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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 >>

 
 
 
 
 

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