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Airport project ready for lift off

Airport project ready for lift off

Wairoa’s Airport upgrade project is ready for lift-off...

18 May 2026

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Mahia Recycling Centre completed

Mahia Recycling Centre completed

Mahia’s new recycling centre was a hit over the busy summer season

18 May 2026

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Wairoa visit by NZ First MP

Wairoa visit by NZ First MP

NZ First List MP Andy Foster got a good feel for Wairoa during a recent visit.

11 May 2026

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Airport project ready for lift off

Airport project ready for lift off

Wairoa’s Airport upgrade project is ready for lift-off...

18 May 2026

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Mahia Recycling Centre completed

Mahia Recycling Centre completed

Mahia’s new recycling centre was a hit over the busy summer season

18 May 2026

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Wairoa visit by NZ First MP

Wairoa visit by NZ First MP

NZ First List MP Andy Foster got a good feel for Wairoa during a recent visit.

11 May 2026

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Makaretu Bridge weight restrictions

Makaretu Bridge weight restrictions

The Makaretu Bridge on Mangapoike Road has been placed under weight restriction traffic control...

7 May 2026

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Architectural award for Wairoa’s main street

Architectural award for Wairoa’s main street

Te Wairoa e Whanake, Ahi Kōmau Gemmell’s on Parade and Wairoa Visitor Information Centre has...

7 May 2026

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Wairoa leading the way with mortuary waste separation project

Wairoa leading the way with mortuary waste separation project

Wairoa District Council aims to be the first Council in New Zealand to achieve the separation of mor...

6 May 2026

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Hawke’s Bay Mayors welcome clarity on Local Government Reform

Hawke’s Bay Mayors welcome clarity on Local Government Reform

The mayors of Central Hawke’s Bay, Hastings, Napier and Wairoa welcome yesterday’s Government an...

6 May 2026

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Behind the scenes ANZAC Day work

Behind the scenes ANZAC Day work

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little has extended a big thank-you to all those who support...

24 April 2026

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Rebranding reflects who we are and where we are heading

Rebranding reflects who we are and where we are heading

A rebranding and refreshed logo will give the Wairoa District Council a...

23 April 2026

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Skate bowl dreams and aspirations

Skate bowl dreams and aspirations

Getting the skinny on what Wairoa’s youth want in a new skate bowl...

23 April 2026

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Waka at Mahia

Waka at Mahia

Mahia’s Mokotahi Bay was a hive of activity recently...

23 April 2026

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Statement from Wairoa Mayor Craig Little

Statement from Wairoa Mayor Craig Little

Much has been reported on my comment that...

17 April 2026

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Great Business Great People - Books on Parade

Great Business Great People - Books on Parade

Books on Parade has been a cornerstone of the main street for decades, with new owner Becca Morrell ...

17 April 2026

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SH2 south of Gisborne now open

SH2 south of Gisborne now open

State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Muriwai has reopened.

13 April 2026

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Weather Update 4.30pm

Weather Update 4.30pm

Weather Update 4.30pm

12 April 2026

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Hawke’s Bay / Tairāwhiti roading update – Sunday afternoon

Hawke’s Bay / Tairāwhiti roading update – Sunday afternoon

New road closures have been put in place on State Highways 2 and 35 north and south of Gisborne.

12 April 2026

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No Local State of Emergency for Wairoa

No Local State of Emergency for Wairoa

Current forecasts do not meet the required criteria to declare a State of Emergency for Wairoa Distr...

11 April 2026

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Get prepared now

Get prepared now

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is urging people to get prepared ahead of Cyclone Vaianu, which is trackin...

10 April 2026

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Frasertown community leading its own charge

Frasertown community leading its own charge

A community-led, Council-supported approach was endorsed by Frasertown residents...

10 April 2026

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Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund

Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund

Applications now open to support Tamariki travelling for sport.

7 April 2026

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Steady performance reported, challenging year ahead

Steady performance reported, challenging year ahead

LOCAL civil construction and roading company QRS has reported steady financial performance...

7 April 2026

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Bridging the connectivity gap

Bridging the connectivity gap

Restored connectivity was celebrated at the official opening of the new Te Reinga Bridge today.

2 April 2026

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Be a responsible dog owner

Be a responsible dog owner

Wairoa District Council is driving a good dog ownership campaign in line with the government’s rev...

1 April 2026

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Major works completed at SH2 Devil’s Elbow

Major works completed at SH2 Devil’s Elbow

The completion of repair work at Devil’s Elbow on State Highway 2...

31 March 2026

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Focus on North Clyde

Focus on North Clyde

Establishing a local steering group to drive a refreshed strategy for developing North Clyde...

26 March 2026

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Donated fence posts to support flood recovery in Wairoa

Donated fence posts to support flood recovery in Wairoa

More than 1,800 fence posts are being donated to support flood recovery efforts...

23 March 2026

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Growing Wairoa’s future leaders

Growing Wairoa’s future leaders

Two new Wairoa rangatahi representatives have been selected to attend this year’s Tuia mentoring p...

23 March 2026

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Great Business Great People - Mobile Paradise

Great Business Great People - Mobile Paradise

Mobile Paradise Wairoa is a dedicated mobile phone and technology shop

20 March 2026

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Q+A with Jack Tame

Q+A with Jack Tame

The district with nowhere for elderly to go

19 March 2026

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Devil’s Elbow

Devil’s Elbow

asphalting on SH2 to continue for an additional week

19 March 2026

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New rangatahi pathway launched

New rangatahi pathway launched

A positive pathway for youth voice and leadership has been launched through a new platform.

18 March 2026

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Developing Destination Wairoa

Developing Destination Wairoa

Celebrating Wairoa’s positives and working collaboratively were key themes of the recent tourism h...

18 March 2026

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Repair works on SH2 near Tangoio Falls

Repair works on SH2 near Tangoio Falls

On Tuesday 7 April we’re starting work to repair a retaining wall on SH2

17 March 2026

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New community-connected supermarket for Wairoa

New community-connected supermarket for Wairoa

A new flagship community-connected supermarket will launch in Wairoa around the middle of this year.

10 March 2026

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Devil’s Elbow asphalting on SH2 to continue additional week

Devil’s Elbow asphalting on SH2 to continue additional week

Overnight asphalting at Devil’s Elbow on SH2 will continue

6 March 2026

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Water Shutdown

Water Shutdown

Council is asking residents in Wairoa township to please conserve water

4 March 2026

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Developing Destination Wairoa

Developing Destination Wairoa

Strengthening tourism outcomes and making Wairoa a destination

2 March 2026

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Hikirangi Wairoa

Hikirangi Wairoa

Brings Two-Day Rural Business Symposium to Raupunga

2 March 2026

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