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Our media releases
Bigger fines for polluters under new RMA changes
From 4 September 2025, environmental infringement fines have jumped significantly.
Tiniroto bypass designs ready
The first designs of the Tiniroto bypass are now available to see
Prepare to ShakeOut
Education is key to preparedness and there is no better time to practice that than ShakeOut 2025.
Update on the Taruheru shared pathway
An update on the long-envisioned Taruheru River shared pathway was presented to Councillors.
New direction for more affordable road network
Council approved a new 30-year programme business case to improve resilience of our region's local roads.
Milestone for Te Karaka flood protection
Council approved the preferred stopbank alignment to strengthen flood protection for Te Karaka township.
New street trees for stronger communities
We’re planting new street trees across our city - and it’s not just for today. It’s for tomorrow.
Council will seek government exemption to progress Urban plan change
Progressing the Urban Plan change and seeking an exemption under the Government’s new plan stop legislation was endorsed at the Council meeting today.
Council welcomes benchmarking - but context is key
The government is releasing new Council Performance Profiles, we urge the public to look beyond the numbers.
Council calls for regionally responsive reforms in national direction feedback to Government
Council has lodged its formal submissions on the Government’s proposed changes to national resource management direction.
Fairy house brings magic to Botanical Gardens
A touch of enchantment has arrived at the Botanical Gardens.
Government direction on plan changes
Council will need to pause or withdraw notifying plan changes on some planning work following a new directive from the Government.