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.

Get updates on the recovery effort

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Latest News

Psychological First Aid courses available

Jul 3, 2024

Wairarapa Recovery Office (WRO) is coordinating and funding a series of Psychological First Aid (PFA) courses that will be available to workplaces, marae and community organisations that support individuals and whānau following natural disasters and traumatic events.

Cyclone recovery ongoing needs survey underway

May 6, 2024

The Wairarapa Recovery Office (WRO) is running a survey on the ongoing impact of Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle for people, farming operations, businesses and communities in the Wairarapa.

Ministerial visit welcomed by Wairarapa mayors

Feb 19, 2024

A visit to Wairarapa by Minister Hon. Mark Patterson to discuss the day-to-day challenges experienced by rural communities was warmly welcomed by the three Wairarapa Mayors.