Kirsten Wise
Mayors of cyclone-hit areas reflect on recovery
Ten months on from devastating cyclone Gabrielle ...in some of the hardest hit regions, people are still out of their homes, roads remain severely compromised and silt and debris is blight on the… Video, Audio
Robbie Williams ticket holders struggle to find accomodation in Napier
Let me entertain you, or not. Some Robbie Williams ticket holders seem to be trying to get rid of their tickets, because they're struggling to find accommodation. The singer is playing at the Mission… Video, Audio
Councils seek certainty over water assets due to change of government
Councils want more certainty over what the change of government means for their water assets, and their finances.
To the delight of councils opposed to Three Waters, National has promised to start… Audio
Take it or leave it: Hawkes bay councils not able to negotiate on flood buyouts
It's been revealed five hawkes bay councils have been offered a take or leave it deal by the government for the shared buy-out of high risk homes hit by extreme weather. In June the government… Video, Audio
Cyclone-hit region's mayors still waiting on plans for fixes, rebuilds
Two and half months on from devastating cyclone Gabrielle, life is not back to normal in the hardest hit regions, and will not be for some time.
A number of roads including major state highways… Video, Audio
Hawke's Bay gets a visit from the Ombudsman
The slow pace of recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle is frustrating some Hawke's Bay locals, but it's hoped a visit by the Ombudsman could help change that.
Peter Boshier is currently travelling through… Audio
Time is right to lift state of emergency - Napier Mayor
In Napier as the clean-up continues, crime appears to be trending downwards.
Corin Dann spoke to Napier mayor Kirsten Wise, who told him now is the right time to lift the State of Emergency.
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Napier leaders making decisions about Awatoto industrial zone
Council and community leaders in Napier are urgently discussing what to do about the contaminated Awatoto industrial zone.
The area has been severely affected by flooding during Cyclone Gabrielle… Audio
Napier Mayor waiting on details for more police in area
Hawke's Bay locals didn't hold back when they had a chance to tell senior police and local mayors what it's like living in the flooded region, with looters prowling around.
After surviving the… Video, Audio
Napier downpours cause flooding in some regions
Two weeks on from Cyclone Gabrielle, several communities remain without power.
Unison representatives are meeting with people in Puketapu today, and Tangoio and Tutira tomorrow.
Incident controller… Audio
Initial cyclone relief package a start - Napier mayor
Napier's mayor Kirsten Wise is describing the initial relief package outlined by the government as "a start".
She spoke to Corin Dann on Morning Report. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Napier power situation improving
Power has been restored to most of Napier after several days of severe outages following Cyclone Gabrielle.
There are still a great many challenges facing the city as the clean up begins and a major… Audio
Update from Napier Mayor, Kirsten Wise
Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise provides an update on the city's response to Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Napier mayor has update on situation in city
Power is slowly coming on in Napier, with about 30 percent of households now expected to have electricity.
On the line now is Napier mayor Kirsten Wise. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Napier still largely without power
Napier is still largely without power almost four days since Cyclone Gabrielle struck.
Napier's mayor Kirsten Wise spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise
Cyclone Gabrielle: Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise joins us for an update. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Most communication lines down in Napier
Napier's mayor is reminding those who are worried about friends and family that access to internet and phone services remains limited for many.
Kirsten Wise says it is difficult to get information… Audio
Further evacuations near Napier might be needed
Napier mayor Kirsten Wise joins Kathryn for an update on the situation in the Napier area, warning that high tide may cause issues and that further evacuations might be needed. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Napier Mayor on region's situation
Houses are underwater and roads have been washed out across Hawkes Bay following yesterday's extraordinary amount of rain.
People were rescued from their roofs by helicopters and boats to escape… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay update from mayor
As Cyclone Gabrielle lashes much of the country, Hawke's Bay is one of the worst-impacted areas. Taradale, Omahu, Waiohiki, Jervoistown and Meeanee residents were asked to evacuate shortly before 11… Audio