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The Chatham Islands is a remote, awe-inspiring place
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Sets out our work and priorities for the next financial year
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Dog Control Bylaw overview
Waitangi Beach vehicle bylaw
Managing boating and other activities on water
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Do not drink Kaingaroa tap water due to elevated chlorate and possible microbes. Use alternative water for drinking and cooking.
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We will be holding a by-election to fill a councillor vacancy for the Chatham Islands Council.
An Extraordinary Meeting of the Chatham Islands Council will be held on Monday 2 March 2026.
An Extraordinary Meeting of the Chatham Islands Council will be held on Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 4.30pm
$30,000 is available for landowners or lessees to control gorse on their property.
An Extraordinary Meeting of the Chatham Islands Council will be held on Friday 30 January 2026 at 9.00am
How healthy is that stream? We have monitoring kits available to help you find out.
The final election results for Chatham Islands Council have been released, with Greg Horler elected as mayor.
Preliminary election results for Chatham Islands Council have been released.
The Chatham Islands have officially joined LAWA (Land, Air, Water Aotearoa), marking a significant milestone in regional state of the environment reporting
The Chatham Islands Council has officially adopted a new Water Services Delivery Plan.
We need your feedback on our Water Services Delivery Plan.
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