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Council Encourages Action On Old Building Consent Applications
Friday, 28 March 2025, 3:16 pm | Gisborne District Council
Building Service Manager Ian Petty said that in many cases, Council has already contacted applicants a number of times to request the remaining information needed to move their application forward. More >>
Council Calling For Input On Crucial Water Decisions
Friday, 28 March 2025, 10:59 am | Gisborne District Council
“We need a reliable, sustainable and affordable plan for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater services from 2027 onwards. The decisions we make now will shape water services for our future generations.” More >>
Progress On Dropout Repair Programme
Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 4:11 pm | Gisborne District Council
A total of 344 slips and dropouts have been approved by funders NZ Transport Agency and National Infrastructure Funding and Financing (NIFF) for repair by mid-2027, some of which are located on the region’s busiest forestry and farming transport ... More >>
Inspirational Learnings At Coastal Restoration Conference
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 4:38 pm | Gisborne District Council
The three-day conference, hosted in Tolaga Bay, showcased local mātauranga-ā-iwi of Te Aitanga a Hauiti and Ngāti Porou from Dr Wayne Ngata, Victor Walker and Graeme Atkins who spoke about the taiao, restoration of Uawanui River and unique coastal ... More >>
Road Closures For Recovery Works
Friday, 14 March 2025, 6:07 pm | Gisborne District Council
As this work is weather dependent, keep updated on these road closures at www.gdc.govt.nz/road-information More >>
Pest Plant Eradication Imminent
Friday, 14 March 2025, 3:57 pm | Gisborne District Council
Monkey comb – or Pithecoctenium crucigerum – is a notifiable weed. It is a fast-growing, climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves and cream and yellow flowers, although it has never been known to flower in New Zealand. More >>
Council Proposes Changes To Sensitive Site Provisions
Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:43 am | Gisborne District Council
Jo Noble, Director of Sustainable Futures says Council have identified a need to reconsider the policies related to sensitive sites with protection and community views. More >>
Work Underway At Taruheru Cemetery
Friday, 28 February 2025, 3:02 pm | Gisborne District Council
The grass will be sprayed, and the ground relevelled before bringing in additional topsoil. The work is expected to take around four weeks and may include watering the new grass should there be insufficient rain. More >>
Time To Shape Future Waste Management
Tuesday, 18 February 2025, 9:19 am | Gisborne District Council
As part of the development of a new Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, Council is seeking input from the community to help draft a plan that will guide waste reduction efforts over the next six years. More >>
Gisborne Cenotaph ‘spruce Up’ Continues
Friday, 14 February 2025, 3:44 pm | Gisborne District Council
The work is part of a conservation plan developed by heritage architects, Salmond Reed, and will follow Category 1 heritage place requirements. More >>
Collaborative Effort For A Sustainable Future
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 1:24 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council Chief Executive Nedine Thatcher Swann hopes that through continued collaboration, the group will address the most pressing land challenges, ensuring our region is better equipped to thrive for future generations. More >>
Damaged Magnolia Tree To Be Removed
Monday, 3 February 2025, 1:26 pm | Gisborne District Council
Acting Director for Liveable Communities, Kerry Hudson, says the decision to remove the tree is hugely disappointing but necessary to ensure public safety. More >>
Help Us Plan For A Better Future
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 8:20 pm | Gisborne District Council
The Tairāwhiti Resource Management Plan is the combined planning document that holds all of Council’s resource management plans and sets the rules on how Council makes decisions on the natural and built environment. More >>
Steady Supply Lifts Water Restrictions
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 3:47 pm | Gisborne District Council
The Waingake treatment plant is meeting the city's water demand, while the Waipaoa plant remains on standby, ready to be utilised if necessary, Council Drinking Water Manager Judith Robertson said. More >>
Woody Debris Cleared Prior To Christmas
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 5:40 pm | Gisborne District Council
Rod Sheridan, Woody Debris Programme Manager, expressed his disappointment: "This is extremely disheartening to see. Our team and contractors worked hard to have our beaches looking great for the summer season, and it's a shame to have this work undone ... More >>
Think Twice Before You Jump
Friday, 13 December 2024, 9:20 pm | Gisborne District Council
Signs will be installed around these bridges and the boat ramp to warn about the risks. However, we kindly remind parents and caregivers to discourage children from climbing, jumping or playing on or near boats. More >>
Community To Consider Options For Water Services In 2025
Friday, 13 December 2024, 5:52 pm | Gisborne District Council
The consultation, which starts in early 2025, is a critical step in the delivery of the Government-driven Local Water Done Well Programme to ensure sustainable, efficient and resilient water infrastructure throughout New Zealand. More >>
Gisborne's Streetlight Replacements Making Rapid Progress
Friday, 13 December 2024, 11:49 am | Gisborne District Council
“We’re making steady progress on replacing faulty streetlights and were committed to providing regular updates on the project,” says Mr Barry. More >>
New Appointments To GHL Board
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 5:30 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council is pleased to announce the reappointment of Andrew Allan and Hayden Swann, along with the appointment of Richard Burke and Alice Pettigrew as new directors to the GHL board. More >>
Woody Debris Removal From Beaches Ahead Of Christmas
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:54 pm | Gisborne District Council
Rod Sheridan, Woody Debris Programme Manager, says this initiative is part of the Council's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of our coastal areas, as well as to maintain and enhance their natural ecosystem and beauty. More >>
