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Prime opportunity for hospitality venture
You’d need to be whānau-focussed with a strong interest in coffee. This café is a go-to during any visit to the pool complex.
Seeking individuals for key catchment working group
Council is seeking community members interested in joining the Ūawa Catchment Working Group.
Cutting-edge technology for Waimatā River
Weather permitting, the LiDAR drone will cover the entire stretch of river with work expected to be finished by the end of June.
Enhanced camping experience in Tairāwhiti
This year 1673 camping permits were issued, but we estimate that only half of the actual campers obtained permits,
Te Puru Bridge closures over May
Work to strengthen and stabilise Te Puru Bridge starts this week with repairs expected to last until the end of May.
Works starts soon on amenity reserve land
The area of land is around Customhouse Street and the Waikanae Cut.
Days numbered for new lake in Waiorongomai Valley
A satellite flyover in March this year showed water was draining from it rapidly and it’s likely to be gone by the end of winter, if not before.
Saltwater wedge mapping in Ūawa
Inanga, the most common of the five whitebait species, spawn (lay their eggs) near the saltwater wedge during late summer and autumn.
Summer crops survey results
Maize and sweetcorn retain the top spot as the most grown crop in Tairāwhiti over the summer months.
Successful start to Spartina project
The project is led by Haumanu Tū Ora, funded by the Ministry for the Environment and Gisborne District Council.
Much to learn from Tairāwhiti TEMO
A key component is the “good relationships” Tairāwhiti TEMO has with its stakeholders, partners and iwi.
Te Arai Footbridge reopening huge for Manutūkē community's well-being
When the bridge couldn’t be used – the alternative for young people, or those without cars, was to walk along the SH2 vehicle bridge which has no pedestrian walkway.