Wairarapa survey highlights ongoing impacts of 2023 cyclones

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. Run by the Wairarapa Recovery Office (WRO), the survey of people in impacted areas found that 75 percent of...
Psychological First Aid courses available

Psychological First Aid courses available

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

Cyclone recovery ongoing needs survey underway

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. Information from the survey will be used to target resources and support at the...
Ministerial visit welcomed by Wairarapa mayors

Ministerial visit welcomed by Wairarapa mayors

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. As Minister for Rural Communities, Minister Patterson was eager to discuss Wairarapa’s...