Towns and Local Government
The district is administered by the Central Hawke's Bay District Council with the seat in the town of Waipawa. There are two main towns in Central Hawke's Bay - Waipukurau and Waipawa - with a number of smaller townships including Otane, Takapau, Tikokino & Ongaonga. There are also several small beach communities including Kairakau, Pourerere, Aramoana, Blackhead and Porangahau.
Central Hawke's Bay District is divided into 2 wards:
- Aramoana / Ruahine
- Ruataniwha
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