Reminder: Prohibited Fire Season 2024

Reminder: Prohibited Fire Season 2024

Reminder All of Wairarapa moved into a prohibited fire season from 8am on Tuesday 23 January, until further notice. A prohibited fire season means no open-air fires are allowed and all fire permits are revoked. The region is experiencing hot, dry, and windy weather...
Cyclone Gabrielle Update: Wednesday 1 March

Cyclone Gabrielle Update: Wednesday 1 March

Cyclone Gabrielle Update: Wednesday 1 March Cyclone Gabrielle recovery support Information on support is available to those that have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle is available online at Wellington Region Emergency Management Office [WREMO]. WREMO’s Cyclone...
Wairarapa councils release report on local Cyclone Gabrielle response

Street light repair delays

We have received service requests regarding street lighting outages in Carterton. We are in constant contact with our provider Mercury Energy regarding the issues. However, PowerCo, who make their repairs on Mercury’s behalf, are currently prioritising restoring...
Wairarapa Mayors launch Relief Fund

Wairarapa Mayors launch Relief Fund

Wairarapa mayors have opened a Relief Fund in response to the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. Donations to the Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund can be made to 03-0687-0271682-03, using the donation reference ‘WAISTORM’. Eligibility criteria and the application process will...