Media releases
Cross-sector group working to improve future land use
Moving towards more sustainable forestry and farming practices on the steep and erosion-prone land in Tairāwhiti is needed to protect our rivers and coastal environments.
Waingake Warriors: Planting pride and preserving water
We're working with FarmCare Services Ltd to undertake large scale native planting throughout the Waingake area
Removal of destroyed bridges underway
Council has secured funding to clear remnants of the 8 bridges completely destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Council strengthens flood preparedness
The region is in good stead to be better prepared for flood events following an external review of the region’s Flood Warning Manual.
United Tairāwhiti impresses Prime Minister
Prime Minister Chris Luxon had plenty of good things to say about Te Tairāwhiti after an informal meeting with iwi leaders, Trust Tairāwhiti and Mayor Rehette Stoltz.
Hollywood Bailey bridge strengthened to last 50 years
Strengthening work on the Hollywood Bailey bridge is about to commence.
Milestone for 1000 year walkway bridge
The large waka or walkway bridge that will connect Tītīrangi/Kaiti Hill and the Puhi Kai Iti/Cook Landing site will soon be installed.
Clock tower to be lit up this month
Gisborne’s town clock will be lit up this month to raise awareness for two key initiatives.
Kiwa Pools celebrates successful first year
Kiwa Pools has made a big splash in its first year of business.
City potholes for repair
Pothole repairs will take place at multiple sites across the city.
Caution on Waihau Beach Road
Please don't stop and sightsee as a landslide has failed again and is causing concern.
LGNZ award winners
We took home 2 of the 5 major awards at Local Government New Zealand’s SuperLocal awards ceremony
Peel Street toilets get new lease on life
The Peel Street public toilets that have been in the central city for more than 100 years could now live to see another 100.
Large landslide at Te Kurī a Paoa Young Nicks Head
There's still a risk of landfall around this area and we're asking everyone to please stay clear
Unstable slip prompts warning
Dr Murry Cave says it’s likely to fail during or after heavy rain but failure could occur at any time without a rainfall trigger.
Māori Wards retained in Tairāwhiti
"It’s up to us to make sure the Council voices around the table are all of us, we need to hear the voices of our people and more than half of our people are Māori,” Mayor Rehette Stoltz.
Removal of unsafe stairways at Wainui Beach
Two sets of stairs removed this week were along Moana Rd Okitu, due to their significant risk to public.
Natural Heritage Fund open for 2025
Any privately owned land can apply by 20 August 2024 for projects to start in 2025
Statement: withdrawal of liquor licence
An appeal to the application for a liquor licence at 31-35 Gladstone Road, made by Te Kura Kauapapa Maori o Hawaiki Hou no longer stands, after the liquor licence application was withdrawn on 5 June, 2024.
Council hui helps shape Wainui’s future
Council is inviting residents of Wainui to an evening community hui on Thursday 1st of August to help shape plans that will affect Wainui.
A small but vital link completed
"The outcome is fantastic and an asset for the community. It really is a good news story," - Mitre 10 owner Geoff Taylor.
Jet boat and helicopter part of Waimatā River clean up
Removing woody debris from almost 30kms along the Waimāta River - part of the big regional clean up.
Warning around urban poison use after two pets died
“This story is a terrible reminder of what can happen in an urban environment when poison is used in an unsafe or indiscriminate manner,” said Biosecurity team leader Phillip Karaitiana.
Keep stock off stopbanks
“Sheep are ok, but cattle, pigs or horses are definitely not because of the damage they can cause undermining the stopbank integrity,” - Community Lifelines Director Tim Barry.