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Gisborne District Council - Latest News [Page 11]
A Blessing To Have Water Flowing Again
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 9:45 am | Gisborne District Council
The restored connection to take water from the Waingake Treatment Plant to the city’s reservoirs was blessed at a special ceremony between Council and Maraetaha Inc on Monday. The blessing was held at the Waingake Treatment Plant. From today, water ... More >>
Sewer Main Collapse Closes Part Of Lytton Road
Wednesday, 29 March 2023, 4:01 pm | Gisborne District Council
Part of Lytton Road will be closed for almost a week after contractors were called out to a sewer block last night. They discovered the sewer main had collapsed and caused a tomo (sink hole) under the edge of the Lytton Road – Stout Street roundabout. ... More >>
Relief For Property Owners Of Red And Yellow Stickered Homes
Thursday, 16 March 2023, 10:31 am | Gisborne District Council
Payments from the Mayoral Relief Fund will be allocated over the coming weeks, starting with those who were worst affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. Anyone who had a property red-stickered will receive $10,000 and those with a yellow-stickered property will ... More >>
Wero Tiaki Wai – Embrace The Challenge
Friday, 10 March 2023, 6:26 pm | Gisborne District Council
A $500 donation to a school or charity is up for grabs for the winner of Wero Tiaki Wai – a challenge to reduce water use. Council is encouraging the community to share pictures, videos, poems and stories in an effort to increase awareness about ... More >>
State Of Emergency Extended For Seven Days
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 10:59 am | Gisborne District Council
Around 4.30 this morning residents in Mangapapa evacuated or self-evacuated after heavy downpours caused drains to flood and creeks to rise up to two metres. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2302/943c45ff43a1140b4b26.jpeg" ... More >>
Water Update – Matawhero And Manutuke Reconnecting Tomorrow
Monday, 27 February 2023, 9:39 am | Gisborne District Council
A slight change to the restrictions on Gisborne city’s water supply today mean some small businesses can now operate. While there is no change to the restrictions for residents, the changes affect moderate level businesses such as bars and restaurants. ... More >>
Thank You For The Help
Friday, 24 February 2023, 7:12 pm | Gisborne District Council
A groundswell of donations from around the country has raised $134,604.25 for the Disaster Relief Trust in Tairāwhiti. This is on top of the $1M donated by the Government to the Mayoral Relief Fund. Together they will be used to help residents get back ... More >>
Precautionary Evacuation Of Tokomaru Bay Underway
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 7:13 pm | Gisborne District Council
A precautionary evacuation is underway for 64 homes in the Mangahauini River catchment and Tokomaru Bay township. Tairāwhiti Civil Defence Controller Ben Green says with the rain forecast for tonight there is an immediate risk of the failure of the debris ... More >>
Ministerial Inquiry Into Log Slash A Welcome Relief
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 2:50 pm | Gisborne District Council
News today the Government will undertake a Ministerial inquiry into forestry practices has been met with relief from Gisborne District Council. The two-month inquiry will cover Tairāwhiti and Wairoa. It’ll be led by a panel that includes former government ... More >>
Civil Defence Update Thursday 23
Thursday, 23 February 2023, 11:10 am | Gisborne District Council
Water - Reduce use as much as possible Thank you for continuing to conserve water Only use water for drinking, short showers/hygiene, food preparation and washing necessary clothing. Water is safe to drink. It’s treated to NZ drinking water standards ... More >>
Where To Dump Your Silt – Open Tomorrow
Wednesday, 22 February 2023, 5:58 pm | Gisborne District Council
Two locations in Gisborne are now open and available for property owners to dispose silt – one for silt from rural, commercial, industrial properties and one for residential. Please ensure silt is dry, and that it does not have green waste or other material ... More >>
Financial Donations Best Way To Help
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 6:44 pm | Gisborne District Council
The kindness of the community has been extremely heart-warming, says Mayor Rehette Stoltz. “Thank you to everyone who has been donating and volunteering. “As we move into the recovery period, we know the best way to donate is by making a financial ... More >>
Search And Rescue Touch Down To Hear “Everyone’s Ok”
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 4:23 pm | Gisborne District Council
Over the past few days a search and rescue team consisting of police and a St John paramedic were helicoptered into around 40 isolated families around Tairāwhiti. The main message back was “everyone’s ok”. “We didn’t know ... More >>
Please Stay Off The Beaches
Tuesday, 21 February 2023, 10:45 am | Gisborne District Council
Tairāwhiti Civil Defence asks everyone to stay off beaches in Gisborne and up the Coast as piles of wood and large logs reach up to two metres high in some places. “We cannot stress this enough, please stay off the city beaches, they are not safe. ... More >>
If You Want To Help – Here’s Where To Donate
Monday, 20 February 2023, 2:22 pm | Gisborne District Council
We are heartened by all the offers of financial assistance offered following the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle, says Mayor Rehette Stoltz. Anyone who wants to help recovery efforts in Tairāwhiti can donate directly to the Disaster Relief Trust. ... More >>
Silt Removal - Please Wear A Mask
Monday, 20 February 2023, 12:22 pm | Gisborne District Council
Anyone dealing with the removal of silt is asked to wear a mask. Dry silt poses a health risk as it’s likely to contain faecal matter and other contaminants that could become airborne. “People need to be very careful dealing with silt that has ... More >>
What Red And Yellow Stickers Mean On Properties
Monday, 20 February 2023, 12:15 pm | Gisborne District Council
Having your home red or yellow stickered is traumatic but there is support available to guide people through it all. Red or yellow stickers indicate that a house has suffered severe (red) or moderate (yellow) damage. The effects of Cyclone Gabrielle ... More >>
Monday 20 Feb Civil Defence Daily Updates
Monday, 20 February 2023, 12:12 pm | Gisborne District Council
Water - Reduce use as much as possible Only use water for drinking, short showers and food preparation Water is safe to drink. It’s treated to NZ drinking water standards so you don’t need to boil it. Internet, cell phones and ATMs Internet ... More >>
Water Crisis Continues – Conservation Still Needed
Sunday, 19 February 2023, 3:07 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne’s water supply is still critically low, says Ben Green, Tairāwhiti Civil Defence Controller. Businesses and residents must continue to reduce their water use to an absolute minimum for at least the next couple of days. After a failure ... More >>
Sunday Feb 19 Civil Defence Daily Updates
Sunday, 19 February 2023, 2:35 pm | Gisborne District Council
Water - Reduce use as much as possible Only use water for drinking, short showers and food preparation Water is safe to drink. You don’t need to boil it. It is treated water to NZ drinking water standards Roads Please drive to the conditions as there ... More >>
