skip to main content

I want to...

Current filter:

News & MediaNgā pitopito kōrero me te hunga pāpāho

Wairoa voters having their say

Wairoa voters having their say

Wairoa people are having their say, with 36% of local voters returning their voting papers as of yesterday, October 6.

7 October 2025

Read more

Tune in to this year’s Christmas parade

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

Read more

Culvert repairs, replacements and road rebuilds the ‘final push’ on SH2 at Devil’s Elbow

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 road will close overnight later this year for culvert (large pipe) repairs.

1 October 2025

Read more

Wairoa voters having their say

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

Read more

Tune in to this year’s Christmas parade

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

Read more

Culvert repairs, replacements and road rebuilds the ‘final push’ on SH2 at Devil’s Elbow

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

Read more

Your Vote, Your Power.

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

Read more

Going for green

Going for green

Local businesses painted the town green for last week’s Wairoa-hosted Ross Shield tournament.

29 September 2025

Read more

Rugby fever hits town

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

Read more

Thinking of getting a pool this summer?

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

Read more

Great Business Great People: Ponderosa

Great Business Great People: Ponderosa

The Ponderosa Takeaways is a true Wairoa institution.

19 September 2025

Read more

Blacks Beach Project – Night Works

Blacks Beach Project – Night Works

Wairoa District Council advises that the next stage of the Blacks Beach Project – directional dril...

17 September 2025

Read more

Your Vote, Your Power.

Your Vote, Your Power.

Wairoa residents and ratepayers are urged to make their vote count by voting in the 2025 Local Elect...

15 September 2025

Read more

Waikare Gorge gets a new temporary bridge

Waikare Gorge gets a new temporary bridge

Larger, wider, heavier vehicles can now travel through Waikare Gorge, following the installation of ...

15 September 2025

Read more

New wider, stronger, quieter bridge in place at Waikare Gorge; SH2 reopens

New wider, stronger, quieter bridge in place at Waikare Gorge; SH2 reopens

State Highway 2 at Pūtōrino, south of Wairoa, reopened on Sunday morning following the installatio...

9 September 2025

Read more

Support for funding applications

Support for funding applications

Localised funding application support is being offered to local clubs, marae and organisations.

3 September 2025

Read more

Building community preparedness

Building community preparedness

A series of Community Civil Defence Response Wānanga is being held throughout the district to help ...

2 September 2025

Read more

New citizens welcomed to Wairoa

New citizens welcomed to Wairoa

Wairoa is thrilled to be welcoming a record number of new citizens says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.

1 September 2025

Read more

SH2 at Waikare to close for new bridge installation

SH2 at Waikare to close for new bridge installation

SH2 at Waikare Gorge will be closing for 24 hours this weekend for the installation of an Acrow brid...

1 September 2025

Read more

Turbo-charge for horticulture

Turbo-charge for horticulture

Minister Shane Jones has committed millions of dollars to water storage capacity to turbo-charge hor...

27 August 2025

Read more

Cabinet decision brings Wairoa flood mitigation closer to construction

Cabinet decision brings Wairoa flood mitigation closer to construction

The Wairoa Flood Mitigation project has reached another significant milestone with Cabinet’s appro...

25 August 2025

Read more

Local Council elections

Local Council elections

Nominations for the Wairoa District Council election have seen 20 candidates throw their hats into t...

14 August 2025

Read more

Waikare bridge closure date change

Waikare bridge closure date change

The dates for the SH2 road closures for the replacement of the temporary Bailey Bridge at Waikare ha...

4 August 2025

Read more

Wairoa chooses to stay local for future water services delivery

Wairoa chooses to stay local for future water services delivery

Delivering future Wairoa water services through a local standalone Council Controlled Organisation (...

30 July 2025

Read more

Top roading plan paves the way for investment

Top roading plan paves the way for investment

Wairoa District Council’s high-scoring Land Transport Activity Management Plan continues to reinfo...

29 July 2025

Read more

Discussions around Local Water Done Well continue

Discussions around Local Water Done Well continue

Wairoa District Council elected members adjourned their Local Waters Done Well decision-making to al...

28 July 2025

Read more

Work starts soon on SH2 to prepare for new wider stronger, quieter bridge at Waikare Gorge

Work starts soon on SH2 to prepare for new wider stronger, quieter bridge at Waikare Gorge

A reminder that from next week (Monday 28 July), preparation begins for the replacement of the Waika...

24 July 2025

Read more

Media Enquiries

+64 6 838 7309
communications@wairoadc.govt.nz

Latest Videos

Wairoa District Council - Copyright © 2025 Wairoa District Council

Disclaimers and Copyright
While every endeavour has been taken by the Wairoa District Council to ensure that the information on this website is accurate and up to date, Wairoa District Council shall not be liable for any loss suffered through the use, directly or indirectly, of information on this website. Information contained has been assembled in good faith. Some of the information available in this site is from the New Zealand Public domain and supplied by relevant government agencies. Wairoa District Council cannot accept any liability for its accuracy or content. Portions of the information and material on this site, including data, pages, documents, online graphics and images are protected by copyright, unless specifically notified to the contrary. Externally sourced information or material is copyright to the respective provider.

© Wairoa District Council - www.wairoadc.govt.nz / +64 6 838 7309 / customerservices@wairoadc.govt.nz