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Gisborne District Council - Latest News [Page 4]
Council Endorses Preferred Stopbank Alignment For Te Karaka Flood Protection
Monday, 25 August 2025, 10:45 am | Gisborne District Council
The decision follows 18 months of detailed technical work, but at its heart has been a strong partnership with Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki and the Te Karaka community. More >>
Rangatahi Creative Challenge Invites Young People To Imagine The Future Of Te Tairāwhiti
Friday, 22 August 2025, 1:17 pm | Gisborne District Council
The competition gives young people the chance to share their ideas for the future of Te Tairāwhiti through any creative medium they choose. More >>
Council Will Seek Government Exemption To Progress Urban Plan Change
Thursday, 21 August 2025, 4:14 pm | Gisborne District Council
The plan change is part of the broader Tairāwhiti Resource Management Plan review and was guided by Council’s Future Development Strategy 2024-2054, which identifies where we can build and the infrastructure needed to enable housing and economic development ... More >>
Gisborne District Council Welcomes Benchmarking – But Says Context Is Key
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 4:39 pm | Gisborne District Council
The Council kept its 2023/24 rates increase below the group median (5.1% compared to 8.9%) and continues to operate with a balanced budget well above the 100% benchmark. Personnel numbers reflect contractors and essential frontline staff – not bureaucracy. More >>
Council Calls For Regionally Responsive Reforms In National Direction Feedback To Government
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 12:08 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council also notes that several proposals introduce additional responsibilities for monitoring, compliance, and mapping, and has suggested more certain resourcing and cost-recovery provisions to support implementation. More >>
Government Direction On Plan Changes
Friday, 25 July 2025, 4:26 pm | Gisborne District Council
The direction is intended to reduce pressure on councils and communities as the Government moves to replace the current Resource Management Act (RMA) with a new planning framework. More >>
Fairy House Brings Magic To Botanical Gardens
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 11:58 am | Gisborne District Council
Crafted by local contractor Cut Above Sawmilling and Furniture, the fairy house features a beautifully carved redwood roof and a chimney made from black walnut. The intricate design and natural materials reflect the spirit of nature play and creative exploration. More >>
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 >>
