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Our media releases
Pipeline repairs - water use needs to drop
City water supply users are being asked to reduce unnecessary water use from now until Monday
Parking penalties increase
Parking fines increases are set by central government and enforced by Council.
Council strengthens flood preparedness
The region is in good stead to be better prepared for flood events following an external review of the region’s Flood Warning Manual.
Toilet closure to prevent vandalism
Vandalism of toilets in Wainui and Okitu has resulted in night time closures.
Fewer road cones ahead
The community will be seeing less road cones and disruptions on our roads thanks to a new approach to traffic management planning.
Citizens to help make decisions on land use
A new approach to decision making will be taking place in our region throughout November.
TEMO impresses Fijian visitors
Litiana Bainimarama will be taking a few titbits away after her visit to the Tairāwhiti Emergency Management Office (TEMO).
Pothole repairs programmed
With spring conditions we're in a better position to start our pothole repairs across the city.
Cross-sector group working to improve future land use
Moving towards more sustainable forestry and farming practices on the steep and erosion-prone land in Tairāwhiti is needed to protect our rivers and coastal environments.
Waingake Warriors: planting pride and preserving water
We're working with FarmCare Services Ltd to undertake large scale native planting throughout the Waingake area
Removal of destroyed bridges underway
Council has secured funding to clear remnants of the 8 bridges completely destroyed during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Hollywood Bailey bridge strengthened to last 50 years
Strengthening work on the Hollywood Bailey bridge is about to commence.