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Our media releases
Check river levels – flows are low
Council is asking people who take water from rivers to keep an eye on flows.
Tug wash poses major risk for boaties
Stay clear of tugboats operating, as more ships are using the harbour with the completion of Berth 7
Boosting flood intelligence with new tools
Building resilience - combining forecasts, river levels and rainfall data from our 59 monitoring sites to anticipate flooding
Matawai playground and waharoa welcomed by students
A family space for tamariki and whānau was the priority for Matawai and Motu communities
Illegal dumping at transfer station gate
Don't do it - we encourage people to report illegal dumping as soon as they see it in public places
Shellfish biotoxin alert for East Cape
Do not collect or eat shellfish from areas where shellfish biotoxin warnings have been issued
Spot and stop moth plant
Help stop the spread of this highly invasive pest
Council considers exemption for plan change to protect Tairāwhiti land and rivers
At its meeting on Thursday, Council will consider a plan change aimed at strengthening how highly eroding and erosion-prone land is managed.
Waste minimisation funding open for applications
Calling local innovators, schools and community groups to apply for funding before 27 February.
Tiniroto bypass construction begins
A karakia and sod turning with residents, mana whenua, contractors and staff at the start of a 2-year project.
Transition programme business case released
The business case seeks investment for landowners to transform vulnerable land
Bridge repair programme reaches 75 percent
Bridge programme of repairs and rebuilds making good progress