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Stage 2 of MAR trial underway

Thursday, 8 August 2019, 9:39 am | Gisborne District Council

The second stage of Council’s Managed Aquifer Recharge commenced this week, aiming to inject up to 365,000m3 from the Waipaoa River into the Makauri aquifer. More >>

Progress on Alfred Cox Skate Park redevelopment

Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 5:25 pm | Gisborne District Council

Skate park design specialists will be engaged to prepare a concept design for a proposed upgrade of the Alfred Cox Skate Park. More >>

Funding secured to complete Makaraka Cemetery project

Wednesday, 7 August 2019, 12:14 pm | Gisborne District Council

This follows a Council decision last December to contribute staff resources and $25,000 towards the restoration. The Lotteries Commission has granted the $33,000 required to deliver the project. More >>

Works to begin to secure East Cape Road

Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 1:44 pm | Gisborne District Council

Release date: 5 August 2019 Works to begin to secure East Cape Road A blessing will be held next Monday 12 August on East Cape Road as emergency works begin to secure the site at 2.2km which has been affected by severe erosion and rising sea levels. More >>

Seat belts - Load it, lock it. It’s a no brainer

Tuesday, 6 August 2019, 9:07 am | Gisborne District Council

Piri ki Te Ora – a local road safety initiative took place on Saturday at Hinemaurea Marae, Hicks Bay. More >>

Groundwork begins on summit

Friday, 19 July 2019, 4:07 pm | Gisborne District Council

Enabling works for Te Taumata o Titirangi Summit (Kaiti Hill) redevelopment will begin Monday 22 July. More >>

Gisborne theatres join global BYO Bottle campaign

Wednesday, 17 July 2019, 3:01 pm | Gisborne District Council

Gisborne District Council has joined the international BYOBottle campaign in a commitment to reduce single-use plastic in its theatres. More >>

Council progress on local roads recognised by Minister

Thursday, 11 July 2019, 3:23 pm | Gisborne District Council

The significant progress Gisborne District Council has made on Provincial Growth Fund projects to improve the resilience of Tairāwhiti’s local roads was recognised yesterday by Hon Shane Jones, Minister for Regional Economic Development. Minister ... More >>

Our Mayor now Race Relations Commissioner

Thursday, 11 July 2019, 11:42 am | Gisborne District Council

Tuesday 12 July Meng Foon, retiring mayor of the Gisborne District Council, has been appointed to the role of Race Relations Commissioner by Justice Minister, Andrew Little today. More >>

Voting for the Mayor at Large!

Thursday, 11 July 2019, 9:05 am | Gisborne District Council

In the 2019 Gisborne District Council Election we are voting for a completely new Mayor - could it be YOU? More >>

Tupapa – Our Stand. Our Story’ wins overall honours

Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 2:50 pm | Gisborne District Council

‘Tupapa – Our Stand. Our Story’, a project undertaken by the four Turanga iwi, Ngati Oneone, Rongowhakaata, Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Ngai Tamanuhiri and Gisborne District Council, has taken out the overall award in the 2019 Local Government New Zealand ... More >>

Severe Weather Warning and Watches lifted

Friday, 5 July 2019, 9:07 am | Gisborne District Council

The Severe Weather Warning for Gisborne and the ranges has been lifted. Looking at the rainfall overnight, Whakapunake had the largest amount of 123mm followed by Arowhana with 110mm. I have attached some snips in case you are interested in having a look ... More >>

Council’s plan for the year adopted

Friday, 28 June 2019, 5:13 pm | Gisborne District Council

Council remains largely on track heading into year two of its 2018 – 2028 Long Term Plan (LTP), with only a few amendments required in the final Annual Plan for 2019/2020. More >>

Gladstone Road service lids to be adjusted this week

Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 5:31 pm | Gisborne District Council

A number of service lids will be adjusted on Gladstone Road this Friday 28 and Saturday 29 June 2019. Service lids are the man holes on the road which lead to storm and waste water. More >>

Tauwhareparae Road closure this Sunday

Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 3:24 pm | Gisborne District Council

Tauwhareparae Road will be closed on Sunday 30 June 2019 for two essential culvert replacements. More >>

Gladstone Road and Peel Street intersection closure

Monday, 24 June 2019, 2:05 pm | Gisborne District Council

The intersection of Gladstone Road and Peel Street will be closed from all directions on Thursday 27 June 2019 to complete the road surface upgrade of the central business district. More >>

Service lid adjustments planned for next week

Friday, 21 June 2019, 4:38 pm | Gisborne District Council

Close to twenty service lids in six different locations will be adjusted over the next two weeks on sites where the road surface has been upgraded. Service lids are the man holes on the road which lead to storm and waste water. More >>

Health and environmental risks of burning plastic

Friday, 21 June 2019, 9:34 am | Gisborne District Council

Following reports of toxic smoke from backyard burning, Tairawhiti residents are reminded of the serious health risks and environmental impacts of burning plastic. More >>

Rakaiatane Road project on schedule – Closures from Monday

Thursday, 13 June 2019, 5:32 pm | Gisborne District Council

Gisborne District Council would like to remind the public about the road closures and disruption to traffic leading up to the closure of Hirini Street next week. More >>

Council response to climate change

Friday, 7 June 2019, 8:01 am | Gisborne District Council

Council has committed to a region-wide, collaborative approach to address the local causes and impacts of climate change. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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