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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 >>
Council Endorses Preferred Stopbank Alignment For Te Karaka Flood Protection
Monday, 25 August 2025, 10:45 am | Gisborne District Council
The decision follows 18 months of detailed technical work, but at its heart has been a strong partnership with Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki and the Te Karaka community. More >>
Rangatahi Creative Challenge Invites Young People To Imagine The Future Of Te Tairāwhiti
Friday, 22 August 2025, 1:17 pm | Gisborne District Council
The competition gives young people the chance to share their ideas for the future of Te Tairāwhiti through any creative medium they choose. More >>
Council Will Seek Government Exemption To Progress Urban Plan Change
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 4:14 pm | Gisborne District Council
The plan change is part of the broader Tairāwhiti Resource Management Plan review and was guided by Council’s Future Development Strategy 2024-2054, which identifies where we can build and the infrastructure needed to enable housing and economic development ... More >>
Gisborne District Council Welcomes Benchmarking – But Says Context Is Key
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 4:39 pm | Gisborne District Council
The Council kept its 2023/24 rates increase below the group median (5.1% compared to 8.9%) and continues to operate with a balanced budget well above the 100% benchmark. Personnel numbers reflect contractors and essential frontline staff – not bureaucracy. More >>
Council Calls For Regionally Responsive Reforms In National Direction Feedback To Government
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 12:08 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council also notes that several proposals introduce additional responsibilities for monitoring, compliance, and mapping, and has suggested more certain resourcing and cost-recovery provisions to support implementation. More >>
Government Direction On Plan Changes
Friday, 25 July 2025, 4:26 pm | Gisborne District Council
The direction is intended to reduce pressure on councils and communities as the Government moves to replace the current Resource Management Act (RMA) with a new planning framework. More >>
Fairy House Brings Magic To Botanical Gardens
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 11:58 am | Gisborne District Council
Crafted by local contractor Cut Above Sawmilling and Furniture, the fairy house features a beautifully carved redwood roof and a chimney made from black walnut. The intricate design and natural materials reflect the spirit of nature play and creative exploration. More >>
