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Update 3: Heavy Rain Watch And Strong Wind Warning Cancelled

Tuesday, 27 July 2021, 6:11 am | Gisborne District Council

The Metservice has cancelled the Heavy Rain Watch and Strong Wind Watch for our District. Issued at: 8:26pm Monday, 26th July 2021 Situation A trough is forecast to move across the South Island tonight (Monday) then away to the east overnight, ... More >>

Heavy Rain And Strong Wind Watch

Sunday, 25 July 2021, 12:59 pm | Gisborne District Council

There could be some heavy rain (north of Ruatoria) and strong wind (Muriwai and south) heading our way. Issued by MetService at: 9:12am Sunday, 25th July 2021 Situation A front over the Tasman Sea is forecast to move across New Zealand on Monday, preceded ... More >>

1000 Year Walk Bridge Contract Signed

Thursday, 22 July 2021, 11:33 am | Gisborne District Council

The contract for the 1000 year walk bridge design and build was signed earlier this week after Council was awarded $1.75m from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund. Contractor Currie Construction will complete the bridge, the final stage of the Puhi ... More >>

Tairāwhiti Elevation Data Released

Monday, 19 July 2021, 6:05 pm | Gisborne District Council

Data from the Tairāwhiti/Gisborne district LiDAR project that will enable better erosion and flood hazard management in the region is now available on the LINZ Data Service (LDS). Gisborne District Council received funding from the Ministry for Primary ... More >>

Heavy Swell Forecast For East Coast Issued By MetService At 1409 Hours Saturday 17-Jul-2021

Saturday, 17 July 2021, 2:30 pm | Gisborne District Council

From Cape Runaway to East Cape, Northerly swell 3.5 rising to 4.5 metres with underlying period of 9s for a time this afternoon and evening, then easing below 3.5 metres early Sunday morning. More >>

Severe Weather Warnings

Saturday, 17 July 2021, 1:07 pm | Gisborne District Council

Issued at: 9:52am Saturday, 17th July 2021 Situation An active front over the Tasman Sea moves slowly eastwards across central and northern New Zealand today, followed by a broad trough on Sunday. This front has brought heavy rain to many parts of central ... More >>

Heavy Swell Forecast For Gisborne Coast

Sunday, 11 July 2021, 1:19 pm | Gisborne District Council

Issued by MetService at 1236 hours Sunday 11-Jul-2021 Attn: Gisborne District Council and Eastland Port Ltd. Southwest swell 3-3.5m with a period of 13s between Tuaheni Point and Tolaga Bay, easing below warning criteria this afternoon. Easterly swell ... More >>

Council Adopts 2021-31 Long Term Plan

Thursday, 1 July 2021, 10:24 am | Gisborne District Council

Council has adopted its 2021-31 Long Term Plan – Our Tairāwhiti, which sets out a roadmap of regional projects and investments for the next decade. This follows significant planning, community engagement and consultation over the last 18 months, ... More >>

More Information Needed On Water Reform

Wednesday, 30 June 2021, 4:37 pm | Gisborne District Council

Mayor Rehette Stoltz says more consideration is needed to fully understand the information provided by Government on the proposed three waters reform. Government is proposing to establish four publicly-owned water services entities to provide storm water, ... More >>

Are You Recycling Right, Tairāwhiti?

Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 9:11 am | Gisborne District Council

That’s the question being asked in a new educative video animation launched this week by Council, in collaboration with Gizzy Local. The animation, created by local artist Steph Barnett, aims to inform the community on conscious consuming and best ... More >>

Update 4 Heavy Rain Warning

Monday, 28 June 2021, 6:09 am | Gisborne District Council

Issued at: 8:59pm Sunday, 27th June 2021 Heavy Rain Warning for Bay Of Plenty, Gisborne - Orange Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous. Area: Eastern ... More >>

Update 3: Heavy Rain Situation

Sunday, 27 June 2021, 1:13 pm | Gisborne District Council

Issued at: 10:24am Sunday, 27th June 2021 Situation An active front over the North Island slowly moves northeast today delivering heavy rain to western and central areas. An active cold front preceded by gale northwesterlies and followed by cold ... More >>

Update 2: Heavy Rain Warning

Sunday, 27 June 2021, 5:10 am | Gisborne District Council

Issued at: 8:56pm Saturday, 26th June 2021 Situation An active front moves slowly northwards over central New Zealand tonight and Sunday, delivering heavy rain to western and central areas. People are advised to keep up to date with the latest ... More >>

Update 01: Heavy Rain Warning

Saturday, 26 June 2021, 12:54 pm | Gisborne District Council

Situation An active front moves slowly northwards over central New Zealand this weekend, delivering heavy rain to western areas, and possible severe gale northwesterlies to some central places. People are advised to keep up to date with the latest Watches ... More >>

Civil Defence Focus On Welfare Support

Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 4:05 pm | Gisborne District Council

Tairawhiti Civil Defence is focusing its efforts on welfare support for whānau affected by Sunday’s flooding in Tokomaru Bay and the wider East Coast area. Council staff and other welfare agencies are working with at least seven households where ... More >>

Update 2 Heavy Rain Warning

Tuesday, 22 June 2021, 5:52 am | Gisborne District Council

Jun 21, 2021 The Heavy Rain Warning for South of Gisborne is still in place: From 7pm Monday to 9am Tuesday expect 70-90mm of rain to accumulate south of Muriwai and the hills of the Wairoa District. A further 30-40mm is also expected to fall overnight ... More >>

Water Conservation Needed, Level 4 Water Restrictions In Effect

Monday, 21 June 2021, 3:41 pm | Gisborne District Council

  Level four water restrictions have come into effect as Council continues essential upgrades to the Waingake Water Treatment Plant. These restrictions mean a total outdoor water ban for all households on city water supply, and no non-essential ... More >>

Heavy Rain Warning For Gisborne - Orange

Sunday, 20 June 2021, 5:32 am | Gisborne District Council

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous. Issued: 8:07pm Saturday, 19th June 2021 Area: Gisborne north of Tolaga Bay Valid: 8:00pm Saturday to 1:00pm ... More >>

Heavy Rain Warning For Gisborne - Orange

Saturday, 19 June 2021, 1:01 pm | Gisborne District Council

Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous. Issued: 9:47am Saturday, 19th June 2021 Area: Gisborne north of Tolaga Bay Valid: 1:00pm Saturday to 11:00am ... More >>

Community Drop-in Session On Makorori Dune Protection

Thursday, 17 June 2021, 12:29 pm | Gisborne District Council

Council is inviting community feedback on locations for bollards at Makorori reserve, aiming to prevent vehicles damaging the dunes and wildlife. A drop-in session will be held at Wainui Beach School hall from 4 to 6pm on 23 June for members of the public ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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