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Waipaoa flood protection project nears completion
A major milestone has been reached in the Waipaoa stopbank upgrade project, with almost all physical construction now complete.
Tiniroto Road maintenance works underway
Road closure in place to enable vegetation clearing, roadside drains debris removal and road surface maintenance
Clear standards for forestry work in Tairāwhiti
New SQEP certification process aims to strengthen standards and consistency across forestry activities
Vandalism drives shift to coinless parking meters
First now installed on Grey Street, the Grey Street car park and the library car park.
Waingake transformation programme wins national award
Recognised as a leading example of large-scale native restoration.
Woody debris removal in lower Waimatā River
The 4km section between the cheese factory and William Pettie Bridge, is underway.
Council recognised with national local government awards
National awards recognise Tairāwhiti recovery innovation
Council endorses next stage of flood resilience projects
A major milestone reached in the flood resilience programme, with next steps to help reduce flood risk across Tairāwhiti.
Heritage Facade Fund helps bring building back to life
Work is now complete on the first project supported through the Heritage Facade Incentive Fund.
East Coast councils unite to push for urgent SH2 resilience investment
Council leaders will continue lobbying central government for urgent resilience investment into State Highway 2