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Wairoa is northern Hawke's Bay's river town, set where the broad Wairoa River meets the sea between Napier and Gisborne. The relocated Portland Island lighthouse stands on its main street, and the town is the gateway to Lake Waikaremoana and the bush of Te Urewera. One of the most strongly Māori towns in the country, it hosts the annual Kahungunu celebrations and serves a wide farming and forestry hinterland.

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What is Wairoa known for?

Wairoa is northern Hawke's Bay's river town, set where the broad Wairoa River meets the sea between Napier and Gisborne. The relocated Portland Island lighthouse stands on its main street, and the town is the gateway to Lake Waikaremoana and the bush of Te Urewera. One of the most strongly Māori towns in the country, it hosts the annual Kahungunu celebrations and serves a wide farming and forestry hinterland.

What region is Wairoa in?

Wairoa is in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand.

What is the population of Wairoa?

Wairoa has an estimated population of around 4,500 (Stats NZ estimate).

How many businesses are in Wairoa?

List-It lists 60+ Wairoa businesses across 13 categories, sourced from the NZ Companies Register (NZBN) and verified owner claims.

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