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Council welcomes Government support to progress forestry consents
Government funding will help speed up forestry harvesting consents over the next 12 weeks.
Council welcomes next steps for land-use transition in Tairāwhiti
Reformed advisory group to help drive practical land-use transition across Tairāwhiti.
Annual Report reflects year of significant delivery and recovery progress
Council has adopted its 2025/26 Annual Report, highlighting major achievements and ongoing recovery work across the region.
Tiniroto Bypass gears up for major construction season
Crews are making good progress on the Tiniroto Bypass ahead of a busy construction season.
New Tsunami mapping covers whole region
New modelling helps communities plan safer tsunami evacuations.
A legacy of looking after the land at Turihaua Station
Erosion control planting and land retirement are helping build a more resilient farm at Turihaua Station.
Council innovation wins national SuperIdea Award
Tairāwhiti recovery innovation gains further national recognition for smarter solutions.
Practical solutions needed for Tairāwhiti forestry future
Recent public discussion has highlighted concerns about how our forestry consenting and compliance system is working and the ability of forestry to continue harvesting
Council welcomes Seeka investment in Tairāwhiti
A proposed $15.5 million investment in a new packhouse and coolstore facility on a Council-owned property in Lytton Road.
City centre vision reaches major milestone
Council endorses the Action and Investment Plan and supporting business case at their meeting.