Media releases

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Our media releases

Grateful for home lift

One of the first homes to be lifted in Fergusson Drive under the FOSAL programme following Cyclone Gabrielle.

Streetlight repairs underway

LED light bulbs are soon to be replaced on outages across the network.

No bike racks on our buses

Due to safety concerns raised by Bus & Coach Assoc. for buses across the country.

New tree nurseries for erosion control

Our land management team helped establish a poplar and willow nursery on Pourau Station.

Slips and dropouts programme accelerated

With funding of $29m from NZTA and the appointment of a contracting panel to deliver the work.

Parking penalties increase

Parking fines increases are set by central government and enforced by Council.

Pothole repairs programmed

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

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Kiwa Pools opens this weekend

For the opening weekend only, it’s $2 for 2 hours. Sessions start: 8am • 10.30am • 1pm • 3.30pm • 6pm • both days. Pay at the door or book online (only needed for our opening weekend).

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Landslide dam along Tauwhareparae Road assessed low-risk

Dr Murry Cave says this type of feature is expected to break down gradually over the next few months.

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Government cost-sharing offer agreed to by Council

Council and the Crown have reached an agreement on cyclone recovery cost-sharing arrangements.

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Waters of Kiwa Pools will connect us all

Kiwa Pools was given a warm Tairāwhiti welcome with two special ceremonies signifying the official opening of the new complex yesterday.

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Everyone gets involved during winter planting of urban streams

Teams have been getting stuck into the mahi over the last few weeks of fine weather with winter planting well underway around the city.