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2025 media releases
Building on Region’s Hazard Readiness
Join experts and emergency managers for a community kōrero about what the next big earthquake and tsunami could look like here — and how we can prepare together, before the shake.
Sensitive sites rules adopted
The change introduces an exemption for new alcohol licence applications within the CBD.
Council welcomes PCE's Alt-F Reset Report
Mayor Rehette Stoltz said it confirms the importance of doing better by our whenua, our people for the future.
Council encourages action on old building consent applications
Get in touch with Council if you have old outstanding building consent applications so we can work together to close them.
Inspirational learnings from conference
inspired to continue working with community groups to support dune restoration efforts in Gisborne/Tairāwhiti.
Track closed for tree felling
Track from Hillview Terrace to Valley Rd closed for tree removal 24 - 26 March
Monkey comb eradication
Stout Street single lane near Pine St, 17 - 21 March as pest plant tackled.
Council proposes changes to sensitive site provisions
Have your say on the proposed amendments to the sensitive sites provisions of the Tairāwhiti Local Alcohol Policy 2024.
Time to shape future waste management
Help shape the future of waste management in Tairāwhiti.
Progress on cyclone-damaged bridges
2 years on and a major milestone - over half of the 97 bridges requiring major repairs are now complete.
Empowering communities to lead their recovery
Tiniroto hall received a new roof and a solar power fit-out and now has a backup generator and emergency radios.
2 years on from Cyclone Gabrielle
Mayor Rehette Stoltz reflects on 2 years since Cyclone Gabrielle changed our region forever.
Collaborative effort for a sustainable future
Transformation is underway in Tairāwhiti where a cross-sector group is developing guidelines to transition erosion-prone land toward a more sustainable future.
Damaged magnolia tree to be removed
90-year-old magnolia tree at the Botanical Gardens will be removed due to severe damage.
Steady supply lifts water restrictions
Level 2 water restrictions have been lifted but please remain mindful of water use.
Sewer overflow
Tue 7 Jan - emergency sewer valve at Oak Street is closed, the discharge into the Taruheru River has stopped.