Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Licence needed for work use Learn More
 

Gisborne District Council - Latest News [Page 23]

Extra Week For Representation Review

Friday, 10 September 2021, 3:54 pm | Gisborne District Council

Council has extended its consultation period by one week to give the community more time to have their say on the representation review initial proposal. The community now has until Friday 24 September to make their submissions on what General and Māori ... More >>

Upgrade Of Wastewater Treatment Plant Begins

Monday, 6 September 2021, 6:04 pm | Gisborne District Council

A small blessing took place today for the start of the upgrade to the Wastewater Treatment Plant on Banks Street. The $38m project involves the construction of a lamella clarifier, filtration, ultra-violet disinfection, and sludge handling facilities ... More >>

Be careful spraying now it’s Spring

Monday, 6 September 2021, 11:53 am | Gisborne District Council

With the arrival of Spring, Council will be checking growers are following the spraying rules so the health of our community and environment are protected. Environmental Protection and Services Director Helen Montgomery says springtime means lots of sprayers ... More >>

Out with the old, in with the new

Thursday, 2 September 2021, 2:40 pm | Gisborne District Council

‘Pay by plate’ technology will soon be the only parking system used in Gisborne as Council prepares to disconnect the final standing lollipop meters. More >>

Heavy Rain Warning - Lifted

Sunday, 29 August 2021, 12:59 pm | Gisborne District Council

Issued at: 7:14am Sunday, 29th August 2021 Situation All severe weather warnings and watches have been lifted. Cancellations Heavy Rain Warning for Bay Of Plenty, Tairāwhiti - Orange More >>

Heavy Rain Warning

Saturday, 28 August 2021, 1:21 pm | Gisborne District Council

Issued at: 9:04am Saturday, 28th August 2021 Situation A large low is forecast to remain slow-moving over the Tasman Sea, while associated fronts move slowly eastwards across northern New Zealand today and Sunday morning. These fronts are expected to ... More >>

Cemeteries closed under Alert Level 4

Tuesday, 24 August 2021, 9:18 am | Gisborne District Council

Council would like to remind the public Taruheru Cemetery and all other urupa are closed during alert level 4 lockdown. More >>

Plans in place for any outcome

Thursday, 19 August 2021, 10:50 am | Gisborne District Council

Regional leaders including Hauora Tairāwhiti, Police, Iwi and Council met yesterday to discuss issues across the region and prepare for the possibility Alert Level 4 could extend past Friday. “As cases continue to rise in Auckland our focus is to ... More >>

Plans in place to support community through new lockdown

Wednesday, 18 August 2021, 11:19 am | Gisborne District Council

Council wants to reassure the community that support plans are in place for the current level 4 lockdown. More >>

Council Agrees On Representation Proposal

Saturday, 14 August 2021, 1:07 pm | Gisborne District Council

At an extraordinary meeting on Thursday, Council confirmed an initial proposal for community consultation as part of the representation review. The proposal includes the removal of current wards in favour of a single district-wide ward for both general ... More >>

Restoring Inanga Spawning Habitat In Pawowhai Stream

Thursday, 12 August 2021, 10:57 am | Gisborne District Council

  Gisborne District Council in partnership with Rongowhakaata Iwi Trust has been working hard to restore habitat for native fish to lay their eggs along Pakowhai stream. The inanga habitat restoration project began in 2015 and has been ... More >>

SH2 From Nuhaka To Waipaoa Roundabout Now Open

Tuesday, 10 August 2021, 6:49 am | Gisborne District Council

SH2 from Nuhaka to Waipaoa Roundabout is now open following an overnight closure. Due to winter driving conditions, caution is advised along this route. For more information please visit: https://www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/roadclosures/352501?layers=road-closures More >>

Severe Weather Warning - Heavy Snow/Strong Winds

Monday, 9 August 2021, 10:29 am | Gisborne District Council

Issued at: 9:58am Monday, 9th August 2021 Situation A deep low to the east of the North Island is moving slowly away today, but continues to bring heavy snow to low levels and severe gale southerlies to central and eastern parts of the North Island ... More >>

Heavy Snow Warning For Gisborne - Orange

Monday, 9 August 2021, 6:17 am | Gisborne District Council

Heavy snow may disrupt travel in affected areas and could damage trees and powerlines. Cold conditions may cause stress for livestock. Issued: 8:38pm Sunday, 8th August 2021 Area: Hawkes Bay and Gisborne south of the City Valid: 1:00am Monday to 10:00pm ... More >>

Heavy Snow Watch For Gisborne

Sunday, 8 August 2021, 1:12 pm | Gisborne District Council

Issued: 10:00am Sunday, 8th August 2021 Area: Inland ranges of Hawke's Bay and Gisborne south of the City Valid: 1:00am Monday to 10:00am Monday Snow is possible down to 500 metres, and may become heavy above about 600 metres where accumulations may approach ... More >>

Boat Ramp Closed For Repair Work

Friday, 6 August 2021, 4:30 pm | Gisborne District Council

The harbour boat ramp will be closed from Monday for three days while repair work takes place. Council harbourmaster Sonny Ali said the closure is to enable contractors to prepare the area for a new pontoon to be installed. “A section of sheet pile ... More >>

A Step Closer For Community Sport And Recreation Facilities

Friday, 6 August 2021, 9:20 am | Gisborne District Council

A 10-year partnership with central government to bring Tairāwhiti sport and recreation facilities up to the same standard as the rest of New Zealand has been endorsed by councillors. The draft business case includes a new indoor stadium and upgrades to ... More >>

Boost For Biodiversity

Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 4:21 pm | Gisborne District Council

Gisborne District Council Natural Heritage Fund has been boosted from $40k to $100k for this funding round. Applications for the Natural Heritage Fund are now open for private landowners in the district, who can apply for assistance to protect or enhance ... More >>

Kiwa Pools Construction To Begin This Week

Monday, 2 August 2021, 2:49 pm | Gisborne District Council

GISBORNE’s state-of-the-art pool complex will be an amazing multi-purpose facility that we can all be very proud of, says Mayor Rehette Stoltz. The final details of the contract between Council and design and build company Apollo Projects were confirmed ... More >>

Wharekopae Community Planting Day A Success

Friday, 30 July 2021, 4:06 pm | Gisborne District Council

  More than 500 native plants have been planted around Rere Rockslide. Students from Rere and Ngatapa schools were amongst the 60 people to attend a community planting day, lending a hand to enhance the biodiversity of the Wharekopae catchment. ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.