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Our media releases
Council to consider options for Grey Street
Councillors will make a decision on the Kahutia / Grey Street intersection at their meeting on Wednesday.
New tree nurseries for erosion control
Our land management team helped establish a poplar and willow nursery on Pourau Station.
Government recognition for clean-up
Mayor Rehette Stoltz has welcomed the Government's recognition of the significant progress made in the cleanup and recovery efforts following devastating 2023 cyclones.
Stay safe on the water
It's Safer Boating Week 2024, dedicated to raising awareness about staying safe on the water.
New tree nurseries for East Coast erosion control
Our land management team helped establish a poplar and willow nursery on Pourau Station.
Pride for Waingake restoration project
We're working with FarmCare Services Ltd to undertake large scale native planting throughout the Waingake area.
Silt affects native trees
One year on from major weather events of 2023 and sadly we are starting to see the effects of silt on our mature native trees.
Come see us at the A&P show
Learn more about river and estuarine ecosystems and what restoration mahi is underway including the spartina removal project.
Conservation Week 2024
This year’s Conservation Week was an awesome celebration of our community’s passion for the Taiao!
Face to face training a hit
More than 330 people so far from across the region now have an oversight of how emergency welfare structures and processes connect and support communities.
NZTA decision on bridge funding
Council has received a funding decision from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) regarding funding requests for bridge repairs including replacement of the eight bridges lost during Cyclone Gabrielle.
United Tairāwhiti impresses Prime Minister
Prime Minister Chris Luxon had plenty of good things to say about Te Tairāwhiti after an informal meeting with iwi leaders, Trust Tairāwhiti and Mayor Rehette Stoltz.