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Our media releases
Days numbered for new lake in Waiorongomai Valley
A satellite flyover in March this year showed water was draining from it rapidly and it’s likely to be gone by the end of winter, if not before.
Saltwater wedge mapping in Ūawa
Inanga, the most common of the five whitebait species, spawn (lay their eggs) near the saltwater wedge during late summer and autumn.
Summer crops survey results
Maize and sweetcorn retain the top spot as the most grown crop in Tairāwhiti over the summer months.
Successful start to Spartina project
The project is led by Haumanu Tū Ora, funded by the Ministry for the Environment and Gisborne District Council.
Much to learn from Tairāwhiti TEMO
A key component is the “good relationships” Tairāwhiti TEMO has with its stakeholders, partners and iwi.
Te Arai Footbridge reopening huge for Manutūkē community's well-being
When the bridge couldn’t be used – the alternative for young people, or those without cars, was to walk along the SH2 vehicle bridge which has no pedestrian walkway.
Government Inquiry welcomed by Council
Mayor Rehette Stoltz said there were lots of good examples in this report from our region.
Third Bailey bridge installed by Council
The Bailey bridge will stay in place for the rest of the year while permanent repairs to the abutment take place.
Have your say on the proposed new Navigation Safety Bylaw
The community can have their say on 11 key proposed changes by Friday 17 May.
Minister joins ceremony to mark stopbank milestone
Mayor Rehette Stoltz says we're now building to account for higher-intensity rain events and rising sea levels. This milestone means the Eastern (city) side of stopbanks along the Waipaoa River is now complete.
Fly-tipping escalation in our region
Indications for this financial year are for 700 tonnes of fly-tipping or illegal dumping in this region. That’s doubled from last year and increased almost five times since three years ago.
Training the trainers on NZ's first-of-its-kind desalination unit
It can deal with water sources that may be filled with sediment from rivers and treat seawater.