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Need Help with Insurance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

ANZAC Day commemorations

Plans for local ANZAC Day commemorations are underway.

17 March 2023

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Prime Minister thanks Wairoa community

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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