Media releases

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Our media releases

New direction for more affordable road network

Council approved a new 30-year programme business case to improve resilience of our region's local roads.

Milestone for Te Karaka flood protection

Council approved the preferred stopbank alignment to strengthen flood protection for Te Karaka township.

New street trees for stronger communities

We’re planting new street trees across our city - and it’s not just for today. It’s for tomorrow.

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 welcomes benchmarking - but context is key

The government is releasing new Council Performance Profiles, we urge the public to look beyond the numbers.

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.

GizzyBus and school bus routes refresh

Some stops and loops on the previous routes have been changed or removed

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.