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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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Local knowledge prevails

Local knowledge prevails

“Today, the voices of the Wairoa community have been validated,” said Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.

11 September 2024

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Wairoa kaumatua invited for morning tea with the Mayor

Wairoa kaumatua invited for morning tea with the Mayor

Local kaumatua and senior citizens are urged to clear their calendars to join...

11 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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Local knowledge prevails

Local knowledge prevails

“Today, the voices of the Wairoa community have been validated,” said Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.

11 September 2024

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Wairoa kaumatua invited for morning tea with the Mayor

Wairoa kaumatua invited for morning tea with the Mayor

Local kaumatua and senior citizens are urged to clear their calendars to join...

11 September 2024

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Two wins for Hawke’s Bay in Government’s National Land Transport Programme

Two wins for Hawke’s Bay in Government’s National Land Transport Programme

This week’s National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) announcement from Transport Minister

6 September 2024

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Wairoa joins global movement for cleaner community

Wairoa joins global movement for cleaner community

Council invites locals to take part in Tiakina te Whenua: Wairoa Clean-Up Day 2024.

29 August 2024

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Bridge inspections

Bridge inspections

Kia ora Wairoa the Wairoa District Council will be carrying out bridge inspections September between...

27 August 2024

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Councils joined up and ready to discuss a Regional Deal for Hawke’s Bay

Councils joined up and ready to discuss a Regional Deal for Hawke’s Bay

Hawke’s Bay leaders welcome today’s announcement...

23 August 2024

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Recognised for strengthening the community

Recognised for strengthening the community

Supporting and helping to strengthen the Wairoa community...

22 August 2024

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Rotary sends message of hope to Wairoa

Rotary sends message of hope to Wairoa

Creating hope was the message behind a Rotary initiative...

22 August 2024

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Representation review

Representation review

Wairoa District Council is reviewing its representation arrangements...

22 August 2024

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Government funding to speed up delivery of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery projects in  Hawke’s Bay

Government funding to speed up delivery of Cyclone Gabrielle recovery projects in Hawke’s Bay

Today’s announcement by Central Government of a further $4.55m...

21 August 2024

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Focus on getting young people into sustainable employment

Focus on getting young people into sustainable employment

The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Employment Programme...

15 August 2024

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Rates set and Long-Term Plan adopted

Rates set and Long-Term Plan adopted

Wairoa’s District Council’s proposed average rate increase of 19.5% was adopted by elected membe...

13 August 2024

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Great Business Great People - East Coast Dive Supplies

Great Business Great People - East Coast Dive Supplies

B3 Engineering Services Ltd has branched into an additional business...

13 August 2024

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Wairoa remains on the radar

Wairoa remains on the radar

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell is...

12 August 2024

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Crown Manager appointed

Crown Manager appointed

Lawrence Yule has been appointed Crown Manager to...

12 August 2024

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Hawke’s Bay councils welcome Government’s water services announcement

Hawke’s Bay councils welcome Government’s water services announcement

Hawke’s Bay councils welcome Government’s water services announcement...

12 August 2024

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Wairoa Flood Mitigation Scheme Senior Programme Manager appointed

Wairoa Flood Mitigation Scheme Senior Programme Manager appointed

Steve Fabish (pictured) has returned to Wairoa to support progress...

8 August 2024

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Wairoa River survey work

Wairoa River survey work

Survey work on the Wairoa River will be taking place next week.

8 August 2024

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Funding boost for Wairoa’s resilience

Funding boost for Wairoa’s resilience

A massive funding drop to support Wairoa’s future emergency resilience has seen around...

8 August 2024

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Wairoa District Council Office Closed

Wairoa District Council Office Closed

Wairoa District Council staff and Elected Members are deeply saddened by the passing of fellow colle...

1 August 2024

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Hawke’s Bay councils continue progress on regional water services model

Hawke’s Bay councils continue progress on regional water services model

The region’s territorial authorities have agreed to continue exploring options...

29 July 2024

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Wairoa welcomes Government intervention around flood management

Wairoa welcomes Government intervention around flood management

A Crown Manager has been appointed to progress flood protection in Wairoa.

26 July 2024

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Gaming machine application declined

Gaming machine application declined

Council has declined an application to move 18 gaming machines to the Frasertown Tavern.

25 July 2024

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Flood review asking for community-Council input

Flood review asking for community-Council input

A long list of recommendations have been made to increase the region's long-term flood resilience.

24 July 2024

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RRT continues to support Wairoa

RRT continues to support Wairoa

Volunteers from Napier and Gisborne came to Wairoa directly after the June flooding.

22 July 2024

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Considering feedback

Considering feedback

Wairoa District Council has gathered thoughts and views from local people despite the challenging ti...

22 July 2024

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Advice on toilet facilities for flood impacted whanau

Advice on toilet facilities for flood impacted whanau

Whanau are advised to first call their insurance company to seek support for the cost of a dedicated...

18 July 2024

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Wairoa gives thanks for Taskforce Kiwi support

Wairoa gives thanks for Taskforce Kiwi support

After a two-week stint helping clean up Wairoa’s flood-impacted area, Taskforce Kiwi has headed ho...

16 July 2024

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Gifts pour in from Gisborne

Gifts pour in from Gisborne

Mayor Craig Little personally thanked Gisborne District Council for supporting flood-affected whanau...

16 July 2024

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Urgent review into Wairoa flood response begins

Urgent review into Wairoa flood response begins

Environment Minister, Penny Simmonds has announced the terms of reference for a rapid review into th...

15 July 2024

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Changes to flood-damaged items disposal

Changes to flood-damaged items disposal

Changes to flood-damaged items disposal...

15 July 2024

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Generous donation from Meat Workers Union

Generous donation from Meat Workers Union

Thank you so much to all the NZ Meat Workers Union members...

11 July 2024

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Prime Minister announces funding boost for Wairoa

Prime Minister announces funding boost for Wairoa

The Government is pumping a further $3 million into Wairoa for the recovery following the June flood...

6 July 2024

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New Wairoa Recovery Manager appointed

New Wairoa Recovery Manager appointed

Wairoa woman Te Aroha Cook is returning to Wairoa as the new Wairoa Recovery Manager.

5 July 2024

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Wairoa request HBRC apology

Wairoa request HBRC apology

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little has requested an apology from the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council...

4 July 2024

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Local State of Emergency lifted for Wairoa

Local State of Emergency lifted for Wairoa

A tough road to recovery lies ahead for Wairoa says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.

3 July 2024

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LTP public engagement meetings on hold

LTP public engagement meetings on hold

Council has temporarily suspended its 2024-27 LTP community consultation meetings.

29 June 2024

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Community solidarity

Community solidarity

“I am so proud of the community solidarity that is being shown in our town,” says Wairoa Mayor C...

29 June 2024

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Flooded Homes

Flooded Homes

Rapid Building Assessments were completed today...

29 June 2024

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Donations welcomed

Donations welcomed

Financial support is the best way to help Wairoa people who...

29 June 2024

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Give a Little for Wairoa now live

Give a Little for Wairoa now live

Council would like to thank everyone who wants to make donations.

28 June 2024

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Latest update for flood-affected Wairoa whanau - 28 June 2024

Latest update for flood-affected Wairoa whanau - 28 June 2024

For all assistance please phone 06 838 7309 (available 24/7) or call into the Wairoa District Counci...

28 June 2024

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Assessing and monitoring

Assessing and monitoring

Looking after our people and assessing the impact of flooding is our focus.

27 June 2024

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Minister Visit

Minister Visit

Thank you to Minister for Emergency Management, the Hon. Mark Mitchell for supporting Wairoa.

27 June 2024

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Monitoring continuing, stay safe

Monitoring continuing, stay safe

Early indications are that more than 400 Wairoa properties have been affected by flooding including ...

26 June 2024

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Remain cautious and vigilant

Remain cautious and vigilant

While the threat of further flooding still remains, the Wairoa River levels are subsiding.

26 June 2024

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Stay safe Wairoa

Stay safe Wairoa

Ensuring our Wairoa people are safe is our priority says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.

26 June 2024

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Local State of Emergency Declared

Local State of Emergency Declared

Mayor Craig Little declared a local state of emergency due to the potential risk to lives and proper...

26 June 2024

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Council fees and charges increases

Council fees and charges increases

Rising costs have resulted in increases to many of the services...

25 June 2024

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Governor General visits Wairoa

Governor General visits Wairoa

Listening and acknowledging the Wairoa people and the enormous amount of work involved in the Cyclon...

25 June 2024

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Labour leader in town

Labour leader in town

The Labour Government should be proud of what they did to support Wairoa, particularly in the...

25 June 2024

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Community voice encouraged

Community voice encouraged

Wairoa District Council wants to hear your thoughts and views.

18 June 2024

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