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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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.
Cyclone Gabrielle Hawke’s Bay: What tracks and sites remain closed almost three years on
New Zealand· 2025-12-22
Doug Tate said water sources remained 'extremely low' and the situation was being closely monitored.
Kairakau families brace for Christmas under level four water restrictionsNew Zealand· 2025-12-21
Doug Tate was named the new chief executive of the Whanganui District Council.
Doug Tate named new Whanganui District Council chief executiveNew Zealand· 2025-12-11
Doug Tate, chief executive of Central Hawke’s Bay District Council, stated they were in close contact with Fire and Emergency NZ.
Hawke’s Bay fires: Massive Pōrangahau fire largely contained after spreading to pines planned for Ikea furnitureNew Zealand· 2025-10-22
Doug Tate, the chief executive of Central Hawke’s Bay District Council, mentioned that final resource consent approval was imminent.
Central Hawke’s Bay: Tukituki-Tarewa swing bridge rebuild planned, community fundraising urgedNew Zealand· 2025-10-07
CHB council chief executive Doug Tate said the trust was awarded $3126 in February 2025 to support the two-day workshops.
On The Up: Plan to revive ‘forgotten’ Lake Whatumā in Central Hawke’s Bay with boardwalk and education centreNew Zealand· 2025-09-17
Doug Tate is the chief executive of Central Hawke’s Bay District Council, with a salary of $257,852.
Staffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?New Zealand· 2025-05-22
Doug Tate is the chief executive of the Central Hawke’s Bay District Council.
Central Hawke’s Bay theatre, hotel and retail buildings deemed earthquake-proneNew Zealand· 2025-03-22
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.
Central Hawke’s Bay tries to lower rates hike to 10% as cyclone-hit Hastings sticks with 15%New Zealand· 2025-02-20