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Track closed for tree felling
Track from Hillview Terrace to Valley Rd closed for tree removal 24 - 26 March
Monkey comb eradication
Stout Street single lane near Pine St, 17 - 21 March as pest plant tackled.
Council proposes changes to sensitive site provisions
Have your say on the proposed amendments to the sensitive sites provisions of the Tairāwhiti Local Alcohol Policy 2024.
Work at Taruheru Cemetery
In 2 areas, the grass will be sprayed, the ground relevelled with more topsoil and resown.
Time to shape future waste management
Help shape the future of waste management in Tairāwhiti.
Progress on cyclone-damaged bridges
2 years on and a major milestone - over half of the 97 bridges requiring major repairs are now complete.
Empowering communities to lead their recovery
Tiniroto hall received a new roof and a solar power fit-out and now has a backup generator and emergency radios.
Cenotaph spruce up
This is significant in preserving our heritage and ensuring the Cenotaph remains in good condition.
AI game-changer for woody debris
AI is a smarter and more cost-effective way to quickly identify the location of woody debris and estimate volumes.
Massive year ahead for road repairs
$78m to be spent on repairing more than 600 cyclone-damaged sites over the next 3 years
2 years on from Cyclone Gabrielle
Mayor Rehette Stoltz reflects on 2 years since Cyclone Gabrielle changed our region forever.
Collaborative effort for a sustainable future
Transformation is underway in Tairāwhiti where a cross-sector group is developing guidelines to transition erosion-prone land toward a more sustainable future.