Media releases

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Our media releases

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.