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The Gaiety is Wairoa’s entertainment hub The Gaiety Theatre is turning up the entertainment with two exciting live shows coming to Wairoa...
25 September 2026
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Maintenance for Community Centre pool starts in October Keeping Wairoa’s Community Centre in tip-top shape means an upcoming closure of the main swimming pool.
25 September 2026
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Low flying helicopter surveying power poles and lines Firstlight Network will be using a helicopter to carry out pole top photography across its electricity network from early October 2026.
25 September 2026
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The Gaiety is Wairoa’s entertainment hub The Gaiety Theatre is turning up the entertainment with two exciting live shows coming to Wairoa...
25 September 2026
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Maintenance for Community Centre pool starts in October Keeping Wairoa’s Community Centre in tip-top shape means an upcoming closure of the main swimming ...
25 September 2026
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Low flying helicopter surveying power poles and lines Firstlight Network will be using a helicopter to carry out pole top photography across its electri...
25 September 2026
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Digging deep for Keep NZ Beautiful Week Locals dug deep at today’s community planting day along the river-bounded Sir James Carroll Walkwa...
24 September 2026
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Hauntingly Halloween at the Wairoa Library It’s all happening at the library these school holidays.
24 September 2026
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Working with the community to get rates paid Wairoa District Council is working with the community to help ensure property owners pay their rates...
22 September 2026
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Hīkoi mō te Reo Locals put their best foot forward, stepping out to acknowledge Māori Language Week.
17 September 2026
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Overnight closure on SH2 just north of Napier-Taupō Road turnoff A stretch of State Highway 2 north of Bay View will be closing for one night next month...
14 September 2026
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Electoral system approach Wairoa District Council confirmed its electoral system approach at a recent full Council meeting...
9 September 2026
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Council’s building authority ticks the boxes Wairoa District Council is continuing to deliver a high standard in its building consent function...
8 September 2026
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A lot is going on at the local library Whether it’s the dip into spring adult reading challenge, the after-school programme or digital hu...
3 September 2026
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Wairoa’s waste being transported to Omarunui Council is progressing with transporting landfill waste to Omarunui in Hawke’s Bay as a short-term...
31 August 2026
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Great Business Great People - Pryde Contracting Pryde Contracting has been shaping Wairoa’s landscape for almost 50 years, and the locally owned b...
30 August 2026
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Time is running out for dog registration discount Dog owners have until the end of August to make the most of the dog registration discount.
20 August 2026
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Airport project take off getting closer Progress on Wairoa’s airport upgrade is set to take off...
17 August 2026
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New three waters delivery company being established Council is working through its journey to establish a local water services delivery entity.
10 August 2026
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Overnight closures at SH2 bridge south of Gisborne A stretch of SH2 between Wairoa and Gisborne will be closed overnight from this Sunday.
5 August 2026
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Putting the spotlight on the Gaiety Theatre New Gaiety Theatre manager Rewa Harker is drawing on a 30-year film and television career...
4 August 2026
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Growing Governance leadership Wairoa District Council is once again offering locals a chance to grow their governance capability.....
3 August 2026
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Seeking feedback on gambling venues Wairoa District Council is seeking feedback on proposals to make changes to its Board (T.A.B) Venue ...
3 August 2026
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Market Magic Returns to Wairoa's Main Street Get ready for a vibrant morning of shopping, food, music and whānau fun...
27 July 2026
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Hidden gem serves up homemade goodness The Alleyway is proving that fresh ingredients and local passion are the perfect recipe for success.
24 July 2026
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Wairoa votes not to take part in Government’s Head Start pathway Mayor Craig Little said it was one of the most significant decisions Council has faced.
21 July 2026
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Further Local Government Discussion to take place Wairoa District Councillors will consider whether to join the Simplifying Local Government Reform He...
20 July 2026
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Public key in H5 bird flu reporting The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has confirmed a second positive case of H5 bird flu in New...
20 July 2026
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Animal Control Reminds Dog Owners of Their Responsibilities During June and early July, Animal Control has received an increased number of reports
15 July 2026
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Immediate threat over, State of Emergency lifted River levels have subsided to normal levels and assessments on affected properties continue.
10 July 2026
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Our community comes first: Mayor speaks after overnight flooding Last night, residents in the Kopu Road and side street vicinity were evacuated.
10 July 2026
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Local State of Emergency Declared for Wairoa Wairoa Mayor Craig Little declared the State of Emergency at 11:00pm tonight.
9 July 2026
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"Evacuate now" - Controller urges as Wairoa River levels rise Flood modelling undertaken throughout the day indicates river levels are rising fast.
9 July 2026
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Community shapes next chapter for Wairoa's river mouth as North Clyde floodway continues at pace
8 July 2026
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Overnight closures ahead for SH2 during essential bridge strengthening work Essential strengthening work is now underway on State Highway 2 at the Wairakaia Rail Bridge, betwee...
7 July 2026
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Council delivers low as possible rates increase Strong financial discipline sees Wairoa achieve Hawke's Bay's lowest average rates increase.
1 July 2026
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Anniversary of June Floods marked by high river levels High, and at times intense, rainfall, prompted Wairoa's Civil Defence IMT crew to be on standby.
29 June 2026
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Community backs strong local voice for Wairoa Council has been gathering feedback through public meetings, a survey, email, and social media
29 June 2026
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