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Market and parade Marine Parade was humming to the tunes of yesteryear on Saturday.
16 December 2025
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Future water services delivery plan endorsed Wairoa’s future water plans can continue to move ahead following confirmation that a Department of Internal Affairs assessment panel has approved Wairoa’s Water Services Delivery Plan.
15 December 2025
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GREAT BUSINESS GREAT PEOPLE - RANGI.AHUA LTD Aoterangi Cotter is expanding his creative practice with a range of toi Māori artwork across multiple mediums.
12 December 2025
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Market and parade Marine Parade was humming to the tunes of yesteryear on Saturday.
16 December 2025
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Future water services delivery plan endorsed Wairoa’s future water plans can continue to move ahead following confirmation that a Department of...
15 December 2025
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GREAT BUSINESS GREAT PEOPLE - RANGI.AHUA LTD Aoterangi Cotter is expanding his creative practice with a range of toi Māori artwork across multip...
12 December 2025
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A glimpse of Wairoa’s planned flood spillway A glimpse of Wairoa’s planned flood spillway
12 December 2025
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Waterdrive Bridge The Waterdrive Bridge on Erepeti Road has been reduced to light vehicles only and a speed restrictio...
10 December 2025
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Celebrating a milestone with the lifting of the Te Reinga Bridge. Celebrating a milestone with the lifting of the Te Reinga Bridge.
9 December 2025
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Fence first – fun follows: Keep kids safe around pools this summer If you are thinking of taking the dive and buying a pool, please have a chat with Council first to e...
8 December 2025
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Building momentum: progress continues for Wairoa flood mitigation The Wairoa Flood Mitigation project continues to move forward, with several important milestones rec...
5 December 2025
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Priority give way on the way for temporary bridge at Waikare Gorge The temporary Acrow bridge on State Highway 2 (SH2) at Pūtōrino will switch to a priority give-way...
3 December 2025
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Putting the dazzle back in Marine Parade Council, WYAT and local businesses will join forces to banish cobwebs and grime from our main street...
2 December 2025
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Māhanga Faces Summer Water Limits Māhanga residents are being asked to limit non-potable water use this summer.
1 December 2025
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Changes to Te Reinga Road Closure The temporary Te Reinga Bridge will now be open this Saturday and Sunday - both day and night.
28 November 2025
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Te Reinga Bridge lift Connectivity came a step closer today with the lifting of the Te Reinga Bridge onto its permanent si...
27 November 2025
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Devil in the detail Wairoa Mayor Craig Little says the devil will be in the detail regarding the government’s proposal...
27 November 2025
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Council’s Christmas commemorations The Wairoa Christmas Parade and Market are tuning up for a spectacular ‘Music Through the Decades...
26 November 2025
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Mayor elected to National Council Wairoa Mayor Craig Little has been re-elected to the Local Government New Zealand National Council.
26 November 2025
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Meet your CCTO: QRS introduces itself to new Wairoa District Council Leaders from Quality Roading and Services (QRS) took the opportunity to introduce themselves and the...
25 November 2025
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Tuai community hui to address water safety and local assets A key item for discussion is safe and healthy drinking water which is the driver behind chlorination...
25 November 2025
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Caution urged on local roads during construction season Council is reminding motorists to take extra care on our roads as the district enters the peak of it...
25 November 2025
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Te Reinga Bridge lift: road closures ahead The road around the bridge will be closed during the day for approximately the next fortnight.
21 November 2025
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Te Reinga Bridge lifting this month The new Te Reinga Bridge will be lifted into place this month marking a significant milestone in the...
18 November 2025
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Think about where you are parking your vehicle Motorists are being urged to be courteous when parking their vehicles.
18 November 2025
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Great Business Great People - Waiora A safe and supported space for whānau to work on their holistic hauora is the driver behind Waiora.
17 November 2025
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Wairoa Water Services Delivery Plan progressing An updated Wairoa Water Services Delivery Plan, detailing what local three waters delivery will look...
12 November 2025
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Festive celebrations coming up Christmas celebrations are just around the corner
12 November 2025
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Plan ahead for summer roadworks SH2 Napier to Wairoa Pre-seal repairs, resealing, road rebuilding, underslip repairs and bridge inspections. It’s all g...
10 November 2025
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Opoutama wastewater treatment plant impacted by chemical dumping The Wairoa District Council is calling on the community to exercise care when disposing of chemicals...
7 November 2025
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Earthquake-prone building system changes announced Wairoa District Council is hopeful that proposed legislative changes may reduce the requirements of ...
7 November 2025
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Help prevent nuisance dog barking Local dog owners are being urged to ensure their dogs' barking is not becoming a nuisance to others.
6 November 2025
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Get ready for summer Wairoa is a great place to explore, and as the weather warms up, more visitors flock to the district...
3 November 2025
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Road strengthening State Highways in and around Wairoa are receiving a lot of attention, with motorists reminded to ple...
30 October 2025
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New Council sworn in Wairoa’s new district council was sworn in at a ceremony in the War Memorial Hall on Tuesday night...
29 October 2025
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Official Council Election Results Confirmed The final results are in with the new Wairoa District Council now confirmed.
18 October 2025
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Great Business Great People - 287 Cafe and motel brings buzz to Wairoa 287 is bringing a buzz back to Wairoa
17 October 2025
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Overnight closures ahead for SH38 to complete underslip recovery work A stretch of State Highway 38 will be closing overnight for 3 months from December for underslip rep...
17 October 2025
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Wairoa Flood Mitigation nears construction start The Wairoa Flood Mitigation project has achieved several important milestones over recent weeks.
13 October 2025
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Craig Little re-elected as Mayor for 5th term The preliminary results of the 2025 Wairoa District Council elections are in.
13 October 2025
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Wairoa voters having their say Wairoa people are having their say, with 36% of local voters returning their voting papers as of yes...
7 October 2025
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Tune in to this year’s Christmas parade Jingle bells will meet jukebox hits as Wairoa gears up for a Christmas celebration like no other.
6 October 2025
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Culvert repairs, replacements and road rebuilds the ‘final push’ on SH2 at Devil’s Elbow As State Highway 2 recovery work nears completion in and around Devil’s Elbow, a stretch of the ro...
1 October 2025
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Your Vote, Your Power. With less than two weeks to go until election day, just under 26% of voters have had their say.
30 September 2025
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Going for green Local businesses painted the town green for last week’s Wairoa-hosted Ross Shield tournament.
29 September 2025
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Rugby fever hits town Ross Shield fever will hit the town this week, with the local community and Council right behind the...
22 September 2025
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Thinking of getting a pool this summer? Making a splash in your backyard swimming pool is great summer fun, but pool owners are reminded of ...
19 September 2025
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Great Business Great People: Ponderosa The Ponderosa Takeaways is a true Wairoa institution.
19 September 2025
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Blacks Beach Project – Night Works Wairoa District Council advises that the next stage of the Blacks Beach Project – directional dril...
17 September 2025
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