Media releases

We hold media releases on our website for the past year. If you're after something published earlier, please contact us at MediaEnquiry@gdc.govt.nz

Our media releases

Council cadet programme success

Three Tairāwhiti locals successfully completed Council's cadet programme.

New appointments to GHL Board

Richard Burke and Alice Pettigrew appointed as new directors to the GHL board.

Salvaged treasures recycled

ReStore salvage items that can be repurposed or reused elsewhere - supporting the community.

Sprinkler restrictions

Level 2 water alert - sprinkler use restricted to between 6–8am only, keep handheld hosing to a minimum.

Future of response readiness shines in Tairāwhiti

TEMO unveils new operational equipment for emergency response

Gizzy's got that festive feeling

A brand new 7m Christmas tree is up on the corner of Peel Street and Gladstone Road.

Helicopter assists flood resilience mapping

Riverbed mapping to assist flood modelling.

Grey/Kahutia Street intersection to re-open

Work begins Monday 25 November to re-open the Kahutia / Grey Street intersection to through traffic.

Grateful for home lift

One of the first homes to be lifted in Fergusson Drive under the FOSAL programme following Cyclone Gabrielle.

Streetlight repairs underway

LED light bulbs are soon to be replaced on outages across the network.

No bike racks on our buses

Due to safety concerns raised by Bus & Coach Assoc. for buses across the country.

Council’s win shared by community

Council is the toast of its peers after its three year recovery plan topped its category at the Taituarā 2024 Great Consultation Document competition.