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Our media releases
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
New mobile traders bylaw takes effect
The bylaw regulates mobile trading in public places.
Grey Street trial - Council to consider options
Council will consider future layout options based on independent analysis, technical evidence, and significant community feedback.
Kaumātua walk connects whānau at Kiwa Pools
'Walk the 35" a dedicated group of kaumātua have been walking the width of the learn-to-swim pool every morning
Milestone day for new council
New Deputy Mayor, Aubrey Ria will be appointed at the 13th inaugural council meeting