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Our media releases
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.
Slips and dropouts programme accelerated
With funding of $29m from NZTA and the appointment of a contracting panel to deliver the work.
National role for TEMO lead
Ben Green appointed as an alternate national controller for the National Emergency Management Agency.
United effort required for massive road repairs
Calling for tenders a bit differently for the huge amount of work planned on local roads over the next 3 years
Labour Weekend - summer camping starts
Seasonal camping in Tairāwhiti starts Labour Weekend with people now able to apply for a permit.
Tender out for new bus operator
A qualified and experienced company is being sought to operate the new GizzyBus transport network.