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Unstable slip prompts warning
Dr Murry Cave says it’s likely to fail during or after heavy rain but failure could occur at any time without a rainfall trigger.
Māori Wards retained in Tairāwhiti
"It’s up to us to make sure the Council voices around the table are all of us, we need to hear the voices of our people and more than half of our people are Māori,” Mayor Rehette Stoltz.
Removal of unsafe stairways at Wainui Beach
Two sets of stairs removed this week were along Moana Rd Okitu, due to their significant risk to public.
Natural Heritage Fund open for 2025
Any privately owned land can apply by 20 August 2024 for projects to start in 2025
Statement: withdrawal of liquor licence
An appeal to the application for a liquor licence at 31-35 Gladstone Road, made by Te Kura Kauapapa Maori o Hawaiki Hou no longer stands, after the liquor licence application was withdrawn on 5 June, 2024.
Council hui helps shape Wainui’s future
Council is inviting residents of Wainui to an evening community hui on Thursday 1st of August to help shape plans that will affect Wainui.
A small but vital link completed
"The outcome is fantastic and an asset for the community. It really is a good news story," - Mitre 10 owner Geoff Taylor.
Jet boat and helicopter part of Waimatā River clean up
Removing woody debris from almost 30kms along the Waimāta River - part of the big regional clean up.
Warning around urban poison use after two pets died
“This story is a terrible reminder of what can happen in an urban environment when poison is used in an unsafe or indiscriminate manner,” said Biosecurity team leader Phillip Karaitiana.
Keep stock off stopbanks
“Sheep are ok, but cattle, pigs or horses are definitely not because of the damage they can cause undermining the stopbank integrity,” - Community Lifelines Director Tim Barry.
From pastries to parking meters - the unconventional career of Sijtze Mohlmann
“It gets me up and gives me purpose for the day,” says Sijtze.
Closure - Gisborne Park Golf Course
Significant tree damage poses a high health and safety risk to members of the public, including golfers, dog walkers, and casual visitors.