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State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier could be open by the end of May...
27 March 2023
Wairoa’s housing stock is about to be transformed with earthworks on the Tihitihi Pā subdivision set to start today...
27 March 2023
A partnership between the Wairoa District Council and the Wairoa Young Achievers Trust has seen a community hub, to offer post-cyclone funding support and advice, set up in town...
23 March 2023
Wairoa’s dog and pet population is also recovering from the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle...
22 March 2023
As the clean-up from Cyclone Gabrielle continues, roading crews will be replacing the collapsed Mōrere Culvert north of Nūhaka, on SH2...
22 March 2023
Hey kids, join our local Easter egg hunt and colouring competition with prizes up for grabs...
21 March 2023
Local homeowners are being warned to watch for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM), as they work on their flood damaged properties...
20 March 2023
Wairoa’s Tihei Wairoa Project Manager, Anna Hayes, is looking forward to continuing to gather community voice as part of her new role. Originally from Wairoa, Anna sees coming home...
20 March 2023
Plans for local ANZAC Day commemorations are underway.
17 March 2023
“Thank you, Wairoa,” was the message from Prime Minister Chris Hipkins who visited town today.
16 March 2023
A month after Cyclone Gabrielle and the Wairoa District Council is moving into recovery mode.
16 March 2023
The Wairoa Mayoral Relief Fund, established in response to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle and the subsequent heavy rainfall event, is now open for applications.
16 March 2023
Reopening and reassessing Wairoa’s roading network remains a Council priority – despite significant damage to roads and bridges across the local network.
16 March 2023
Local people are being urged to please follow the safety messaging around cyclone damaged bridges and roads.
14 March 2023
Waka Kotahi says tireless work from local contractors has seen increased access on two key routes in the Wairoa area, with State Highway 38 reopening from Wairoa to Tuai and State Highway 2 reopening between Wairoa and the Waikare River, where the bridge was destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle.
14 March 2023
Westpac will provide limited banking services from the i-Site building over the next couple of weeks.
14 March 2023
As Wairoa cleans up from the damage of Cyclone Gabrielle, local residents are reminded recovery is more like a marathon than a sprint, and there is a process to be followed.
13 March 2023
The 2023 Census collection has been paused, and will be extended, in areas impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
13 March 2023
Over the next couple of days staff from Wairoa District Council, Whānau Ora (Te Whare Maire o Tapuwae), Enabled and Kahungunu executive will be knocking on doors to carry out community welfare and assessment checks.
7 March 2023
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little has been overwhelmed by the support of Local Government New Zealand and Councils from throughout the country.
7 March 2023
Wairoa contractor Darren Hill and son Connor thought Cyclone Gabrielle had let them off lightly as they stood in the doorway of their Glengarry Place workshop enjoying the sunshine and a cuppa.
6 March 2023
A free-call helpline has been set up for people in the Hawke’s Bay region, including Wairoa, to access the welfare services they need in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle.
6 March 2023
This Wednesday, March 8, marks the 35th anniversary of Cyclone Bola - which at the time was described as one of the costliest cyclones in the history of New Zealand.
6 March 2023
We have heard your feedback, the collection of flood-affected items and silt in our township will be extended for another week.
3 March 2023
Wairoa businesses affected by Cyclone Gabrielle may be able to receive support through Central Government.
1 March 2023
Wairoa District Council is continuing to provide options around the late payment of rates and water rates due to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.
1 March 2023
Hawke’s Bay Mayors, Regional Council Chair and Iwi leaders are united in their commitment to re- building a stronger Hawke’s Bay following the devastating effects of Cyclone Gabrielle.
28 February 2023
Around 115 of the district’s 178 bridges have been inspected. Continued heavy rainfall is hampering progress.
28 February 2023
Residents and ratepayers of the Hawke’s Bay region who have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle can now apply for assistance from the Hawke’s Bay Disaster Relief Fund.
28 February 2023
Heavy rainfall overnight is further impacting the saturated Wairoa district causing surface flooding in the Wairoa township and other areas.
28 February 2023
We are very mindful that we still have people in our rural communities who are isolated by road. We would like to reassure you that access to these closed-off and isolated parts of our community is a priority.
28 February 2023
Financial support is the best way to help Wairoa people who have been impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
28 February 2023
Wairoa has been well supported during the Cyclone Gabrielle Civil Defence Emergency by experts from the Bay of Plenty/Whakatane.
28 February 2023
Hawke’s Bay Emergency Management has hydrologists closely monitoring the Wairoa River in anticipation of the forecast heavy rainfall later today.
24 February 2023
“Stay away and off the sagging Te Reinga Bridge” is the warming from Wairoa’s Emergency Management team.
24 February 2023
A Ministerial inquiry into forestry practices has been welcomed by Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.
The two-month inquiry will cover Wairoa and Tairāwhiti.
24 February 2023
Contingency plans are in place for alerting and evacuating people if the forecasted heavy rain late today (Friday) and tomorrow causes flooding that will threaten lives or property.
24 February 2023
At this stage all our immediate needs have been met, the best way to help our community is by making a financial donation.
22 February 2023
Inspecting Wairoa’s bridges is a priority. As at Wednesday Feb 22, 75 of bridges of the district’s 178 bridges had been inspected.
22 February 2023
Screenings on the Gaiety Theatre’s big screen could be returned this month - although in a limited capacity...
21 February 2023
If you are unable to pay your Wairoa District Council rates due to the impact of the cyclone, don’t panic, there will be no financial penalties incurred for any late payments for this rates instalment.
20 February 2023
As a precaution, all your water should be boiled before use until further notice. This affects the Wairoa Township, North Clyde and Frasertown areas.
18 February 2023
Wairoa is slowly starting to rebuild in the wake of the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle.
18 February 2023
A State of Emergency was declared at 8.53am on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
17 February 2023
Hundreds of Wairoa people have been evacuated. Concerns are the welfare of our people, our isolation, lack of communication, electricity, food, water and fuel restrictions.
16 February 2023
Communication is out District-wide. We are managing but we are geographically isolated and facing severe challenges. These include food and water supply, fuel and communications.
14 February 2023
High rainfall, forecast to hit New Zealand as part of the Cyclone Gabrielle weather event, could cause the closure of Te Reinga Bridge to vehicles and pedestrians....
13 February 2023
An Emergency Operation Centre has been set up by the Wairoa District Council with staff monitoring Cyclone Gabrielle and its impacts on the district....
13 February 2023
The Te Reinga Bridge will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians from 6pm this evening, (Monday, February 13) due to rising river levels.
13 February 2023
The kerbside refuse collection, which includes Wairoa township and Frasertown which is scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday), has been postponed.
13 February 2023
The Wairoa district remains under a severe weather warning as Cyclone Gabrielle bears down on New Zealand.
As at 10am this morning (Sunday, February 12) an orange warning.....
12 February 2023
The Metservice has upgraded its Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle severe weather warning to orange for the East Coast of the North Island...
11 February 2023
Kiwis are being encouraged to have a “prep talk” with their whānau and friends as part of a new disaster preparedness campaign that uses humour to get across a serious message...
10 February 2023
The tender process for the Te Reinga Bridge is now open.
Tenders went live at midday on Thursday, February 9, and close on...
10 February 2023
Locals are being asked to be prepared as Cyclone Gabrielle approaches New Zealand.
While the cyclone’s exact path...
9 February 2023
Council is using the next month or so to get out and about and talk with people in local communities...
8 February 2023
FutureFit is an easy-to-use online tool that helps you to discover your carbon footprint, then take personalised actions to reduce it.
7 February 2023
The work is a Gisborne District Council project which is being carried out by Fulton Hogan and is expected to take four to five weeks, depending on the weather.
3 February 2023
Three new Wairoa citizens were recently welcomed to the district in one of the first Wairoa District Council citizenship ceremonies in recent years.
3 February 2023
Council's Roadhsow will be travelling around the district to hear your thoughts and share our information.
2 February 2023
Wairoa community leaders are calling for calm in the wake of heightened inter-gang related conflict in the district.
1 February 2023
There will be no changes to the districtwide rubbish and recycling collections due to Waitangi Day, Monday, February 6.
A reminder, the Mahia recycling will continue from the Kaiwatau Road site on Sunday, February 5 and 19 from 9am-11.30am. From Sunday, March 5, the collection will return to the Moana Drive location.
1 February 2023
Councils representing more than a million New Zealanders are calling on the new Prime Minister to take a fresh look at a model for water reform that works.
Work to reinstate Papuni Road will begin this week from Wednesday (February 1).
30 January 2023
Extraordinary grass and weed growth, combined with wet days, is making it challenging to keep Council’s reserves and properties looking tidy.
27 January 2023
Applications are now open to the Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund, which subsidises travel costs for young people who live in rural communities to attend sport competitions and events.
26 January 2023
This year celebrations will be held at the Library Green on Marine Parade on Monday, February 6, from 10-2pm and include a display about Waitangi Day.
26 January 2023
A complete reset of the Wairoa District Council Building Consent Authority has resulted in a significant improvement...
17 January 2023
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is concerned about the future sustainability of Wairoa’s roading network following Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Board’s decision to not provide...
17 January 2023
Te Reinga Bridge has reopened to vehicles and pedestrians but will continue to be monitored....
13 January 2023
A draft report into the review of the future for Local Government has been released for public input...
13 January 2023
Te Reinga Bridge is being assessed today to determine whether it is safe to reopen the bridge to vehicle and pedestrian access...
12 January 2023
Te Reinga Bridge will remain closed to vehicles and pedestrians at least overnight to allow further assessment to take place....
12 January 2023
Cyclone Hale made its presence felt overnight with heavy rainfall and stormy weather conditions. However, reports so far indicate that while sodden....
11 January 2023
State Highway 2 between Whirinaki and Wairoa is expected to remain closed at least until lunchtime tomorrow...
11 January 2023
Update 2pm Tues 10 Jan - The Te Reinga Bridge has now been closed to vehicles and pedestrians due to rising river levels...
10 January 2023
The intensity of Cyclone Hale is being felt locally with heavy rainfall across the district.
Wairoa District Council has established an...
10 January 2023
Residents are being urged to be prepared for Cyclone Hale which is scheduled to hit areas...
9 January 2023
Graduates celebrated their qualifications at the Wairoa Industry Training graduation ceremony...
9 January 2023
Mahia’s staffed recycling point will be up and running from Friday (December 23) with people encouraged to use the facility.....
22 December 2022
The Intercity bus has returned to a seven day a week service.
The national transport operator...
21 December 2022
The section of the Hereheretau Road that was closed to heavy vehicles following further subsidence of a drop out is now open again.....
21 December 2022
Sparking up the barbie resulted in new kit for Wairoa’s volunteer fire fighters....
20 December 2022
Wairoa’s Mayoral Christmas morning tea buzzed with excitement as local senior citizens got together to celebrate the festive season....
20 December 2022
Before you go away, take the time to think about what will happen to your animals while you’re gone....
19 December 2022
Local senior citizens are invited to join in a morning of fun, entertainment and festivities....
14 December 2022
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14 December 2022
The Christmas spirit was alive and kicking in Wairoa on Saturday afternoon with a huge turnout for the Christmas Parade and festival.....
13 December 2022
Wairoa’s main street redevelopment is gathering momentum with the lease agreement for the first tenant now in place....
13 December 2022
A collaborative effort to return driver licence testing to Wairoa was celebrated last week....
13 December 2022
This summer all Hawke's Bay residents are being encouraged to really get to know our water as part of a regional water conservation approach....
13 December 2022
Road users are being advised additional slipping could occur on Wairoa’s roading network as Council cranks into its roading repair programme....
9 December 2022
The work of Enabled Wairoa, particularly around its involvement with the new Housing Hub, has drawn ministerial attention with a visit by the Honourable Minister Marama Davidson...
8 December 2022
Wairoa District’s Council vision of growing cycling and walking in town has received a $1.9 million boost.....
8 December 2022
Wairoa's main street revitalisation is progressing well with the construction of the community courtyard starting to take shape....
7 December 2022
Supporting whānau to self-manage their holistic wellness is a goal of the Locality Partnership, Tihei Wairoa Working Group....
7 December 2022
Quality Roading and Services (QRS) has earned industry acclaim for an ingenious bridge repair that involved a dinghy and two second-hand swimming pools....
6 December 2022
Wairoa Deputy Mayor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare describes being nominated for the New Zealand Local Hero of the Year awards as being ‘an award for everyone’.....
1 December 2022
A massive work effort has seen the Ohuka Road reopened to heavy vehicles.....
30 November 2022
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little has been elected to the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) National Council....
30 November 2022
Regional Mayors are astounded that submissions on two significant bills are spanning the Christmas shutdown and busy summer holiday period....
29 November 2022
Wairoa District Council has confirmed its approach to the erosion issues plaguing Russell Parade at Frasertown....
25 November 2022
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is one of 20 Mayors who has joined the Mayors of Auckland and Christchurch to bridge the divide on three waters....
25 November 2022
Wairoa District Council has come out strongly in protection of its communities in its submission to the Government’s Pricing Agriculture Emissions Proposal....
23 November 2022
Consultation is underway on the Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency draft Interim State Highway Speed Management Plan...
23 November 2022
Wairoa’s upcoming Christmas Parade is drawing loads of interest, and people who are planning on joining in need to confirm their registration....
21 November 2022
A section of the Hereheretau Road has been closed to heavy vehicles following further subsidence of a drop out....
17 November 2022
Repairs to the pedestrian crossing on Queen Street, between New World and Chris Joblin Motors, began today (Tuesday, Nov 15)....
15 November 2022
Wairoa District Council is encouraging as many local people as possible to make a submission regarding the Government’s Pricing Agricultural Emissions proposal....
14 November 2022
Wairoa District Council elected members adopted the 2021/22 Annual Report at an extraordinary Council meeting last Monday....
10 November 2022
Wairoa District Council is continuing with its focus of growing the district’s local skill base...
9 November 2022
Local people are reminded to look after your pets and keep them safe over the Guy Fawkes fireworks period.....
4 November 2022
Click here to find out details to do a submission....
4 November 2022
Hawke’s Bay’s Mayors say they are encouraged by the Prime Minister’s comments yesterday indicating Government is open to making changes to its Three Waters service delivery reforms......
4 November 2022
Wairoa’s farming community and supporters left visiting MPs with no doubt that they were against the government’s He Waka Eke Noa farm-level emissions pricing proposal.....
2 November 2022
The deck replacement on the Matoitoi Bridge on Mangapoike Road is finally expected to be completed next week....
2 November 2022
An international search for parts for the Gaiety Theatre’s Projection Unit is underway....
31 October 2022
Meeting to be held Monday, October 31, from 6.30pm at the Gaiety Theatre, click here for more detail.....
28 October 2022
The newly elected Wairoa District Council was officially sworn in at a ceremony held this week....
28 October 2022
Democracy is alive and well in Wairoa with the district in the top 10 of New Zealand’s voter turnout for this month’s local body election....
27 October 2022
If you are heading away for a long weekend or holiday what will your animals do?
Before you go away, take the time to think about what will happen to your animals while you’re gone.
20 October 2022
Denise Eaglesome-Karekare is Wairoa’s new Deputy Mayor.
Cr Eaglesome-Karekare was appointed to the position on Wednesday (19.10.22) by Mayor Craig Little who used his Mayoral powers to appoint the Deputy Mayor.
20 October 2022
Supporting and interacting with the Wairoa community is a main focus for new Wairoa Emergency Management Advisor Lenny Ferris.
19 October 2022
New Zealand ShakeOut 2022 is scheduled for next Thursday with registrations now open.
ShakeOut is an international earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi that aims to remind people what to do in case of an emergency.
19 October 2022
The Hospitality Pod is available for lease as part of Wairoa's community
courtyard development on Marine Parade through Te Wairoa e
Whanake - Rise Up & Grow Wairoa Project.
18 October 2022
Wairoa’s Marine Parade will be transformed into a nursery rhyme extravaganza as part of this year’s Christmas festivities.
17 October 2022
Voting in this year’s Local Body Election closes at midday tomorrow - Saturday October 8....
7 October 2022
A total of 35.1 percent of eligible Wairoa Local Body election voting papers have now been returned....
6 October 2022
The deck replacement on the Matoitoi Bridge on Mangapoike Road is finally expected to be completed next week...
5 October 2022
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency advises State Highway 2 is down to one lane 5.5km north of Raupunga, between Napier and Gisborne....
4 October 2022
There are just a few tickets left for the upcoming F.A.W.C event being held at Kaiuku Marae, Mahia.....
3 October 2022
With just days left until voting closes in this year’s Local Body election voting returns are slightly up on this time last year.....
3 October 2022
Many of the Wairoa District Council facilities will be closed on Monday 26 September for the one-off public holiday to observe the passing of Queen Elizabeth II......
22 September 2022
Local dog owners are being urged to take advantage of the free dog microchip amnesty being rolled out by the Wairoa District Council throughout the month of September.....
21 September 2022
An intensive three-year bridge strengthening programme is now complete adding a further dimension of resilience to Wairoa’s local roading network.....
21 September 2022
Investigation and survey work will take place in Paul Street, River Parade and around the Destination Playground on.....
20 September 2022
Owners need to take responsibility to prevent dog attacks.....
19 September 2022
Those sleigh bells will be jingling on December 10 when Wairoa holds its much anticipated Christmas Parade.....
13 September 2022
After more than six weeks of searching for a solution to the Gaiety Theatre projector woes, repairing the existing equipment is looking unlikely.....
13 September 2022
Wairoa’s ‘Better-Off funding projects represents a significant investment in the future of the district....
12 September 2022
Work on Wairoa’s weather damaged roading network can now move up a notch following confirmation of nearly $26 million in emergency works funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.....
12 September 2022
The local body election is at an exciting stage with just over a month until the election closes....
8 September 2022
Te Reinga Bridge future plans are progressing with a strategy in place to restore full access and connectivity.....
7 September 2022
A long and wet winter has created more roading potholes than usual and people are doing a great job of letting Council know about the road conditions....
2 September 2022
Protecting your pooch just got easier with a dog microchip amnesty planned for over the month of September....
1 September 2022
Wairoa District Council is meeting requirements around its roading Activity Management Plan (AMP)....
31 August 2022
The impact on rural residents after back-to-back severe weather events earlier this year, has been detailed in a new report commissioned by Wairoa and Gisborne district councils.....
26 August 2022
To take advantage of discounted dog registration pricing you need to register you dog by the end of the month....
22 August 2022
Unfortunately, a technical glitch at the Gaiety Theatre is proving to be more difficult to fix than originally thought.......
17 August 2022
Wairoa’s local body election has attracted 15 people contesting the seven Wairoa District Council elected member positions.........
12 August 2022
The Wairoa District Council’s list of priority projects came a step closer on Tuesday when elected members opted to accept Central Government’s Three waters ‘better off’ multimillion dollar funding package......
10 August 2022
Key sites across Wairoa’s roading network have been prioritised and designs are being progressed to ensure contractors can hit the ground running......
10 August 2022
To be able to vote in the upcoming Wairoa District Council election you need to be registered on the Parliamentary Roll by this Friday, August 12, 2022....
9 August 2022
Our friends at KiwiRail are getting on board with a new superstition. Blow to the left and right for safe travels before you cross rail tracks....
8 August 2022
Wairoa’s Elected members will decide how they will move forward with the Central Government’s Three waters ‘better off’ funding package.....
8 August 2022
Wairoa’s already high dog population is growing with most locals demonstrating they are responsible dog owners....
5 August 2022
Technical issues have caused a brief closure of Wairoa’s Gaiety Theatre....
5 August 2022
Wairoa has doubled up with two sisters taking part in the nationwide Tuia mentorship programme....
1 August 2022
Continued wet weather is creating issues with Wairoa’s already sodden roading network....
29 July 2022
To be able to vote in the upcoming Wairoa District Council election you need to be registered on the Parliamentary Roll by August 12, 2022....
29 July 2022
Hawke’s Bay’s Councils have been unequivocal in rejecting Government’s three waters reforms in their submission.....
25 July 2022
If you want to have your say on who owns and manages your three waters services, time is running out....
19 July 2022
Thinking about standing for Council and have questions you'd like answered?....
15 July 2022
This year’s local body election are less than four months away...
12 July 2022
Dog owners are being urged to keep their dogs under control....
11 July 2022
A local and regional spike in positive COVID-19 cases is a reminder for people to stay vigilant....
11 July 2022
An extraordinary Council meeting on Thursday saw the Wairoa District Council 2022/23 Annual Plan adopted.....
1 July 2022
Nearly $800,000 worth of facilities that will benefit locals and tourists have been granted to Wairoa...
29 June 2022
Council’s water upgrade, which will improve quality and resilience and reduce water loss, is nearing completion....
28 June 2022
Time is running out to share your views on Wairoa’s Walking and Cycling Strategy....
28 June 2022
Annual dog registrations are fast approaching....
23 June 2022
Following submission hearings and deliberations, Wairoa’s elected members have adjusted the rating differentials to reflect.....
20 June 2022
Wairoa District Council is igniting the future as part of this week’s ALGIM annual conference....
15 June 2022
While the Te Reinga Bridge has been reopened to light vehicles and pedestrians, monitoring and inspections.....
14 June 2022
High level estimates indicate it could cost $50 million to repair the damage caused to Wairoa’s roading network.....
13 June 2022
Support for community facilities but not for additional rural rates rises were key themes in submissions....
13 June 2022
This year’s Wairoa District Council ratepayer and resident survey has a broader coverage than previous surveys....
10 June 2022
Councils from across the region have joined forces to launch an unprecedented public information campaign....
10 June 2022
Wet wintry weather is a reminder for householders to prepare their properties for winter rainfall to help avoid surface flooding.
Wairoa District Council Chief Executive Kitea Tipuna said surface flooding is a common occurrence, especially when ground conditions are already wet.
3 June 2022
Te Reinga Bridge will be closed at night until a full evaluation is able to be carried out.
The bridge will close to all access at 8pm every night and re-open at 7am.
Wairoa District Council chief executive Kitea Tipuna said continued rain in the Ruakituri has meant the higher than usual river levels have not receded, meaning any pressure that the receding water could place on the bridge piers has been unable to be monitored.
3 June 2022
The ‘Lion King Reo Māori’ will premiere at the Gaiety Theatre on Thursday June 23.
The Gaiety will screen the iconic movie at the same time as the rest of the country.
The animated Disney classic features a te reo translation while holding onto the richness of the popular story.
The release will coincide with Matariki and the movie will also play at the Māoriland Film Festival in Wellington.
2 June 2022
Thank you to all those people who have taken part in Council’s survey of residents and ratepayers.
Nearly 100 people have completed the online survey which is a great start says Wairoa District Council Chief Executive Kitea Tipuna.
“We need open and honest feedback as what people think plays a critical role in Council being able to deliver the best possible facilities and services for our community.
1 June 2022
There are only a few days left before submissions to the Wairoa District Council’s Annual Plan close.
Last year’s general revaluation will impact on how rates will be shared out across the Wairoa district and Council really wants to hear how people feel about the proposed rates spread.
1 June 2022
Te Reinga Bridge will be temporarily closed this morning following high rainfall which increased river levels and has triggered an engineering inspection.
Te Reinga Bridge will be closed to light vehicle and pedestrian traffic from 11am-midday today and is expected to be closed for 24-48 hours to enable the river levels to subside so engineers can investigate the stability of the bridge.
31 May 2022
Ensuring your dog is safely and comfortably contained is very important. Dogs that manage to get out and start roaming can become a serious issue and a safety risk for the community.
Dogs that roam are likely seeking something – a mate, food or attention. It’s important that your dog gets the care and attention they need and that they are contained properly to avoid:
30 May 2022
The opening of Te Reinga Bridge last week was a collaborative effort, thanks to everyone involved.
27 May 2022
Planning for future connectivity is the driver behind the Wairoa District Council’s Te Rautaki mō te Hikoikoi me te Eke Paihikara Walking and Cycling Strategy.
Council is seeking feedback from the community on how people would like walking and cycling to be integrated into the Wairoa district in the future.
The Walking and Cycling Strategy is an expression of the vision and goals the Council has for walking and cycling in the Wairoa community and outlines key goals centred around connectivity, safety, ease, availability, awareness and healthy lifestyle choices.
27 May 2022
Council’s campaign of cleaning up abandoned car bodies has been recognised nationally at the 2022 LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards.
The Wairoa District Council Toi te whenua, Manaaki ki te whenua project won the GHD Award for Environmental Leadership after coordinating the safe removal and disposal of more than 800 abandoned car bodies -that’s one car for every 11 people who live in the district!
27 May 2022
The first distribution of the Mayoral Relief fund was made to the Ruakituri community at last week’s acknowledgement of the Te Reinga Bridge.
Mayor Craig Little took the opportunity to present the first of the Mayoral Relief Funding allocations. This $5,100 donation of supermarket vouchers was given to Ruakituri residents in recognition of the disruption and increased costs they have experienced by the closure of the bridge.
The Wairoa Mayoral Relief Fund is still open for applications. Applications to the fund will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, by Mr Little and Chairman of the Wairoa Taiwhenua Nigel How.
25 May 2022
Wairoa’s Gaiety Theatre has secured premiere screenings of the much-anticipated movie Whina.
Whina tells the story of Dame Whina Cooper, the beloved Māori matriarch who worked tirelessly to improve the rights of her people, especially women.
Flawed yet resilient, Whina is the journey of a woman formed by tradition, compelled by innovation, and guided by an instinct for equality and justice whose legacy as the Te Whaea o te Motu (Mother of the Nation) was an inspiration to an entire country.
25 May 2022
If you are planning a catch up with one of Wairoa District Council’s Building Inspectors, please make an appointment first.
In the past Council has been flexible around casual drop-ins from members of the public needing to talk with a Building Inspector. Now, to create efficiencies and improve time management, appointments will need to be made.
23 May 2022
Dog owners are being urged to ensure their dogs are properly confined and not roaming around following a noticeable increase in dog attacks and wandering dogs.
Last week, Wairoa District Council staff attended two dog attacks on people, one particularly severe.
23 May 2022
Just five weeks after the Te Reinga Bridge was closed due to structural damage, a temporary repair saw the bridge reopened to light vehicles on Wednesday.
20 May 2022
As the floodwaters started to recede after the significant weather events that battered the Wairoa District in March and April, the scale of the damage – and the clean-up and repair work required – was already glaringly obvious.
20 May 2022
Wairoa District Council elected members adopted the Cemeteries and Waters Bylaws at a meeting on Monday.
A key point relating to the Cemeteries Bylaw is that it will not be applied retrospectively, meaning no existing headstones within the cemetery will be removed by Council as part of the Cemeteries Bylaw process.
18 May 2022
Two people have been hospitalised following separate dog attacks.
A man received severe leg injuries in a dog assault that took place in the alleyway between Black Street and Harker Ave late on Wednesday night.
18 May 2022
A social media programme is forming part of this year’s Annual Plan public engagement.
A series of short video clips featuring elected members discussing key issues is part of the campaign is now live on Council’s Facebook page.
Consultation on Council’s Annual Plan 2022/2023 began earlier this month with the public encouraged to share their views.
17 May 2022
Local farmers are urged to take part in a survey aimed at measuring the amount of damage and related needs created by the end of March/early April weather events.
The Wairoa and Gisborne Councils’ Recovery Managers have contracted the Federated Farmers to undertake the survey of local farmers. The information being gathered will inform ongoing recovery needs, for both now and future planning.
17 May 2022
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board is funding a locum dental service to provide adult dental care in Wairoa for the next year.
13 May 2022
Do you have an activity in mind that the Wairoa District Council could focus on to deliver a thriving community? Are you satisfied with how the Wairoa District Council makes decisions? What Council services or facilities have you visited or used in the past year? If you have answers to these questions, then we would really like to hear from you.
13 May 2022
Planning for this year’s local election is underway.
The upcoming election will be held on Saturday, 8 October 2022. Locally the Wairoa District Council Electoral Officer is Juanita Savage (pictured) and the Deputy Electoral Officer Courtney Hayward.
9 May 2022
Pedestrian access on the Te Reinga Bridge could be in place by later next week.
9 May 2022
In what has been described as a very significant decision, the High Court has upheld the comprehensive review of the Wairoa district rating system undertaken by Wairoa District Council.
5 May 2022
It is incredibly disappointing this government is continuing to bulldoze its three waters reforms and has convinced itself it has listened to all New Zealanders when in fact it hasn’t, says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.
3 May 2022
Physical work is starting at the Te Reinga Bridge site on Ruakituri Road.
3 May 2022
Government has today announced further details of its proposed three waters reforms, which would see
responsibility for the delivery of drinking, waste and storm water services removed from local authorities.
29 April 2022
Dogs are a great addition to your life and your family. However, they are also a very expensive household pet.
28 April 2022
Council is about to start consulting with the community on the Annual Plan 2022/2023.
27 April 2022
This year’s ANZAC Day commemorations will take place with a dawn service at Kaiuku Marae and a town service.
23 April 2022
As guidelines start to relax around COVID-19 limitations, Wairoa District Council’s elected members are looking forward to more interaction with members of the public.
23 April 2022
A design plan has been completed to enable pedestrian, and potentially light vehicles, access over the currently closed Te Reinga Bridge.
23 April 2022
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board is delighted Wairoa has been named as one of the first locality planning networks as part of the upcoming health reforms which will take effect on 1 July 2022
23 April 2022
Mayors and CEs representing the 32 member councils of Communities 4 Local Democracy He hapori mō te Manapori (C4LD) have presented politicians with their plan for three waters reform.
22 April 2022
As the Wairoa district works to recover from high rainfall and significant weather events the government has pledged continued support.
21 April 2022
A labour focussed support package remains in place for weather related clean-up work for farmers, rural residents and properties.
21 April 2022
The whole of New Zealand is now in the COVID-19 Orange Traffic Light setting.
19 April 2022
Before you go away, take the time to think about what will happen to your animals while you’re gone.
13 April 2022
The Metservice severe red weather warning for Wairoa remains in place.
13 April 2022
Wairoa’s COVID-19 cases have plateaued after an end of March peak of around 600 residents being affected by the virus.
12 April 2022
Barking is a normal and healthy means of communication for a domestic dog, such as a bark from excitement during play time or when there is an intruder. However, when the barking is not responded to in the appropriate manner it may become a nuisance.
12 April 2022
Wairoa’s heavy rain warning has been upgraded to red level.
12 April 2022
A severe weather warning has been issued for Wairoa from tomorrow, Tuesday night (12.04.22), and surrounding regions as Cyclone Fili approaches New Zealand from the northeast.
11 April 2022
The Ruakituri community will hold a meeting this evening (Monday 11.04.22) to discuss the roading and community needs following the closure of the Te Reinga Bridge which has literally split the isolated rural community in two.
11 April 2022
Recovery is a key focus of the Wairoa District Council following the recent heavy rain event.
11 April 2022
Motorists are advised to use extreme caution when driving the Erepeti and Ohuka roads.
8 April 2022
Wairoa farms bore the brunt of the regional weather bomb according to farm consultant and former well-known local man Hilton Collier.
7 April 2022
The Wairoa District Council is directing all possible resources into repairing the Te Reinga Bridge and improving connectivity for the community.
7 April 2022
The Te Reinga Bridge on the Ruakituri Road has been closed to all vehicles due to significant damage, likely sustained during the recent weather event.
6 April 2022
Prioritising farmers’ needs, including stock truck access, is a focus for the Wairoa District Council.
6 April 2022
Wairoa District Council is seeking feedback on its new proposed Development Contributions Policy.
5 April 2022
If you see anyone vandalising or damaging our district, please let us know.
5 April 2022
A local opportunity to lead a global enterprise team is available for Wairoa rangatahi.
5 April 2022
It’s all about community consultation and gathering feedback over the next couple of months.
5 April 2022
The Wairoa District Council will lift its Vaccine Pass requirements from tomorrow, Tuesday, April 5.
4 April 2022
After a mammoth effort Wairoa’s roading connectivity is slowly improving following the recent weather bomb.
4 April 2022
As Tairāwhiti and Wairoa move into the recovery phase following more than a week of heavy rain, the regions’ local government leaders are assuring their communities that councils will be united in their recovery efforts.
3 April 2022
Wairoa District Council is moving into recovery mode following more than a week of rain.
31 March 2022
Application deadline has been extended until Monday 4th of April 5pm
31 March 2022
Quality Roading and Services (QRS) made a $50,000 contribution to its owner and provided timely financial support to two Wairoa community spaces, during the half year ended 31 December 2021.
30 March 2022
The Wairoa District Council’s consultation period on the Cemeteries and Waters Bylaws is underway.
30 March 2022
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little says the Wairoa District Council is committed to the work of the Communities 4 Local Democracy group which is working with 32 local Councils.
29 March 2022
Continued heavy rain is now having a significant impact on the already saturated Wairoa district.
29 March 2022
In line with the Government’s COVID-19 Protection Framework, the Wairoa District Council will lift its Vaccine Pass requirements from Tuesday, April 5.
28 March 2022
The Wairoa District Council is beginning its consultation period on the Cemeteries and Waters Bylaws this week.
28 March 2022
The planned road closure at Matoitoi Bridge to replace the bridge deck, scheduled for this week 21st March to the 25th March, has once again had to be postponed, due to the continuing wet weather.
24 March 2022
If you want to provide an independent youth voice to support Local Government decision-making then the Wairoa Youth Council is an ideal opportunity.
18 March 2022
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is encouraging local women to apply for the Annie Aranui Scholarship.
18 March 2022
Being vaccinated and following the COVID-19 guidelines are key to keeping our community safe says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.
17 March 2022
As COVID-19 cases grow locally, so too has the strength of Wairoa’s support system.
17 March 2022
The planned road closure at Matoitoi Bridge to replace the bridge deck, scheduled for next week 14th March to the 18th March has had to be postponed to the following week due to the forecasted wet weather.
11 March 2022
Proposed changes to Three Waters reforms don’t go far enough for Hawke’s Bay Mayors.
10 March 2022
Managing the impact of COVID-19, particularly the Omicron variant, on your business can be challenging.
Wairoa District Council chief executive Kitea Tipuna said Council is available to assist businesses with any information or support they many need.
4 March 2022
Hawke’s Bay’s Councils are eagerly awaiting next week’s recommendations from a government-appointed working group considering how representation, governance and accountability arrangements for water services entities can be strengthened in the draft legislation proposing to remove responsibility for three waters service delivery from local authorities.
4 March 2022
Super Moko Day will take place this weekend with a drive through COVID-19 vaccination clinic from the Kahungunu Executive Queen Street address.
3 March 2022
Gorden Jiang (pictured) is literally putting Wairoa on the map.
The Geographical Information System (GIS) Officer is the new man behind Wairoa District Council’s mapping services.
3 March 2022
Another full day road closure of State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier this Saturday is just unacceptable says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.
1 March 2022
Council’s trade waste amnesty period has been extended.
1 March 2022
Wairoa now has six active COVID-19 cases.
There are 123 cases in Hawke’s Bay.
22 February 2022
The growing number of COVID-19 Omicron cases in the community prompted the government to move to phase two of its response from midnight on Tuesday.
18 February 2022
Wairoa reaches 90% single dose vaccination mark
18 February 2022
The Hawke’s Bay District Health Board has today (16.02.22) confirmed two positive COVID-19 cases in the Wairoa district.
16 February 2022
With thousands of community cases of COVID-19 now in New Zealand, it is a matter of when, not if, the virus reaches Wairoa.
16 February 2022
Since opening a year ago, Wairoa’s Digital Hub has upskilled and provided technology access to around 3,500 people.
15 February 2022
It’s all about whānau for new Gaiety Theatre operations officer Steph Te Amo.
10 February 2022
Local trials are expected to soon get underway around land-based irrigation and storage of Wairoa’s wastewater.
3 February 2022
Wairoa’s Waitangi Day celebrations will go ahead operating under the Government’s COVID-19 Red Traffic Light guidelines.
1 February 2022
A reminder to local residents, State Highway 2 will be closed for daytime repairs on the weekend of February 12-13.
28 January 2022
Growing the Wairoa community through connection and engagement is a key component of Latoya Tipuna’s new Wairoa District Council role of Community Development Officer.
27 January 2022
New Zealand has now moved to the red setting under the Government’s COVID-19 Traffic Light system.
25 January 2022
Planning for the worst and hoping for the best is part of everyday life for newly appointed Emergency Management Advisor Amanda Reynolds.
24 January 2022
Relief is in sight for Wairoa people needing urgent dental care with dentists coming to town to treat people at a one-off event.
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board has been working with the Wairoa Community Partnership Implementation Group, iwi, leaders, and other health providers to put on Tō Waha, a free dental event, to lift the wellbeing of whānau in Wairoa.
4 January 2022
Grabbing a Selfie with Elfie was a huge hit with young shoppers on Saturday morning.
23 December 2021
A new policy that would see housing developers make contributions for new infrastructure required for the developments will be drafted by the Wairoa District Council.
23 December 2021
Wairoa’s connectivity has been given a boost with the Intercity Bus service back running every day.
21 December 2021
External funding will be sourced to offset increasing costs relating to Wairoa’s main street revitalisation project.
21 December 2021
Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meeting on December 21 will be held online via ZOOM conference.
20 December 2021
We are disappointed to share that the F.A.W.C! event Ka Kai Tahi Tātou i te Hākari will not run as intended on Sunday, January 30, 2022.
20 December 2021
The COVID-19 cases and their contacts who have been isolating in Wairoa are free from today to move about in the community.
18 December 2021
A Selfie with Elfie could pay off for young Wairoa shoppers.
Astute shoppers aged between 0-16 years will need to keep their eyes wide open in the hunt for the magical Elfie (pictured) who is expected to pop-up all-over town on Saturday morning (December 18).
17 December 2021
Mayors representing more than a million New Zealanders are taking their Three Waters concerns to Parliament today, marking the first step of a powerful new local democracy campaign.
16 December 2021
Wairoa District Council’s car crushing crusade has come to an end.
Over the year 734 abandoned and old cars have been collected in the clean-up campaign.
16 December 2021
Unseasonably high rainfall combined with Wairoa District Council staff adapting to the new wastewater consent conditions saw an extended treated discharge from the wastewater ponds in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
14 December 2021
Infrastructure Committee meeting on December 14 will be held online via ZOOM conference.
13 December 2021
Youth Council meeting on December 13 will be held online via ZOOM conference.
12 December 2021
Council’s corporate planning focus is being recognised nationally with the appointment of Dr Kimberley Tuapawa to the Corporate Planning Group of Taituarā - the Society of Local Government Managers.
9 December 2021
Progress on Wairoa’s library and archive facility has moved into the preliminary design stage.
8 December 2021
The Wairoa District Council may soon be required to fluoridate public drinking water supplies.
7 December 2021
Wairoa’s vaccination numbers are slowly creeping up.
As at last Thursday evening, 73% of Wairoa’s eligible population was fully vaccinated and 83% of eligible people had received their first vaccination.
6 December 2021
Wairoa is now operating under the Government’s Red Traffic Light system and people are being encouraged to follow the guidelines.
6 December 2021
Economic Development Committee meeting on December 7 will be held online via ZOOM conference.
5 December 2021
A ‘By Wairoa for Wairoa’ approach to COVID pandemic planning is being used as a benchmark by Hawke’s Bay Councils.
2 December 2021
The Wairoa District Rating Revaluation for 2021 is now confirmed and property owners will soon receive an updated rating value for their property.
2 December 2021
Maori Standing Committee meeting on December 2 will be held online via ZOOM conference.
1 December 2021
Wairoa will come under the Government’s COVID-19 Red Traffic Light setting from Friday, December 3.
1 December 2021
Wairoa’s Christmas festivities won’t be quite as sparkly this year.
Due to COVID-19 level 2 and traffic light restrictions the Christmas Parade and Christmas Market are unable to be held.
30 November 2021
Wairoa is on target to reach 90% of the community being double vaccinated against COVID-19.
24 November 2021
A Wairoa-led response to the continually changing COVID-19 situation is being developed by local community organisations.
23 November 2021
COVID-19 is getting closer to Wairoa following the Ministry of Health confirmation that a man who is a positive case is isolating at the Kennedy Park Resort in Napier.
23 November 2021
New doors are opening on Wairoa’s approach to housing with a housing group co-ordinator appointed to work collaboratively with key stakeholders in the Wairoa region.
18 November 2021
The final week of the Tautoko Wairoa Buy Local and Win promotion saw Liz Kirwan who shopped at Petite Fleur win $100.
18 November 2021
The annual Eastland Group Wairoa Contestable Community Grants Scheme, which focusses on restoring and regenerating the health of the Wairoa River, is now open for applications.
16 November 2021
Taumata Arowai became the official water services regulator for Aotearoa on Monday.
16 November 2021
Wairoa District Councillors have reinforced their strong stance against the government’s three waters reform plan.
10 November 2021
New times have been allocated for the free recycling collection at Ruakituri and Te Reinga.
Smart Environmental will be in the area on the second Sunday of every month opposite the school at Ruakituri from 2-2.30pm and at Te Reinga opposite the old school from 3-3.15pm.
9 November 2021
The next steps around the government’s announcement to legislate to mandate local councils to hand over their three waters assets to multi-regional entities were discussed by Wairoa District Councillors at an extraordinary meeting this morning. (Tuesday Nov 9)
9 November 2021
Airini Rewi who shopped locally at the Wairoa Star was this week's winner of the Tautoko Wairoa Buy local campaign.
8 November 2021
Wairoa is taking a fresh approach to powering up their district by targeting young people in cities with a brand-new campaign that will sell the benefits of living in the country.
4 November 2021
Wairoa’s sold out Mahia-based FAWC event has had a new date set.
4 November 2021
Mayor of Wairoa Craig Little is horrified at the Government’s apparent disinterest in listening to the feedback of local communities by pushing through Three Waters Reforms.
1 November 2021
Infrastructure Committee Meeting will be held online via Zoom conference
1 November 2021
Wairoa shoppers continue to back the local businesses participating in the Tautoko shop and buy local campaign.
31 October 2021
Community concerns have been ignored, local decision-making will be lost
28 October 2021
Shopping at Hammer Hardware has proven to be a winning formula for the second week in a row in the Tautoko Wairoa Buy Local campaign.
28 October 2021
Maori Standing Committee Meeting on October 28 will be held online via ZOOM conference.
27 October 2021
Summertime is heating up and the Wairoa district is preparing for its usual influx of visitors.
21 October 2021
A local person has tested negative for COVID-19 after being a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case from the Waikato cluster.
21 October 2021
Wairoa is celebrating its first Tautoko buy local winner.
Derek Ormond, who shopped local at Hammer Hardware, is the first person to have his name drawn to win $100 in this round of the buy local and win campaign.
20 October 2021
Council will be increasing its rubbish collection in line with the boost of summer visitors but is also urging people to leave only their footprints behind.
20 October 2021
Increased complexity of the Wairoa District Council’s business was not a hurdle to bringing the 2020/21 Annual Report in on time.
The report provides information on Council’s financial and non-financial performance against the annual plan budget and service performance targets determined in the Long-term Plan 2018-28.
20 October 2021
The Wairoa community did not hold back on expressing their opinions on the Government’s Three Waters Reform proposals with around 60 people sharing their thoughts.
14 October 2021
Around 25 local businesses are giving you a chance to win - just by shopping and buying locally.
14 October 2021
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern tik tok’d her way through Wairoa on Friday afternoon as part of a roll up your sleeves and get vaccinated campaign.
12 October 2021
Buying locally now also gives shoppers a chance to win.
Everyone who spends $30 or more at participating local retail stores will be in for a chance to win $100 in local shopping vouchers.
12 October 2021
The Wairoa District Council invites all local people to help keep our district in tip top shape.
12 October 2021
The Prime Minister will be visiting Wairoa as part of a vaccination drive with a particular focus on rangatahi and whānau.
7 October 2021
We welcome members of the public to participate in Council forum via zoom video conference.
5 October 2021
I believe there is a strong mandate from Councils and communities across our country for Government to abandon its costly and undemocratic proposal to change the delivery of New Zealand’s Three Waters services.
5 October 2021
Councillor Jeremy Harker signalled his formal intention to stand down as Chairman of Wairoa District Council’s Finance, Audit and Risk Committee at Tuesday’s meeting.
29 September 2021
Wairoa District Council’s digital technology focus is being recognised nationally with the appointment of Dr Kimberley Tuapawa to the Board of ALGIM - the Association of Local Government Information Management.
28 September 2021
Wairoa District Councillors have indicated a strong preference to pursue a Hawke’s Bay Three Waters Regional Entity.
28 September 2021
Council is continuing to hold meetings via Zoom video link.
27 September 2021
Around half the local businesses identified as needing Trade Waste consents have stepped up during the Wairoa District Council amnesty period.
27 September 2021
Public toilet facilities will be improved and built at Mahanga and Te Reinga following a successful application through Central Government’s Tourism Infrastructure fund.
27 September 2021
If you love movies and helping the community then becoming a Gaiety Theatre volunteer is the perfect opportunity for you.
21 September 2021
Tickets to Wairoa’s latest summer food and wine event sold out in just 48 hours.
The FAWC (Food and Wine Classic) event is scheduled for Sunday November 14 at Kaiuku Marae.
21 September 2021
Hundreds of people living in the Wairoa community could qualify for financial assistance to help pay their Wairoa District Council rates.
20 September 2021
Wairoa District Council has been working closely with the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board in relation to the recent heavy rain and flooding events.
18 September 2021
A massive networks improvement programme focussing on reducing environmental impacts and increasing resilience has seen Wairoa District Council achieve sewer flow reductions decades earlier than expected.
17 September 2021
Significant rainfall in the Wairoa district has caused surface flooding but no major issues.
17 September 2021
People and problem solving were the drivers behind Wairoa District Council’s Dr Hanif Deylami’s
recent PhD completion.
16 September 2021
Two Wairoa advocates have been appointed as Wairoa’s representatives on the newly established Hawke’s Bay Regional Skills Leadership Group.
14 September 2021
Alex-Ann Edwards was recently appointed as a Cultural Activator for the Wairoa district.
14 September 2021
Wairoa’s rural roading network has received a multimillion-dollar boost from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to repair historical weather-related dropouts.
13 September 2021
Local Government leaders and iwi representatives are not convinced Government’s proposal for Three Waters service delivery reform is right for Hawke’s Bay and have written to the Minister of Local Government seeking more detail and a rethink of the model on the table.
13 September 2021
Wairoa Library readers can now access a whole new range of books through an alternative ebook platform.
The library has linked into an extensive collection of eBooks and eAudio through its association with OverDrive – a service that lets readers borrow digital content anytime, anywhere.
9 September 2021
Wairoa, along with the rest of the country, excluding Auckland, will move into Alert Level 2 from midnight tonight (Tuesday September 7).
At Alert Level 2 there are no restrictions on who can be included in your household bubble, all businesses and services can open, you can go to work, and schools will open from Thursday.
7 September 2021
Wairoa will be back in business tomorrow when the country, excluding Auckland, will move into Alert Level 2.
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little praised local people for hunkering down during the Alert Level 4 and 3 lockdowns saying it has been great to see most people following the rules to help keep our community safe.
7 September 2021
C’mon Wairoa let’s get shopping.
Alert Level 3 has seen more and more local businesses set themselves up to follow the COVID protocols while still being able to trade.
3 September 2021
Council is celebrating Wairoa’s lockdown legends acknowledging the positive difference our local people are making in the Wairoa community.
2 September 2021
Council is taking its meetings online.
Next Tuesday’s Council meeting will be held online using Zoom to meet the COVID-19 restrictions.
2 September 2021
Wairoa, along with all parts of the country south of Auckland, is expected to move to Alert Level 3 at 11:59pm, Tuesday 31 August, until then we remain at Alert Level 4.
30 August 2021
Council is celebrating those people who have put in the extra mile to “Tautoko Wairoa” during this lockdown.
24 August 2021
A list of businesses currently trading is available below.
23 August 2021
Wairoa people are once again showing their resilience in their response the unfolding COVID-19 community cases and Level 4 lockdown
20 August 2021
Wairoa’s Emergency Operations Centre has been stood up and is monitoring the developing COVID-19 situation.
19 August 2021
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is encouraging people to stay home and stay safe following the discovery of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in Auckland on Tuesday.
19 August 2021
Council is inviting the community to catch up for a cuppa to hear what impact these reforms might have on you.
27 July 2021
The Council forums are designed to enable members of the public to bring matters to the attention of the local authority and elected members.
20 July 2021
Around 385 car bodies have been collected from throughout the Wairoa District over the past few months.
20 July 2021
Wairoa was one of 23 rural Councils to successfully receive $500,000 to be invested into a post-COVID recovery programme.
20 July 2021
The Long-Term Plan process has been a two-year mission involving months of planning, design, development and engagement across activity areas and with different groups of people, including the community.
5 July 2021
The changes relate to most of Council’s activities with the increases reflecting the actual costs of providing services.
5 July 2021
Feedback from the community has been considered by Wairoa District Councillors following the Wairoa District Council’s 2021-31 Long-Term Plan consultation process.
28 June 2021
Council’s new chief executive appointed
10 June 2021
Consultation on the Wairoa District Council 2021-31 Long Term Plan has now closed with submissions to the plan are scheduled to be heard next week.
2 June 2021
Long-Term Plan submissions closing
26 May 2021
Māori themed movies will play at the Gaiety Theatre setting the scene for the upcoming 16th annual Wairoa Māori Film Festival.
26 May 2021
Wairoa District Council staff stood united in their recognition of anti-bullying.
25 May 2021
Council has partnered with organisations from within Wairoa to develop a housing strategy for whanau throughout the district.
25 May 2021
Wairoa District Council has received national recognition for its educational approach to community engagement.
24 May 2021
Check before you dig is a key message from the Wairoa District Council.
17 May 2021
The Wairoa District Council’s recent CouncilMARK report confirms that Wairoa punches above its weight says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.
13 May 2021
A Wairoa District Council senior management team member will wing his way to the United States as part of an overseas manager exchange programme.
12 May 2021
In just four months Wairoa’s Digital Hub has upskilled and provided technology access to around 1,300 people.
12 May 2021
A reminder to dog owners that the 2021-2022 dog registration period is just around the corner.
10 May 2021
Consultation sessions on the Wairoa District Council 2021-31 Long-term Plan begin today. (Monday May 10)
10 May 2021
Mayor Craig Little says Council has a legislative responsibility to engage appropriately on all policy matters.
7 May 2021
Council staff would like to remind members of the public to please not dispose of hot ashes with rubbish.
7 May 2021
State Highway 2 will be closed at Tahaenui Bridge, near Nuhaka, from just before midnight on Saturday 15th May to 5am on Sunday 16th May 2021.
6 May 2021
Wairoa’s Korou Digital Agency initiative is receiving national attention.
6 May 2021
Have your say and tell us what you think is the message from Wairoa District Councillors.
4 May 2021
The completion of the Kitchener Street drain piping has been delayed after last week’s heavy rain event caused the concrete culverts to float to the surface.
3 May 2021
At 2.10pm today Flight Lieutenant Kendall Dransfield will do a fly over Wairoa as a way of thanking the Wairoa Community for hosting him and his partner Bianca last ANZAC weekend. He will be flying the Texan aircraft.
29 April 2021
Judges had their work cut out for them selecting the menu for the upcoming Taste of Wairoa food and wine event.
28 April 2021
Council’s crusade to clear away abandoned cars is ramping up with around 50 vehicle bodies being crushed and removed.
22 April 2021
If you own a dog, please be a responsible owner is the key message from the Wairoa District Council.
21 April 2021
This year’s Wairoa District Official Party includes representatives of the Royal NZ Defence Force and a representative for the Government and the people of Australia.
21 April 2021
A review of Wairoa’s Gambling Venues Policy will be undertaken by the Wairoa District Council later in the year.
21 April 2021
A draft financial strategy setting the Wairoa District Council’s direction of travel for the next 10-years was adopted by councillors at Tuesday’s extraordinary council meeting.
14 April 2021
TAHAENUI BRIDGE will be closed from 10PM THURSDAY 29TH APRIL 2021 to 3AM FRIDAY 30TH APRIL 2021
2648 State Highway 2
Detour via Tiniroto Road, Patutahi and State Highway 38
14 April 2021
The Barker Bridge on the Ruakituri Road is the next in line to receive some strengthening attention.
9 April 2021
Wairoa will remember those who have gone before us with a series of ANZAC Day services on Sunday, April 25.
9 April 2021
If you are a king in the kitchen or the queen of culinary delights, then the upcoming Taste of Wairoa food and wine event is for you.
9 April 2021
This is a notice declaring that part of an unnamed and unformed Legal Road, Blue Bay - Wairoa District, will be stopped.
8 April 2021
Council has approved a small package of work which will reduce risk and help ensure ongoing water safety to the coastal village.
29 March 2021
In a bid to clean up the legacy of abandoned vehicles, and other illegal dumping, Council wants to partner with the community.
24 March 2021
Many of the movies screened thought the Wairoa Film Club are superb films that never gain commercial release in cinemas or on television.
23 March 2021
Get ready to have your tastebuds tantalised at the inaugural Taste of Wairoa food and wine event.
12 March 2021
The Kitchener Street piping programme is set to continue following the confirmation of Waka Kotahi (NZTA) budgets for the remainder of the financial year.
5 March 2021
A valuable cultural tool for council staff and elected representatives throughout Hawkes Bay was launched this week.
3 March 2021
Wairoa’s bridge strengthening programme is continuing with the Barker Bridge on the Ruakturi Road the next bridge to receive attention.
2 March 2021
Working collaboratively and understanding Wairoa’s issues at a local level will form the basis of the district’s housing strategy.
2 March 2021
Wairoa’s new Youth Council gained grassroots knowledge of Council activities last week.
1 March 2021
Consultation on the Wairoa District Council’s finance policies is underway.
16 February 2021
An intergenerational perspective on Council issues will be launched next Monday at the inaugural Wairoa Youth Council meeting.
16 February 2021
Wairoa’s new Local Alcohol Policy (LAP), introduced in December 2020 to reduce alcohol-related harm, has been welcomed by community leaders and children and health advocates as one of the strongest in the country.
10 February 2021
How Council derives the income needed to run and develop the district is the basis of the proposed Revenue and Financing Policy which is heading out for public consultation.
10 February 2021
The road has been closed for the past three weeks while restrengthening of the Doughboy Bridge has taken place.
3 February 2021
A one-year amnesty period is being rolled out as part of the Wairoa District Council’s trade waste education programme.
29 January 2021
Local businesses are welcoming the Wairoa District Council focus on trade waste.
29 January 2021
The voting period opens on 27th January 2021 and closes on 19th February 2021.
27 January 2021
Hawke’s Bay councils will start reviewing future economic development models this week.
27 January 2021
A possum control operation will begin around the edge of Wairoa this month.
25 January 2021
Wairoa businesses are encouraged to enter this year’s Westpac Tairāwhiti Business Excellence Awards.
21 January 2021
Jobs are being created and Wairoa’s bridges are being strengthened thanks to $2.2 million dollars funding from the Provincial Development Unit.
15 January 2021
A new rating model reflecting Council’s goal of a less complex system that is affordable and appropriate was adopted by councillors at an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday.
13 January 2021
The Ruakituri Road will be closed to vehicles for around three weeks while the Doughboy Bridge is strengthened.
11 January 2021
Council has embarked on a journey to find out how and where its money should be spent.
11 January 2021
Further modelling and investigation will take place before Wairoa District Councillors make a final decision on the district’s rating model.
23 December 2020
Wairoa District Council Group Manager of Planning & Regulatory Services, Simon Mutonhori, has been recognised with a prestigious national award by the New Zealand Planning Institute.
21 December 2020
Billboard road safety messaging is popping up around the district.
21 December 2020
The community is being invited to give its feedback to Council on how and where it should spend its money.
16 December 2020
Wairoa is preparing for a hummer of summer with expectations of lots of holidaymakers.
14 December 2020
Wairoa District Council is working towards upgrading the Opoutama /Blue Bay wastewater scheme to meet the demands of the peak summertime population.
14 December 2020
More than 250 submissions have been lodged in relation to the Wairoa District Council rates review proposal.
8 December 2020
Wairoa’s visitor spend is remaining strong.
8 December 2020
A brand-new modernised toilet facility that will cost Council the same as upgrading the existing toilets will soon be built at Clyde Court.
4 December 2020
A post COVID-19 stimulus on steroids will see more than $11m invested into Wairoa’s Three Waters infrastructure.
3 December 2020
Partnering with local businesses to protect Wairoa’s infrastructure and local waterways is the driver behind a trade waste education programme.
3 December 2020
More than 100 submissions relating to the Wairoa District Council rates review proposal have been lodged.
2 December 2020
Wairoa’s recently launched Youth Council initiative has drawn 12 nominations.
2 December 2020
If you love movies and helping the community then becoming a Gaiety Theatre volunteer is the perfect opportunity for you.
1 December 2020
Wairoa’s Christmas Market day is shaping up to be a cracker with stall spots filling up fast.
30 November 2020
A referendum on the Mahanga drinking water will be held next year.
20 November 2020
The Wairoa District Council will be holding a series of hui-a-takiwā to explain the selection process for the Māori Standing Committee.
17 November 2020
Controlling pests at Whakamahia Lagoon is allowing the birds and plants to thrive.
12 November 2020
Two young Wairoa people will be working locally to assist rangatahi into employment.
12 November 2020
Breaking down technical barriers was the driver behind a marketing workshop held for local tourism operators recently.
12 November 2020
The Māori Standing Committee selection process is underway with whānau encouraged to put their names forward.
11 November 2020
Strengthening of the Doughboy Bridge on the Ruakituri Road will see the road closed for around three weeks.
11 November 2020
Funding to upskill librarians to provide greater support to library users and bolster reading and digital literacy has been received by the Wairoa District Council.
9 November 2020
The festive season is fast approaching, and this year Wairoa will celebrate Christmas with a party!
4 November 2020
Levels of service will be a major discussion point for our Council and community in 2021 says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.
4 November 2020
A month of full community consultation on the Wairoa District Council rates review will take place from next Wednesday.
28 October 2020
Despite the challenges of COVID-19 the Wairoa District Council’s Annual Report for the year ended June 30 showed Council still had a reasonably strong balance sheet.
28 October 2020
The scarier the better at the Gaiety Theatre which is hosting a Halloween Special on Saturday night.
28 October 2020
The new and recently opened bridge at Whakaki will now be officially known as The Landing.
27 October 2020
An independent youth voice to support the decision-making process at Local Government level has been given the go ahead by the Wairoa District Council.
22 October 2020
Local people are more satisfied with Council’s maintenance of parks and reserves and dog control than in the past.
22 October 2020
The adoption of a Local Alcohol Policy by the Wairoa District Council will give communities greater control over the location and licensing conditions of liquor outlets.
22 October 2020
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is continuing to push to have driver licence testing reinstated in Wairoa.
21 October 2020
A local partnership initiative is shining the light on energy efficiency with a free LED bulb giveaway.
21 October 2020
Work is underway to protect Wairoa’s sole water source by replacing and realigning the pipework at the Frasertown water intake plant.
15 October 2020
A recent accident where a vehicle and cattle beast collided on State Highway 38 is a timely reminder to stock owners to ensure their stock are kept secure.
15 October 2020
The annual community kaumātua morning tea will be held early next month.
15 October 2020
The Mahia East Coast Road will be closed at the Rangitahi dropout near the Waitepatu Culvert
over the weekend of November 7 and 8 while the Bailey Bridge is removed.
15 October 2020
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is thrilled to see Wairoa rangatahi grabbing the opportunity to learn a trade.
14 October 2020
As summer rolls into Wairoa dog owners are being reminded to prepare for the warmer weather and holidays breaks.
13 October 2020
Ranfurly rugby mania will hit town on Tuesday when the Magpies bring the Ranfurly Shield to Wairoa.
12 October 2020
Wairoa District Council chief executive Steven May has resigned from his position.
12 October 2020
The lighthouse won't be operating at night from 12 October for about 7-10 days due to refurbishment work.
8 October 2020
A surge in shopping saw nearly $150,000 spent at local businesses in the last week of the Tautoko Wairoa Shop Local promotion.
7 October 2020
Shopping at the Wairoa Star was a great move by Czhaay Hau who is the most recent winner of the Campaign Rua Tautoko Wairoa buy local campaign.
21 September 2020
As part of our rates review we are inviting people to be part of the process.
21 September 2020
Seeing the results of the coalition government’s investment in Wairoa was part of a whirlwind trip by deputy prime minister Winston Peters on Monday afternoon.
16 September 2020
The Campaign Rua Buy Local Campaign saw local shopper Kent Birrell win $100.
14 September 2020
The Wairoa District Council has endorsed the Te Rohe o Te Wairoa Reserves Board – Matangirau decision to establish a public toilet facility at Pilot’s Hill.
9 September 2020
The Wairoa District Council is putting its best foot forward with a programme for new footpaths and repairs expected to start this month.
9 September 2020
Nearly three quarters of the repair and sealing of the Mahia East Coast Road has been completed.
8 September 2020
More than $100,000 was spent in the first week of the Campaign Rua Buy Local Campaign
8 September 2020
Region well-positioned for discussions with Government on national reform of drinking waste and storm waters service delivery
7 September 2020
An internal processing error has seen Council duplicate its weekly direct debits for some people and Council will refund this error to those affected today.
4 September 2020
For the third year in a row a Wairoa District Council manager has been recognised through a national Local Government award.
1 September 2020
Continual damage to signage at Mahia is costing ratepayers thousands of dollars a year.
31 August 2020
Campaign Rua- the second stage of the Wairoa Tautoko Buy Local campaign begins on Tuesday Sept 2.
31 August 2020
Hot on the heels of the successful Wairoa District Council Wairoa Tautoko Buy Local campaign is a new buy local promotion.
24 August 2020
Enjoy a ‘Wine and Cheese pre-screening evening’ at the Gaiety Theatre.
24 August 2020
Wairoa has been selected to receive funding to invest in a localised complementary employment programme.
24 August 2020
Wairoa’s housing growth is on the move with an increased number of residential building consents processed by the Wairoa District Council in the past financial year.
24 August 2020
Wairoa’s digital hub is yet another component of the Wairoa District Council’s goal to improve the district’s connectivity.
24 August 2020
Wairoa District Council is encouraging the community to use alternative methods of payment.
21 August 2020
The crusade to continue uplifting the mana and mauri of the Wairoa River was the focus of the three successful applications of this year’s Eastland Group Wairoa Contestable Community Grant.
21 August 2020
While strengthening and protecting the existing Nuhaka-Opoutama road has been selected as the best way forward, the rehabilitation project is dependent on receiving additional Government funding.
19 August 2020
Staying vigilant and following the guidelines is the best defence against COVID-19 says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.
17 August 2020
Wairoa District Councillors and staff are out on the road this week as part of the 2020/21 Annual Plan engagement process.
10 August 2020
More than $100,000 in local spending has been recorded through the Wairoa District Council Tautoko Wairoa Buy Local campaign.
10 August 2020
Wairoa received another funding boost today (07.08.20) with the Government pledging nearly $4 million that will create around 200 jobs in the district and drive economic growth for the region.
7 August 2020
The five councils of Hawke’s Bay welcome yesterday’s announcement from Hon Nanaia Mahuta, Minister of Local Government, detailing how the $761m Three Waters stimulus package announced in July will be allocated.
5 August 2020
Local retail therapy paid off for Maria Chase who was the winner of the most recent $100
Tautoko Wairoa Buy Local campaign.
3 August 2020
The cost of dumping general and green waste at the Wairoa Landfill will increase from September 1.
31 July 2020
The community is being asked to voice their opinions at a hui on Tuesday 4 August, 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the War Memorial Hall.
30 July 2020
Shopping locally meant winning locally for Mere Whaanga, the winner of last week’s Shop and Win in Wairoa promotion.
24 July 2020
It was another successful week for the Wairoa District Council Tautoko Wairoa Buy Local Campaign with more than 400 entries received.
20 July 2020
Explore the world with the Wairoa Library’s Adult Reading Programme.
20 July 2020
Wairoa has been selected as one of four entities to receive funding to pilot a localised approach to Whānau Ora commissioning.
16 July 2020
Wairoa’s Gaiety Theatre is the place to be these school holidays. Youngsters have been flocking to the big screen with the Trolls World Tour a major drawcard.
13 July 2020
Shopping locally was a double win for Maureen Kerley, the most recent winner of the Wairoa District Council Tautoko Wairoa Buy Local Campaign.
13 July 2020
The five councils of Hawke’s Bay today welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement on three waters reform and Government funding to support regional three waters investment.
8 July 2020
Wairoa District Council chief executive Steven May said last week’s weather event dumped around 130mm of rain.
8 July 2020
Complaints relating to the Blue Bay Opoutama vehicle waste station has resulted in the dump station being temporarily disconnected.
7 July 2020
A commitment to restoring and regenerating the mauri of the Wairoa River remains the focus of this year’s Eastland Group Wairoa Contestable Community Grant fund.
29 June 2020
Buying local turned out to be a bonus for Wairoa Shop and Win winner Michael Angland.
26 June 2020
Wairoa’s rich and unique heritage will be recognised in the Te Wairoa E Whanake - Rise up and Grow urban design plan.
24 June 2020
Post-pandemic local retail therapy just got even better.
10 June 2020
The 2020/21 Draft Annual Plan and average rates increase will be considered at next Tuesday’s full Council meeting (16/06/20).
9 June 2020
The Wairoa District Council invites all local people to help keep our town in tip top shape.
9 June 2020
New exemptions to the Building Act will allow more work to be undertaken without a building consent.
8 June 2020
This year’s Wairoa District Council rates are not expected to rise above an average of 5%.
29 May 2020
Three vital Wairoa roading and construction projects will go ahead under the Government’s COVID-19 shovel ready recovery programme.
25 May 2020
The free rubbish collection service – including the use of any unofficial household rubbish bags – will no longer apply from May 25.
20 May 2020
The COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund ensures an estimated 9,000 additional
New Zealand houses will be Warmer Kiwi Homes.
18 May 2020
Council chief executive Steven May said staff and customers are looking forward to the gradual re-opening of services.
15 May 2020
The reappointment was resolved at last Tuesday’s Council meeting with councillors voting unanimously to reappoint Mr May.
12 May 2020
There has been an increase in fly dumping along the Wairoa River.
12 May 2020
The latest 2018 population Census data has been released and Wairoa’s population is on the climb with some interesting changes to ethnicity data as well.
6 May 2020
There has been an increase in gates and cattle stops being installed on rural roads in the Wairoa District.
4 May 2020
Wairoa Library staff are working behind the scenes to ensure the library service is all set to go once the Government regulations allow the doors to reopen.
30 April 2020
The Wairoa District Council will increase payment frequency to local contractors in a bid to assist with their cashflow as the country moves into Alert Level 3.
28 April 2020
Council has provided a list of the businesses that have opened at Alert Level 3 so far.
28 April 2020
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little supports the Government’s decision to extend the Level 4 lockdown until midnight on Monday April 27.
20 April 2020
Wairoa’s small businesses and retailers provide a raft of vital services and products and it is paramount we look after them.
20 April 2020
A business wellness initiative to place Wairoa in the best possible position post-pandemic is being delivered.
20 April 2020
Local farmers are being given an opportunity to support the Wairoa community.
20 April 2020
Wairoa’s multi-million-dollar main street transformation is getting closer and the time has come to gather views and ideas from our local community.
17 April 2020
Ensuring the success and continuation of our local businesses will be one of the greatest challenges post-pandemic.
16 April 2020
Wairoa is being assisted by redeployed HBDHB staff, particularly from the Ear, Nose and Throat service, and the Community Dental team.
16 April 2020
Now is this time for compassion and kindness.
6 April 2020
"I know people are feeling anxious about the spread of COVID-19... I urge you all to stay calm, stay home and follow the advice of the Ministry of Health and Central Government."
4 April 2020
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little urged people to stay calm but reminded the community that this positive case is Wairoa’s wake up call.
30 March 2020
As we begin on our COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lock down journey it is important to think about other people.
27 March 2020
You're no doubt aware the New Zealand Government has moved to the next steps in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. We, as the region's leaders, fully support this move.
24 March 2020
As New Zealand gets ready to move into the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 the Wairoa District Council is preparing to ensure all essential services remain functioning.
24 March 2020
In line with national advice all Wairoa RSA meetings and the local ANZAC Day services have been cancelled as part of increasing restrictions in response to the Covid-19 coronavirus.
23 March 2020
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little has urged local people to look after each other as more people self-isolate and events are cancelled to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
23 March 2020
The Wairoa District Council is working at a regional and local level to support our community through the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
23 March 2020
Hawke’s Bay’s five Councils are working together to ensure an integrated approach to their response to the COVID-19 health crisis.
18 March 2020
Coronavirus is having an unprecedented effect on the world and it is crucial everyone listens to, and follows, the Government advice.
16 March 2020
Widening the Tahaenui Bridge is great news for the district says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.
2 March 2020
Improving the skills and employment opportunities for Wairoa’s rangatahi is the drive behind a proactive employment programme.
25 February 2020
Mahia’s connectivity and roading network reliability has been given a massive boost through a $8.3 million Central Government investment.
25 February 2020
“Replacing the Whakaki Patangata Bridge with a heavy vehicle future proofed option is what everyone wants."
13 February 2020
A biodiversity possum control operation will begin around the edge of Wairoa this month.
11 February 2020
Keeping children safe is the focus of a Council driven swimming pool fencing campaign.
11 February 2020
The Wairoa Community Centre pools are back in action.
11 February 2020
Wairoa District Council chief executive Steven May will experience the Japanese culture as part of a Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar.
31 January 2020
The five councils of Hawke’s Bay welcome today’s announcement of Government funding to progress the region-wide review of three waters service delivery.
28 January 2020
The Wairoa to Napier railway line has reopened with KiwiRail freight trains and log trains back on the tracks over the weekend.
28 January 2020
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little described the funding injection as one of the most transformative changes the Wairoa community has seen in decades.
22 January 2020
This year's event will be held at Alexandra Park (between the Wairoa Ski and Rowing Clubs) on 6 February from 10am to 1pm.
20 January 2020
The Wairoa Funding Forum will be held on Tuesday 11 February from 9.30am to 12noon at the Wairoa War Memorial Hall.
17 January 2020
The Mahia Ambassador initiative has been a summertime hit resulting in a huge increase in camping compliance.
16 January 2020
While most dog owners are compliant Council officers are concerned there are some dog owners who need to ensure they are meeting their obligations.
15 January 2020
External advice to determine ownership of the Patangata Bridge at Whakaki is still being sought by the Wairoa District Council.
5 December 2019
A massive pile of asbestos sheeting dumped into the Wairoa River along Kopu Road has left members of the community fuming.
5 December 2019
Council is urging dog owners to be responsible and follow the rules.
4 December 2019
Repairing district wide flood damage is a Wairoa District Council priority over the summer roading season.
2 December 2019
Design work around the Waitepatu Bridge at Mahia is close to being finalised.
2 December 2019
Environmental crusaders from Wairoa’s Ngahere Nursery have propagated thousands of native plants for riparian planting.
25 November 2019
The summer holiday season is fast approaching with freedom camping signage going up around the district.
22 November 2019
A Destination Wairoa Playground building is set for a spruce-up
18 November 2019
Commitment to becoming one of the first bi-lingual towns in New Zealand confirmed with a group graduating with their National Certificate in Māori Management.
18 November 2019
Piping of the open drain on Kitchener Street is underway with 23 new stormwater pipes now laid.
13 November 2019
The Wairoa District Council is seeking external advice in order to be in a better position to identify options for the repair of the Patangata Bridge at Whakaki.
12 November 2019
Hawke’s Bay’s five councils have done it again – won a national award for team work on eight of the region’s local government websites.
12 November 2019
Declaration of results out for the Wairoa District Council Election 2019
18 October 2019
Wairoa’s hospitality and generosity is what sets it apart from other areas according to new i-Site coordinator Rubyanne Edwards.
17 October 2019
Local people are being encouraged to familiarise themselves with their Wairoa township/Civil Defence tsunami evacuation route and safe area.
16 October 2019
The Kiwi Business Boost is coming to Wairoa next month.
16 October 2019
Locals are encouraged to be prepared by taking part New Zealand ShakeOut 2019.
16 October 2019
Statement from Mayor of Wairoa Craig Little
14 October 2019
Final results are expected to be declared on Thursday, 17 October 2019 or earlier if confirmed.
13 October 2019
Council is streamlining the way it runs its leased properties.
10 October 2019
Piping of the open drain on Kitchener Street is set to start in less than a fortnight.
10 October 2019
An evasive dog which has been roaming Wairoa township streets for months has been nabbed by Wairoa District Council animal control officers.
26 September 2019
The Wairoa District Council has been recognised with two awards from the recent ALGIM awards.
19 September 2019
A funding boost from the Ministry for the Environment’s Waste Minimisation Fund will bring the marae-based Para Kore programme to Wairoa.
5 September 2019
Statement by Wairoa District Council chief executive Steven May:
30 August 2019
Warming up Wairoa homes will be a hot topic at an upcoming Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority meeting in town.
29 August 2019
A Police reunion in Wellington resulted in a chance meet up with two of Wairoa’s newest Police recruits for Wairoa District Council chief executive Steven May.
23 August 2019
Dog owners have until the end of the month to register their dogs in order to receive the $10 discount.
23 August 2019
An increase in stock related road accidents is a reminder to farmers to check their fence lines, particularly those that bound roads and highways.
21 August 2019
Further notice of election declaration of candidates for the 2019 Local Authority Elections in the Wairoa District.
20 August 2019
Wairoa has made the MetService’s weather map.
19 August 2019
Freedom Camping in the Wairoa district is being reviewed by the Wairoa District Council.
19 August 2019
Fifteen candidates have been nominated for six positions on the Wairoa District Council.
19 August 2019
An increase in the number of old cars being dumped on properties around the district has prompted Council to run a short-term car disposal amnesty.
19 August 2019
Following recent inspections of Patangata Bridge at end of Whakaki Lagoon Road, it has been decided that due to further damage and structural problems that this bridge will be restricted to pedestrian and motorbike access only.
15 August 2019
Details of Wairoa District Council's proposed activities can be found on Hawke's Bay Regional Council's website.
14 August 2019
Wairoa and other Hawke’s Bay Councils have welcomed the Government’s announcement ...
6 August 2019
Wairoa was the focus of a recent Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management Group bi-monthly meeting.
6 August 2019
Three Wairoa women have been recognised for their community involvement.
30 July 2019
Council is considering whether it should adopt amendments to the Wairoa District Council Consolidated Bylaw Part 9 – Freedom Camping.
29 July 2019
Consultation on the establishment of a Hawke's Bay Disaster Relief Trust.
29 July 2019
Updates on the Wairoa District Council’s wastewater discharge consent process will be presented to the community at two upcoming public meetings.
25 July 2019
The secrets of the Hikurangi Subduction Zone will be unlocked at a presentation in town next month.
24 July 2019
The Council has joined a national initiative to dispose of viable electronic equipment while helping young New Zealanders flourish.
22 July 2019
Shining a light on Wairoa and working for the community are two of the cornerstones behind Kimberley Tuapawa being recognised at a national level.
22 July 2019
Waste management facilities at Mahia have received a boost of over $200,000
17 July 2019
An invitation to the Wairoa community to attend a hui-a-hapu and a public meeting.
16 July 2019
The Wairoa District Council is thrilled with the relationship it has developed with the Police, particularly at a national level.
12 July 2019
The Wairoa Community Partnership Group is an ambitious initiative and one that is proving successful.
12 July 2019
The Waikaremoana community has reaffirmed its desire to have the section of State Highway 38, that is outside of Te Urewera boundaries, upgraded and sealed.
11 July 2019
The Wairoa District Council is grateful for the understanding of people affected by Monday’s water supply disruption.
11 July 2019
It’s that time again where we start gearing up for local government elections.
4 July 2019
The Wairoa River was again the focus of this year’s grant scheme, which attracted two applications from local organisations.
1 July 2019
Priority Buildings - Consultation on vehicular and pedestrian thoroughfares with sufficient traffic to warrant prioritisation.
Wairoa’s new Gaiety Theatre operations officer brings a lifetime of movie knowledge to town.
11 June 2019
Mayor Craig Little is pleased to see that Wairoa Police numbers have been increased.
31 May 2019
A Bailey Bridge will be installed at the failed crib wall site near the Waitepatu Culvert on the Mahia East Coast Road.
31 May 2019
Electoral Officers and Hawke’s Bay District Health Board are working together to promote the 2019 local body and District Health Board elections.
28 May 2019
Local businesses are encouraged to apply for the Westpac Growth Grants.
28 May 2019
Adventure Wairoa’s pioneering initiative of developing a Mountain Bike Park proved to be a winner at Saturday night’s Hawke’s Bay Sports Awards.
28 May 2019
An intensive study programme has paid off for Council’s human resources officer Donna Moorcock.
23 May 2019
Coastal erosion along Mahia Peninsula roads is a major concern for the Wairoa District Council.
21 May 2019
Piping of the open drain on Kitchener Street is expected to start in the spring.
16 May 2019
The Wairoa township water treatment plant is keeping up with upgraded water drinking standards following the unit’s recent Ministry of Health recognition.
16 May 2019
A feast of indigenous art and cinema will rollout over Queen’s Birthday weekend.
16 May 2019
Improving community economic development to lift whanau wellbeing is being pursued by district leaders in partnership with the Central Coalition Government.
13 May 2019
Hawke's Bay Foundation is pleased to advise the opening of the 2019 funding round on the 6th of May.
8 May 2019
Plans are underway to produce a new look Wairoa District Council Annual Plan document complete with a fresh, streamlined approach.
6 May 2019
If you want a dog, you need to be a responsible dog owner- or face the consequences.
6 May 2019
Former Wairoa College students who are now in the armed services turned out to pay their respects on ANZAC Day.
29 April 2019
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little has formally invited Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to visit the Wairoa District.
29 April 2019
Wairoa River focused projects will again be recognised through the Eastland Group Wairoa Contestable Community Grants.
17 April 2019
A free dog microchipping programme is proving Wairoa District Council is barking up the right tree.
16 April 2019
Distinguished academic Kimberley Tuapawa has again reached international recognition with her work being published in a recently released international book.
16 April 2019
The Wairoa District Council is stepping up to provide local youth with work experience opportunities.
16 April 2019
The Wairoa District Council is celebrating success by encouraging the community to nominate people for two very prestigious awards.
15 April 2019
Local people are demonstrating their skillset with around 90 percent of Wairoa District Council staff vacancies being filled by people living locally or returning home.
15 April 2019
Putere Road will reopen this afternoon at 3pm after Fulton Hogan crews have been working to repair the damage to the road after last week’s dropout.
12 April 2019
Wairoa welcomed its newest Kiwis at an official citizenship ceremony last week.
8 April 2019
A section of Putere Road has been closed to allow remedial work to be carried out.
4 April 2019
Top movies and entertainment are planned at the Gaiety over the next few weeks.
1 April 2019
The Wairoa community came together last Friday morning for the National Remembrance Service which was live-streamed at the Gaiety Theatre.
1 April 2019
Despite a great presentation Adventure Wairoa did not pick up any awards at the Trustpower Community Awards on Saturday.
1 April 2019
Tar-sealing the gravel road outside Putere School has helped alleviate a significant dust problem.
27 March 2019
Mayor Craig Little welcomes people to join them this Friday at the Gaiety Theatre to watch the simulcast of the national memorial service.
27 March 2019
Under legislation Council must use the special consultative procedure to review the Wairoa District Council Consolidated Bylaw Part 3 – Public Safety.
25 March 2019
Consultation on amendments to the introductory bylaw
25 March 2019
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is thrilled with some of the potential that could be realised in the district as part of the Provincial Growth Fund.
25 March 2019
It is really encouraging to see Wairoa’s property prices increasing says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.
25 March 2019
Wairoa’s new waste management services will be launched next Monday. From April 1 the landfill and recycling centre will operate over four days a week, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 8am until 2pm.
25 March 2019
New Rates Remission Policy for Māori Freehold Land Used for Papa Kāinga Housing
18 March 2019
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little says his heart goes out to the Muslim community of Christchurch and New Zealand following Friday’s heinous attack.
18 March 2019
Wairoa District Council Transport Asset Manager Libby Young has been shortlisted for a top national award.
18 March 2019
Four Wairoa District Council staff have been selected by the senior leadership team to represent Wairoa in a national leadership programme.
13 March 2019
Months of inspections and data collection is being actioned with illegal stormwater connection repairs underway.
12 March 2019
Wairoa’s new waste management services will be launched on April 1 and delivered by national contractor Smart Environmental.
11 March 2019
Celebrating our tamariki is the local focus for this year’s Children’s Week.
6 March 2019
A horrific dog attack on an eight-year-old boy is a harsh reminder of what uncontrolled dogs are capable of.
6 March 2019
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little has welcomed the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s positive response to progress the idea of developing a regional park in Wairoa.
6 March 2019
Vandalism of Council assets will not be tolerated by the Wairoa District Council.
6 March 2019
A love of reading and helping people is a perfect combination for new library services team leader Kylie Bradley.
1 March 2019
A spotlight on Wairoa report has revealed the highs and lows of the district.
28 February 2019
Under legislation Council must use the special consultative procedure to review the Wairoa District Council Dangerous, Insanitary and Affected Buildings Policy.
18 February 2019
Council is taking a pro-active approach to stormwater infiltration which could save thousands of ratepayer dollars every year.
13 February 2019
Piping the Open drain on Kitchener Street is part of a Wairoa District Council plan to future-proof the town’s stormwater network.
11 February 2019
The Wairoa District Council approved a new contract for its solid waste and recycling services at its full Council meeting last Tuesday.
11 February 2019
Councillors will consider submissions to the landfill operating hours at its first meeting of the year being held on Tuesday February 5.
4 February 2019
Wairoa whanau will celebrate Waitangi Day on Wednesday February 6, with a festival full of family fun.
4 February 2019
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is supporting the Ngai Tuhoe plea for visitors to stop trashing their beautiful lake and surroundings.
4 February 2019
The North Clyde side of town continues to be plagued by dog attacks with more sheep being mauled yesterday morning.
30 January 2019
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little is thrilled with Rocket Lab’s announcement of growing their Mahia based team of staff to 30 by the end of the year.
30 January 2019
Te Wairoa’s Wairoa Waitangi Day festival is all about whanau.
30 January 2019
Local residents are sleeping more soundly knowing Wairoa district Council animal control staff are on the job.
28 January 2019
A database of Council owned property has been developed as part of a strategy and long-term asset management plan.
28 January 2019
Community input on the preferred operating days and hours of the Wairoa landfill close on Wednesday January 30.
28 January 2019
Work on connecting some of the Wairoa district’s most isolated areas is progressing well.
25 January 2019
Wairoa is leading the way in managing its 3 waters assets.
23 January 2019
There has been a marked improvement in dog-related offences at Mahia over the busy summer holiday break.
16 January 2019
Freedom campers were a lot more compliant over the holiday season.
15 January 2019
Council is seeking feedback from the community on the preferred operating days and hours of the Wairoa landfill.
9 January 2019
Council is seeking feedback from members of the public on the preferred landfill opening times.
7 January 2019
Being appointed as Council’s Group Manager for Information and Customer Experience was the ultimate home coming for Dr. Kimberley Tuapawa.
7 January 2019
Stephen Heath has been appointed as the new Group Manager of Community Assets and Services at the Wairoa District Council.
21 December 2018
Mikel O’Connell has been appointed as the new Operations Officer at the Gaiety and will hit the ground running with overseeing operations during this busy holiday season.
20 December 2018
One year on and Wairoa’s Destination Playground is a huge hit.
13 December 2018
Council will be providing extra refuse, recycling and waste services over the busy Christmas/New Year period.
13 December 2018
Council is seeking feedback from members of the public on the preferred landfill opening times.
13 December 2018
A 20-metre dropout along the lake edge at Tuai is under repair.
5 December 2018
Years of research, investment and community consultation culminated in the Wairoa District Council lodging its wastewater discharge consent application with the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council last Thursday.
4 December 2018
The Wairoa District Council staff reorganisation came into effect yesterday.
4 December 2018
The second instalment of the Wairoa District Council rates is due for payment in less than a fortnight.
20 November 2018
The new look Wairoa District Council website is live.
20 November 2018
Weather patterns, water storage and cost efficiencies are all drivers behind the launch of a Wairoa District Council leak detection programme.
20 November 2018
It’s business as usual at Wairoa’s Gaiety Theatre.
13 November 2018
Blue Bay residents are considering two future water supply options being proposed by the Wairoa District Council.
12 November 2018
Unfortunately the water upgrade for the Blue Bay sections will not be completed by Christmas 2018 as initially planned. Council have considered possible solutions to solve the Blue Bay water challenges and now wish to formally engage with affected property owners.
Campbell Street is about to have a make-over with a section of overhead power lines set to be moved underground.
5 November 2018
Pursuant to section 342(1)(b) of the Local Government Act 1974, notice is hereby given that the Wairoa District Council, for the purpose of Rocket Lab Ltd implementing operational safety requirements, will close the following roads to all traffic (including pedestrian traffic) for the periods indicated hereunder.
31 October 2018
Rocket Lab’s Mahia Launch Complex 1 site will remain the company’s highest volume launch site - complemented by the development of a US launch site.
26 October 2018
Council is considering whether it should adopt a Local Approved Products Policy, and if they adopt a Local Approved Products Policy what should be included in the policy. It considers that this is a matter for local communities to decide, there is also a legislative requirement for the special consultative procedure to be used.
The Wairoa District Rating Revaluation for 2018 is now confirmed and property owners will soon receive a 2018 Notice of Rating Valuation with an updated rating value for their property.
12 October 2018
Communities working together for better outcomes is already being recognised as a positive spin-off from the Provincial Growth Fund.
A month in from Wairoa receiving a $250,000 capability funding boost and Wairoa Mayor Craig Little, can already see massive potential.
9 October 2018
Connecting some of the district’s most isolated areas is underway.
The Rural Connectivity Group has begun work to establish 11 new sites to improve broadband and mobile infrastructure in some of Wairoa’s most isolated areas.
9 October 2018
A Wairoa District Council staff reorganisation proposal is underway.
9 October 2018
The Blue Bay Opoutama drinking water upgrade has been put on hold following an intervention by the Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Medical Officer of Health.
3 October 2018
The 2018/19 rates were set at an extraordinary Council meeting last week with Councillors approving a final projected average rate increase of 4 percent.
3 October 2018
Landfill charges will increase next month but are still a lot cheaper than neighbouring regions.
19 September 2018
The report reveals Wairoa’s low rates are on the back of below average operational and staff costs and debt level.
14 September 2018
Wairoa projects will receive $145,000 as part of the latest round of funding from the Government's tourism infrastructure fund.
14 September 2018
Due to High rain fall the Wairoa Water Treatment Plant is unable to produce water.
6 September 2018
proving Wairoa’s connectivity began earlier this year with the first completed Fibre Flexibility Point (FFP) now good to go and six local households signed up to the ultra-fast broadband.
22 August 2018
Wairoa District Council, pursuant to Section 342 of the Local Government Act 1974, and the 10th Schedule thereof, proposes to 'stop' a 5.6019ha portion of unformed legal road in Blue Bay, Opoutama.
20 August 2018
Report by Quality Roading and Services, Wairoa.
7 August 2018
Three separate dog attacks on sheep is three-too-many for Council, which is why the animal control team is warning locals to keep control of their dogs at all times.
7 August 2018
The Wairoa River is the focus of this year’s Eastland Group Wairoa Community Contestable Grants Scheme.
6 August 2018
Council is advising that the Special Purpose 38 Road is closed, 14km north of Aniwaniwa, following initial reports of a significant slip.
24 July 2018
Council will be sending out notification letters to properties that have been identified as potentially having swimming pools.
18 July 2018
Council, through its engagement with recreation and sport industry training organisation Skills Active Aotearoa, has signed on to a new on-job training programme that will champion Te Reo Māori, tīkanga and education in Wairoa.
16 July 2018
A group of “champions” across the Wairoa district could have their own stories published on mobiles worldwide by December this year thanks to a nil-fee digital app course delivered in Wairoa by AUT University.
4 July 2018
A seed agreement between Council and local group Wairoa Community Ngahere Nursery could see major environmental growth and improvements for the district.
21 June 2018
Closure of roads and streets to all traffic for Rocket Launch - It's Business Time.
20 June 2018
As Rocket Lab gears up for its new rocket launch window, Council is reminding people that they can view the launch in Nuhaka.
19 June 2018
This outline sets out Council's initial proposal for representation arrangements for the 2019 and 2022 elections.
15 June 2018
A public poll held during the 2016 local government elections confirmed the introduction of one or more Maori wards.
15 June 2018
As a dog owner you have obligations to ensure that your dog is kept under control at all times - Council's Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
12 June 2018
Over the last month there has been an increase in the number of complaints received from members of the public regarding barking dogs.
12 June 2018
Wairoa and Hawke’s Bay residents are being urged to be prepared with heavy rain expected to hit the region later tonight.
11 June 2018
Stock exclusion and native planting have been the focus at Whakakī Lake in the last few weeks as the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council undertakes work in the identified Hot Spot.
11 June 2018
The Wairoa District Council on behalf of the Wairoa Community Partnerships Group is now calling for Expressions of Interest for The Wairoa Job Shop.
11 June 2018
COUNCIL has closed Kinikini Road in Mahia after recent weather events over the past 48 hours contributed to the development of new cracks in the road.
7 June 2018
Mayor Craig Little discusses issues around the wastewater system.
6 June 2018
The current long-term plan contains 10 significant projects Council needs to focus on.
6 June 2018
A small group of community champions are taking to Wairoa streets on Friday morning to pick up plastic and rubbish.
6 June 2018
As Wairoa starts breaking out the winter woollies, Council is reminding animal owners not to forget their pets too.
6 June 2018
Engaging with and supporting local businesses is the essence of the upcoming Wairoa Business week in July.
6 June 2018
Wairoa warmly welcomed its newest Kiwis at an official citizenship ceremony on Wednesday.
1 June 2018
Explore the 2018-28 draft Long Term Plan and Consultation document and make a submission
29 May 2018
Rocket Lab is opening a 14-day launch window from June 23 to July 6.
28 May 2018
A commitment to upgrading Wairoa’s wastewater network, enhancing the stormwater system and strengthening bridges are among a handful of key projects to be considered.
28 May 2018
A Men’s Exhibition Netball Tournament next weekend will rock the Wairoa Community Centre.
24 May 2018
The affected area now extends from Mahanga Beach and covers the entire coastline down to the southern end of Porangahau Beach.
22 May 2018
A woman in labour was one of the last people across the old Waitahora Bridge on Friday as QRS completed a bridge replacement in just three days!
14 May 2018
MPI has issued a public health warning against collecting shellfish in Hawke's Bay from Cape Kidnappers to the north end of Māhanga Beach.
10 May 2018
'Councillors and I are concerned about this issue because of the good things happening in Wairoa' - Mayor Craig Little on P distribution in our community.
10 May 2018
Council wants to promote more effective maintenance and utilisation of the community property assets in Tuai.
9 May 2018
The Tiniroto Road will be closed on Friday for three days while contractors strengthen the Waitahora Bridge, 2km north of Frasertown.
7 May 2018
Council will be installing weight restriction road signs on Kinikini Road, at Mahia, after another assessment of the road this week.
3 May 2018
The grant will specifically target the establishment or development of community services or projects focused on the Wairoa River.
2 May 2018
If you believe in empowering yourself and others, you might want to become part of the team at the Riverside Arts and Crafts store.
1 May 2018
Quality Roading and Services Wairoa will make local transport history next week when the Waitahora Bridge is dismantled, strengthened, and rebuilt in just 68 hours.
30 April 2018
A communications network has been set up with the residents of Kinikini Road following a civil engineer’s assessment of a block failure of this entire section of the road.
23 April 2018
Wairoa residents are being encouraged to bring their spades, shovels and gloves to the Destination Playground this Saturday.
19 April 2018
Wairoa District Council Chief Executive Steven May has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to the Melbourne Business School.
18 April 2018
Rocket Lab has today confirmed it will open a 14-day launch window this month to conduct the company’s first fully commercial launch.
4 April 2018
Mayor Craig Little talks about the CBD enhancement project and recent media attention around our wastewater outlet pipe.
29 March 2018
"Wairoa is ready to boom and it's a great town for tourism".
29 March 2018
The Coronation Square Offices of Council will be closed for Easter.
28 March 2018
A large landslide on the Mangapoike River has become a significant hazard and people are warned to stay away from it.
21 March 2018
Over the next nine to 12 months Council will be visiting each property in Wairoa.
14 March 2018
Wairoa Mayor Craig Little said for years people have wanted to see improvements around the CBD.
12 March 2018
The notice was issued to the owner based on an assessment by Council’s building control officers.
12 March 2018
Bridge strengthening work on the Mohaka Township Bridge has been completed with access into and out of Mohaka restored.
9 March 2018
Council received a CCC rating which has been described as a snapshot in time.
8 March 2018
A joint project between Council and Eastland Network will see graffiti-covered electricity transformer boxes given a spruce up.
7 March 2018
Inspectors assessed the building and determined that the awning attached to the front of the building is unsafe
28 February 2018
Councillor Hine Flood presented Malakai Foki, Amber-Jean D’Arcy, Mary Poulose, Thomas Joseph, Aldrin Thomas and Johanne Tew with their certificates of NZ citizenship.
28 February 2018
More information around this situation will be released once more details come to hand
27 February 2018
Tiniroto Road will be closed for three days in May while contractors strengthen the Waitahora Bridge.
26 February 2018
The NZ Space Challenge Project is visiting Wairoa on March 2.
23 February 2018
Eastland Network NZ will reconnect all street lights with work including the reinstatement of cabling and lighting poles.
22 February 2018
Councillors held a workshop at the end of last month with Council staff to look at the project.
20 February 2018
Stage two will begin this week with the installation of more facilities.
16 February 2018
Wairoa residents who own female dogs or dogs that are dangerous can now have them de-sexed for free.
14 February 2018
Wairoa's new floristry Purple Petals isn't just a flower shop.
12 February 2018
Businesses are encouraged to ensure they are up-to-date with their requirements.
2 February 2018
Expressions of interest close at 1pm on WEDNESDAY 21st FEBRUARY, 2018.
2 February 2018
"All the residents who attended the past three meetings made it quite clear what their feelings were."
1 February 2018
Swimming warnings remain in place at Wairoa River.
31 January 2018
Mayor Craig Little said he was grateful to those members of the community who attended and gave feedback at the Nuhaka Community Consultation meeting for the proposed Revenue and Finance policy.
30 January 2018
QRS will be collecting whiteware and bulky waste items from various locations.
29 January 2018
Water sample results this morning confirmed high E.coli levels remain in the river.
24 January 2018
There are high levels of E.Coli in the Wairoa River.
19 January 2018
Horses will be impounded if people are riding them recklessly through the main street in Wairoa.
17 January 2018
Change in the wind for Māhia Beach Motel and Holiday Park owners.
17 January 2018
Council has created a Selected Dog Owner Policy.
17 January 2018
Time frames extended and community consultation expanded for proposed Revenue and Finance Policy Consultation.
12 January 2018
Ilana Cheiban struggled to find any horse gear that was New Zealand-made, good quality and exactly how she wanted it.
10 January 2018
Wairoa District Council is proposing significant changes to its Revenue and Financing Policy, and now wants feedback and input from you, the people of Wairoa.
22 December 2017
Fire at Mahia closes Nuhaka-Opoutama Road. Use Tunanui Road.
20 December 2017
Wairoa District Council is proposing significant changes to its Revenue and Financing Policy, and now wants feedback and input from you, the people of Wairoa.
12 December 2017
This matter affects everyone in the district and will determine how the Council derives the revenue it needs in order to undertake activities on behalf of the community at desired service levels for several years.
7 December 2017
A hot and festive summer period means locals will want to know where and when to get rid of the waste galore that will eventually start piling up, especially over the Christmas holidays.
6 December 2017
Many Wairoa people will be dusting off their inflatable or portable swimming pools to cool off over what is set to be a dry summer.
5 December 2017
Mayor Craig Little and Councillors are pleased to announce the appointment of Steven May as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Wairoa District Council.
30 November 2017
HAVING worked for Wairoa District Council for well over a decade, James Baty is moving on from his position as Corporate Services Manager.
30 November 2017
A community crusade to raise money for CanTeen has the full support of Wairoa District Council, which is now offering dog owners a chance to microchip their dogs for a small gold coin donation.
29 November 2017
The new owners of Wairoa’s Riverside Takeaway admit going from the forestry industry to hospitality is “a bit of a jump off the cliff”.
29 November 2017
Are you planning to host an event over the summer period?
29 November 2017
Council’s Economic Development and Engagement Manager Kitea Tipuna says Wairoa’s retail sector usually starts gearing up for the Christmas period around early December.
27 November 2017
Council is working hard to get the necessary infrastructure in place for the development at Blue Bay.
23 November 2017
Statistics New Zealand (Tatauranga Aotearoa) are coming to Wairoa to bring together people from key organisations and talk about the 2018 Census.
17 November 2017
Organisers of this month's annual Waihua Christmas Fete are delighted to announce the guest appearance of a coveted New Zealand cook.
15 November 2017
Council would like to thank each and every one of you who submitted your feedback around our 10-year plan.
6 November 2017
Council is encouraging everyone in the Wairoa district to take part in this year’s Christmas Festival Parade celebrations on December 2.
6 November 2017
Over the Labour Weekend period, Council’s Animal Control Team spoke to three people in Māhia who became “extremely abusive”, forcing them to produce a warrant card.
27 October 2017
Council is frustrated with all the fly dumping happening at Whakamahia Beach and other areas around the district.
16 October 2017
Mayor Craig Little is welcoming the 35 new property owners who recently purchased lots at Blue Bay.
16 October 2017
Wairoa… it’s time to celebrate OUR place! We want to hear what you think will make Wairoa an even greater place to LIVE, WORK and PLAY! Tukua mai - share your ideas with us.
11 October 2017
Council will begin preparation work for the construction of the Wairoa's new destination playground.
11 October 2017
Responding to reports of barking and wandering dogs around the Wairoa district, attacks on people, and putting roaming stock off the road is all in a day’s work for Council’s animal control team.
9 October 2017
Council is encouraging you to keep an eye out for dates and locations where Council’s community caravan will be parked over the coming weeks.
5 October 2017
Council will be undertaking work on the Mokotahi Boat Ramp and Moana Drive (Newcastle St to the beach front)
4 October 2017
Declaration Of Result Of Referendum - Māhanga Water Supply Closure Referendum
29 September 2017
Are you involved with your marae and interested in planning for the future?
26 September 2017
Tukua mai, Wairoa! It’s time to celebrate OUR place.
14 September 2017
Advance voting for the 2017 Elections is now open at the WAIROA WAR MEMORIAL HALL, at 93 Queen Street.
14 September 2017
A new flavour is lighting up Wairoa, and the masterminds behind it are hoping everyone will join in on the action too.
12 September 2017
Seven serious dog attacks across the district last week has prompted Wairoa District Council’s animal control team to issue a stern warning to dog owners.
12 September 2017
Ministry of Civil Defence warning.
8 September 2017
As Mayor I am writing to the Wairoa community regarding the feedback we have been receiving about the recent rates increases.
7 September 2017
The Taxpayers’ Union’s analysis is as about as accurate as judging the fairness of car prices without knowing whether they’re electric vehicles, SUVs or Formula One racers.
30 August 2017
Wairoa’s new water reservoir in the Tawhara Valley will be commissioned and will come online next week, adding much needed resilience for the Wairoa community.
25 August 2017
Mayor Craig Little presented Blen and Lorna Durante, and Agnes Ejem with their certificates of New Zealand citizenship.
24 August 2017
The Wairoa district has endured what has been one of our wettest winters in a while, and it has put some strain on our local roads.
17 August 2017
Hawke’s Bay residents are being asked to familiarise themselves with two electoral systems – First Past the Post (FPP) and Single Transferable Vote (STV) - before deciding which they prefer.
4 August 2017
Council’s engineering manager Jamie Cox has his mind set on a special mission in the United States next month, after winning an international study award.
2 August 2017
Wairoa District Council has chosen former Central Hawke’s Bay District Council (CHBDC) CEO John Freeman to look after Council operations, while the recruitment process gets underway to replace former CEO Fergus Power.
2 August 2017
Under sections 9 and 65 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, I give notice that on Friday, 29 September 2017, the Māhanga Water Supply Closure Referendum will be held under the First Past the Post electoral system by postal vote.
28 July 2017
The courage of a 12-year-old kura kaupapa student was on full display this morning as the Wairoa District Council deliberated on its Te Reo Māori Policy.
18 July 2017
Council had a record number of Wairoa dogs microchipped over the past three weekends during its free amnesty events across the district.
27 June 2017
The Wairoa District Council at its meeting last week resolved to write off almost $300,000 worth of unpaid or Statute Barred rates.
26 June 2017
The search is on for a new CEO for the Wairoa District Council and at an extraordinary meeting last Friday, Council approved to contract the services of Equip to assist in the process.
26 June 2017
Publicly excluded item - CEO recruitment proposals
23 June 2017
Mr Power announced his resignation to Mayor Craig Little, Councillors, the Māori Standing Committee chair and deputy chair, and staff earlier this week.
22 June 2017
NZTA advises that State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa will be closed north of Aropaoanui Road, on Sunday 18 June between 08.30am and 10.30 am.
16 June 2017
Wairoa will always be home for local girl, and EIT student, Veronica Bramley.
8 June 2017
Mayor Craig Little is over the moon after receiving confirmation that Wairoa has been blasted to the front of the queue for the rollout of ultra-fast broadband (UFB2).
7 June 2017
Council will consider amending Wairoa’s urban residential rates after it received feedback in July last year from urban ratepayers who saw a reduction in their land value.
2 June 2017
This week the Nuhaka-Opoutama Road has formed a significant crack across and through the centre line.
31 May 2017
Wairoa warmly welcomed its newest Kiwis at an official citizenship ceremony on Thursday.
30 May 2017
Wairoa District Council is now asking the local community to have its say on Te Kaupapa Here mō Te Reo Māori ki te Kaunihera o Te Wairoa - our new Te Reo Māori Policy - which is now out for public consultation.
25 May 2017
When you drive into the Wairoa district from Napier or Gisborne in the next two weeks, you’ll notice the new bilingual "Haere Mai ki Te Wairoa" boundary signs greeting residents and visitors.
23 May 2017
Wairoa District Council is now asking the local community to have its say on whether it should make any changes to its current Dog Control Bylaw.
19 May 2017
Closure of roads/streets for the purpose of Rocket Lab Ltd implementing operational safety requirements.
16 May 2017
Closure of roads/streets for the purpose of Rocket Lab Ltd implementing operational safety requirements.
16 May 2017
Wairoa District Council is now asking the local community to have its say on whether it should make any changes to its current Class Four Gaming Venue Policy and its TAB Venue Policy.
16 May 2017
Wairoa District Council is now well on course to transforming the district into New Zealand’s first bilingual community after today implementing a Te Reo Māori Policy.
10 May 2017
The Wairoa Young Achievers Trust has partnered with COMET (Auckland) to bring the Licence to Work programme to Wairoa.
5 May 2017
Wairoa District Council is on course to become the first local council in New Zealand to implement a Te Reo Māori Policy.
3 May 2017
Water New Zealand has just launched a major survey which it hopes will help the water sector grapple with the growing challenges around planning and managing the country’s water resources.
1 May 2017
Wairoa is getting ready to commemorate this year's ANZAC Day.
20 April 2017
View the consultation document for the annual plan 2017/18 and make a submission.
6 April 2017
Revocation of restricted fire season in the rural and urban fire district.
16 March 2017
Revocation of prohibited fire season in the rural and urban fire district.
7 March 2017
The Māori Standing Committee is meeting on Thursday, 9 March 2017. The meeting is taking place at the council chambers at 12.30pm.
2 March 2017
An extraordinary meeting of Council is taking place on Tuesday, 14 March. The meeting is being held in the council chambers at 1.00pm.
2 March 2017
Council have approved the appointment of Anthony (Tony) Gray as a Director to Quality Roading and Services (Wairoa) Ltd – QRS.
1 March 2017
The importance of making sure your dogs are on a lead were apparent to two families following a recent dog attack in Mahia.
17 February 2017
The Wairoa District Council is collaborating with Landcare Research and the University of Waikato to undertake a land suitability project by hosting a Master of Science student to undertake research.
8 February 2017
The Wairoa District Council will work with QRS to implement service changes to recycling collections.
1 February 2017
A total fire ban is now in place for the entire Wairoa district says Wairoa District Council Rural Fire Officer, Paul van Dorrestein.
12 January 2017
With the summer season heating up, Council’s bylaw enforcement team will be kept busy with a watchful eye on freedom campers, noise control, animal control and making sure that the total fire ban in the Māhia and Nūhaka areas are enforced.
21 December 2016
A total fire ban is now in place for the Māhia, Opoutama, Māhanga, Nūhaka and Mōrere areas (including all beaches and through SH2 to our northern boundary) in preparation for the holiday season says Wairoa District Council Rural Fire Officer, Paul van Dorrestein.
21 December 2016
The Wairoa District Council has appointed Gary Borg as its new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Fergus Power is pleased with the appointment.
15 December 2016
Wairoa welcomed its newest Kiwis at an official citizenship ceremony last week.
9 December 2016
Staff at the Wairoa Public Library are busy gearing up to once again deliver their popular Summer Reading Programme which will start on December 12.
25 November 2016
The Wairoa Lighthouse will be undergoing some refurbishment over the coming weeks.
25 November 2016
Earlier this year, the Wairoa District Council gave its unanimous support for the establishment of a Statutory Reserves Board, known as Matangirau.
17 November 2016
The issue of stray cats is rearing its ugly head again says Bylaw Enforcement Team Leader, Paul van Dorrestein.
11 November 2016
A restricted fire season was imposed on the Māhia, Opoutama and Mahanga areas (including all beaches) last week in preparation for the summer season says Wairoa District Council Rural Fire Officer, Paul van Dorrestein.
27 October 2016
Wairoa District Council is calling for local university students for the Wairoa District Council summer internship programme.
22 September 2016
The New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM) released a report on Thursday on ensuring community resilience while implementing austerity measures.
22 July 2016
The Wairoa District Council is pleased to announce it has been selected as a Foundation Council for the recently announced local government New Zealand standards programme.
11 July 2016
Staff at the Wairoa Public Library have been busy the last couple of weeks preparing to deliver their popular Winter Warmers Reading Programme which started yesterday, 27th June and will go through till the 5th of August.
24 June 2016
Several latest-generation CCTV cameras have been installed and will be trialled in Wairoa township to boost public safety.
22 June 2016
Volunteers from the Wairoa Community Patrol were at Council Forum last week to sign a partnership agreement with the Wairoa District Council.
20 June 2016
Do you know the Māori names of each of the seven stars which make up the Matariki constellation? Wairoa District Council Māori Relationships Manager, David Tipoki says Matariki has traditionally heralded the Māori New Year and in modern times is seen as the Māori Thanksgiving.
27 May 2016
Wairoa is getting ready to commemorate this year's ANZAC Day.
21 April 2016
Mild weather conditions means that the Wairoa District Council is able to lift the Restricted Fire Season.
30 March 2016
The Trustpower national community awards will be held in Dunedin this weekend and the Te Wairoa Pa Haka Festival will be one of 24 entries from throughout the country competing for the national title.
15 March 2016
Work begun last week on a new limestone walkway extension that will continue from Rangi-houa / Pilot Hill down to the Whakamahia/Lagoon road intersection.
10 March 2016
Wairoa District Council Engineering Manager, Jamie Cox is getting frustrated with all the fly dumping happening and is calling on the community to keep an eye out for illegal dumping.
10 March 2016
After an extensive recruitment process, the Wairoa district finally has a new Building Control Officer (BCO) which now brings the team to two.
9 March 2016
The Wairoa District Council at its meeting last week was unanimous in their support for the establishment of a Statutory Reserves Board in partnership with Te Tira Whakaemi o Te Wairoa (Te Tira) – to be known as Matangirau.
29 February 2016
Food Act 2014: New law for businesses that sell food
A new law for all businesses that sell food comes into effect today (March 1, 2016).
26 February 2016
The Wairoa District Council will continue its successful internship programme with four new interns from the Netherlands who started last month.
26 February 2016
Wairoa welcomed four new Kiwis at an official citizenship ceremony last week. Mayor Craig Little presented the recipients with certificates of citizenship giving them a formal welcome to the town and country.
12 February 2016
Wairoa welcomed four new Kiwis at an official citizenship ceremony last week.
12 February 2016
Following the success of the Lunch-Time Jamm series in December, a further three have been organised starting tomorrow, Wednesday January 20.
15 January 2016
Sight rail sections recently installed near the Mohaka township have been removed and Wairoa District Council Engineering Manager, Jamie Cox says that he’s really disappointed that people would even think of removing roadside sight rails.
12 January 2016
“I come from a long line Brass Bandsmen. My grandfather played the cornet during WW2 and for Queen Elizabeth on her first royal tour. I and my brothers have all been involved with brass bands and I have been a member of the RNZAF Territorial Bands for over 17 years. Before my move here I was the section leader in the RNZAF Auckland Band.”
8 January 2016
With forecasts predicting a sizzling summer, drivers are being asked to exercise caution due to tar seal on roads melting and lifting.
16 December 2015
The Wairoa District Council is rolling out its new Freedom Camping signage throughout the district this week just in time before the busy Christmas break.
15 December 2015
A restricted fire season will be in force this week in the Mahia, Opoutama and Mahanga area says new Wairoa District Council Rural Fire Officer, Paul van Dorrestein.
14 December 2015
The Wairoa District Council will continue its successful internship programme this summer with four new interns and two cadets.
7 December 2015
Staff at the Wairoa Public Library are busy gearing up to once again deliver their popular Summer Reading Programme which will start next Monday, December 14.
7 December 2015
Just in time for the busy summer season, the Wairoa District Council has appointed two new Bylaw Enforcement Officers to assist with animal control, bylaw enforcement and monitoring freedom camping.
7 December 2015
Celebrating 63 years of combined service as a Justice of the Peace to the Wairoa community was recognised last week when Long Service Awards were presented to Dave Withers and John Gemmell.
2 December 2015
Wairoa District Council is looking to the future to manage Wairoa's wastewater. "Currently we produce too much for our small town" says Jamie Cox, Wairoa District Council Engineering Manager.
20 November 2015
The Wairoa District Council passed its new Freedom Camping Bylaw earlier this month.
20 November 2015
The people of Hawke’s Bay have spoken and they have said ‘NO’ to Amalgamation.
15 September 2015
The Wairoa District Council’s ‘GoRoam’ smart phone application (app) is ready to go live.
27 August 2015
After convening a group of 12 rural and provincial Councils collaborating on land use effects on low volume roads, Wairoa District Council Engineering Manager, Jamie Cox has been appointed onto the Executive Board of the Road Controlling Authorities Forum (RCAF).
21 August 2015
The Wairoa District Council’s Visual Identity Project has attracted attention across the ditch, with Wairoa District Council Economic Development officers Ros Thomas and Katie Bowen being invited to present at next week’s ‘Future of Communities: Power to the People’ conference in Melbourne, Australia.
14 August 2015
Wairoa welcomed five new Kiwis at an official citizenship ceremony last week.
31 July 2015
Construction has started on a new $1.5 million Learn to Swim Pool at the Wairoa Community Centre, and should be completed by early December in time for summer splashing.
17 July 2015
The Local Government Commission has released its final proposal for Hawke’s Bay Local Government Reorganisation and Mayor Craig Little is relieved that this proposal is now finally able to be put to the people of the Wairoa district.
9 June 2015
Wairoa District Council’s new district planner is ‘stoked’ that she has managed to secure a job back home in Wairoa in the area she studied in.
28 May 2015
It's official – Wairoa is a great place to live.
28 May 2015
A ‘can do’ attitude combined with an injection of super-modern technology has resulted in an exciting new partnership between the revitalised Gaiety Theatre and internationally-recognised film production company Starkraving.
18 May 2015
Wairoa’s iconic Gaiety Theatre opens its doors on a new era as the ‘social heart’ of the community when it hosts the celebration of the 10th Wairoa Māori Film Festival on Saturday, May 30.
7 May 2015
Wairoa's distinguished guests this year are Major Richard Tipler, representing the Australian High Commission and Group Captain Russell Sowden, representing the Royal New Zealand Air Force and New Zealand Defence Forces.
23 April 2015
Wairoa District Council Engineering Manager, Jamie Cox, has been acknowledged nationally with an award from the New Zealand Society of Local Government Managers (SOLGM).
20 April 2015
Organisers of Wairoa’s community expo for the Visual Identity Project wish to send a heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated and contributed.
1 April 2015
The Māori Standing Committee (a sub-committee of the Wairoa District Council) have forwarded a letter to Basil Morrison, the Chair of the Local Government Commission outlining their concerns regarding the independent telephone-based survey currently underway seeking views on the proposed amalgamation of Hawke’s Bay territorial authorities.
1 April 2015
Wairoa District Council Environment Officer, Victor Minter, today issued a warning, advising members of the public not to swim or to gather fish in the Wairoa river.
24 February 2015
Wairoa’s creative community is richer following the latest round of grants from the national arts development agency Creative New Zealand.
1 December 2014
All applications for alcohol licences for events in December and January must be lodged by 21 November at the latest to ensure they are processed prior to the holiday period, applications received after this time might still be processed prior to the Christmas close down but Council cannot guarantee this.
20 November 2014
After an extensive recruitment process, the Wairoa district finally has a new Building Control Officer. Sam Hayward joined the Wairoa District Council at the start of November and has hit the ground running.
12 November 2014
The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has completed its review of Funding Assistance Rates (FAR) and the Wairoa District Council is certainly pleased with the final outcome.
11 November 2014
Acclaimed Hawke’s Bay children’s writer and storyteller, Mary Kippenburger, opened the Wairoa Public Library’s summer reading programme with visits to Kotemaori and Nuhaka schools last Thursday.
6 November 2014
School of public administration, university of applied sciences, Ludwigsburg, Germany signs memorandum of understanding with Wairoa District Council.
4 September 2014
Wairoa District Council unveils ‘go roam’ phone app designed to assist with making Wairoa district the safest of all districts in New Zealand
29 August 2014
The CEO of Wairoa District Council, Fergus Power, has announced that David Tipoki has been appointed as Maori Relationships Manager.
19 August 2014
Distinct elements of our district will be celebrated in a beautiful mural decorating the walkway linking Marine Parade with the Clyde Court carpark.
1 August 2014
A Wairoa District Council and Raupunga community project to create a welcoming entry point to the area was recognised at the Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) Excellence Awards this week.
23 July 2014
An academic influx is on the cards as a result of a Memorandum of Understanding between Wairoa District Council and the University of Waikato’s law faculty aimed at bringing the best young legal minds to town.
21 July 2014
Wairoa’s techno-savvy entrepreneurs have an opportunity to turn their ideas into viable ventures at a business development startup weekend next month.
7 July 2014
A $65,000 boost from the Lotteries Grants Board has provided a massive thrust to get the Lambton Square upgrade project over the line.
1 July 2014
The final stage of public consultation on the 2014/15 Draft Annual Plan is scheduled to take place at the War Memorial Hall from 9am on Thursday, July 3.
1 July 2014
An affinity with rural communities and extensive resource management knowledge provide a substantial starting block for new Wairoa District Council Regulatory Manager, Helen Montgomery.
26 June 2014
Wairoa District Council is punching well above its weight in the financial prudence stakes according to two independent reports released recently.
12 June 2014
Wairoa District Council is strongly focused on enabling a vibrant and successful Wairoa District, creating jobs and meeting the organisational performance expectations of our customers and staff.
12 June 2014
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