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The People Behind The Trees
Friday, 28 November 2025, 2:59 pm | Gisborne District Council
Ken Huberts has helped coordinate the project since it began 12 years ago. What started as a simple idea to brighten the CBD has grown into a much-loved tradition. More >>
Collaborative Programme Tackles Woody Debris At Source
Friday, 28 November 2025, 2:51 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council Chief Executive Nedine Thatcher-Swann says completing the $54m phase of the programme, funded by the cyclone recovery to remove woody debris from river catchments, will be a significant milestone. More >>
Restoration Begins On Tauihu Carving At Heipipi Park
Friday, 28 November 2025, 2:26 pm | Gisborne District Council
The Tauihu was designed by Te Aturangi Nepia-Clamp and Tā Derek Lardelli, and carved by Nepia-Clamp and Bill Baker. It symbolises the ancestral journey of Māori and Polynesian voyagers across the Pacific Ocean to Aotearoa. More >>
It’s A Gizzy Christmas Is Coming To Town
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 1:34 pm | Gisborne District Council
The popular community events mark the official start of the festive season and are expected to bring more than 5,000 families, friends and neighbours together to celebrate all things Christmas. More >>
Call For Water Awareness As Summer Nears
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 10:38 am | Gisborne District Council
Drinking Water Manager Judith Robertson said while the Mangapoike supply dams are currently at good levels for this time of year, river flows across the district are reducing due to very little rain in the catchments. More >>
Council Building Services Achieves Strong IANZ Audit Result
Monday, 17 November 2025, 1:04 pm | Gisborne District Council
The International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) audit found no issues with Council’s statutory timeframes, noting significant improvement in building consent processing over the past year. More >>
Our Water, Our Way Plan Accepted By Government
Thursday, 13 November 2025, 12:24 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council’s plan, adopted in August, outlines the plan to implement a ring-fenced in-house business unit from 1 July 2027, to deliver water services that are financially sustainable, compliant with regulation, and responsive to growth. More >>
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 >>
