Hawke’s Bay roading contractor layoffs as Cyclone Gabrielle highway recovery work finishes

Local Democracy reporter·Hawkes Bay Today·9 Oct, 2026 12:16 AM4 mins to read‌Cyclone Gabrielle recovery work has now been completed in Hawke's Bay on State Highways 2, 5, 50, 51 and 38. Photo / Mike ScottStaff at two Hawke’s Bay roading contractors have been let go as work created by Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke’s Bay finishes. It’s understood Tūpore Infrastructure has made significant cuts in one of its divisions, while Wairoa-based Quality Roading Services has cut 10 roles in its maintenance team. At