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Explosives release water from dam at Mangapoike River

Thursday, 29 March 2018, 2:31 pm | Gisborne District Council

Explosives were detonated yesterday to cut a two-metre deep trench to release water from a dam formed by a Mangapoike River landslide. More >>

New flood warning system launched

Monday, 26 March 2018, 12:45 pm | Gisborne District Council

The community can now receive text notifications when specific rivers are predicted to reach alert levels. More >>

Mangapoike slip causes road closure

Thursday, 22 March 2018, 2:30 pm | Gisborne District Council

A large landslide on the Mangapoike River has become a significant hazard and people are warned to stay away from it. More >>

Thinking of lighting a fire?

Wednesday, 21 March 2018, 1:38 pm | Gisborne District Council

From April 3, people must apply for a fire permit on the Fire and Emergency New Zealand website, www.checkitsalright.nz More >>

Gisborne District Council Region representation under review

Thursday, 15 March 2018, 1:50 pm | Gisborne District Council

Region representation under review Every six years, in consultation with the community, we review our representation on Council to ensure it is fair and meets the needs of our communities. More >>

Magical makeover for local parks

Tuesday, 13 March 2018, 10:08 am | Gisborne District Council

Local parks are in for a magical makeover thanks to a virtual reality app launched in collaboration with national Parks Week. More >>

Time to go, for marina jetty

Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 8:53 am | Gisborne District Council

Due to safety concerns the jetty attached to the Marina boat ramp will be removed this week. More >>

Gardens glammed-up

Friday, 2 February 2018, 3:17 pm | Gisborne District Council

Our city’s gardens, Gladstone Road median strips and roundabouts are in great health and looking colourful thanks to the dedication of Gisborne District Council’s horticulture and amenity team. More >>

Representation still a hot topic for council

Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 9:58 am | Gisborne District Council

Questions about how our district is represented in Council will continue being asked for a few more weeks. More >>

Consider the name

Friday, 26 January 2018, 5:35 pm | Gisborne District Council

Feedback is being sought from the community on their level of support to change the name of our bay to a dual name ‘Turanganui a Kiwa / Poverty Bay’. More >>

Inner harbour upgrade starts Monday

Wednesday, 24 January 2018, 11:11 am | Gisborne District Council

Visions of a vibrant inner harbour precinct will start being realised when the first phase of construction begins Monday next week. More >>

Gisborne - More patrols to prevent jumping in the harbour

Monday, 22 January 2018, 12:30 pm | Gisborne District Council

City Watch and Maori Wardens will be stepping up patrols around the boat ramp and moorings in an effort to make sure that our young kids, teens and in some cases adults are safe from boats, deep water and other hazards. More >>

Raparapaririki Bridge Closed For Maintenance

Friday, 12 January 2018, 9:59 am | Gisborne District Council

Raparapaririki Bridge on Tapuaeroa Road will be closed for maintenance from 8am Monday 15 January 2018 to 8pm Wednesday 17 January 2018, dependant on weather. More >>

Gisborne Level One Water Restrictions – Limit Sprinkler Use

Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 10:35 am | Gisborne District Council

Gisborne District Council is enforcing a sprinkler ban for residential properties. Sprinklers and automated irrigation systems can still be used between6am and 8am. Hand-held hosing is to be kept to a minimum. More >>

Safety risk to residents

Thursday, 14 December 2017, 5:08 pm | Gisborne District Council

Media Release Release date: Thursday 14 December Safety risk to residents The safety of residents living in the Masonic Building is the key concern for Gisborne District Council and Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) after an investigation into fire ... More >>

Water use reduced for irrigators

Wednesday, 13 December 2017, 5:03 pm | Gisborne District Council

Media Release Release date: Wednesday 13 December Water use reduced for irrigators Levels in the Te Arai River have fallen below 60 litres per second prompting a Water Shortage Direction by Council to irrigators on the river. More >>

Gisborne: Community focus for representation review

Friday, 1 December 2017, 12:59 pm | Gisborne District Council

Over the last two weeks Council staff has been asking people if their community is being represented by the right number of councilors. More >>

Surface repairs to Awapuni Road

Thursday, 30 November 2017, 10:20 am | Gisborne District Council

Seal repairs to sections of Awapuni Road will happen this weekend 2 and 3 December, between Grey Street and Stanley Road. More >>

Celebration of Tokomaru Bay township

Thursday, 16 November 2017, 3:35 pm | Gisborne District Council

Celebration of Tokomaru Bay township The completion of the Tokomaru Bay township upgrade will be celebrated by the community this Sunday 19 November. More >>

Pink flowers under control on Titirangi

Friday, 6 October 2017, 2:23 pm | Gisborne District Council

The Holly leaved senecio plant, otherwise known as pink ragwort located on Titirangi is being managed in accordance with Councils Regional Pest Management Strategy (RPMS). More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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