Hīkina Wairarapa
Wairarapa Recovery
Kia ora and welcome to the Hīkina Wairarapa – Wairarapa Recovery website. This site brings together information and resources for individuals and communities across Wairarapa impacted by natural hazards.
Check this site for information on:
- Financial support
- Health and wellbeing support
- How to contact your council
Cyclone Gabrielle
Our latest recovery response
Over the course of 12-13 February 2023, Wairarapa was struck by Cyclone Gabrielle, a tropical cyclone that caused widespread damate to regions across the North Island, with nine regional states of emergency.
Eastern and coastal communities in Wairarapa were hit, with some communities experiencing severe flooding and slips, stock losses, and damage to farm equipment, pastures and fencing. A number of famillies had to evacuate their homes, with some still unable to return.
A regional reponse to the cyclone saw councils, volunteers and a range of local organisations pull together to assist people and communities that were affected.
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Latest News
Donated resources to assist isolated communities in emergencies
Coastal and isolated communities in Wairarapa will be better placed to respond to emergency events following the donation of resources from the Wairarapa Recovery Office.
Funding provides power boost for Wairarapa community emergency facilities
Whareama Hall’s role as a key community facility during an emergency has been strengthened following a funding grant to install a solar energy and battery back-up system.
Wairarapa survey highlights ongoing impacts of 2023 cyclones
A survey has highlighted the significant ongoing property, financial and social impacts of Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle on people and communities in Wairarapa.
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Contact your Council
Masterton District Council
161 Queen Street, Masterton
27 Lincoln Road, Masterton
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Phone: 06 370 6300
Email: [email protected]
Carterton District Council
28 Holloway Street, Carterton
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Phone: 06 379 4030
Email: [email protected]
South Wairarapa District Council
19 Kitchener Street, Martinborough
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Phone: 06 306 9611
Email: [email protected]
This page brings together information and resources for individuals and communities across Wairarapa impacted by natural hazards.
Wairarapa Recovery Office works across the three Wairarapa district councils (Masterton, Carterton, South Wairarapa) to coordinate disaster recovery and community emergency resilience efforts.