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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-generation family member Sarah Johansen at the helm of the business.

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 ceremony held recently.

17 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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Message from the Mayor

Message from the Mayor

I would like to start by wishing everyone a happy new year. May 2025 be prosperous for us all.

15 January 2025

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Resurfacing of Mohaka slow vehicle bay

Resurfacing of Mohaka slow vehicle bay

Work to resurface the State Highway 2 Mohaka slow vehicle bay is underway.

15 January 2025

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From broken, to Bailey, to back in business

From broken, to Bailey, to back in business

When Cyclone Gabrielle slammed into Wairoa, Opoiti Bridge between Wairoa and Gisborne suffered a sev...

31 December 2024

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Local man named in New Year Honours list

Local man named in New Year Honours list

Local man Rūpene Amato has been made a Companion of the King’s Service Order for services to surv...

31 December 2024

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Māhanga water supply restrictions

Māhanga water supply restrictions

Māhanga Beach residents and visitors are reminded a temporary water restriction on Council supplied...

27 December 2024

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Campers asked to stick to the rules

Campers asked to stick to the rules

Wairoa District Council welcomes all visitors and reminds freedom campers to please stick to the rul...

23 December 2024

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New dates confirmed for overnight work SH2 just south of Wairoa

New dates confirmed for overnight work SH2 just south of Wairoa

New dates have now been confirmed for overnight maintenance on State Highway 2 between Ohinepaaka St...

19 December 2024

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Council CE stepping down

Council CE stepping down

Wairoa District Council Chief Executive Kitea Tipuna is stepping down from the top role but will mai...

18 December 2024

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Heavy rain impacts

Heavy rain impacts

Heavy rain overnight on Tuesday has impacted several Marine Parade businesses.

17 December 2024

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River Parade Reserve revamp

River Parade Reserve revamp

The North Clyde River Parade reserve area is in for a spruce-up.

17 December 2024

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UPDATE: Overnight work postponed on SH2 just south of Wairoa

UPDATE: Overnight work postponed on SH2 just south of Wairoa

Planned overnight work from tonight on State Highway 2 between Ohinepaaka Stream and Waihua River Br...

16 December 2024

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Christmas on parade

Christmas on parade

It was a very Merry Christmas in the township of Wairoa on Saturday with hundreds of people flocking...

16 December 2024

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Extension for cleanup funds for Wairoa welcomed

Extension for cleanup funds for Wairoa welcomed

The announcement today from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) to extend the deadline for spen...

16 December 2024

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Waitangi Day plans

Waitangi Day plans

‘One Love’ is expected to be the beat for this year’s Wairoa Waitangi Day commemorations.

16 December 2024

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Shout out to the Council

Shout out to the Council

Wairoa District Council has been recognised as a ‘Proud Employer of Fire and Emergency New Zealand...

13 December 2024

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Māhanga water supply restrictions

Māhanga water supply restrictions

A temporary water restriction on Council supplied outdoor water use in the Māhanga Beach residentia...

12 December 2024

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Wairoa flood mitigation kōrero continues to make progress

Wairoa flood mitigation kōrero continues to make progress

The continued progress of the Wairoa Flood Mitigation project is a testament to the collective commi...

12 December 2024

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Community Centre management being sought

Community Centre management being sought

The Wairoa District Council is seeking registrations of interest from qualified organisations to man...

11 December 2024

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Creativity framework being explored

Creativity framework being explored

Uplifting creativity to uplift people was supported by elected members at the recent Wairoa District...

11 December 2024

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Main street redevelopment completion drawing closer

Main street redevelopment completion drawing closer

The physical build of the main street Winter’s building is likely to be finished by the end of nex...

9 December 2024

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Pleased with progress

Pleased with progress

Wairoa and flood mitigation for the town, remain priorities for Emergency Management Minister Mark M...

9 December 2024

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Great Business Great People - B U Be the Difference

Great Business Great People - B U Be the Difference

B U Be the Difference celebrates individuality by offering a range of clothing, gifts, homeware, and...

5 December 2024

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Russell Parade work underway

Russell Parade work underway

Work is underway to move the Russell Parade Road at Frasertown (pictured) away from the river.

4 December 2024

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River mouth opened

River mouth opened

Tuesday afternoon’s opening of the Wairoa River mouth has enabled the Wairoa District Council to r...

4 December 2024

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River monitoring continuing

River monitoring continuing

Wairoa District Council is continuing to align its treated wastewater releases with its consent cond...

2 December 2024

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Responsible freedom campers welcomed to Wairoa

Responsible freedom campers welcomed to Wairoa

Thousands of freedom campers enjoy holidaying in the beautiful Wairoa district, particularly over th...

29 November 2024

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Stretch of SH2 south of Wairoa to close overnight next month for 3 nights

Stretch of SH2 south of Wairoa to close overnight next month for 3 nights

A stretch of State Highway 2 will be closed for 3 nights next month just south of Wairoa.

27 November 2024

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Christmas entertainment and festive fun

Christmas entertainment and festive fun

Fun, festivities and food will be rolled out for the Wairoa Christmas market and parade on Saturday,...

26 November 2024

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Drinking water investment

Drinking water investment

Wairoa District Council plans to invest $13 million in improvements to drinking water provision over...

22 November 2024

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