Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chief Executive, Nic Peet, has announced his resignation, almost three years to the day since he joined the organisation.
In a statement to staff, Dr Peet said given the enormous period of change the local government sector was currently facing, he felt it was appropriate that new leadership picked up the reins.
“I am enormously proud of the HBRC team and all that we have been able to achieve, particularly during catastrophic storm events and the recovery which followed,” he said.
Dr Peet joined the Council in July 2023, after 10 years at Horizons Regional Council.
His last day in the role will be Thursday 9 July.
Chris Dolley has been named as acting Chief Executive. Mr Dolley is currently Council’s Asset Management Group Manager.
Council Chair Sophie Siers said Dr Peet had supported councillors and staff through a complex and demanding time, having joined at one of Council’s most challenging periods in recent history.
“Decisions like this are never easy, and I want to thank Nic for the commitment and care he has shown to this organisation. He has supported us as we’ve rebuilt trust, strengthened our foundations, and progressed important recommendations from the post-cyclone reviews.”
Chair Siers says HBRC’s focus will remain on continuity and supporting its people.
“Nic’s ongoing professionalism was, and is seen and appreciated. On behalf of the Council, I wish him all the very best for whatever lies ahead.”
Chair Siers said the Chief Executive Employment and Review Committee is working quickly on more permanent arrangements for the future.
