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Our media releases
Opportunity to manage freshwater better
“We need to plan now for water resilience – taking into account climate change and economic and population growth demands,” Director of Sustainable Futures Joanna Noble
Time to engage community on Council's 2024-2027 Three Year Plan (3YP)
The plan outlines the challenges facing Council and how it intends to pay for the enormous recovery bill we face following cyclones Hale and Gabrielle last year.
Millions to secure Tokomaru Bay's landfill
This will be a two-year project that will start mid-2024 following engagement to work through details with hapū and residents of Tokomaru Bay.
Council purchases first Category 3 property
"The past year has been exceptionally challenging for our Category 3 property owners, and I am pleased that we are now in a position where they can begin to look to the future,” - Mayor Rehette Stoltz
Work underway to repair local road dropouts
Over 600 dropouts were caused by Cyclone Gabrielle and a further 300 from other weather events.
Workshop on how to reduce waste
“Come along to this community workshop where you’ll get some life hacks to help you deal with/manage your waste better,” - Council Waste Minimisation lead Charlotte Phelps.
Great vibe at Saturday's community event
Event organiser Merle Walker described the day as a positive way for everyone to band together after the weather events of last year.
New signs for Enviroschools early childhood education centres
Earlier this week, Enviroschools facilitators delivered six new signs to early childhood education centres around Tairāwhiti.
Community event to acknowledge Cyclone Gabrielle impacts
Council is excited to invite Tairāwhiti to ‘Tū Whitia – Stand & Shine’, a free community event happening Saturday 2 March from 3pm to 8.30pm at the Gisborne Soundshell.
Stopbanks being raised at a great pace
“The focus is now on the western side of the river, with about 17kms already completed downstream of the Patutahi township," Regional River Manager Joss Ruifrok.
Hui kicks off pilot for more sustainable Ūawa Catchment
Council is holding a hui for residents of the Ūawa catchment on 14 March to work towards a more sustainable future for the catchment.
Apply for Creative Communities Funding
Applications for this fund have been extended until Thursday, 29 February.