Media releases

We hold media releases on our website for the past year. If you're after something published earlier, please contact us at MediaEnquiry@gdc.govt.nz

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