Media releases

We hold media releases on our website for the past year. If you're after something published earlier, please contact us at MediaEnquiry@gdc.govt.nz

Our media releases

Students step into Council careers with ‘Day in the Life’ programme

Council welcomed rangatahi from across the region to experience a unique behind the scenes look at local government.

Critical regional sites receive TEMO boost

Ngāti Porou Hauora at Te Puia now has a 10,000 litre fuel tank in place to ensure the hospital can operate its generator during an emergency.

Calling the voices of Tairāwhiti to enrol, stand and vote

Candidate nominations open 4 July. If you're thinking of standing we invite you to a candidate information evening.

Knowledge share with Cook Islands

A small delegation from the Cook Islands emergency management team visted Tairāwhiti Civil Defence.

A Call for Action over Talk
Two years of construction set to start at Tiniroto

Major dropout repair starts 2-years of works including rebuild of St Leger Bridge and new bypass road.

Modelling to support Tairawhiti’s landuse planning
Building on region’s hazard readiness

Join experts and emergency managers for a community kōrero about what the next big earthquake and tsunami could look like here — and how we can prepare together, before the shake.

Sensitive sites rules adopted

The change introduces an exemption for new alcohol licence applications within the CBD.

Forestry plan change to be integrated
Citizens to help make decisions on land use
Rates records database

Our rating information database (RID) is now available for inspection at customer service 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday