Media releases

New roading plan endorsed to tackle region's network crisis

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

Seeking feedback on Te Karaka flood resilience options

Together with Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki we are inviting feedback on 2 proposed options to improve flood resilience in Te Karaka township.

Council connects with landowners at Planting for Profit field day

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.

Knowledge share with Cook Islands

A small delegation from the Cook Islands emergency management team visted Tairāwhiti Civil Defence.

A Call for Action over Talk

Two years of construction set to start at Tiniroto

Major dropout repair starts 2-years of works including rebuild of St Leger Bridge and new bypass road.

Modelling to support Tairawhiti’s landuse planning

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.