Hawke's Bay Regional Council votes to establish Māori wards 19 May, 2021 02:51 AM 2 minutes to read Cr Hinewai Ormsby, who last November urged a proper consultation process rather than a rushed decision, voted for the wards. Photo / NZME Cr Hinewai Ormsby, who last November urged a proper consultation process rather than a rushed decision, voted for the wards. Photo / NZME Hawkes Bay Today By: Sahiban Hyde Standing ovations, emotion and waiata enveloped the halls of power today for the second time in two days as Hawke's Bay Regional Council voted unanimously to introduce a Maori wards structure for next year's local body elections.