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Gisborne District Council - Latest News [Page 2]
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 >>
Tightening Up Illegal Dumping At Transfer Station Gate
Friday, 12 December 2025, 5:41 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council’s Solid Waste Manager, Phil Nickerson, says the trend over the past few years has been increasing sharply upwards. More >>
Spot And Stop Moth Plant Before It Spreads
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 12:53 pm | Gisborne District Council
Moth plant is a noxious vine that smothers native vegetation and produces a sticky white sap that is toxic to many species, including bees, butterflies and even dogs. It’s a serious threat to the environment and biodiversity. More >>
Council Considers Exemption For Plan Change To Protect Tairāwhiti Land And Rivers
Monday, 8 December 2025, 4:14 pm | Gisborne District Council
Under recent Plan Stop legislation, councils cannot notify any changes to resource management plan rules until 31 December 2027, unless granted an exemption by the Minister for the Environment. More >>
Tiniroto Bypass Construction Works Begin
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 9:51 am | Gisborne District Council
Council major projects manager Jamie Gallacher said the project is expected to take up to two years and minimal disruption to road users is expected. More >>
Applications Open For Waste Minimisation Fund
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 9:14 am | Gisborne District Council
Charlotte Phelps, Council’s Waste Minimisation Lead, says the fund is about empowering the community to take action. More >>
Bridge Repair Programme Reaches 75 Percent
Monday, 1 December 2025, 8:25 am | Gisborne District Council
More than 130 bridges were damaged and eight were lost during Cyclone Gabrielle and other weather events, 97 requiring major structural repairs and 36 with minor fixes. More >>
