Warnings and Alerts

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council is aware of discolouration in the Wairoa River, which is consistent with an algal bloom. Our team is investigating and has taken samples to confirm the species involved. As a precaution, please avoid swimming or gathering mahinga kai in this area until we have the result...

Access to Eskdale Park has been reinstated (as of the 17th of February). Access is by walking only, no vehicle access. Caution is advised around the area as due to the nature of the Esk River and its surroundings, there is still potential for cyclone debris to appear around the river.