Sophie Siers
New ZealandpoliticianFemale8.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Sophie Siers is a candidate for the Hawke's Bay Regional Council Heretaunga-Hastings constituency and has voiced strong support for dredging the Te Awa o Mokotūāraro river, emphasizing its high amenity value while also acknowledging the financial challenges associated with the $3 million price tag.
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Sophie Siers, the chairwoman of the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, highlighted the clear value of regional biosecurity programmes to rural communities.
Local government reforms risk costing $1.7b if pest control is disruptedThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-12
New Zealand· 2026-08-12
Regional council chairwoman Sophie Siers said stopbanks significantly reduce flood risk.
What Hawke’s Bay’s new $265m flood protection projects are - and aren’t - designed to doThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-06-27
New Zealand· 2026-06-27
Sophie Siers expressed her support for having the river dredged, noting the amenity value of the river is high.
Hawke’s Bay kaumātua Jim Edwards wants council to dredge river for final waka journeyThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-08
New Zealand· 2025-09-08
