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Waingake Warriors: Planting Pride And Preserving Water
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 2:52 pm | Gisborne District Council
In partnership with Maraetaha Incorporation, Council’s Waingake Transformation Programme is an ambitious project to restore 1,200ha of clear-fell pine back to indigenous forest. More >>
Removal Of Destroyed Bridges Underway
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:52 pm | Gisborne District Council
Grays Bridge on Bruce Road (Kanakanaia) has now been successfully removed, and work that began this week on removing the components of the Hangaroa Bridge on Tiniroto Road has now also been completed. More >>
Council Strengthens Flood Preparedness
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:31 am | Gisborne District Council
Tairāwhiti region enhances flood preparedness through an external review of its Flood Warning Manual, prioritising community safety and national data collaboration post-Cyclone Gabrielle. More >>
Hollywood Bailey Bridge Strengthened To Last 50 Years
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:55 am | Gisborne District Council
The Hollywood bailey bridge was designed and constructed to a height of 2m above the height of the old bridge and offers improved flood and earthquake resilience compared to the previous bridge. More >>
Milestone For 1000 Year Walkway Bridge
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:08 pm | Gisborne District Council
From Friday the Council will close the Walkway through Kaiti Reserve to ensure public safety. However, this closure will not affect access to the Titirangi Lookout via Queens Drive and Titirangi Drive. More >>
Clock Tower To Be Lit Up This Month
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:05 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne’s town clock will be lit up this month to raise awareness for two key initiatives. More >>
Kiwa Pools Celebrates Successful First Year
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:52 pm | Gisborne District Council
With more than 205,395 admissions since officially opening on September 2, 2023, Kiwa Pools aquatic manager Campbell Macgregor says it’s been a huge success for the community. More >>
City Potholes For Repair
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 10:48 pm | Gisborne District Council
Targetted roads include Gladstone, Wi Pere, Lytton, Rutene and Main Road (Makaraka). More >>
United Effort Required For Massive Road Repairs
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:46 pm | Gisborne District Council
We seek contractors with the capability and resources to safely deliver slip and dropout remediation works within our timelines and budget. We aim to form a collaborative team that shares knowledge and best practices to enhance regional resilience. More >>
National Role For TEMO Lead
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:51 pm | Gisborne District Council
Ben is one of 11 alternate controllers from around New Zealand who will support the national controller as needed during a major emergency. He will play a key role in determining the shape of the working group as NEMA works to develop the cohort. More >>
United Tairāwhiti Impresses Prime Minister
Friday, 13 September 2024, 11:14 am | Gisborne District Council
“It is one of the best plans I have seen and really appreciate all the work that has gone into it. It is high quality work and gives us clarity about what the priorities are in the region, which makes it easier for Government to partner in that way.” More >>
Gisborne District Council Wins LGNZ Awards
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 5:46 pm | Gisborne District Council
“These projects are a testament to our dedication to keeping our community safe and resilient in the face of challenges.” More >>
Peel Street Toilets Get New Lease On Life
Friday, 23 August 2024, 2:57 pm | Gisborne District Council
After recent earthquake strengthening work, the Peel Street toilet building will be fitted out with a gender neutral accessible public toilet. More >>
Drone Surveys Uncover Ongoing Risks At Two Landslides In Tairāwhiti
Friday, 16 August 2024, 6:29 pm | Gisborne District Council
The warning remains after Council’s Principal Scientist Dr Murry Cave flew a drone over the cliffs to map the landslide yesterday. More >>
Large Landslide At Te Kurī A Paoa Young Nick's Head
Monday, 12 August 2024, 5:31 pm | Gisborne District Council
There is still a risk of landfall around this area and we are asking everyone to please stay clear. There will be further assessments made this week and we will update the community when we know more information. We have observed a number of such failures ... More >>
Unstable Slip Prompts Warning
Friday, 9 August 2024, 11:24 am | Gisborne District Council
Massive landslide. Photo by Dr Murry Cave Due to a recent landslide, Gisborne District Council advises anyone considering accessing the Hangaroa River below Bushy Knoll Road to avoid the area until further notice. Soon after the June 24-26 storm this ... More >>
Māori Wards Retained In Tairāwhiti
Thursday, 8 August 2024, 4:55 pm | Gisborne District Council
Under the roof of Te Pāhou Marae in Manutuke this morning, Gisborne District Council passed a majority vote to retain Māori Wards in Tairāwhiti. More >>
Removal Of Unsafe Stairways At Wainui Beach
Friday, 2 August 2024, 12:01 pm | Gisborne District Council
Engineering assessments of stairway access along Wainui Beach determined two sets needed to be removed immediately because they were unsafe and irreparable. More >>
Natural Heritage Fund Open For 2025
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 9:28 am | Gisborne District Council
Applications for Gisborne District Council’s 2025 round of the Natural Heritage Fund are now open. More >>
Council Hui Helps Shape Wainui’s Future
Friday, 19 July 2024, 10:19 am | Gisborne District Council
Council is inviting residents of Wainui to an evening community hui on Thursday 1 August to help shape plans that will affect Wainui. More >>
