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 >>
