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Wairoa is a beautiful town, positioned alongside the famous Wairoa River. The small town of Wairoa boasts a lifestyle absorbed in activity and a society rich in culture and heritage. Wairoa attracts visitors from far and wide. 

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Community 5 Feb 2013
'What do you want Wairoa?' hits the streets

WAIROA — Keep an eye out around town this month for people asking the question, “What do you want, Wairoa?”.

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Business 28 Jan 2013
Free Business seminar

WAIROA

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News 21 Jan 2013
New Engineering Manager appointed

WAIROA — Wairoa District Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Cox to the role of Engineering Manager.

Jamie Cox

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Food 21 Jan 2013
2 x Soft Cheese Making Workshops

WAIROA — Combined Services Hall Committee and Rangiuru Farm Invite you to join us for a fun filled workshop.

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Entertainment 13 Dec 2012
Wairoa promo code for 20% Discount on soundshell GA 27th & 28th

WAIROA — We would love to invite all guests from the Wairoa District to a 20% discount code online for GA 27th & 28th Tickets, Usually $110 plus booking fee with code $88 plus booking fee.

Poster

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Fundraiser 22 Nov 2012
Waihua Station Garden Fair (November 24-25)

WAIROA — When it comes to experiencing wonderful gardens, sometimes it pays to follow one’s… Rose! Organiser of the Waihua Station Garden Fair, in the Hawke's Bay, Rose Haynes, says opening her historic homestead garden to the public for the first time in many years will allow her to do her part for a worthy organisation, Starship Children’s Hospital.

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News 22 Nov 2012
Volcanic Alert Bulletin: Tongariro Alert Level Remains at Level 2

Activity at Tongariro has been at low level since yesterday’s eruption.

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Sport 8 Nov 2012
Wairoa Sports Awards

WAIROA — A poster promoting the Wairoa Sports Awards being held on Friday 23 November at the Gaiety Theatre, Marine Parade.

Sports Awards poster

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Motorsport 6 Nov 2012
Excitement Builds At The Silver Fern Rally

WAIROA — The excitement is building as the epay Silver Fern Rally revs up to slide through the North Islands back country roads.

Jeff Judd showing his winning style at the last epay Silver Fern Rally

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Transport 10 Oct 2012
Council continues to fight for railway

WAIROA — Wairoa District Council will continue to fight for the Napier-Gisborne railway despite KiwiRail’s intentions to close the line.

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Health 5 Oct 2012
Caution: Norovirus

Some staff and patients have presented with symptoms that could be Norovirus.

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Earthquakes 6 Sep 2012
Exercise "ShakeOut" is your opportunity to check your preparedness

With only one month to go – “Come on the Bay” This National “Drop” “Cover” “Hold” Exercise is like no previous National Civil Defence Emergency Management Exercise.

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News 5 Sep 2012
Wairoa A & P Spring Clearing Sale

WAIROA — This is your chance to clear out that shed - and make some pocket money at the same time.

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News 21 Aug 2012
Photo competition

WAIROA — We are running a photo competition for you to capture what it means to be - Out East.

Our Photo Comp poster

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Rugby 20 Aug 2012
NZ Marist Colts Tour - Wairoa Game

WAIROA — A clash of the colts will take place when the newly formed Wairoa Sub-union team takes on the Marist tour team at Lambton Square at 2pm on Tuesday, August 28.

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Waste 27 Jul 2012
Draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan

WAIROA — This document is the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, released for general consultation and feedback.

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Education 5 Jul 2012
NEW Course at EIT Wairoa

WAIROA — CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS FOUNDATION A great starting point for a career in business.

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Council 28 Jun 2012
Draft Long Term Plan 2012-2022

WAIROA — At a Special Meeting of Council held on 26 June 2012 Council resolved to adopt as a Statement of Proposal the Draft Long Term Plan 2012-2022 (Draft LTP) and Summary Long Term Plan 2012-2022 (Summary LTP) for public consultation using the special consultation procedures prescribed in Sections 83 & 84 of the Local Government Act 2002.

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Council 28 Jun 2012
Future direction of District out for consultation

WAIROA — Wairoa District Council’s draft roadmap for the next 10 years is officially open for consultation from today.

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Maori 14 May 2012
Last week for Maori representation poll

WAIROA — Voters are reminded they only have until Saturday to have their say in a poll to determine whether or not Wairoa District Council will have dedicated Maori Seats.

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Community 10 May 2012
Wairoa Safe Community - Stakeholder, Investor & Wairoa Community Consultation Workshop 2

WAIROA — Safety is a human right Safety is a shared responsibility Safety is an attainable aspiration TO: To collaboratively identify and prioritise the issues that will raise Wairoa's capability to be a safe, resilient and progressive community.

Consultation Workshop poster

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Council 12 Mar 2012
$2.4 million subsidy boost for Mahia Beach Community Wastewater Scheme

WAIROA — A collaborative approach has resulted in a $2.4 million central government injection to the Mahia Beach Community Wastewater Scheme, bringing the total government subsidy to just over $5.5 million.

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Council 2 Mar 2012
Maori representation poll to take place

WAIROA — A poll to determine whether or not Wairoa District Council will have dedicated Maori Seats will take place in May as a result of a petition lodged with council this week.

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Community 23 Feb 2012
Green Paper for Vulnerable Children

WAIROA — <p>You are invited to meet Champion for Children Norm Hewitt and discuss your ideas to help protect vulnerable children.

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Entertainment 15 Feb 2012
The Air Force in Concert

WAIROA — New Zealand's largest symphonic band, the Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, will hold a free concert for the whole family on February 18, 5:30 PM at the War Memorial Park, Hunter Brown Street, Wairoa.

The Air Force in Concert Poster

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Community 15 Feb 2012
Green Paper for Vulnerable Children

WAIROA — You are invited to meet Champion for Children Norm Hewitt and discuss your ideas to help protect vulnerable children.

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Entertainment 13 Jan 2012
Central Band Of The Royal New Zealand Air Force Picnic In The Park

WAIROA — To celebrate its 75th Anniversary the Central Band of the RNZAF will tour across the centre of the North Island performing concerts for school children and the general public.

AF Band Tour Poster

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Fire 5 Dec 2011
Warmer Weather Brings Fire Season To Forefront

WAIROA — Fire season is fast approaching and Wairoa District Council is urging people to pay close attention to any restrictions that may be advertised as the weather heats up.

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Traffic 5 Dec 2011
Major Roadworks Make A Difference

WAIROA — Travel on one back country road is now safer and more accessible following the sealing of the Waireka Road ‘staircase’ in the Otoi-Putere area.

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Waste 29 Nov 2011
Mahia Beach Community Wastewater Scheme

MAHIA — A more detailed picture of how the Mahia Beach Community Wastewater Scheme (MBCWS) will be funded is emerging.

Mahia Beach Community Wastewater Scheme Area Map

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Festival 12 Nov 2011
Lighthouse Festival

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Lighthouse Festival

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Waste 28 Oct 2011
Funding Allocation On The Table For Mahia Beach Community Wastewater

MAHIA — Wairoa District Council will absorb a significant portion of the initial cost of the Mahia Beach Community Wastewater Scheme in order to alleviate the financial burden for residents and business owners.

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Maori 20 Oct 2011
Maori Representation Opinion Sought by 12 noon on Tuesday, October 25

WAIROA — Councils are required to decide every six years whether or not to institute Maori Seats.

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Rugby 20 Oct 2011
Wairoa FANZONE 4 - Grand Final - New Zealand vs. France

WAIROA — FREE LIVE SCREENING at Gaiety Theatre! GRAND FINAL NEW ZEALAND vs.

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Community 18 Oct 2011
Wairoa Nominations Sought For Whanau Ora Regional Group

WAIROA — The Tairāwhiti Regional Leadership Group (RLG) for Whānau Ora is calling for nominations from the Wairoa community.

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Rugby 17 Oct 2011
Wairoa FANZONE 4 - Grand Final - New Zealand vs. France

WAIROA — FREE LIVE SCREENING at Gaiety Theatre! GRAND FINAL NEW ZEALAND vs.

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Swimming 14 Oct 2011
Swimming

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Adult Swim flyer

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Rugby 10 Oct 2011
Wairoa Fanzone 3 - New Zealand vs. Australia

WAIROA — FREE LIVE SCREENING at Gaiety Theatre! NEW ZEALAND vs.

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Rugby 3 Oct 2011
Wairoa Fanzone 2 - New Zealand vs. Argentina

WAIROA — FREE LIVE SCREENING at Gaiety Theatre! NEW ZEALAND vs.

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Employment 2 Oct 2011
Employment Relations And Health And Safety Seminar

WAIROA — This is an opportunity for you to be informed of the latest employment relations and health and safety legislation and how it impacts on employers and employees.

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Maori 30 Sep 2011
Maori Representation Opinion Sought

WAIROA — <p>Councils are required to decide every six years whether or not to institute Maori Seats.

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Technology 19 Sep 2011
Free Wifi Starts Today In Wairoa CBD

WAIROA — The network - called WAIROA WIFI - will be available in outdoor areas from Riverview Dairy to the Lighthouse, including parts of the riverbank reserve and potentially beyond as the network is unleashed.

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Council 30 Aug 2011
Wairoa District Council Tea & Scones Meetings 2011

WAIROA — Come and meet Councillors over a cuppa.

Tea & Scones Meetings 2011

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Rugby 26 Aug 2011
Oranges at Halftime: Rugby and the Kiwi Experience

WAIROA — The relationship between rugby and Kiwi culture is explored in the free exhibition, Oranges at Halftime: Rugby and the Kiwi Experience, visiting towns throughout New Zealand during August, September and October as part of the REAL New Zealand Festival.

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Film 23 Aug 2011
The Sounds of Silents at the Gaiety Theatre

WAIROA — “The Sounds of Silents” at the Gaiety Theatre Marine Parade, Wairoa 7.30pm Friday 2nd September 2011 Take a trip back in time and enjoy a selection of silent movies of the Wairoa District between the wars and in the sixties.

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Flooding 10 Aug 2011
End In Sight For Taskforce Green Flood Recovery Work

WAIROA — The end is in sight for Taskforce Green workers assisting farmers with flood recovery work around the district.

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News 28 Jul 2011
Around The World in 80 Minutes

WAIROA — Quiz Night, Auction and Tastes From Around The World.

Around The World Poster

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Environment 22 Jul 2011
Environment Court Hears Opoutama Case

GISBORNE — Wairoa District Council is awaiting a decision from the Environment Court over whether or not to uphold an appeal against the Opoutama roading and wastewater project.

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Environment 11 Jul 2011
Memorandum Of Understanding To Seal Future Care Of Whangawehi

A Memorandum of Understanding to ensure the protection and enhancement of the Whangawehi River and catchment area will be signed at a ceremony at Tuahuru Marae this Saturday, July 16.

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News 30 Jun 2011
Stance on Gangs by no means giving up

The recent release of CCTV footage of the gang shooting at a Wairoa service station in October last year has prompted Wairoa District Council to remind the people of the district that the matter has not been forgotten.

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Economy 4 Jun 2011
Ball is rolling on economic development

WAIROA —   A pro-active approach is needed to build a stronger economy in a district that clearly has more strengths than weaknesses.

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Traffic 6 May 2011
Temporary road closure for heavy vehicles advisory

WAIROA — Motorists planning travel on Special Purpose Road 38 around Lake Waikaremoana are advised that the road will be temporarily closed during the day to heavy traffic due to scheduled repairs to Mokau Bridge from 16 May to 10 June 2011.

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Flooding 5 May 2011
Wairoa Flooding footage

WAIROA — Wairoa Flooding (Kaiwaitau) - 27 April 2011 Wairoa District Council footage of wide spread flooding.

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Flooding 4 May 2011
Call for farmers to contact council

WAIROA — Farmers with flood damage need to contact the Wairoa District Council to help build a clear picture of the extent of the devastation to secure a central government relief package.

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Water 2 May 2011
Water flows restored to 90 percent of normal flow

WAIROA — Water flows have been restored to 90 percent of the normal flow, although people are still asked to conserve water as much as possible.

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Water 1 May 2011
Continuing water restrictions for Wairoa residents - Civil Defence

WAIROA — Wairoa District Council engineers and contractors are continuing to work on the break in the water supply pipeline to Wairoa township.

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Water 30 Apr 2011
Break in Wairoa township water supply pipe - Civil Defence

WAIROA — The main pipeline delivering water to the boundary tanks that supply water to households and businesses in the Wairoa township has sustained damage.

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Cycling 16 Feb 2011
Wairoa's cyclists needed to join in cycle madness

WAIROA — The race is on again for the coveted title of New Zealand’s Most Cycle Mad City.

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Council 19 Oct 2010
Results of Wairoa District Council Eelections

WAIROA — Notice is given of the official result of the elections held on 9 October 2010 for Mayor and Councillors of the Wairoa District Council as required by Section 86 of the Local Electoral Act 2001.

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Transport 20 May 2010
Management of Roading Assets moves 'in house'

WAIROA — Big changes to the way Wairoa District Council manages its roading assets will have major benefits for ratepayers including overall cost saving and the benefit of professional expertise on staff.

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Council 29 Mar 2010
Wairoa In Focus, March 2010

WAIROA — Please find below the March edition of Wairoa In Focus – a monthly bulletin delivering news from the Wairoa District Council to the community.

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