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2025 media releases
Council will seek government exemption to progress Urban plan change
Progressing the Urban Plan change and seeking an exemption under the Government’s new plan stop legislation was endorsed at the Council meeting today.
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.