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2025 media releases
Empowering communities to lead their recovery
Tiniroto hall received a new roof and a solar power fit-out and now has a backup generator and emergency radios.
2 years on from Cyclone Gabrielle
Mayor Rehette Stoltz reflects on 2 years since Cyclone Gabrielle changed our region forever.
Collaborative effort for a sustainable future
Transformation is underway in Tairāwhiti where a cross-sector group is developing guidelines to transition erosion-prone land toward a more sustainable future.
Damaged magnolia tree to be removed
90-year-old magnolia tree at the Botanical Gardens will be removed due to severe damage.
Steady supply lifts water restrictions
Level 2 water restrictions have been lifted but please remain mindful of water use.
Sewer overflow
Tue 7 Jan - emergency sewer valve at Oak Street is closed, the discharge into the Taruheru River has stopped.