× BOIL WATER NOTICE - TUAI As a precaution, all your water should be boiled before use until further notice. This affects the Tuai water scheme. We are testing the water regularly and will provide further updates on Facebook and our website.
× BOIL WATER NOTICE - MAHANGA As a precaution, all your water should be boiled before use until further notice. This affects the Mahanga water supply. We are testing regularly and will provide further updates on Facebook and our website.
News & MediaNgā pitopito kōrero me te hunga pāpāho
Devil’s Elbow asphalting on SH2 to continue additional week Overnight asphalting at Devil’s Elbow on SH2 will continue
6 March 2026
Read more
Water Shutdown Council is asking residents in Wairoa township to please conserve water
4 March 2026
Read more
Developing Destination Wairoa Strengthening tourism outcomes and making Wairoa a destination
2 March 2026
Read more
Devil’s Elbow asphalting on SH2 to continue additional week Overnight asphalting at Devil’s Elbow on SH2 will continue
6 March 2026
Read more
Water Shutdown Council is asking residents in Wairoa township to please conserve water
4 March 2026
Read more
Developing Destination Wairoa Strengthening tourism outcomes and making Wairoa a destination
2 March 2026
Read more
Hikirangi Wairoa Brings Two-Day Rural Business Symposium to Raupunga
2 March 2026
Read more
Targeted dog control continues Wairoa District Council is continuing its targeted approach
26 February 2026
Read more
Three years on from Cyclone Gabrielle Wairoa turns the page as flood protection nears construction
25 February 2026
Read more
Council cutting its cloth Wairoa District Council is focusing on reducing costs
20 February 2026
Read more
First Choice Supermarket Wairoa’s new mini supermarket is already a huge hit with locals
20 February 2026
Read more
Temporary Marine Parade closure A section of Marine Parade, near the Wairoa Bridge, will be closed
19 February 2026
Read more
SH38 slip repair work shifting gears – to day works Work to repair three slips under the road on State Highway 38
19 February 2026
Read more
Final asphalting on Devil’s Elbow, SH2 all set for Sunday final asphalting work on State Highway 2 Devil’s Elbow will get underway from Sunday 22 February.
19 February 2026
Read more
Big Barrel Hawks Return to Wairoa The Big Barrel Hawks are set to return to Wairoa on March 14th
18 February 2026
Read more
Creative Communities funding available If you have an amazing creative idea, the Creative Communities Scheme may have funding available to ...
18 February 2026
Read more
Power boats roar back to Wairoa River The Wairoa River Power Boat and Water Ski extravaganza is set for February 20-22.
16 February 2026
Read more
Strong backing for Wairoa during severe weather The Mayor praised Minister Mark Mitchell and emergency teams for swift support for Wairoa.
15 February 2026
Read more
Online funding tool for Wairoa Council has launched a new tool to help Wairoa find funding opportunities.
13 February 2026
Read more
Participation invited for Māori Standing Committee Wairoa District Council is calling for nominations for the Māori Standing Committee.
13 February 2026
Read more
Wairoa bakers rally for Aroha Tairawhiti appeal Wairoa locals step up to support their Gisborne neighbours with tantalising home-baked goods.
11 February 2026
Read more
Granny flat consent exemption now in effect Home owners can now build a qualifying granny flat without building or resource consent.
11 February 2026
Read more
Calls for feedback on local government overhaul Wairoa District Council is seeking community feedback...
9 February 2026
Read more
Wairoa maps out its future with new spatial plan Wairoa District Council is developing a new planning framework...
9 February 2026
Read more
Amazing response to Gisborne baking campaign Mayor Craig Little has been humbled by the local response to the 'Aroha Tairawhiti' baking appeal.
5 February 2026
Read more
Work on local bridges progressing Roading connections damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle are expected to be completed this year.
5 February 2026
Read more
Te Reinga Bridge nearing completion The new permanent Te Reinga Bridge is on track for a mid-March 2026 opening.
4 February 2026
Read more
Support Tairawhiti: baking donations needed Mayor Craig Little is asking Wairoa to donate homemade baking to support our Tairawhiti neighbours.
4 February 2026
Read more
Ray White Wairoa: Local office with regional vision Ray White Wairoa is investing in the district and supporting its next chapter of growth.
30 January 2026
Read more
Wairoa Airport upgrade a lifesaver The airport extension will improve access and save lives, Mayor Little says.
28 January 2026
Read more
Government grant sees Wairoa fly high A government-funded upgrade to the Wairoa Airport is a gamechanger, says Mayor Craig Little.
26 January 2026
Read more
Rotary supports the Wairoa community Six 90L dehumidifiers have been donated for Wairoa's post-flood needs.
26 January 2026
Read more
Weather warnings lifted for Wairoa Wairoa Civil Defence thanks the community for their support during the orange heavy rain warning.
22 January 2026
Read more
Waitangi Day celebrations Waitangi Day celebrations are planned for Friday, February 6, in Wairoa.
22 January 2026
Read more
Orange heavy rain warning is no longer active This weather warning is no longer active
21 January 2026
Read more
Key is to be prepared Local people are urged to be prepared for the upcoming forecasted rain but please don’t panic.
20 January 2026
Read more
Resident and ratepayer survey underway Now is your chance to share your thoughts about Wairoa District Council activities by completing the...
20 January 2026
Read more
Upcoming work at Devil’s Elbow now postponed Overnight closures from tomorrow night at Devil’s Elbow on State Highway 2 north of Napier have no...
19 January 2026
Read more
Major milestone reached – Wairoa flood mitigation secures formal support to proceed to construction The Wairoa Flood Mitigation project has reached a significant milestone with National Infrastructure...
23 December 2025
Read more
Wairoa District Council Office Closures and Refuse and Recycling The Queen Street office will close midday Friday, December 19 and re-opens Wednesday, January 7, 202...
19 December 2025
Read more
Market and parade Marine Parade was humming to the tunes of yesteryear on Saturday.
16 December 2025
Read more
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
Read more
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
Read more
A glimpse of Wairoa’s planned flood spillway A glimpse of Wairoa’s planned flood spillway
12 December 2025
Read more
Waterdrive Bridge The Waterdrive Bridge on Erepeti Road has been reduced to light vehicles only and a speed restrictio...
10 December 2025
Read more
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
Read more
14 Hours in Mahia
From sunrise to sunset - Wairoa town
Discover the Wairoa Museum
Rocket Lab IT'S BUSINESS TIME Launch 11/11/2018
Rocket Lab - "Still Testing"
Come meet us at Bluck's Pit!
Rocket Lab - It's a test
Tukua mai - Share your ideas Wairoa
The Wairoa Wastewater Stakeholder Group
Disclaimers and Copyright
Animal Control
Cemeteries
Consents
Contact Us
District Plan
Freedom Camping
Other
Property
Roading
Licences
Water
