HBRC launches formal investigation
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has today advised Hastings District Council of the commencement of a formal investigation
into the condition of the Havelock North water supply bores as a source of contamination.
A copy of the letter sent to HDC is attached.
Investigations since the event began into the source of contamination have increasingly indicated that the source of the
contamination may relate to the security of the water supply bores. Yesterday we began preparation of a letter to
Hastings District Council advising them of this but last night we received additional information which confirmed to us
that we could not delay formal investigations any longer. This additional evidence was known to Hastings District
Council six days ago but they failed to bring it to our attention.
To the extent that we are able we will continue to keep the public informed of progress in our investigations,
consistent with providing the Hastings District Council with natural justice.
This information and HBRC’s associated actions will also be shared with Hawke’s Bay District Health Board to enable the
DHB to decide what actions to take under the Health Act.
HBRC has been collecting information from the earliest point of awareness of this issue. Once the Government inquiry has
been established, HBRC will provide all of its information and the results of its investigations to the Government
inquiry.
ENDS