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Gisborne District Council - Latest News [Page 3]

New Mobile Traders Bylaw Takes Effect

Monday, 10 November 2025, 5:01 pm | Gisborne District Council

Environmental Health Team Leader Vincenzo Petrella says anyone that wants to trade in a public place needs to apply for license approval. More >>

Grey Street Trial Review Complete – Council To Consider Future Layout Options

Monday, 10 November 2025, 11:42 am | Gisborne District Council

The 12-month trial, which concluded on 31 July 2025, tested a range of street design elements to improve safety and accessibility for all road users. More >>

Milestone Day For New Council

Wednesday, 29 October 2025, 2:22 pm | Gisborne District Council

Councillors will make official declarations to serve the community with integrity, transparency and dedication, with the meeting livestreamed from 11am. More >>

Get Set For Summer Camping

Friday, 24 October 2025, 1:56 pm | Gisborne District Council

“The most important thing to do is apply for a permit before arriving at your site,” says Tyler Kirk Liveable Spaces Manager. More >>

Have Your Say On The Future Of The Waikanae Stream – Te Waikanae Awa Project

Friday, 17 October 2025, 2:07 pm | Gisborne District Council

The stream begins in Makaraka, runs through Awapuni, business areas and flows into the Tūranganui River. It may be small but it's deeply significant for its natural values within the urban landscape and for mana whenua, regarded as a treasured taonga More >>

Progress Results For Gisborne District Council Election And Māori Ward Referendum

Saturday, 11 October 2025, 3:17 pm | Gisborne District Council

The official final results will be verified by Friday 17 October. More >>

Mangaroa Station Shows The Way Forward

Friday, 10 October 2025, 2:56 pm | Gisborne District Council

The station was planted extensively in the 1960s and 1970s under several Soil and Water Conservation Plans. Even after major weather events such as Cyclone Bola and Cyclone Gabrielle, the property held up better than many others in the region. More >>

2024/25 Annual Report Highlights Major Progress For Tairāwhiti Communities

Friday, 3 October 2025, 8:56 am | Gisborne District Council

This year, Council has received $123m external grants. This supported works roading network recovery, flood resilience, Category 2P and 3 buyouts and woody debris removal. More >>

Summer Ready, 1000-Year Bridge Celebrates Dual Heritage Of Tūranganui-ā-Kiwa

Thursday, 2 October 2025, 5:54 pm | Gisborne District Council

The bridge was structurally completed earlier this year, but Ngāti Oneone and Council agreed the bridge would not be formally opened until its cultural elements were complete. More >>

Final Stage Of Waipaoa Stopbank Upgrades Underway

Thursday, 2 October 2025, 3:58 pm | Gisborne District Council

Mayor Rehette Stoltz says the major project is a leading example in flood resilience nationally, with other regions taking a keen interest in the work being undertaken. More >>

Council Endorsed Business Case To Protect Land And Rivers

Thursday, 2 October 2025, 12:53 pm | Gisborne District Council

The Business Case will seek partnership with government, landowner and philanthropic contributions to invest $16 million in the first year scaling up to $48 m over the first decade. More >>

Alcohol Control Bylaw Takes Effect

Thursday, 2 October 2025, 10:48 am | Gisborne District Council

Director of Internal Partnerships and Protection, James Baty says the changes reflect community input with the aim of reducing alcohol-related harm and supporting community wellbeing. More >>

Back-Up Comms Crucial In Emergencies

Friday, 19 September 2025, 11:06 am | Gisborne District Council

A proof of concept was produced using a mesh communication system, Meshtastic, as a test bed. After testing identified technical limitations a new system called MeshCore was developed. It is a network where each device connects directly with others without ... More >>

First Bridge Rebuild Underway

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 2:25 pm | Gisborne District Council

St Leger Bridge is the entrance to Donneraille Park and the first of five new bridges to begin construction in the next 12 months. The project also kicks off a busy construction season for Council’s recovery programme. More >>

Tō Pōti, Tō Mana. Your Vote, Your Power

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 12:04 pm | Gisborne District Council

Ms Reedy-Holthausen says a key difference with this year’s voting papers is that everyone gets to vote in the referendum—no matter which roll you’re on. More >>

Bigger Fines For Polluters Under RMA Changes

Tuesday, 9 September 2025, 10:16 am | Gisborne District Council

From 4 September 2025, fines issued under this legislation have jumped significantly. Fines for serious breaches can now be up to $1 million for individuals and $10 million for companies. More >>

Prepare To ShakeOut

Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 4:40 pm | Gisborne District Council

Leading the regional signup for this kaupapa is however second to what we are really seeking to connect through this campaign. More >>

Tiniroto Bypass Designs Ready

Friday, 29 August 2025, 10:31 am | Gisborne District Council

Construction on the $45m bypass begins in December and features two new bridges with two kilometres of new road through farmland around the Hangaroa bluffs. More >>

Update On The Taruheru Shared Pathway

Friday, 29 August 2025, 7:16 am | Gisborne District Council

The pathway, which has been part of planning conversations since the 1960s and consistently featured in Council’s long-term plans since 2009, is designed to provide a safe, accessible route for people walking and cycling along the Taruheru River corridor. More >>

Council Adopts New Direction To Build A More Affordable Road Network For Tairāwhiti

Monday, 25 August 2025, 5:32 pm | Gisborne District Council

The final business case will be submitted to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and used to guide future investment decisions in the Long Term Plan and Regional Land Transport Plan. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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