April 2024 media releases

Media releases April 2024

Appreciation for Government funding towards cyclone recovery

“We are grateful for this financial support, which will significantly aid our region’s recovery and is a positive step towards securing our community’s future,” says Mayor Stoltz.
Attention coastal lovers - learn about threats to our coast

A free Marine Biosecurity workshop is being held at the Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club between 9am and 1pm on May 30.
Government Inquiry welcomed by Council

Mayor Rehette Stoltz said there were lots of good examples in this report from our region.
Third Bailey bridge installed by Council

The Bailey bridge will stay in place for the rest of the year while permanent repairs to the abutment take place.
Have your say on the proposed new Navigation Safety Bylaw

The community can have their say on 11 key proposed changes by Friday 17 May.
Minister joins ceremony to mark stopbank milestone

Mayor Rehette Stoltz says we're now building to account for higher-intensity rain events and rising sea levels. This milestone means the Eastern (city) side of stopbanks along the Waipaoa River is now complete.
Fly-tipping escalation in our region

Indications for this financial year are for 700 tonnes of fly-tipping or illegal dumping in this region. That’s doubled from last year and increased almost five times since three years ago.
Training the trainers on NZ's first-of-its-kind desalination unit

It can deal with water sources that may be filled with sediment from rivers and treat seawater.
Demolition works begin at the Olympic Pool Complex

The demolition of the old Olympic pool complex and administration building at Centennial Marine Drive has started.
One week of community conversations to go

If you’d like to attend one of the community conversations in person have a look at the calendar of events still to come.
Changes coming to Grey Street soon

“These installations will be in place for two years to give our community the look and feel of them before permanent decisions are made," Council Community Lifelines Director Tim Barry.
Drivers asked to be courteous at the raised table crossings

Council Road Safety Coordinator Lauriel Edwards says raised tables are courtesy crossings under the road code and drivers are asked to be courteous.
Monuments clean ahead of annual remembrance

The Pātūtahi Returned Services Monument, the Te Karaka War Memorial and the Cenotaph in Gisborne have all been cleaned ahead of ANZAC Day 2024.
Te Karaka community invited to validate Flood modelling

"On Saturday April 13, from 9am until 12noon at the school, we're asking the Te Karaka community to share details about flood heights and speed of flood waters at their properties," Regional River Manager Joss Ruifrok.