Media releases

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

It received a new roof and a solar power fit-out through MBIE’s Community Renewable Energy Fund. The hall 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.

Damaged magnolia tree to be removed

90-year-old magnolia tree at the Botanical Gardens will be removed due to severe damage.

Help us plan for a better future

Steady supply lifts water restrictions

Level 2 water restrictions have been lifted but please remain mindful of water use.

Low-flying aircraft mapping wetlands

A fixed-wing aircraft will be flying low over the region through until April.