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WTF wins IPANZ award
Friday, 27 July 2018, 2:23 pm | Gisborne District Council
What’s the Future Tairawhiti? Gisborne District Council’s long term plan early engagement campaign has won the Excellence in Public Sector Engagement category of the Deloitte IPANZ Public Sector Excellence Awards 2018. More >>
Online voting trial for 2019 local elections
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 2:26 pm | Gisborne District Council
The Future Tairāwhiti committee has supported in principle a proposal to trial online voting in the 2019 local elections. More >>
Site investigation at Titirangi summit
Thursday, 19 July 2018, 2:25 pm | Gisborne District Council
Geotechnical investigations completed as part of the Titirangi Summit Redevelopment Project have found that earthworks will be required to correct instability issues around the observatory. More >>
Heavy Rain Warning Lifted - Short Round up of Event
Tuesday, 10 July 2018, 9:36 am | Gisborne District Council
The Heavy rain warning for our ranges between us and Bay of Plenty has been lifted. There is still the possibility of further heavy showers during the day but the risk of significant accumulations has passed. RAINFALL ROUND UP FOR THE EVENT The largest ... More >>
Fatbergs causing overflows
Tuesday, 10 July 2018, 8:55 am | Gisborne District Council
Recent sewage overflows and blockages are a timely reminder to be careful what you put down the sink and toilet – it could contribute to a fatberg that will eventually play havoc on the city sewerage system. More >>
Heavy Rain Warning for Our Ranges Extended
Monday, 9 July 2018, 9:55 am | Gisborne District Council
The MetService have extended the Heavy Rain Warning for our ranges with Bay of Plenty – they are predicting that a further 70mm to 100mm of rain may accumulate on top of what has already fallen. More >>
Heavy Rain Watch for Gisborne
Monday, 9 July 2018, 8:34 am | Gisborne District Council
Heavy Rain Watch Area: The eastern ranges of Bay of Plenty and the ranges of Gisborne Valid: 13 hours from 6:00am to 7:00pm Monday Forecast: Periods of heavy rain. Rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria. Note, a heavy rain warning is in force ... More >>
Campaign to register and de-sex menacing dogs
Thursday, 5 July 2018, 12:12 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council is continuing to offer free de-sexing of dogs and $1 first-time registrations for dogs classified as menacing. More >>
Improved telecommunications infrastructure for the region
Thursday, 5 July 2018, 11:55 am | Gisborne District Council
Council is working with the Rural Connectivity Group (RCG) to improve telecommunications infrastructure in our region. More >>
Options for flood assistance available
Wednesday, 4 July 2018, 4:24 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council are working with the Rural Support Trust, the Ministry of Social Development and other agencies to coordinate the recovery efforts across the region. More >>
Volunteer effort on Tamarau wetland
Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 1:57 pm | Gisborne District Council
Major progress has been made in the development of the Tamarau wetland at Heath Johnston Park. More >>
Memorandum of understanding between GDC and ECT
Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 1:03 pm | Gisborne District Council
A new Memorandum of Understanding between Council and the Eastland Community Trust unlocks the potential for exciting new projects for the benefit of Tairawhiti. More >>
Gisborne: Council adopts 2018 – 2028 Long Term Plan
Monday, 2 July 2018, 1:41 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council adopts 2018 – 2028 Long Term Plan Council adopted our 2018 – 2028 Long Term Plan on Thursday 28 June, which has a clear focus on getting back to basics in building and maintaining critical community infrastructure. More >>
Funding awarded for Cook Landing Site bridge
Tuesday, 19 June 2018, 10:46 am | Gisborne District Council
Grant funding of $3m has been awarded by the Lottery Significant Project fund for construction of the ‘1000 year walkway’ and commemoration area on Titirangi to acknowledge Te Maro, a significant Tipuna, as part of the Puhi Kai Iti/Cook Landing ... More >>
Research of the Hikurangi subduction zone continues
Monday, 18 June 2018, 9:33 am | Gisborne District Council
The potential threat posed to this region by the Hikurangi subduction zone – New Zealand’s largest boundary fault – is the subject of a major research project. More >>
New roof for Tairawhiti Museum
Wednesday, 13 June 2018, 3:04 pm | Gisborne District Council
It is one of several key activities planned for the 2018/19 financial year, outlined in the museum’s annual plan presented at Council’s Community Development and Services committee meeting today. More >>
Council grateful for government assistance
Tuesday, 12 June 2018, 12:32 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne’s mayor Meng Foon says it is a huge relief to have government support following the weather bomb event that caused widespread flooding and damage to parts of the East Coast last week and this week. More >>
Tairawhiti Roading Clean-up Continues
Friday, 8 June 2018, 11:09 am | Gisborne District Council
Tairawhiti Roading Clean-up Continues Tairawhiti Roads is making solid progress on their recovery operation to clear debris laden roads and bridges. More >>
Concepts presented for Cook landing site
Thursday, 7 June 2018, 4:50 pm | Gisborne District Council
Concepts plans for landscaping, interpretations and upgrades to the Puhi Kai Iti/Cook Landing Site were presented to the Future Tairawhiti Committee today (Thursday 7 June). More >>
Major clean-up operation ahead for Tairawhiti Roads
Thursday, 7 June 2018, 2:46 pm | Gisborne District Council
Restoring access to isolated families is the key priority for Tairawhiti Roads as they tackle the widespread damage from the major flood event this week. More >>
