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
After a disaster
Supporting communities to recover
Recovery offices are established following some major emergency events to assist with the longer term recovery process.
The Wairarapa Recovery Office, which was set up following Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle to coordinate activities across the three Wairarapa district councils, closed on 30 June 2025.
Responsibility for recovery activities have transferred to the recently established Wairarapa Emergency Management Office (EMO). The EMO is a combined council office that coordinates activities across the four ‘Rs’ of emergency management: readiness, risk reduction, response and recovery.
This website is managed by the EMO and will be used to provide regional information following future major emergency events. You can contact the EMO for more information at any time.
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Latest News
Wairarapa Emergency Management Office established
A new office has been established to manage emergency management activities across the three Wairarapa district councils: Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa.
Wairarapa Recovery Summary Report available
A report outlining the recovery programme coordinated by Wairarapa district councils following Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle is now available.
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.
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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]
The Wairarapa Emergency Management Office works across the three Wairarapa district councils (Masterton, Carterton, South Wairarapa) to coordinate emergency management activities.