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Priority Buildings - Consultation on Thoroughfares that warrant prioritisation

Priority Buildings - Consultation on vehicular and pedestrian thoroughfares with sufficient traffic ...

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New Gaiety operations officer a film buff

Wairoa’s new Gaiety Theatre operations officer brings a lifetime of movie knowledge to town.

11 June 2019

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Safety is paramount

Mayor Craig Little is pleased to see that Wairoa Police numbers have been increased.

31 May 2019

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Bailey Bridge to be installed on East Coast Road

A Bailey Bridge will be installed at the failed crib wall site near the Waitepatu Culvert on the Mah...

31 May 2019

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Help shape the future of Wairoa

Electoral Officers and Hawke’s Bay District Health Board are working together to promote the 2019 ...

28 May 2019

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Growth grants available

Local businesses are encouraged to apply for the Westpac Growth Grants.

28 May 2019

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Adventure Wairoa takes out regional innovation in sport award

Adventure Wairoa’s pioneering initiative of developing a Mountain Bike Park proved to be a winner ...

28 May 2019

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Top achievement for HR officer

An intensive study programme has paid off for Council’s human resources officer Donna Moorcock.

23 May 2019

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Coastal erosion a major concern

Coastal erosion along Mahia Peninsula roads is a major concern for the Wairoa District Council.

21 May 2019

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Drain piping planned for spring

Piping of the open drain on Kitchener Street is expected to start in the spring.

16 May 2019

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Water treatment plant gains recognition

The Wairoa township water treatment plant is keeping up with upgraded water drinking standards follo...

16 May 2019

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Cultural feast of art and cinema

A feast of indigenous art and cinema will rollout over Queen’s Birthday weekend.

16 May 2019

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Uplifting whanau wellbeing the focus

Improving community economic development to lift whanau wellbeing is being pursued by district leade...

13 May 2019

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Hawke's Bay Foundation 2019 Funding round is now open

Hawke's Bay Foundation is pleased to advise the opening of the 2019 funding round on the 6th of May.

8 May 2019

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New look and fresh approach for 2019/20 Annual Plan

Plans are underway to produce a new look Wairoa District Council Annual Plan document complete with ...

6 May 2019

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Worrying spate of dog attacks at Nuhaka

If you want a dog, you need to be a responsible dog owner- or face the consequences.

6 May 2019

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Former students pay their respects

Former Wairoa College students who are now in the armed services turned out to pay their respects on...

29 April 2019

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Prime Minister invited to Wairoa

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little has formally invited Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to visit the Wairoa Dis...

29 April 2019

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Eastland Group Wairoa Contestable Community Grants now open

Wairoa River focused projects will again be recognised through the Eastland Group Wairoa Contestable...

17 April 2019

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Good take up on free dog microchipping

A free dog microchipping programme is proving Wairoa District Council is barking up the right tree.

16 April 2019

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Recognition for published work Kimberley Tuapawa

Distinguished academic Kimberley Tuapawa has again reached international recognition with her work b...

16 April 2019

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New work experience opportunities

The Wairoa District Council is stepping up to provide local youth with work experience opportunities...

16 April 2019

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Council encourages community recognition

The Wairoa District Council is celebrating success by encouraging the community to nominate people f...

15 April 2019

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Strong local skillset

Local people are demonstrating their skillset with around 90 percent of Wairoa District Council staf...

15 April 2019

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Putere Road reopening this afternoon

Putere Road will reopen this afternoon at 3pm after Fulton Hogan crews have been working to repair t...

12 April 2019

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Wairoa’s newest Kiwis

Wairoa welcomed its newest Kiwis at an official citizenship ceremony last week.

8 April 2019

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Putere Road closed

A section of Putere Road has been closed to allow remedial work to be carried out.

4 April 2019

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Great movies at the Gaiety

Top movies and entertainment are planned at the Gaiety over the next few weeks.

1 April 2019

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We are one- we are together

The Wairoa community came together last Friday morning for the National Remembrance Service which wa...

1 April 2019

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Top effort by Adventure Wairoa

Despite a great presentation Adventure Wairoa did not pick up any awards at the Trustpower Community...

1 April 2019

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