Media releases
Face to face training a hit
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.
National role for TEMO lead
Ben Green appointed as an alternate national controller for the National Emergency Management Agency.
United effort required for massive road repairs
Calling for tenders a bit differently for the huge amount of work planned on local roads over the next 3 years
Labour Weekend - summer camping starts
Seasonal camping in Tairāwhiti starts Labour Weekend with people now able to apply for a permit.
Tender out for new bus operator
A qualified and experienced company is being sought to operate the new GizzyBus transport network.
Pipeline repairs - water use needs to drop
City water supply users are being asked to reduce unnecessary water use from now until Monday
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.
Toilet closure to prevent vandalism
Vandalism of toilets in Wainui and Okitu has resulted in night time closures.
Fewer road cones ahead
The community will be seeing less road cones and disruptions on our roads thanks to a new approach to traffic management planning.
Citizens to help make decisions on land use
A new approach to decision making will be taking place in our region throughout November.
TEMO impresses Fijian visitors
Litiana Bainimarama will be taking a few titbits away after her visit to the Tairāwhiti Emergency Management Office (TEMO).
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.
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.
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.