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Heavy Rain Warning And Heavy Rain Watch
Sunday, 23 May 2021, 5:03 am | Gisborne District Council
The Heavy Rain Warning and Watch are still in force along with the Heavy Swell Warning. There is a slight modification to the timing of the Watch for the city – now expected to start at 3pm instead of 10am Sunday. 22 May 2021 @ 8:35 pm The above warnings ... More >>
Update 01 Severe Weather Warnings
Saturday, 22 May 2021, 1:01 pm | Gisborne District Council
Metservice has issued a Severe Weather Warning and a Heavy Rain Watch to go along with the 5metre Heavy Swell Warning for our District. The Severe Weather Warning is for North of the City. From 10:00am Sunday to 10:00am Monday expect 100 to 140mm ... More >>
Have Your Say On How Council Will Look For The Next Two Elections
Friday, 21 May 2021, 10:25 am | Gisborne District Council
Today Council launches Tairāwhiti Represent – a campaign to encourage participation in a review of how our community is represented around the council table. Last year Council voted to introduce Māori Wards, and that decision has brought forward the ... More >>
Reduced Parking Fees Coming To An End
Wednesday, 19 May 2021, 9:27 am | Gisborne District Council
After a year of reduced parking fees and free parking from 3-5pm in the CBD, pre-Covid rates will come into effect next month. Last May, Council’s Finance and Performance committee agreed to implement the cheaper parking initiatives for a year to support ... More >>
Strong Wind Watch Cancelled
Wednesday, 19 May 2021, 5:27 am | Gisborne District Council
May 18, 2021 The Strong Wind Watch for Gisborne has been cancelled. It caused a few power issues throughout the day and then later on with trees down on SH35. Wind gusts were recorded at a couple of sites at over 100kph. More >>
Strong Wind Watch
Tuesday, 18 May 2021, 9:04 am | Gisborne District Council
Update 2: The strong wind watch issued by the Metservice is still in force for Gisborne but with a slight time change to 8 am: Strong Wind Watch for Gisborne Issued: 8:52am Tuesday, 18th May 2021 Area: Inland Gisborne and inland Hawkes Bay north of State ... More >>
Strong Wind Watch
Tuesday, 18 May 2021, 5:15 am | Gisborne District Council
May 17, 2021 Metservice has issued a strong wind watch for inland Gisborne and stated gusts of wind may get up to 110km/hr. From 6am Tuesday to 3pm Tuesday expect gusts of west to northwest winds that may approach severe gale at times. The next update ... More >>
Closure Expected As Derby Street Bridge Emergency Repairs Begin
Friday, 14 May 2021, 4:39 pm | Gisborne District Council
Emergency repair work on Derby Street footbridge will begin next week and will include a complete closure to all pedestrians and cyclists for approximately one week. The bridge is expected to be closed Friday 21 May, and then from Monday 24 through to ... More >>
Public Encouraged To Report Suspected Myrtle Rust
Tuesday, 11 May 2021, 10:19 am | Gisborne District Council
Anyone who discovers possible myrtle rust infections on their property should immediately notify Council to help prevent further spreading. The best way to report it is using the GDC Fix app, which allows users to accurately map the location and attach photos, ... More >>
Government Consulting On Freedom Camping
Thursday, 29 April 2021, 1:12 pm | Gisborne District Council
A public meeting will be held in Gisborne next week about the Government’s proposed changes to freedom camping. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposals to make freedom camping more sustainable in New Zealand. ... More >>
Severe Weather Warnings
Wednesday, 21 April 2021, 5:26 am | Gisborne District Council
Issued at: 8:16pm Tuesday, 20th April 2021 Situation A low over the north Tasman Sea should move across the North Island during Wednesday morning. Fronts associated with the low are bringing heavy rain to several regions, with some localised downpours ... More >>
Community Event Aims To Create Buzz About Ten Year Plan
Friday, 9 April 2021, 5:34 am | Gisborne District Council
A family event in the garden outside Lawson Field Theatre on Saturday aims to create an enjoyable family environment to discuss Council’s plans for the next ten years. “We’re inviting the community to come down and talk about what’s important ... More >>
Support From Council Staff Available For Farm Environment Plans
Thursday, 1 April 2021, 3:16 pm | Gisborne District Council
As the deadline to submit Farm Envrionment Plans (FEP) approaches, Council staff are offering one-on-one appointments for anyone needing support to complete their plans. These appointments will be available over three afternoons this month, from ... More >>
Enviropod LittaTrap Technology Trialed In Gisborne
Wednesday, 31 March 2021, 12:33 pm | Gisborne District Council
Local educators have learnt first-hand about preventing litter from entering oceans and waterways though the innovative Enviropod LittaTrap technology being trialed at stormwater sites outside of Te Wharau and Kaiti Schools. The award-winning LittaTraps ... More >>
Ground Testing Continues For Indoor Pool Relocation
Friday, 26 March 2021, 8:46 am | Gisborne District Council
Engineers carrying out geotechnical investigations of Churchill Park’s greenfield area next week will be following standard practice by wearing protective clothing. [Monday 29 to Wednesday 31 March]. Ground investigations required as part of the ... More >>
Consultation Open For Long Term Plan
Wednesday, 24 March 2021, 10:57 am | Gisborne District Council
Consultation has opened on Council’s Long Term Plan, 2021-31, giving the community the opportunity to have their say on important issues facing the region. Over the next month councillors and staff will hold a series of meetings and events ... More >>
Long Term Plan Opening For Consultation
Friday, 19 March 2021, 1:03 pm | Gisborne District Council
Roads, township upgrades, flood protection, biodiversity and our ageing water pipe network will be hot topics during the upcoming consultation of ‘Our Tairāwhiti’, Council’s proposed 2021-31 Long Term Plan. Mayor Rehette Stoltz says a lot of progress ... More >>
New Location Approved For Pool Indoor Facility
Friday, 19 March 2021, 12:41 pm | Gisborne District Council
COUNCIL yesterday approved a new location for the indoor facility of the Olympic Pool Redevelopment. [Thursday 18 March 2021] Site contamination and geotechnical investigations of Churchill Park’s green field area next to the current Olympic ... More >>
Drop-in Sessions For Draft Freedom Camping Bylaw
Friday, 12 March 2021, 8:01 am | Gisborne District Council
Council is holding three drop-in sessions to provide assistance and information for those wanting to make a submission on the draft Freedom Camping Bylaw 2021. Consultation is currently open on the draft bylaw, reviewed to address issues arising from freedom ... More >>
Civil Defence Tairāwhiti Community Meetings
Friday, 12 March 2021, 7:54 am | Gisborne District Council
Civil Defence Tairāwhiti will hold a series of community events to debrief on the recent earthquakes and tsunami warnings, with information on how to be prepared for future emergency situations. Council’s principal scientist Dr Murry Cave will be ... More >>
