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Action Underway To Improve Tiniroto Road Safety
Friday, 17 April 2026, 2:56 pm | Gisborne District Council
Tim Barry, Director Community Lifelines, says Council will reprioritise its work programme to ensure critical repairs can be made. More >>
Work To Improve Lower Waimatā River Safety Starts
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 2:19 pm | Gisborne District Council
Work will use a range of methods depending on the location and type of material, such as cutting and removing large logs, clearing smaller debris and removing underwater material where required. More >>
Have Your Say On Proposed Zoning Changes
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 11:04 am | Gisborne District Council
Land use in our region is managed by different zones that help us identify the nature of the area and what activities may be appropriate there. Each zone has specific rules appropriate to the activity, such as business, industry, or housing. More >>
Night Works To Refresh City Centre Streets
Friday, 13 March 2026, 1:10 pm | Gisborne District Council
As part of Council’s ongoing maintenance programme, asphalt pavement works began on 9 March and will continue across several locations within the CBD for the next 3 weeks. More >>
Major Milestone For Taruheru River Pathway
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 12:11 pm | Gisborne District Council
Michele Frey, Council’s Director of Liveable Communities, says the decision marks a major milestone in delivering a long-standing community aspiration. More >>
Council To Consider Preferred Site For New Resource Recovery Centre
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 4:57 pm | Gisborne District Council
The project sits within Council’s 2024–2027 Three Year Plan, which aims to deliver improved local resource recovery infrastructure. More >>
Long Serving Biosecurity Leader Phil Karaitiana Retires After 56 Years
Friday, 27 February 2026, 4:37 pm | Gisborne District Council
After 56 years working in pest management and biosecurity across the region, Gisborne District Council’s Biosecurity Team Leader Phillip Karaitiana is retiring. More >>
Wainui Beach Students Launch Free Community Toy Library
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 12:33 pm | Gisborne District Council
Kōkā Terri Hokianga said the project was all about creating something practical that supports community connection and caring for their environment. More >>
New Mata Bridge Construction Begins With Karakia
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 4:14 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz said the milestone marked an important step forward for both the local community and Council’s recovery team. More >>
New Granny Flat Exemptions Now Available For Homeowners
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 2:30 pm | Gisborne District Council
These rules allow some small, detached homes up to 70m² to be built without a building consent when all exemption conditions are met. More >>
Council Gets Green Light To Consult On New Zoning Rules
Tuesday, 24 February 2026, 11:28 am | Gisborne District Council
Council’s Director of Sustainable Futures Jocelyne Allan says we need planning rules to better reflect how we live, work and play. More >>
Protect Our Waterways – Check, Clean, Dry
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 10:56 am | Gisborne District Council
Freshwater pests can be unknowingly transported on boats, fishing gear, clothing and equipment and even small amounts of water or plant material can spread pests into waterways. More >>
New Operating Hours For Kiwa Pools, Earlier From Saturday
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 2:28 pm | Gisborne District Council
Aquatics Manager Campbell Macgregor says the changes respond directly to community behaviour and feedback. More >>
Grey Street Trial Elements To Be Removed In Staged Approach
Friday, 30 January 2026, 10:01 am | Gisborne District Council
Council will monitor the street over a two-week period before progressing further removal work to relocate the streetlight from the crossing near to Cosmopolitan Club. More >>
Landslide Risks Lead To Evacuations On East Coast
Saturday, 24 January 2026, 8:31 pm | Gisborne District Council
There is no indication on just how long people may be out of their homes, or whether they will be able to return given full and detailed geotechnical investigations need to be done. More >>
Update On Opening Local Roads
Friday, 23 January 2026, 2:55 pm | Gisborne District Council
Out of 34 closures, 17 have now reopened, with 17 roads still closed. The majority of heavy vehicle restrictions across the district have now been lifted. More >>
Weather Warnings Upgraded – Travel Delays And Heavy Vehicle Restrictions In Place
Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 1:22 pm | Gisborne District Council
Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Manager Ben Green urged people to take the warnings seriously and make safe decisions early. More >>
Level 2 Water Restrictions – Limited Sprinkler Use
Thursday, 15 January 2026, 11:35 am | Gisborne District Council
Drinking Water Manager Judith Robertson says these restrictions are about protecting our water supply. More >>
Check River Levels – Flows Are Low
Friday, 19 December 2025, 1:49 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council’s Director of Sustainable Futures Jocelyne Allen says several rivers are approaching critical low-flow thresholds. More >>
Matawai Playground And Waharoa Welcomed By Students
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 3:33 pm | Gisborne District Council
Matua Morehu Pewhairangi led the karakia ceremony to bless the waharoa and the grounds with the students, local contractors and whānau closely following behind. More >>
