Media releases

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Our media releases

Pothole repairs programmed

With spring conditions we're in a better position to start our pothole repairs across the city.

Cross-sector group working to improve future land use

Moving towards more sustainable forestry and farming practices on the steep and erosion-prone land in Tairāwhiti is needed to protect our rivers and coastal environments.

Waingake Warriors: Planting pride and preserving water

We're working with FarmCare Services Ltd to undertake large scale native planting throughout the Waingake area

Removal of destroyed bridges underway

Council has secured funding to clear remnants of the 8 bridges completely destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle.

Strengthening flood preparedness

The region is in good stead to be better prepared for flood events following an external review of our flood warning manual.

United Tairāwhiti impresses Prime Minister

Christopher Luxon had plenty of good things to say about Te Tairāwhiti after an informal meeting with iwi leaders, Trust Tairāwhiti and Mayor Rehette Stoltz.

Council strengthens flood preparedness

The region is in good stead to be better prepared for flood events following an external review of the region’s Flood Warning Manual.

United Tairāwhiti impresses Prime Minister

Prime Minister Chris Luxon had plenty of good things to say about Te Tairāwhiti after an informal meeting with iwi leaders, Trust Tairāwhiti and Mayor Rehette Stoltz.

Hollywood Bailey bridge strengthened to last 50 years

Strengthening work on the Hollywood Bailey bridge is about to commence.

Milestone for 1000 year walkway bridge

The large waka or walkway bridge that will connect Tītīrangi/Kaiti Hill and the Puhi Kai Iti/Cook Landing site will soon be installed.

Clock tower to be lit up this month

Gisborne’s town clock will be lit up this month to raise awareness for two key initiatives.

Kiwa Pools celebrates successful first year

Kiwa Pools has made a big splash in its first year of business.