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Experts here for conference
Council's Dr Murry Cave was a keynote speaker at this week's Australia New Zealand Geomorphology Group’s (ANZGG) biennial conference.
Tairāwhiti receives $23.6M for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery
“The support from the government could not have come at a better time," - Mayor Rehette Stoltz
Waingake back on full production
The Waingake Water Treatment Plant is back to full production pumping the summertime demand of city water from our dams.
Tairāwhiti ahead of NZ waste strategy
Changes to regulate recycling nationwide will have minimal impact on requirements for residential kerbside collection in Tairāwhiti.
A deep dive into Inner Harbour
Divers from Bay of Plenty Regional Council's Biosecurity Team will be conducting invasive species surveillance in the inner harbour this week.
No glitter in Gold Clam arrival
Council and Biosecurity NZ are asking residents to follow Check, Clean and Dry guidelines to stop the spread of the invasive freshwater Gold Clam.
Spartina spraying starts tomorrow
Spraying of the Spartina grass along the edges of the Taruheru River starts tomorrow.
Bridge jumping dangerous - no longer a rite of passage
Council Harbourmaster Peter Buell says jumping from the city’s bridges is not safe.
Tolaga Bay Wharf update
We’re preparing to reopen Tolaga Bay Wharf to its halfway point by the end of February.
Partnership a win for the wider region
The initiative – a first for provincial Aotearoa – was driven by TEMO group manager Ben Green.
For Tairāwhiti with Love - nominate a Superhero
Mayor Stoltz says the Superhero Awards are part of a broader campaign Council will be running next year called For Tairāwhiti with Love.
Strong and stable leadership selected for Council CE role
Mayor Rehette Stoltz says after an external recruitment programme, and rigorous interview process, the Council has resolved to appoint Nedine Thatcher Swann back in the role.