Hawke's Bay authorities remain tight-lipped ahead of tomorrow's launch of Matariki - Hawke's Bay Regional Development Strategy and Action Plan.
The Napier City Council circulated a reminder to invitees for the launch, which takes place between 9.30am to 11am at Napier's MTG Century Theatre.
Yesterday, Hawke's Bay Today contacted several people including Napier's and Hastings' mayors, who were sworn to secrecy.
Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule confirmed he would be attending but would not be speaking during the morning's event, and was set to MC a lunch function that day.
Mr Yule said it was the first time the strategy had been done collaboratively between councils, business, iwi and the Government.