Media releases
Council’s win shared by community
Council is the toast of its peers after its three year recovery plan topped its category at the Taituarā 2024 Great Consultation Document competition.
Bike rack suspended on public buses
Council has announced that bike racks on all public transport buses within the region will be unavailable from Saturday 9 November.
Action underway to restore Gisborne's streetlights
The community will soon see new streetlights being installed across the network.
Council to consider options for Grey Street
Councillors will make a decision on the Kahutia / Grey Street intersection at their meeting on Wednesday.
Couple ‘grateful’ to see progress with home lift
Raewynn and Geoff Foreman's Fergusson Drive property is one of the first to be lifted under the Future of Severely Affected Land 2P mitigation programme - funded through Council with central government money.
Government recognition for clean-up
Mayor Rehette Stoltz has welcomed the Government's recognition of the significant progress made in the cleanup and recovery efforts following devastating 2023 cyclones.
Stay safe on the water
It's Safer Boating Week 2024, dedicated to raising awareness about staying safe on the water.
New tree nurseries for East Coast erosion control
Our land management team helped establish a poplar and willow nursery on Pourau Station.
Pride for Waingake restoration project
We're working with FarmCare Services Ltd to undertake large scale native planting throughout the Waingake area.
Silt affects native trees
One year on from major weather events of 2023 and sadly we are starting to see the effects of silt on our mature native trees.
Come see us at the A&P show
Learn more about river and estuarine ecosystems and what restoration mahi is underway including the spartina removal project.
Conservation Week 2024
This year’s Conservation Week was an awesome celebration of our community’s passion for the Taiao!
Face to face training a hit
More than 330 people so far from across the region now have an oversight of how emergency welfare structures and processes connect and support communities.
NZTA decision on bridge funding
Council has received a funding decision from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) regarding funding requests for bridge repairs including replacement of the eight bridges lost during Cyclone Gabrielle.
United Tairāwhiti impresses Prime Minister
Prime Minister Chris Luxon had plenty of good things to say about Te Tairāwhiti after an informal meeting with iwi leaders, Trust Tairāwhiti and Mayor Rehette Stoltz.
National role for TEMO lead
Ben Green appointed as an alternate national controller for the National Emergency Management Agency.
United effort required for massive road repairs
Calling for tenders a bit differently for the huge amount of work planned on local roads over the next 3 years
Labour Weekend - summer camping starts
Seasonal camping in Tairāwhiti starts Labour Weekend with people now able to apply for a permit.
Tender out for new bus operator
A qualified and experienced company is being sought to operate the new GizzyBus transport network.
Pipeline repairs - water use needs to drop
City water supply users are being asked to reduce unnecessary water use from now until Monday
Council strengthens flood preparedness
The region is in good stead to be better prepared for flood events following an external review of the region’s Flood Warning Manual.
Toilet closure to prevent vandalism
Vandalism of toilets in Wainui and Okitu has resulted in night time closures.
Fewer road cones ahead
The community will be seeing less road cones and disruptions on our roads thanks to a new approach to traffic management planning.
Citizens to help make decisions on land use
A new approach to decision making will be taking place in our region throughout November.