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Restrictions remain over the weekend
Friday, 15 February 2019, 4:40 pm | Gisborne District Council
The main water supply from the Waingake treatment plant is now running, but it will take several days to restore the city reservoirs to a level that meets demand. More >>
Air quality project to help identify best monitoring sites
Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 3:18 pm | Gisborne District Council
Findings from a recent air quality project will help determine the best locations for monitoring equipment so we can better measure and manage local air quality. More >>
Water conservation key to prevent restrictions
Monday, 4 February 2019, 9:20 am | Gisborne District Council
Water consumption peaked last week amid high temperatures and the community is asked to be conscious with their water use to avoid future restrictions. More >>
Online voting trial not proceeding for 2019 elections
Friday, 1 February 2019, 9:15 am | Gisborne District Council
The proposed trial of online voting in this year’s local body elections will not proceed after the working party made the reluctant decision to halt the trial. More >>
LGC decision on Representation Review
Friday, 18 January 2019, 2:13 pm | Gisborne District Council
The Local Government Commission has determined Council’s existing representation arrangements will apply in this year’s local authority elections. More >>
Delays to road sealing programme
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 1:44 pm | Gisborne District Council
Ongoing wet weather has resulted in delays to Tairawhiti Road’s sealing programme planned for the district. More >>
Further action from investigation
Saturday, 1 December 2018, 11:08 am | Gisborne District Council
Following the investigation of forestry issues Council has commenced prosecutions against a number of parties under the Resource Management Act. More >>
Proposed liquor ban for Tokomaru Bay township
Thursday, 29 November 2018, 11:13 am | Gisborne District Council
Council’s Environmental Planning and Regulatory Committee yesterday approved to publicly notify a proposed amendment to the Alcohol Control Bylaw to include Tokomaru Bay. More >>
Temporary alcohol ban areas extended over summer festivals
Friday, 26 October 2018, 11:21 am | Gisborne District Council
Council approved a request from Police to temporarily extend the alcohol ban areas during the Rhythm and Vines and East Coast Vibe festivals over summer. More >>
Public consultation on draft Cemeteries Plan
Monday, 15 October 2018, 8:58 am | Gisborne District Council
Public consultation is open on Council’s draft Cemeteries Plan, which provides strategic direction for public cemetery services in Tairawhiti for the next 20+ years. More >>
Council approves Smokefree Outdoor Area Policy
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 10:46 am | Gisborne District Council
All Council reserves, parks and destination beaches will be designated as smokefree, following approval of the draft Smokefree Outdoor Area Policy (SFOA). More >>
Purple and yellow weeds a target
Tuesday, 18 September 2018, 4:28 pm | Gisborne District Council
Weeds are the biggest risk to Council’s $1.3m investment in the native restoration work on Titirangi. Controlling the spread of weeds is a priority for spring. More >>
Consultation underway for Art in Public Places Plan
Monday, 17 September 2018, 2:28 pm | Gisborne District Council
The aim of the plan is to guide the creation of art in public places in a timely, relevant and engaging way. More >>
Marine biosecurity survey and public talk
Monday, 17 September 2018, 10:23 am | Gisborne District Council
Biosecurity divers are in Gisborne this week to complete their twice yearly survey of marine pests at the port. More >>
Tupapa - Our Stand Our Story: Blessing
Thursday, 13 September 2018, 2:50 pm | Gisborne District Council
In the past year Turanganui iwi, Ngati Oneone, Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Rongowhakaata and Ngai Tamanuhiri have been working together on stories of our past. What life was like before the arrival of the “pakerewha” (Europeans). More >>
Stage 2 of MAR trial approved
Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 2:07 pm | Gisborne District Council
Funding and resource consent has been approved for Council to proceed with stage two of Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) at the Makauri aquifer. More >>
Gisborne to Have NZ's First Te Reo Māori Waste Bin Labels
Monday, 10 September 2018, 11:09 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne Mayor Meng Foon welcomes the launch of Waste Management initiative in introducing New Zealand’s first private subscription bi-lingual Te Reo Māori and English waste bin labels More >>
Major funding boost for Tairāwhiti Navigations Programme
Friday, 7 September 2018, 2:29 pm | Gisborne District Council
Ngati Oneone and Gisborne District Council have been awarded $6.1 million from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) for the Titirangi Summit development, one of the highlights within the Tairāwhiti Navigations Programme. More >>
Transformation for Tairāwhiti roads
Friday, 7 September 2018, 2:26 pm | Gisborne District Council
Tairāwhiti’s roading network will undergo a major transformation over the next three years, after the Government announced today investment of up to $137 million from the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF). More >>
Government investments a ‘game changer’ for Tairāwhiti
Friday, 7 September 2018, 2:14 pm | Gisborne District Council
The Government has announced more than $320 million will be invested into infrastructure and tourism in Tairāwhiti, a move described by Council chief executive Nedine Thatcher Swann as a “game changer” for our region. More >>
