December 2023 media releases

Media releases December 2023

Bridge jumping dangerous - no longer a rite of passage

Council Harbourmaster Peter Buell says jumping from the city’s bridges is not safe.
Tolaga Bay Wharf update

We’re preparing to reopen Tolaga Bay Wharf to its halfway point by the end of February.
Partnership a win for the wider region

The initiative – a first for provincial Aotearoa – was driven by TEMO group manager Ben Green.
For Tairāwhiti with Love - nominate a Superhero

Mayor Stoltz says the Superhero Awards are part of a broader campaign Council will be running next year called For Tairāwhiti with Love.
Strong and stable leadership selected for Council CE role

Mayor Rehette Stoltz says after an external recruitment programme, and rigorous interview process, the Council has resolved to appoint Nedine Thatcher Swann back in the role.
Healthy water, land, people and future are the focus of Three Year Plan

The strategic framework for the 2024 – 2027 Three Year Plan, including Council’s priorities, was adopted at yesterday’s Council meeting, alongside draft borrowing limits and rates increases.
Cut-off date for reports of severely affected land

The community has until 30 December to notify the Council of any residential land severely affected by Cyclone Gabrielle that isn’t already known to Council.
Waihau Beach Road reopens - in time for summer camping

The reopening of the road also means summer camping at Waihau Beach/Loisels Campground will open from Friday 22 December.
Massive footpath repair programme underway

Contractors have started work on the worst footpath faults in our urban area first.