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Funding Boost For Local Arts

Tuesday, 8 July 2025, 10:39 am | Gisborne District Council

Twice a year Gisborne District Council calls for applications for a grant from the $45,000 pot available to help with grass roots arts projects. More >>

Council And Gisborne Chamber Cement Strategic Partnership

Friday, 4 July 2025, 9:10 am | Gisborne District Council

President of the Chamber, Ashley Fisher, and Council Chief Executive Nedine Thatcher Swann signed the agreement at a joint meeting held on 3 July 2025, reflecting on 12 months of meaningful progress and charting a course for future partnership. More >>

Applications Open For 2026 Natural Heritage Fund

Tuesday, 1 July 2025, 10:16 am | Gisborne District Council

In 2024, the Natural Heritage Fund contributed to 20 projects, and over the last 11 years has allocated over $700,000 toward native planting, pest and weed control and stock exclusion fencing. More >>

Thinking About Standing For Council? Come Along To A Candidate Information Evening

Monday, 30 June 2025, 4:42 pm | Gisborne District Council

The candidate evenings are an opportunity to hear about the role of elected members, the nomination process, how campaigning works and what to expect if you’re successful. More >>

Council Confirms 2025 Appointments To Trust Tairāwhiti

Monday, 30 June 2025, 10:18 am | Gisborne District Council

With governance roles across the Ākina Foundation, Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira, and impact investment funds, Te Pūoho brings strong financial stewardship and a proven ability to align investment with tikanga Māori and community outcomes. More >>

Tairāwhiti Sets Regional Benchmark With New Land Transition Guidelines

Friday, 27 June 2025, 12:31 pm | Gisborne District Council

TAG was set up in 2024 to develop guidelines for transitioning erosion-prone land into permanent vegetation cover. The group is a direct response to the long-term erosion and land management challenges identified in the Ministerial Inquiry into ... More >>

Council And Iwi Seek Community Feedback On Te Karaka Flood Resilience Options

Monday, 23 June 2025, 8:48 pm | Gisborne District Council

“Cyclone Gabrielle had a severe impact on the Te Karaka township and surrounding area, causing widespread flooding, major damage to homes and infrastructure, and tragically, the loss of life,” says Joss Ruifrok, Council’s Regional River Manager. More >>

Council Connects With Landowners At Planting For Profit Field Day

Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 8:05 pm | Gisborne District Council

We’re helping farmers, land managers and landowners make informed decisions using the latest science and planning tools. More >>

Students Step Into Council Careers With ‘Day In The Life’ Programme

Friday, 13 June 2025, 5:03 pm | Gisborne District Council

The initiative gave Year 11–13 students the opportunity to shadow Council staff across a range of departments – from health and safety and monitoring and compliance to theatres and Kiwa Pools. More >>

Critical Regional Sites Receive TEMO Boost

Thursday, 12 June 2025, 3:59 pm | Gisborne District Council

Ngāti Porou facilities and projects manager Richard Whangapirita says the partnership between the Rūnanga and TEMO is valuable to the wider community and has helped in resourcing critical assets. More >>

Calling The Voices Of Tairāwhiti To Enrol, Stand And Vote

Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 6:25 pm | Gisborne District Council

Standing for Council is about stepping up to represent your whānau, community and values. Bringing their voices and ideas forward to make important decisions for the future of our community over the next three years. More >>

Tairāwhiti Knowledge Share With Cooks Islands

Friday, 30 May 2025, 8:40 pm | Gisborne District Council

The Cook Islands is made up of 15 islands – 13 of which are inhabited. Its biggest threat is cyclones but climate change had now meant they now regularly face coast inundation. More >>

Tiniroto Repair Works Set To Start

Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 9:16 am | Gisborne District Council

The repair of a major dropout in the Tiniroto bluffs next month will start two years of construction in the area, including the rebuild of St Leger Bridge and new Tiniroto bypass. More >>

Building On Region’s Hazard Readiness

Saturday, 17 May 2025, 8:56 pm | Gisborne District Council

TCDEM Group Manager Ben Green says it’s a chance for the region to ensure they are prepared for such an emergency. More >>

Forestry Plan Change To Be Integrated

Wednesday, 14 May 2025, 12:39 pm | Gisborne District Council

The outcome of those changes will determine whether Council can introduce stronger rules to manage forestry activities. More >>

New Forestry Consent Conditions Mark Major Step Forward For Sustainable Land Use In Tairāwhiti

Monday, 28 April 2025, 5:57 pm | Gisborne District Council

Council Chief Executive Nedine Thatcher Swann says the conditions strike a careful balance between enabling the forestry sector and protecting the environment. More >>

Makarika Bridge Repairs Reveal Reminder Of The Past

Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 5:27 pm | Gisborne District Council

This repair work is part of last October’s Government’s $230m recovery package for Tairāwhiti local roads and bridges which consists of four projects including slips and dropout repairs, bridge repairs, roadside drainage supporting iwi communities ... More >>