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Main street redevelopment completion drawing closer

Main street redevelopment completion drawing closer

The physical build of the main street Winter’s building is likely to be finished by the end of next month.

9 December 2024

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Pleased with progress

Pleased with progress

Wairoa and flood mitigation for the town, remain priorities for Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell.

9 December 2024

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Great Business Great People - B U Be the Difference

Great Business Great People - B U Be the Difference

B U Be the Difference celebrates individuality by offering a range of clothing, gifts, homeware, and accessories to suit most tastes and styles.

5 December 2024

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Main street redevelopment completion drawing closer

Main street redevelopment completion drawing closer

The physical build of the main street Winter’s building is likely to be finished by the end of nex...

9 December 2024

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Pleased with progress

Pleased with progress

Wairoa and flood mitigation for the town, remain priorities for Emergency Management Minister Mark M...

9 December 2024

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Great Business Great People - B U Be the Difference

Great Business Great People - B U Be the Difference

B U Be the Difference celebrates individuality by offering a range of clothing, gifts, homeware, and...

5 December 2024

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River mouth opened

River mouth opened

Tuesday afternoon’s opening of the Wairoa River mouth has enabled the Wairoa District Council to r...

4 December 2024

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River monitoring continuing

River monitoring continuing

Wairoa District Council is continuing to align its treated wastewater releases with its consent cond...

2 December 2024

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Responsible freedom campers welcomed to Wairoa

Responsible freedom campers welcomed to Wairoa

Thousands of freedom campers enjoy holidaying in the beautiful Wairoa district, particularly over th...

29 November 2024

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Stretch of SH2 south of Wairoa to close overnight next month for 3 nights

Stretch of SH2 south of Wairoa to close overnight next month for 3 nights

A stretch of State Highway 2 will be closed for 3 nights next month just south of Wairoa.

27 November 2024

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Christmas entertainment and festive fun

Christmas entertainment and festive fun

Fun, festivities and food will be rolled out for the Wairoa Christmas market and parade on Saturday,...

26 November 2024

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Drinking water investment

Drinking water investment

Wairoa District Council plans to invest $13 million in improvements to drinking water provision over...

22 November 2024

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Waters business case development the next step

Waters business case development the next step

Wairoa District Council has joined the other three Hawke’s Bay territorial authorities to develop ...

22 November 2024

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Road works at blowhole to start this week

Road works at blowhole to start this week

The blowhole dropout on the road to Mahia is set to be back to two lanes before Christmas.

19 November 2024

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Permanent Waikari (Glenbrook) Bridge being planned

Permanent Waikari (Glenbrook) Bridge being planned

Design work and options for a permanent replacement...

7 November 2024

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Wairoa community kōrero on flood mitigation options underway

Wairoa community kōrero on flood mitigation options underway

The community of Wairoa is one step closer to having much needed and increasingly urgent flood mitig...

6 November 2024

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Hawke’s Bay councils continue joint work to prepare for water reforms

Hawke’s Bay councils continue joint work to prepare for water reforms

The region’s four territorial authorities are set to take the next step in exploring a joint appro...

5 November 2024

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Five refurbished homes for North Clyde

Five refurbished homes for North Clyde

Months of hard grafting have resulted in five North Clyde flood-impacted homes being refurbished tha...

4 November 2024

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Wairoa isite Visitor Information Centre opening draws closer

Wairoa isite Visitor Information Centre opening draws closer

Work on the new main street Wairoa isite Visitor Information Centre development is steadily progress...

1 November 2024

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QRS continues to perform

QRS continues to perform

Local contracting company QRS has returned a $1,050,000 end-of-year dividend to its owner – the Wa...

1 November 2024

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Community Centre management models to be considered

Community Centre management models to be considered

Wairoa District Council is continuing to explore options...

29 October 2024

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District Licensing Committee positions

District Licensing Committee positions

Wairoa District Council is calling for expressions of interest to fill two positions on its District...

29 October 2024

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Work on new Te Reinga Bridge likely to start in the new year

Work on new Te Reinga Bridge likely to start in the new year

The design of the permanent replacement Te Reinga Bridge is underway...

22 October 2024

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Riverbank restoration

Riverbank restoration

Wairoa’s river reserve is in line for a spruce-up.

18 October 2024

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Water quality will not be compromised

Water quality will not be compromised

Wairoa’s water quality will not be affected by the closure of the local water testing laboratory.....

15 October 2024

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MP visit to take the gauge on Wairoa

MP visit to take the gauge on Wairoa

NZ First List MP Andy Foster caught up on what was happening in Wairoa...

8 October 2024

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Regional Collaboration Day hosted by Wairoa

Regional Collaboration Day hosted by Wairoa

Regional leaders gathered in Wairoa recently...

7 October 2024

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A Kiwiana Christmas

A Kiwiana Christmas

The character of New Zealand will be captured with this year’s Wairoa Kiwiana Christmas...

7 October 2024

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Water testing laboratory to close

Water testing laboratory to close

The affordability of meeting accreditation requirements has forced Council to close its lab.

30 September 2024

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The Farm Shop nominated for national award

The Farm Shop nominated for national award

The Farm Shop’s localised paddock-to-plate approach has...

26 September 2024

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US visit to Wairoa

US visit to Wairoa

Wairoa District Council elected members compared notes around climatic challenges with US...

25 September 2024

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Taonga presentation

Taonga presentation

The closing of the Ū Mai ko te taniwha exhibition at the Wairoa Museum...

25 September 2024

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New slow vehicle bay on SH2 in Hawke’s Bay close to completion

Work to complete the new slow vehicle bay on State Highway 2 (SH2) at Kotemaori in northern Hawke’...

25 September 2024

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Waste reprieve for Wairoa

Waste reprieve for Wairoa

Pressure on Wairoa’s landfill has been eased, with the Ōmarunui Landfill Joint Committee agreeing

23 September 2024

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Expo a popular event

Expo a popular event

There was an energetic buzz at last week’s Age Concern Aging and Disability Expo...

23 September 2024

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More than $90 million unlocked for Hawke’s Bay’s local road recovery

More than $90 million unlocked for Hawke’s Bay’s local road recovery

An “extremely constructive” meeting with NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Chair, Simon Bridges, has co...

23 September 2024

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Hawke’s Bay leaders call on NZTA to unlock funding for local road recovery

Hawke’s Bay leaders call on NZTA to unlock funding for local road recovery

With the summer construction season around the corner, Hawke’s Bay leaders are calling on the New ...

20 September 2024

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Tatau Tatau o Te Wairoa buys local newspaper

Tatau Tatau o Te Wairoa buys local newspaper

Support from key stakeholders has been overwhelming for new ownership of the Wairoa Star.

19 September 2024

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One stop info shop for local elders set to get underway

One stop info shop for local elders set to get underway

An Aging and Disability Expo is all set to go on Thursday. on

16 September 2024

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Overnight closures on SH2 at Waikare Gorge Bailey Bridge for essential maintenance

Overnight closures on SH2 at Waikare Gorge Bailey Bridge for essential maintenance

Waikare Gorge Bailey Bridge will be closed for...

13 September 2024

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Changes at Wairoa Community Centre

Changes at Wairoa Community Centre

Overall management of the Wairoa Community Centre will undergo change next year...

12 September 2024

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