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 12-14 February 2023, Wairarapa was struck by Cyclone Gabrielle, a tropical cyclone that caused widespread damage 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 families had to evacuate their homes, with some still unable to return.
A regional response to the cyclone has seen councils, volunteers and a range of local organisations pull together to assist people and communities that were affected.
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Latest News
Cyclones catalyst for enhanced emergency management
Two years on from Cyclones Gabrielle and Hale, investment in community resilience and facilities, and enhanced emergency management practices by local councils mean Wairarapa is better placed to respond to future emergency events.
Cyclone recovery funding providing ongoing community benefits
Two years on from Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle, cyclone recovery funding has assisted individuals and communities to recover and provided ongoing benefits for people in affected areas.
Two-year anniversary marks milestone in Cyclone Gabrielle recovery process
This week marks the second anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle, which swept across the North Island and created nine regional states of emergency during February 2023.
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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]
Wairarapa Recovery Office works across the three Wairarapa district councils (Masterton, Carterton, South Wairarapa) to coordinate disaster recovery and community emergency resilience efforts.