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Waipaoa flood protection project nears completion
A major milestone has been reached in the Waipaoa stopbank upgrade project, with almost all physical construction now complete.
Native planting begins at Anaura Bay
More than 40,000 native plants will be established at Anaura Bay to strengthen community resilience.
Funding available for biodiversity projects
Apply for funding for your biodiversity project
Annual Plan for 2026/27 adopted
Confirming the final year of its Three-Year Recovery Plan developed following Cyclone Gabrielle.
New Trustee to Trust Tairāwhiti
John Rae appointed as a Trustee of Trust Tairāwhiti for a 3-year term from 1 July.
Gladstone Road Bridge closure required for debris removal
The bridge closed temporarily to allow contractors to remove debris before more material arrived.
Council endorses next stage of flood resilience projects
A major milestone reached in the flood resilience programme, with next steps to help reduce flood risk across Tairāwhiti.
All about the tamariki at St Leger Bridge rebuild open day
Students learned fascinating facts about the scale of the project. The new bridge contains 114 tonnes of steel and 564 tonnes of concrete
Council recognised with national local government awards
National awards recognise Tairāwhiti recovery innovation
Know before you go: Live bus tracking launches
GizzyBus and Waka Kura passengers can now check where the bus is with real time information.