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Tiniroto Bypass gears up for major construction season
Crews are making good progress on the Tiniroto Bypass ahead of a busy construction season.
New Tsunami mapping covers whole region
New modelling helps communities plan safer tsunami evacuations.
A legacy of looking after the land at Turihaua Station
Erosion control planting and land retirement are helping build a more resilient farm at Turihaua Station.
Council innovation wins national SuperIdea Award
Tairāwhiti recovery innovation gains further national recognition for smarter solutions.
Practical solutions needed for Tairāwhiti forestry future
Recent public discussion has highlighted concerns about how our forestry consenting and compliance system is working and the ability of forestry to continue harvesting
Council welcomes Seeka investment in Tairāwhiti
A proposed $15.5 million investment in a new packhouse and coolstore facility on a Council-owned property in Lytton Road.
City centre vision reaches major milestone
Council endorses the Action and Investment Plan and supporting business case at their meeting.
Library trial to close Peel Street entrance
Enter on the Bright side - during a 6-month trial aimed at creating a clearer and safer arrival experience at the library.
Safety a focus of oil spill exercise
We deployed and tested marine oil spill response equipment in the Inner Harbour
New lifejacket rule for boaties
From 9 October, everyone on recreational boats 6m or less must wear a properly fitted lifejacket while the vessel is underway.