Media releases

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.

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.

Tairāwhiti sets regional benchmark with new land Transition Guidelines

New roading plan endorsed to tackle region's network crisis

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

Te Karaka flood resilience options

Feedback closes 28 July. Have your say on the 2 proposed options, both involve retreating the stopbank.