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Long-term Plan engagement public meetings on hold

Long-term Plan engagement public meetings on hold

Council has temporarily suspended its 2024-27 Long Term Plan community consultation meetings...

29 June 2024

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Community solidarity

Community solidarity

“I am so proud of the community solidarity that is being shown in our town,” says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little...

29 June 2024

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Flooded Homes

Flooded Homes

Rapid Building Assessments were completed today...

29 June 2024

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Long-term Plan engagement public meetings on hold

Long-term Plan engagement public meetings on hold

Council has temporarily suspended its 2024-27 Long Term Plan community consultation meetings...

29 June 2024

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Community solidarity

Community solidarity

“I am so proud of the community solidarity that is being shown in our town,” says Wairoa Mayor C...

29 June 2024

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Flooded Homes

Flooded Homes

Rapid Building Assessments were completed today...

29 June 2024

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Donations welcomed

Donations welcomed

Financial support is the best way to help Wairoa people who...

29 June 2024

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Give a Little for Wairoa now live

Give a Little for Wairoa now live

Council would like to thank everyone who wants to make donations.

28 June 2024

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Latest update for flood-affected Wairoa whanau - 28 June 2024

Latest update for flood-affected Wairoa whanau - 28 June 2024

For all assistance please phone 06 838 7309 (available 24/7) or call into the Wairoa District Counci...

28 June 2024

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Assessing and monitoring

Assessing and monitoring

Looking after our people and assessing the impact of flooding is our focus.

27 June 2024

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Minister Visit

Minister Visit

Thank you to Minister for Emergency Management, the Hon. Mark Mitchell for supporting Wairoa.

27 June 2024

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Monitoring continuing, stay safe

Monitoring continuing, stay safe

Early indications are that more than 400 Wairoa properties have been affected by flooding including ...

26 June 2024

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Remain cautious and vigilant

Remain cautious and vigilant

While the threat of further flooding still remains, the Wairoa River levels are subsiding.

26 June 2024

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Stay safe Wairoa

Stay safe Wairoa

Ensuring our Wairoa people are safe is our priority says Wairoa Mayor Craig Little.

26 June 2024

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Local State of Emergency Declared

Local State of Emergency Declared

Mayor Craig Little declared a local state of emergency due to the potential risk to lives and proper...

26 June 2024

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Council fees and charges increases

Council fees and charges increases

Rising costs have resulted in increases to many of the services...

25 June 2024

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Governor General visits Wairoa

Governor General visits Wairoa

Listening and acknowledging the Wairoa people and the enormous amount of work involved in the Cyclon...

25 June 2024

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Labour leader in town

Labour leader in town

The Labour Government should be proud of what they did to support Wairoa, particularly in the...

25 June 2024

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Community voice encouraged

Community voice encouraged

Wairoa District Council wants to hear your thoughts and views.

18 June 2024

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Great Business Great People - The Clyde Road Dairy

Great Business Great People - The Clyde Road Dairy

The Clyde Road Dairy is expanding with a new takeaway menu.

10 June 2024

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New projector technology at Gaiety Theatre

New projector technology at Gaiety Theatre

A brand-new state-of-the-art laser projector has been installed...

29 May 2024

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Incorrect plumbing targeted

Incorrect plumbing targeted

Ensuring town properties have their roof water...

28 May 2024

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Have your say on Council representation

Have your say on Council representation

Wairoa people are encouraged to have their say...

23 May 2024

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Black’s Beach dropout solution getting closer

Black’s Beach dropout solution getting closer

Wairoa District Council is cautiously optimistic a solution...

20 May 2024

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Feedback on policy welcomed

Feedback on policy welcomed

Wairoa District Council is seeking public feedback on its Dangerous, Affected and Insanitary Buildin...

10 May 2024

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Painting panels of hope

Painting panels of hope

Internationally renowned artist Graham ‘Mr G’ Hoete and his wife Milly spent last week in Wairoa...

9 May 2024

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Great Business Great People - The Vista Motor Lodge

Great Business Great People - The Vista Motor Lodge

Despite Cyclone Gabrielle shutting down the Vista Motor Lodge and restaurant for most of 2023 – th...

6 May 2024

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Leaders welcome CDEM findings, work underway to deliver change

Leaders welcome CDEM findings, work underway to deliver change

Hawke’s Bay’s leaders and members of the region’s Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Gr...

26 April 2024

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Localised Cyclone Gabrielle report released

Localised Cyclone Gabrielle report released

A robust on-the-ground assessment of why the North Clyde township flooded...

16 April 2024

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ANZAC Day commemorations

ANZAC Day commemorations

ANZAC Day, Thursday, April 25...

15 April 2024

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Building in Wairoa flood zones

Building in Wairoa flood zones

If you are planning a new build or rebuild - please talk to the Wairoa District Council building tea...

10 April 2024

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Dog owner responsibilities

Dog owner responsibilities

Dogs not being confined to their properties...

10 April 2024

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ANZAC Day commemorations

ANZAC Day commemorations

ANZAC Day will be commemorated throughout the Wairoa district...

2 April 2024

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Joint Committee fully accepts Civil Defence Independent Review findings, commits to overhaul of Hawke’s Bay’s approach to civil defence

Joint Committee fully accepts Civil Defence Independent Review findings, commits to overhaul of Hawke’s Bay’s approach to civil defence

The Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence Emergency Management (CDEM) Group Joint Committee fully accepts...

2 April 2024

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