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Our media releases
Council endorsed business case to protect land and rivers
Transformational plan to shift the region's most erosion-prone land into permanent vegetation cover has been endorsed at its Council meeting today.
Final stage of Waipaoa stopbank upgrades underway
Work includes the stopbank along the northern side of the Whakaahu Stream, the western side of the Waipaoa River around Waituhi, Kaitaratahi, and Waipaoa.
Alcohol Control Bylaw extended areas
Include east of the Taruheru River and the Cenotaph. The area around Kaiti Memorial Park, Kaiti Hub, and outside Kaiti School.
Back-up comms crucial in emergencies
A casual chat led to an ingenious system that will work when all else fails.
First bridge rebuild begins: St Leger Bridge
St Leger Bridge is the entrance to Donneraille Park and the first of 5 new bridges to begin construction in the next 12 months
Tō Pōti, Tō Mana. Your Vote, Your Power
Every vote makes a difference. Don’t let someone else choose your future for you.
Bigger fines for polluters under new RMA changes
From 4 September 2025, environmental infringement fines have jumped significantly.
Tiniroto bypass designs ready
The first designs of the Tiniroto bypass are now available to see
Prepare to ShakeOut
Education is key to preparedness and there is no better time to practice that than ShakeOut 2025.
Update on the Taruheru shared pathway
An update on the long-envisioned Taruheru River shared pathway was presented to Councillors.
New direction for more affordable road network
Council approved a new 30-year programme business case to improve resilience of our region's local roads.
Milestone for Te Karaka flood protection
Council approved the preferred stopbank alignment to strengthen flood protection for Te Karaka township.