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Gisborne District Council - Latest News [Page 17]
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 >>
The latest from Civil Defence
Saturday, 18 February 2023, 2:17 pm | Gisborne District Council
As connections and utilities slowly come back online, cash remains the most sought-after currency in the district. More cash is being brought into the region and banks have met with Civil Defence to ensure the ATMS can come back online as soon as possible, ... More >>
Tairāwhiti Water Update
Friday, 17 February 2023, 8:29 pm | Gisborne District Council
Please restrict use as much as possible. You can 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. We are resolving the issues at ... More >>
$1 Million Available For Disaster Relief In Tairāwhiti
Friday, 17 February 2023, 3:03 pm | Gisborne District Council
Minister for Emergency Management Kieran McAnulty has confirmed a $1 million injection into Tairāwhiti’s Mayoral Relief Fund. Minister McAnulty joined Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and local MP Kiri Allan on a visit to the cyclone-striken region yesterday. ... More >>
Day Five – Still People Who Haven’t Heard From Anyone
Friday, 17 February 2023, 12:58 pm | Gisborne District Council
· It’s day five and we are aware there are still people out in our isolated communities who have not heard from anyone. This is the current focus of operations and we are making progress. · Starlink satellite connections are being sent to rural police ... More >>
Water Level Now Critical - Urgent Water Savings Required
Friday, 17 February 2023, 9:10 am | Gisborne District Council
As services start coming back online, and food, water and fuel start arriving in Tairāwhiti, there are still major issues in the ravaged region. The water situation is still critical and with residents failing to reduce their usage, the reality of ... More >>
Water Demand Exceeds Supply – Please Conserve!
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 4:34 pm | Gisborne District Council
Residents in Tairāwhiti are being asked to limit water and power use, and a $40 cap has also been applied to all fuel purchases. For the third day the region remains cut off with no road access in or out of the district, and no internet or cellphone ... More >>
