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21 July
Shaking out for a good cause

ShakeOut is about making sure our region is ready when a major earthquake or tsunami strikes.

Emergency Management & Recovery Community
21 July
Help shape the future of play for Blackpool Reserve

Choose between three different design options for a new and improved playspace in Elgin.

Parks, Recreation, Facilities Community
16 July
Council seeks feedback on simplifying local government

We're asking for community feedback to get local views on the Government's reforms and what they could mean for Te Tairāwhiti

Consultation & Engagement Council
9 July
Waipaoa flood protection project nears completion

A major milestone has been reached in the Waipaoa stopbank upgrade project, with almost all physical construction now complete.

8 July
Native planting begins at Anaura Bay

More than 40,000 native plants will be established at Anaura Bay to strengthen community resilience.

Environment & Climate Emergency & Recovery
1 July
Funding available for biodiversity projects

Apply for funding for your biodiversity project

Rates, Finance & Funding Environment
30 June
Annual Plan for 2026/27 adopted

Confirming the final year of its Three-Year Recovery Plan developed following Cyclone Gabrielle.

General Updates Council
30 June
New Trustee to Trust Tairāwhiti

John Rae appointed as a Trustee of Trust Tairāwhiti for a 3-year term from 1 July.

Partnerships & Te Ao Māori Community
30 June
Gladstone Road Bridge closure required for debris removal

The bridge closed temporarily to allow contractors to remove debris before more material arrived.

Roads & Bridges Emergency & Recovery
26 June
Council endorses next stage of flood resilience projects

A major milestone reached in the flood resilience programme, with next steps to help reduce flood risk across Tairāwhiti.

Environment & Climate Major Projects

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