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Wairoa withdraws from Hawke’s Bay Climate Action Joint Committee

Wairoa withdraws from Hawke’s Bay Climate Action Joint Committee

Wairoa District Council has resolved to withdraw from the Hawke’s Bay Climate Action Joint Committee effective at the end of this triennium.

14 April 2025

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New citizens welcomed to Wairoa

New citizens welcomed to Wairoa

Wairoa's population has received another boost with a group of new citizens welcomed to the district.

7 April 2025

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Local couple in Pork Pie Charity Run

Local couple in Pork Pie Charity Run

A local couple are putting pedal to the metal to raise funds for KidsCan in the 2025 Pork Pie Charity Run.

28 March 2025

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Wairoa withdraws from Hawke’s Bay Climate Action Joint Committee

Wairoa withdraws from Hawke’s Bay Climate Action Joint Committee

Wairoa District Council has resolved to withdraw from the Hawke’s Bay Climate Action Joint Committ...

14 April 2025

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New citizens welcomed to Wairoa

New citizens welcomed to Wairoa

Wairoa's population has received another boost with a group of new citizens welcomed to the district...

7 April 2025

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Local couple in Pork Pie Charity Run

Local couple in Pork Pie Charity Run

A local couple are putting pedal to the metal to raise funds for KidsCan in the 2025 Pork Pie Charit...

28 March 2025

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Civic awards go to five special community-minded people

Civic awards go to five special community-minded people

Five special people who have given back to the Wairoa community were honoured at a Civic Awards cere...

27 March 2025

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Great Business Great People - Carters

Great Business Great People - Carters

The Wairoa Carters Building Supplies branch has been named the best branch for 2024 at a national in...

27 March 2025

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Further progress for Wairoa flood mitigation – refined option 1C+ impacts less  whenua Māori and fewer houses

Further progress for Wairoa flood mitigation – refined option 1C+ impacts less whenua Māori and fewer houses

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council has today endorsed Option 1C+ as the preferred flood mitigation optio...

27 March 2025

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Kitaibaraki relationship stronger than ever

Kitaibaraki relationship stronger than ever

Wairoa honoured with group of youth ambassadors visiting from its international sister city - Kitaib...

25 March 2025

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QRS Board intern appointed

QRS Board intern appointed

Growing future leaders has seen the Wairoa District Council appoint local man Fulton Storey as an in...

17 March 2025

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Waste management a Council focus

Waste management a Council focus

How Wairoa’s waste is managed now and into the future is a big focus for the Wairoa District Counc...

17 March 2025

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Permanent works underway to repair an underslip at Devil’s Corner on SH2

Permanent works underway to repair an underslip at Devil’s Corner on SH2

More than 500 truckloads of earth have been removed from the largest recovery site at Devil’s Elbo...

14 March 2025

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Te Reinga Bridge restricted to light vehicles

Te Reinga Bridge restricted to light vehicles

The Council acknowledges the inconvenience and appreciates the community's patience during this time...

12 March 2025

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Council appoints interim Chief Executive

Council appoints interim Chief Executive

Wairoa District Council has appointed an interim Chief Executive while the recruitment process is ca...

5 March 2025

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Economic growth, infrastructure and housing the focus of Hawke’s Bay Regional Deal Proposal

Economic growth, infrastructure and housing the focus of Hawke’s Bay Regional Deal Proposal

The five Hawke’s Bay councils submitted a joint proposal to central government last week with the ...

4 March 2025

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Placarded properties

Placarded properties

If your flood-impacted home or business received a yellow or white placard, the building will need t...

3 March 2025

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Limited time on free silt and debris clean-up

Limited time on free silt and debris clean-up

Wairoa has a small window of opportunity left to complete its flood-related clean-up with the Govern...

3 March 2025

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Damage to Te Reinga Bridge deck

Damage to Te Reinga Bridge deck

Te Reinga Bridge has been reopened, but only to light vehicles with a maximum weight of 3.5 tonnes.

24 February 2025

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Wairoa isite Visitor Information Centre opening draws closer

Wairoa isite Visitor Information Centre opening draws closer

Wairoa’s new main street isite Visitor Information Centre is set to open around the end of next mo...

24 February 2025

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Growing local businesses

Growing local businesses

Supporting businesses to grow their operations is a partnership approach between the Hawke’s Bay C...

24 February 2025

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New CE recruitment underway

New CE recruitment underway

Wairoa District Council has started its recruitment for a new Chief Executive.

21 February 2025

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Great Business Great People - Osler's Bakery and Café

Great Business Great People - Osler's Bakery and Café

The legacy of Wairoa’s main street Osler’s Bakery and Café is in safe hands with fifth-generati...

20 February 2025

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New citizens welcomed to Wairoa

New citizens welcomed to Wairoa

A group of new citizens were welcomed to the district in a Wairoa District Council citizenship cerem...

17 February 2025

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Crown Manager welcomes next step in Wairoa Flood Mitigation Project

Crown Manager welcomes next step in Wairoa Flood Mitigation Project

Crown Manager, Lawrence Yule, has welcomed the Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s decision to suppor...

14 February 2025

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New rating valuations on the way for Wairoa District

New rating valuations on the way for Wairoa District

Wairoa District property owners are now receiving their new three-yearly rating valuations in the po...

11 February 2025

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Waikari (Glenbrook) Bridge being planned

Waikari (Glenbrook) Bridge being planned

Wairoa District Council is inviting stakeholders and locals in the Waikare community to a public mee...

10 February 2025

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Great Business Great People - Moccha

Great Business Great People - Moccha

An aunty and niece team are the talent behind new main street café Moccha.

7 February 2025

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Flood Mitigation Project Progression

Flood Mitigation Project Progression

Earlier today, the Tripartite partners – Wairoa District Council, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council, ...

5 February 2025

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Swimming pool safety

Swimming pool safety

Making a splash in your backyard swimming pool is great summer fun, but pool owners are reminded of ...

5 February 2025

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Sport travel fund now open

Sport travel fund now open

Keeping our tamariki and rangatahi active is rewarding, but it can come at a financial cost.

4 February 2025

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Māhanga water supply restrictions

Māhanga water supply restrictions

The temporary Māhanga water supply restrictions have now been lifted, with Council extending thanks...

3 February 2025

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Local arts funding applications open this week

Local arts funding applications open this week

Localised and regional applications for financial assistance through Creative Communities New Zealan...

3 February 2025

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New year brings new approach to emergency management in Hawke’s Bay

New year brings new approach to emergency management in Hawke’s Bay

The new year is set to bring the start of a transformational shift to Hawke’s Bay’s approach to ...

28 January 2025

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Growing Governance leadership

Growing Governance leadership

Wairoa District Council is growing future leaders through an internship on the QRS (Quality Roading ...

20 January 2025

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New premises for Age Concern Wairoa

New premises for Age Concern Wairoa

Age Concern Wairoa is now situated in its new premises on Marine Parade.

16 January 2025

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