Welcome to the Wairoa District Council
Wairoa District Council exists so that residents and visitors have a safe living environment and are able to participate in the community at a cost, which is affordable!
The purpose of the Council is to enable democratic local decision-making to promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of the Wairoa District in the present and for the future.
Wairoa is a beautiful town, positioned alongside the famous Wairoa River. The small town of Wairoa boasts a lifestyle absorbed in activity and a society rich in culture and heritage. Wairoa attracts visitors from far and wide.
Come and experience the culture, the atmosphere, and the renowned splendour of this region. Wairoa District Council is proud to represent this District and provide local services within it. Click here to visit the Council Photo Gallery...
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MEDIA RELEASE - ORMOND DRIVE TO REMAIN OPEN AS A RESULT OF IWI DECISION |
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Time and money will be saved by Mahia motorists as a result of a decision by the Iwi of Mahia to allow Ormond Drive to remain open for another 12 months.
Closure of the section of road which crosses over part of the Ruawharawhara Urupa at Opoutama was set down for the beginning of August, but this is no longer the case following a meeting of Iwi during the weekend, which resulted in an offer to keep the road open at no further cost to ratepayers.
Mayor Les Probert praised the decision, which demonstrated a desire of Iwi to listen to the wider community and strengthen relationships.
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MEDIA RELEASE - MOKO MEMORIAL DONATIONS SOUGHT |
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Immortalising Moko in the form of a permanent memorial is the aim of a group of Mahia residents, who are now seeking donations from the public to make it happen.
Wairoa District Council have made the initial donation of $1000 into a bank account set up to raise the cash necessary to build a reminder of the dolphin, who spent most of his short life in the waters off Mahia Beach before being found dead on the shores of Matakana Island earlier this month.
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Wairoa District Council Election 2010 - Nominations NOW OPEN |
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Wairoa District Council
(First Past the Post Electoral System)
Election of ONE Mayor at large
Election of SIX members at large
Nominations for the above positions open on Friday 23 July 2010 and must be made on the appropriate nomination paper for each position, available from the relevant Electoral Officer. Completed nomination documents must be received by the relevant Electoral Officer no later than 12 noon on Friday 20 August 2010. Each nomination must be accompanied by a deposit of $200 incl GST, payable by eftpos, cash or cheque.
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Local Government Elections Nominations Open |
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Candidate nominations open on Friday 23 July.
Anyone wanting to stand for Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, Wairoa District Council, or the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board should get their nominations in before noon of the closing date of Friday 20 August. A public notice in local papers gives full information on the elections.
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MEDIA RELEASE - LAST PUBLIC MEETING FOR DRAFT MAORI POLICY |
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An invitation is extended to those with an interest in building a better working relationship between Maori and Wairoa District Council to attend a meeting at Taihoa Marae on Wednesday, July 28 at 5pm.
The main focus of the meeting will be a presentation of the WDC Draft Maori Policy, which is currently in the public consultation arena.
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Draft Maori Policy |
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At an Ordinary Meeting of Council held on 8 June 2010 Council resolved to adopt a Draft Maori Policy (Statement of Proposal) for public consultation using the Special Consultative Procedures as prescribed in Sections 83 and 87 of the Local Government Act 2002.
Hardcopies of the draft Maori Policy Information Pack are available, at no charge, from the Council Office, Public Library and Information Centre Wairoa.
Submissions on the Statement of Proposal will be received up until 12.00pm on Wednesday 4 August 2010.
"Click here" to make an online submission.
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Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) Amendment Act 2009: Fact Sheet 4: Direct Referral, Independent Commissioners and Restricted Coastal Activities |
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This is one of a series of fact sheets giving an overview of the amendments to improve the Resource Management Act (RMA). This information fact outlines the new mechanisms for direct referral, requests for independent commissioners, and decisions on restricted coastal activities.
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WAIROA IN FOCUS a monthly bulletin |
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Bringing Council news to the community.
Welcome to the Wairoa In Focus page – a monthly bulletin delivering news from the Wairoa District Council to the community.
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