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Our media releases
End of an era this weekend
This morning’s gathering of regulars included people who’ve been going to the classes for decades, and they all said how much it’s increased their well-being.
Almost half of what we throw out is food waste
Every week, our community throws away 37.4 tonnes of uneaten food.
Connecting back to their whenua
Engaging with the community and doing educational outreach about inanga and the importance of their habitat, is one of the aims of this project.
1.3 tonnes of rubbish cleaned up by the community
Council’s Waste Minimisation Lead Charlotte Phelps says it was an awesome turnout. “Thank you to everyone who came along to lend a hand."
Call for Tairāwhiti to show kindness
Incidents of abuse against people because of where they work have risen sharply.
Be part of the solution - community beach clean-up this Sunday
Meet at the first carpark along Centennial Marine Drive, opposite Pacific Street, between 9am and noon this Sunday.
Government commitment is essential in responding to Ministerial Inquiry
Minister of Forestry Peeni Henare was in town for the announcement at the Emerald Hotel yesterday morning.
Nutrient loss survey for growers
Together with HortNZ we're asking growers on the Poverty Bay and Uawa Flats to complete a survey to help assess nutrient dynamics
Buyout plan for Category 3 properties expected soon
“The proposal for Government’s buyout and cost sharing will impact on all ratepayers and this is something that Councillors and the community need to agree to.” - Mayor Rehette Stoltz