× 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.
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× Wairoa District Council Services Please note that due to the Cyclone Gabrielle response, there is a disruption to some of our regular services. Please refer to our Facebook page and our Cyclone Gabrielle webpage for the latest updates and changes to services.
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Need Help with Insurance If you are struggling with an insurance claim following Cyclone Gabrielle- help will be here from Monday May 29...
29 May 2023
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CSR the way to go Silt, debris and flood-damaged items left over from Cyclone Gabrielle are still causing issues...
26 May 2023
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Areas to be assessed into risk categories Geographical areas that were damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle are being assessed into three risk categories...
25 May 2023
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Need Help with Insurance If you are struggling with an insurance claim following Cyclone Gabrielle- help will be here from Mo...
29 May 2023
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CSR the way to go Silt, debris and flood-damaged items left over from Cyclone Gabrielle are still causing issues...
26 May 2023
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Areas to be assessed into risk categories Geographical areas that were damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle are being assessed into three risk cat...
25 May 2023
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Waikare Gorge realignment and new bridge Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has reached a major milestone in its work to strengthen the resilien...
25 May 2023
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Gaiety Theatre relaunch on Saturday The big screen will be back in action at Wairoa’s Gaiety Theatre with the grand reopening on Satur...
23 May 2023
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Budget 2023 a step in the right direction for Hawke’s Bay recovery The announcement of Budget 2023 is another critical step forward in enabling Te-Matau-a-Māui Hawke...
22 May 2023
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Emergency Mobile Alert System test The annual nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert System is taking place on the evening of th...
22 May 2023
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Moisture meters available to borrow Checking the moisture levels of internal walls at flood-affected properties has just become easier w...
19 May 2023
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Intercity bus service has returned The reopening of SH2 between Wairoa and Napier has also meant the reinstatement of the Intercity bus...
19 May 2023
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Te Reinga Bridge to be removed Preparations are underway to remove the broken Te Reinga Bridge by setting it down into the river an...
17 May 2023
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First vehicles begin their journey between Wairoa and Napier on SH2 State Highway 2 is now open between Wairoa and Napier, with the first vehicles travelling through th...
15 May 2023
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Red Cross funding assistance available Wairoa has received over $1 million in funding from the Red Cross to help repair homes in the Wairoa...
12 May 2023
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Gaiety projector fixed ‘Baby we ‘re back’ Movies will once again be back on the big screen with the Gaiety Theatre p...
11 May 2023
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Happy Reunion It was a happy reunion for three Te Rato Road dogs who were finally able to return to their home thi...
11 May 2023
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Pet food boost from Royal Canin Local cats and dogs have received a tasty boost thanks to a donation from premium health through nut...
11 May 2023
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Continue to be cautious when dealing with silt Recent testing of sediment and silt deposited in and around Wairoa by Cyclone Gabrielle has revealed...
9 May 2023
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Main street redevelopment on target for a pre-Christmas finish Wairoa’s long-awaited community courtyard development is on target to be completed by around Novem...
9 May 2023
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Free desexing vouchers Did you know the Wairoa District Council can assist with desexing vouchers to get your dog spayed or...
8 May 2023
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Co-ordinated silt removal approach River silt and sediment from Cyclone Gabrielle has had a major impact on whānau homes and the towns...
8 May 2023
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Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence response to be reviewed Following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, planning is underway for an independent operational ...
21 April 2023
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Prizes up for grabs It’s all about mums and ducks in May. Wairoa District Council is celebrating the month of May wit...
21 April 2023
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HB regional three waters model acknowledged in Minister’s announcement Significant changes to the Government’s proposed Three Water Reforms, which will see Hawke’s Bay...
14 April 2023
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New streamlined approach to flood related services Anyone who needs flood damaged waste disposal, silt removal and septic tank cleaning can now.....
14 April 2023
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Mayoral Relief Fund being distributed More than $150,000 from the Wairoa Mayoral Relief Fund has been distributed to local people impacted...
14 April 2023
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Three Waters overhaul Wairoa Mayor Craig Little has welcomed the Government’s Three Waters proposal overhaul...
13 April 2023
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QRS board vacancy being advertised The search is underway for a new director to join the board of local contracting company Quality Roa...
12 April 2023
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Roading remains a priority Reopening cyclone-damaged roads on Wairoa’s roading network remains a focus for Wairoa District Co...
12 April 2023
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State Highway network progress State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier could be open by the end of May...
27 March 2023
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Boost to Wairoa’s housing stock Wairoa’s housing stock is about to be transformed with earthworks on the Tihitihi Pā subdivision ...
27 March 2023
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Hub for post-cyclone support A partnership between the Wairoa District Council and the Wairoa Young Achievers Trust has seen a co...
23 March 2023
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Supporting Wairoa’s pet owners Wairoa’s dog and pet population is also recovering from the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle...
22 March 2023
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Be aware of asbestos in flood damaged buildings Local homeowners are being warned to watch for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM), as they work on ...
20 March 2023
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Gathering community voice Wairoa’s Tihei Wairoa Project Manager, Anna Hayes, is looking forward to continuing to gather comm...
20 March 2023
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ANZAC Day commemorations Plans for local ANZAC Day commemorations are underway.
17 March 2023
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Prime Minister thanks Wairoa community “Thank you, Wairoa,” was the message from Prime Minister Chris Hipkins who visited town today.
16 March 2023
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Wairoa enters cyclone recovery phase A month after Cyclone Gabrielle and the Wairoa District Council is moving into recovery mode.
16 March 2023
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Wairoa Mayoral Relief Fund open for applications The Wairoa Mayoral Relief Fund, established in response to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle and the s...
16 March 2023
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Long road ahead Reopening and reassessing Wairoa’s roading network remains a Council priority – despite signific...
16 March 2023
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Please stay away from damaged bridges Local people are being urged to please follow the safety messaging around cyclone damaged bridges an...
14 March 2023
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Going places: Increased SH38 and SH2 access for communities in the Wairoa area Waka Kotahi says tireless work from local contractors has seen increased access on two key routes in...
14 March 2023
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Limited Westpac banking services offered from i-Site Westpac will provide limited banking services from the i-Site building over the next couple of weeks...
14 March 2023
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Process around flooded buildings As Wairoa cleans up from the damage of Cyclone Gabrielle, local residents are reminded recovery is m...
13 March 2023
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Census paused for cyclone affected areas The 2023 Census collection has been paused, and will be extended, in areas impacted by Cyclone Gabri...
13 March 2023
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Welfare check “door-knocks” to resume in Wairoa Over the next couple of days staff from Wairoa District Council, Whānau Ora (Te Whare Maire o Tapuw...
7 March 2023
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Six local authorities ‘adopt’ Wairoa Wairoa Mayor Craig Little has been overwhelmed by the support of Local Government New Zealand and Co...
7 March 2023
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The calibre of the community Wairoa contractor Darren Hill and son Connor thought Cyclone Gabrielle had let them off lightly as t...
6 March 2023
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Welfare Helpline set up for Cyclone Assistance A free-call helpline has been set up for people in the Hawke’s Bay region, including Wairoa, to ac...
6 March 2023
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Cyclone Bola 35th anniversary This Wednesday, March 8, marks the 35th anniversary of Cyclone Bola - which at the time was describe...
6 March 2023
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Collection of Flood-Affected Items We have heard your feedback, the collection of flood-affected items and silt in our township will be...
3 March 2023
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Cyclone and Flood Recovery for Businesses Wairoa businesses affected by Cyclone Gabrielle may be able to receive support through Central Gover...
1 March 2023
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Options around payment of Council payments Wairoa District Council is continuing to provide options around the late payment of rates and water ...
1 March 2023
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