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Our media releases
Transition programme business case released
The business case seeks investment for landowners to transform vulnerable land
Bridge repair programme reaches 75 percent
Bridge programme of repairs and rebuilds making good progress
Double win for Tairāwhiti innovation at national ALGIM awards
Two Cyclone Gabrielle-driven initiatives have won Project of the Year at the ALGIM Awards.
The people behind the trees
Recycled wooden Christmas trees brought to life by the hands of our community.
Restoration begins on Tauihu carving at Heipipi Park
Restoration work is set to begin on the Tauihu (canoe prow carving) ‘Tūranga Whakamana’ at Heipipi Endeavour Park.
Collaborative programme tackles woody debris at source
Significant progress continues to be made to reduce woody debris risks across Tairāwhiti.
Government proposal to simplify local government - what it means for Tairāwhiti
No immediate change to how services are delivered in Tairāwhiti as we are a unitary authority.
Special guests for sea wall assessments
Studies included lizard tracking, communicating with kororā and sampling of life in the sand and under rocks.
Call for water awareness as summer nears
City residents are encouraged to make small changes now to help reduce water demand.
It's a Gizzy Christmas is coming to town
Gizzy Christmas Parade returns, followed by 'It’s a Gizzy Christmas' community celebration at Marina Park on Sunday 7 December.
Building services achieves strong IANZ audit result
Audit shows steady progress and improved performance for the Building Services team
Our Water, Our Way plan accepted by government
Our region's water services delivery plan to deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services