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2025 News

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2025 media releases

Council calls for regionally responsive reforms in national direction feedback to Government

Council has lodged its formal submissions on the Government’s proposed changes to national resource management direction.

Fairy house brings magic to Botanical Gardens

A touch of enchantment has arrived at the Botanical Gardens.

Government direction on plan changes

Council will need to pause or withdraw notifying plan changes on some planning work following a new directive from the Government.

Funding boost for local arts

Funding applications are open for Creative Communities Scheme and close 29 August

Strategic partnership cemented

Signed a MoU that strengthens the collaborative relationship between our region’s key business advocate and local government.

Applications open for 2026 Natural Heritage Fund

Applications close Wednesday 20 August 2025 for projects starting in 2026.

Council confirms 2025 appointments to Trust Tairāwhiti

The appointment of Te Pūoho Kātene and the reappointment of Ron Aitken to the Trust Tairāwhiti Board of Trustees.

New roading plan endorsed to tackle region's network crisis

The plan sets a realistic and forward-thinking framework for future decision-making.

Students step into Council careers with ‘Day in the Life’ programme

Council welcomed rangatahi from across the region to experience a unique behind the scenes look at local government.

Critical regional sites receive TEMO boost

Ngāti Porou Hauora at Te Puia now has a 10,000 litre fuel tank in place to ensure the hospital can operate its generator during an emergency.

Calling the voices of Tairāwhiti to enrol, stand and vote

Candidate nominations open 4 July. If you're thinking of standing we invite you to a candidate information evening.

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.