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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.