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Gisborne To Hand Charter To HMNZS Manawanui
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 3:56 pm | Gisborne District Council
On 26-30 November Gisborne will be visited by the HMNZS Manawanui, a new naval vessel that now calls Gisborne home. “It’s common for naval ships to be assigned an honorary home port once they’re commissioned, and the Prime Minister named Gisborne ... More >>
Valley Road Footpath Project Completed
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 9:27 am | Gisborne District Council
More pedestrians and cyclists are enjoying the scenic route along Valley Road, following the completion of a new footpath and cycleway between Shelley and Massey Roads. Council contractors Downer finished the $292,000 project last month, linking a new 1.5 metre ... More >>
Smoother Service For St John
Monday, 16 November 2020, 5:37 pm | Gisborne District Council
Providing the best possible emergency care for the East Coast is what Keith Baldwin and his team at St John Ruatorea strive for every single day. When an emergency call comes in, time is of the essence, as much as the condition of the roads. One call-out ... More >>
Natural Heritage Fund Recipients Announced
Friday, 13 November 2020, 8:07 am | Gisborne District Council
Council has allocated $40,000 from its Natural Heritage Funding to assist private landowners to protect and enhance indigenous biodiversity on their land. Any privately-owned land within the district is eligible for the funding, which is made available instead ... More >>
Council Supports Local Waste Minimisation Projects
Friday, 13 November 2020, 8:06 am | Gisborne District Council
Council has supported two local waste minimisation projects in this year’s allocation of its contestable Waste Minimisation Fund. The fund aims to reduce waste by providing funding for projects trialling or supporting new waste minimisation activities. SuperGrans ... More >>
Decision On Endeavour Models
Friday, 13 November 2020, 8:05 am | Gisborne District Council
Following extensive community and iwi consultation, Council’s Operations Committee today agreed to gift one Endeavour model to Te Aitanga a Hauiti and Tolaga Bay and to support the community with the installation. The committee also directed Council’s ... More >>
Council Urges “Hoons Please Stay Off Our Dunes!”
Thursday, 12 November 2020, 4:01 pm | Gisborne District Council
As summer approaches, Council wants all recreational vehicles to stay off our beaches, and warned that speeding and reckless behaviour would be reported to the police. “We have some of the best beaches in the world, and the most beautiful ... More >>
Heavy Rain Warning For Gisborne - Orange
Monday, 9 November 2020, 8:23 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: 8:37pm Sunday, 8th November 2020 Area: Gisborne south of Gisborne City to Matawai, and Hawke's Bay ... More >>
Heavy Rain Warning For Gisborne - Orange
Sunday, 8 November 2020, 2:26 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: 9:37am Sunday, 8th November 2020 Area: Gisborne south of Muriwai and Hawke's Bay north of Napier ... More >>
Heavy Rain Warning For Bay Of Plenty, Gisborne - Orange
Friday, 6 November 2020, 5:49 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: 8:19pm Thursday, 5th November 2020 Area: Bay of Plenty from Whakatane eastwards, also the Gisborne ... More >>
Improvements To Plastic Recycling In Tairāwhiti
Thursday, 5 November 2020, 12:28 pm | Gisborne District Council
Grade 5 plastics, which includes products such as ice cream and yoghurt containers, can now be recycled with kerbside collections throughout the district. Council contractor Waste Management has secured ... More >>
Council Continues Consultations On Māori Wards
Wednesday, 4 November 2020, 12:34 pm | Gisborne District Council
Until 13 November Council is continuing its consultations with the community on what is a vitally important decision for local democracy. “We are seeking further community feedback on whether to introduce Māori Wards for Tairāwhiti in time for ... More >>
Runabout On The Mata
Monday, 2 November 2020, 9:04 am | Gisborne District Council
Driving 150km every day on Tairāwhiti’s busiest forestry routes isn’t for the faint-hearted, but it’s something that Barbara Wharehinga takes in her stride. “Runabout postie at the 15k, heading to the 16, Mata,” she says calmly ... More >>
Severe Thunderstorm Watch - Gisborne
Saturday, 24 October 2020, 4:35 pm | Gisborne District Council
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued by MetService at 03:57 pm Saturday 24th October 2020 Valid until: 09:00 pm Saturday 24th Oct 2020 Sea breeze convergence is likely to trigger significant showers over the central and eastern North Island this afternoon ... More >>
Council Seeks Community Views On Māori Wards
Friday, 23 October 2020, 10:49 am | Gisborne District Council
Council is seeking further community feedback on whether it should introduce Māori Wards for Tairāwhiti in time for the 2022 local election. Parliament developed the option of Māori Wards as a way to improve the role of Māori in local government ... More >>
Consultation Approved For Draft Freedom Camping Bylaw
Friday, 23 October 2020, 8:41 am | Gisborne District Council
Council has agreed to consult with the public on the Draft Freedom Camping Bylaw 2020, reviewed to address issues arising from freedom and summer camping in the district. This follows a decision last month to leave the matter to lie on the table, with ... More >>
Major Upgrades To Start On Wastewater Pipes
Thursday, 22 October 2020, 2:49 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council will start work next week on major works to reline large diameter wastewater pipes around Gisborne City, to prolong the life of the pipes. “We are relining the wastewater interceptor mains with UV-cured polyester liners, which involves some ... More >>
Beach Clean-up Underway
Wednesday, 21 October 2020, 10:05 am | Gisborne District Council
Council’s annual beach clean-up is underway, with high-use areas expected to be complete by the end of this week. The clean-up covers from The Cut to Midway Beach to remove driftwood and other debris. The driftwood will be temporarily moved to ... More >>
Roading Investment Reaches New Record
Thursday, 15 October 2020, 10:21 am | Gisborne District Council
Provincial Growth Fund investment of $20m has boosted spending on Tairāwhiti local roads (excluding state highways) to a record high of $65.8m in the 2019-20 financial year. The increase was $9m from the 2018-19 financial year and a massive $37m up ... More >>
Council Revamps Summer Camping With Funding Boost
Wednesday, 14 October 2020, 3:22 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council has again received funding from the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment’s Responsible Camping fund this year, of $300,000. “This is a real vote of confidence in the work we have been doing in this area,” said Helen Montgomery, ... More >>
