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Our media releases
Council confirms 2025 appointments to Trust Tairāwhiti
The appointment of Te Pūoho Kātene and the reappointment of Ron Aitken to the Trust Tairāwhiti Board of Trustees.
Tairāwhiti sets regional benchmark with new land Transition Guidelines
New roading plan endorsed to tackle region's network crisis
The plan sets a realistic and forward-thinking framework for future decision-making.
Te Karaka flood resilience options
Feedback closes 28 July. Have your say on the 2 proposed options, both involve retreating the stopbank.
Council connects with landowners at Planting for Profit field day
Students step into Council careers with ‘Day in the Life’ programme
Council welcomed rangatahi from across the region to experience a unique behind the scenes look at local government.
Critical regional sites receive TEMO boost
Ngāti Porou Hauora at Te Puia now has a 10,000 litre fuel tank in place to ensure the hospital can operate its generator during an emergency.
Calling the voices of Tairāwhiti to enrol, stand and vote
Candidate nominations open 4 July. If you're thinking of standing we invite you to a candidate information evening.
Knowledge share with Cook Islands
A small delegation from the Cook Islands emergency management team visted Tairāwhiti Civil Defence.
A Call for Action over Talk
Two years of construction set to start at Tiniroto
Major dropout repair starts 2-years of works including rebuild of St Leger Bridge and new bypass road.