Gisborne District Council reached out to its Wairoa neighbour recently with baked goods and donations for the town’s flood-impacted community.

Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz and Chief Executive Nedine Thatcher Swann made the trip to Wairoa laden with baked goods that their Council staff had made, and donations that will be distributed through the Wairoa Pataka.

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little said the Gisborne visit was very thoughtful and lifted people’s spirits. “It was lovely to receive such vital support from the Gisborne District Council, which is a unitary council. The way they connected and supported us demonstrates that they understand our needs and are here for our community.”

The group visited homes and properties that had been affected by the June flooding. Mr Little said Tairawhiti has suffered similar weather events to Wairoa and can understand the devastation the damage causes to communities and people. “The Gisborne visit was a really kind gesture, and on behalf of our community, thank you to the Gisborne District Council and all those who donated goods to the Wairoa community.”

Caption: A recent visit to Wairoa by the Gisborne District Council was well received. Pictured from left, Gisborne District Council Chief Executive Nedine Thatcher Swann, Wairoa Mayor Craig Little, Assistant Controller Te Piringa Manatōpū Regional Māori Wardens Tina McFadyen, Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz and Wairoa District Council acting Chief Executive Mike Hardie.

15 July 2024

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