Reconnecting coastal Wairarapa communities a priority for emergency teams
The Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO), together with local councils, Red Cross, Fire and Emergency (FENZ) and East Coast Rural Support, continues to support communities across Wairarapa following the recent severe storm, with the south Wairarapa...
Community Survey 2026 OPEN NOW
Our annual community survey is open until Sunday 15 March. Our 2026 Community Survey is open, and we want to hear from as many people as possible. Whether you’ve lived here your whole life, recently moved to the district, or run a local business, your experiences help...
Pin Oak removal – Memorial Square
Unfortunately, we’ve lost another tree to the recent storm – this time in Memorial Square. This large Pin Oak has been snapped at the roots and cannot be saved. As such it is very unstable and works are underway to remove it today. Our assessment has determined...
Severe Weather Continues to Impact Wairarapa
Lower North Island Severe Weather Event Update 6pm, Monday 16 February Emergency services remain active across the Wairarapa this evening as communities continue to deal with the effects of heavy rain and strong winds. While conditions have stabilised in some places,...