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The 2024/25 Annual Report was adopted by Council on 11 December 2025,
A by-election is required to fill an extraordinary councillor vacancy for the Chatham Islands Council. The vacancy has arisen from the recent resignation of Councillor Pita Thomas.
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Residents in Kaingaroa are advised not to drink tap water due to elevated chlorate levels and the potential presence of harmful microbes.
The Chatham Islands Festival of Science runs from 12 - 17 August 2025, with a special pre-festival evening on Monday 11 August.
The Chatham Islands Council has officially adopted a new Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP), marking a significant step forward in securing safe, sustainable, and affordable water services for the Islands.
