Wairoa Flood Mitigation Project - Latest News [Page 1]
Three Years On From Cyclone Gabrielle – Wairoa Turns The Page As Flood Protection Nears Construction
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 4:01 pm | Wairoa Flood Mitigation Project
Crown Manager, Lawrence Yule, says the anniversary is a time to honour what the community has endured, while also acknowledging the significant progress that has brought Wairoa to the cusp of construction. More >>
Major Milestone Reached – Wairoa Flood Mitigation Secures Formal Support To Proceed To Construction
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 12:33 pm | Wairoa Flood Mitigation Project
Crown Manager, Lawrence Yule, says the approval, combined with largely completed land access negotiations, represents the breakthrough the community has been waiting for. More >>
Building Momentum: Progress Continues For Wairoa Flood Mitigation
Friday, 5 December 2025, 10:40 am | Wairoa Flood Mitigation Project
Land access negotiations remain a key focus, with the project team continuing to work respectfully with directly impacted whānau and property owners. More >>
Further Progress For Wairoa Flood Mitigation As Project Targets Year-End Construction Start
Monday, 13 October 2025, 11:20 am | Wairoa Flood Mitigation Project
Two land access agreements with directly impacted property owners have now been completed, and a further two agreements are expected to be signed in the coming weeks. More >>
Flood Mitigation Makes Progress, One Year One From June Flood Event
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 11:16 am | Wairoa Flood Mitigation Project
With more than 150 properties still yellow-stickered, the first anniversary of the June event serves as a poignant reminder of why flood mitigation remains so critical for Wairoa’s future, says Crown Manager, Lawrence Yule. More >>
Wairoa Flood Mitigation Kōrero Continues To Make Progress
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 12:03 pm | Wairoa Flood Mitigation Project
More technical project refinements are underway and will occur at the same time as the ongoing community conversations. More >>
Wairoa Community Kōrero On Flood Mitigation Options Underway
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 6:44 pm | Wairoa Flood Mitigation Project
Throughout this process, there has been a shared commitment to minimising impacts on the people of Wairoa, whenua and cultural taonga, says Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chair, Hinewai Ormsby. More >>
