Central Hawke's Bay District Council has announced the signing of new partnerships with both Downer and Higgins.
A procurement process was approved last year to administer the four major contracts that fall under the district council's land transport related services.
At an extraordinary council meeting on April 30 Downer and Higgins were awarded two each of the four contracts.
Council's chief executive, Monique Davidson, say she is pleased with the outcome saying it will foster economic activity.