earthquake-prone

New Zealand: CHBDC chief executive Doug Tate said council doesn’t intend to change the levels of service or do anything materially different as outlined in the Three-Year Plan. 5

Alex Walker

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Central Hawke’s Bay tries to lower rates hike to 10% as cyclone-hit Hastings sticks with 15%