Media releases

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.

Sewer overflow

Tue 7 Jan - emergency sewer valve at Oak Street is closed, the discharge into the Taruheru River has stopped.

Woody debris removal from Waikanae and Midway prioritised

Recent wet and stormy weather has resulted in a significant increase in woody debris washing up on Waikanae and Midway Beaches.

Historic report a significant milestone

Maraetaha Incorporated and Council have joined forces in a shared commitment to enhance the social, cultural, environmental, and economic well-being of both descendant's of Maraetaha Inc and wider Tairāwhiti.

Community to consider options for water services

Council is turning to the community to seek vital feedback on the future delivery of water services across Te Tairāwhiti.