Media releases

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Our media releases

1000-year bridge final phase

Summer ready, 1000-year bridge celebrates dual heritage of Tūranganui-ā-Kiwa

Annual Report highlights major progress

We’re delivering where it counts while keeping the day-to-day running of Council on track...

Council endorsed business case to protect land and rivers

Transformational plan to shift the region's most erosion-prone land into permanent vegetation cover has been endorsed at its Council meeting today.

Final stage of Waipaoa stopbank upgrades underway

Work includes the stopbank along the northern side of the Whakaahu Stream, the western side of the Waipaoa River around Waituhi, Kaitaratahi, and Waipaoa.

Alcohol Control Bylaw extended areas

Include east of the Taruheru River and the Cenotaph. The area around Kaiti Memorial Park, Kaiti Hub, and outside Kaiti School.

Back-up comms crucial in emergencies

A casual chat led to an ingenious system that will work when all else fails.

First bridge rebuild begins: St Leger Bridge

St Leger Bridge is the entrance to Donneraille Park and the first of 5 new bridges to begin construction in the next 12 months

Tō Pōti, Tō Mana. Your Vote, Your Power

Every vote makes a difference. Don’t let someone else choose your future for you.

Bigger fines for polluters under new RMA changes

From 4 September 2025, environmental infringement fines have jumped significantly.

Tiniroto bypass designs ready

The first designs of the Tiniroto bypass are now available to see

Prepare to ShakeOut

Education is key to preparedness and there is no better time to practice that than ShakeOut 2025.

Update on the Taruheru shared pathway 

An update on the long-envisioned Taruheru River shared pathway was presented to Councillors.