News
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Pirongia water supply strengthened as backup connection completed
NewsPirongia’s water supply has been strengthened today with a new backup connection completed at the Frontier Road reservoir.
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District moves to Alert Level 2; Pirongia emergency remains
NewsThe whole of the Waipā District will move to Water Alert Level 2 today as the community continues to be impacted by storm damage.
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Waipā District Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund now open for applications
NewsThe Waipā District Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund is now open for applications from people and groups across the district affected by recent flooding and storm damage.
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Waipā and Ōtorohanga Districts extend States of Emergency
NewsBoth Waipā and Ōtorohanga Districts have extended their respective states of emergency for a further seven days.
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Waipā District roading updates - February 19, 2026
NewsRoading updates February 19, 2026
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Storm damage forces Pirongia Forest, reserves and tracks closed
NewsSevere weather has caused significant damage closing Pirongia Forest, Sainsbury Road Reserve, Kakepuku Mountain Track and several other popular tracks across Pirongia to protect public safety.
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Joint media statement – Western Waikato Emergency Operations Centre
NewsRoad and water updates Waipā and Ōtorohanga Districts
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Waipā District roading updates - 2.15pm 18 February 2026
NewsWaipā District roading updates
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Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund open for donations
NewsThe Waipā District Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund is now open for donations to support people impacted by recent flooding and storm damage.
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Joint media update – Emergency Operations Centre
NewsRoad and water update for Waipā and Ōtorohanga Districts
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Waipā District roading updates
NewsWaipā District roading updates
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Update: Te Tahi Water Treatment Plant
NewsThe inlet and dam that supplies the Te Tahi Water Treatment Plant have sustained significant damage due to recent weather events, and the treatment plant is offline.
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Waipā to establish Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund
NewsA Mayoral Disaster Relief Fund has today been established for the Waipā District.
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Track closures and safety update
NewsSeveral tracks and reserves across the Waipā and Ōtorohanga districts are currently closed due to storm damage and safety risks. The public is asked not to access these areas until further notice.
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Waipā District in Recovery phase
NewsThe State of Emergency for the Waipā District has been lifted due to the severe weather and flooding events. We're now in the recovery phase.
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‘Fragile’ Pirongia water supply a focus for Civil Defence
NewsJoint media statement – Western Waikato Emergency Operations Centre
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Cleaning up safely after flooding
NewsDealing with flooding can be overwhelming and exhausting. As you begin to clean up, it’s important to take care of your health as well as your home.
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Response teams continue working across southwest Waikato
NewsJoint media statement – Western Waikato Emergency Operations Centre
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State of Emergency remains for Waipā District as response continues
NewsWaipā District remains in a State of Emergency, with Council and other agencies continuing to respond to severe weather impacts across the district.
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STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED FOR WAIPĀ DISTRICT
NewsWaipā Mayor Mike Pettit has declared a State of Emergency for the Waipā District, effective immediately (signed at 3pm on Saturday, February 14, 2026) and set to remain in place for seven days.
