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FutureFit – take climate action and discover your impact on the planet FutureFit is an easy-to-use online tool that helps you to discover your carbon footprint, then take personalised actions to reduce it.
7 February 2023
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Tiniroto Road Closures likely The work is a Gisborne District Council project which is being carried out by Fulton Hogan and is expected to take four to five weeks, depending on the weather.
3 February 2023
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New citizens welcomed to Wairoa Three new Wairoa citizens were recently welcomed to the district in one of the first Wairoa District Council citizenship ceremonies in recent years.
3 February 2023
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Council Roadshow Dates Council's Roadhsow will be travelling around the district to hear your thoughts and share our inform...
2 February 2023
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Vast improvement for Council’s building authority A complete reset of the Wairoa District Council Building Consent Authority has resulted in a signifi...
17 January 2023
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Concern lack of funding could compromise sustainability of Wairoa’s roading network Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is concerned about the future sustainability of Wairoa’s roading network...
17 January 2023
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Te Reinga Bridge reopen Te Reinga Bridge has reopened to vehicles and pedestrians but will continue to be monitored....
13 January 2023
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Feedback sought on Government’s Future for Local Government review A draft report into the review of the future for Local Government has been released for public input...
13 January 2023
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Stormy conditions overnight Cyclone Hale made its presence felt overnight with heavy rainfall and stormy weather conditions. How...
11 January 2023
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State Highway 2 closed at Whirinaki State Highway 2 between Whirinaki and Wairoa is expected to remain closed at least until lunchtime t...
11 January 2023
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Te Reinga Bridge CLOSED Update 2pm Tues 10 Jan - The Te Reinga Bridge has now been closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to...
10 January 2023
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Stay safe and be prepared The intensity of Cyclone Hale is being felt locally with heavy rainfall across the district.
Wairoa...
10 January 2023
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Be prepared as Cyclone Hale looms Residents are being urged to be prepared for Cyclone Hale which is scheduled to hit areas...
9 January 2023
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Graduates celebrated Graduates celebrated their qualifications at the Wairoa Industry Training graduation ceremony...
9 January 2023
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Intercity bus back to seven days a week service The Intercity bus has returned to a seven day a week service.
The national transport operator...
21 December 2022
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Hereheretau Road section reopened to heavy vehicles The section of the Hereheretau Road that was closed to heavy vehicles following further subsidence o...
21 December 2022
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New kit for local fire brigade Sparking up the barbie resulted in new kit for Wairoa’s volunteer fire fighters....
20 December 2022
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Buzzing with Christmas excitement Wairoa’s Mayoral Christmas morning tea buzzed with excitement as local senior citizens got togethe...
20 December 2022
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Going away? What will your animals do? Before you go away, take the time to think about what will happen to your animals while you’re gon...
19 December 2022
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Mayors vow to continue collaborating to achieve the best three waters outcomes for Hawke’s Bay ....
14 December 2022
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Christmas spirit The Christmas spirit was alive and kicking in Wairoa on Saturday afternoon with a huge turnout for t...
13 December 2022
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First tenant for main street development signed up Wairoa’s main street redevelopment is gathering momentum with the lease agreement for the first te...
13 December 2022
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Return of local driver licence testing celebrated A collaborative effort to return driver licence testing to Wairoa was celebrated last week....
13 December 2022
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Know our Water Wairoa This summer all Hawke's Bay residents are being encouraged to really get to know our water as part o...
13 December 2022
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Roading network still fragile Road users are being advised additional slipping could occur on Wairoa’s roading network as Counci...
9 December 2022
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Enabled hosts Ministerial visitor The work of Enabled Wairoa, particularly around its involvement with the new Housing Hub, has drawn ...
8 December 2022
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Boost for local cycling and walking Wairoa District’s Council vision of growing cycling and walking in town has received a $1.9 millio...
8 December 2022
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Main street revitalisation progressing well Wairoa's main street revitalisation is progressing well with the construction of the community court...
7 December 2022
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Whānau wellbeing through self-management Supporting whānau to self-manage their holistic wellness is a goal of the Locality Partnership, Tih...
7 December 2022
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QRS wins construction award for ingenious Te Reinga Bridge work Quality Roading and Services (QRS) has earned industry acclaim for an ingenious bridge repair that i...
6 December 2022
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Hero award for Deputy Mayor Wairoa Deputy Mayor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare describes being nominated for the New Zealand Local He...
1 December 2022
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Ohuka Road reopened to heavy vehicles A massive work effort has seen the Ohuka Road reopened to heavy vehicles.....
30 November 2022
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Wairoa Mayor elected to LGNZ national council Wairoa Mayor Craig Little has been elected to the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) National Counc...
30 November 2022
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Government’s timing of RMA process submission period questioned Regional Mayors are astounded that submissions on two significant bills are spanning the Christmas s...
29 November 2022
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Design plan for Russell Parade confirmed Wairoa District Council has confirmed its approach to the erosion issues plaguing Russell Parade at ...
25 November 2022
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Wairoa Mayor onboard Mayor’s Consensus Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is one of 20 Mayors who has joined the Mayors of Auckland and Christchurch...
25 November 2022
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Wairoa District Council totally opposes Government’s emissions pricing proposal Wairoa District Council has come out strongly in protection of its communities in its submission to ...
23 November 2022
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Keeping our highways safe Consultation is underway on the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency draft Interim State Highway Speed Ma...
23 November 2022
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Register now for the Christmas float parade Wairoa’s upcoming Christmas Parade is drawing loads of interest, and people who are planning on jo...
21 November 2022
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Section of Hereheretau Road closed to heavy vehicles A section of the Hereheretau Road has been closed to heavy vehicles following further subsidence of ...
17 November 2022
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Intersection closed for pedestrian crossing repair work Repairs to the pedestrian crossing on Queen Street, between New World and Chris Joblin Motors, began...
15 November 2022
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Make your voice heard Wairoa District Council is encouraging as many local people as possible to make a submission regardi...
14 November 2022
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Annual Report adopted Wairoa District Council elected members adopted the 2021/22 Annual Report at an extraordinary Counci...
10 November 2022
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Cadetship opportunity to train and work locally Wairoa District Council is continuing with its focus of growing the district’s local skill base...
9 November 2022
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