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Gisborne District Council - Latest News [Page 46]
Support for save our water
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 12:00 pm | Gisborne District Council
The Government has released a new discussion document with proposals on clean water measures and swimmability in rivers. More >>
New CE’s warm welcome
Tuesday, 14 March 2017, 10:33 am | Gisborne District Council
New CE’s warm welcome Newly appointed Gisborne District Council Chief Executive Nedine Thatcher Swann was formally welcomed to her role yesterday (Monday 13 March) with a powhiri performed at the Gisborne War Memorial Theatre. More >>
Water restrictions lifted
Thursday, 9 March 2017, 12:10 pm | Gisborne District Council
Increasing rainfall in the last 24 hours the predicted weather forecast over the coming days combined with drastic savings made by the Gisborne community has led to the removal of the ban. More >>
Seeking local witnesses to earthquake effects
Thursday, 2 March 2017, 2:00 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council is seeking help from the public to identify impacts from the large 7.1 magnitude earthquake near Te Araroa last September. More >>
Consent Given for Wharfside Log Yard
Thursday, 2 March 2017, 1:48 pm | Gisborne District Council
Resource consent has been granted for Eastland Port Limited to begin the construction and operation of its third log yard, known as the middle log yard. The hearing was held before commissioners who considered 21 submissions, 4 opposing the application, ... More >>
Bus routes will accommodate temporary library
Thursday, 2 March 2017, 11:49 am | Gisborne District Council
Not only will library services remain available, but the bus service have announced changes to bus routes to stop outside the library’s temporary location. More >>
Recent rain step in the right direction
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 11:18 am | Gisborne District Council
Media Release Release date: Monday 27 February Recent rain step in the right direction Rainfall over the last week has been a welcome sign, however, it’s not quite enough to lift level two water restrictions according to Council water utilities manager, ... More >>
Lead creative change in your neighbourhood
Tuesday, 28 February 2017, 9:58 am | Gisborne District Council
One of the creators of the Christchurch urban regeneration initiative Gap Filler, Dr Ryan Reynolds will be in Gisborne for a free presentation open to the public, 7pm this Sunday 5 March at The Dome. More >>
Historic restoration re-opens
Wednesday, 22 February 2017, 2:22 pm | Gisborne District Council
The community is invited to attend a blessing and viewing inside the newly restored Wyllie Cottage taking place at 5pm Thursday 23 February in front of Tairawhiti Museum. More >>
Rain respite, restrictions still in effect
Monday, 20 February 2017, 12:40 pm | Gisborne District Council
Rain respite, restrictions still in effect The city’s water supply received a good helping of rain over the weekend with 65mm of rainfall at Mangapoike within the last five days and a chance of more showers forecast for this week. More >>
Water a bit harder
Wednesday, 15 February 2017, 10:37 am | Gisborne District Council
Water hardness levels have increased since the city’s supply was supplemented with water from Waipaoa River. More >>
Tanks going under road
Friday, 10 February 2017, 9:26 am | Gisborne District Council
Tanks going under road Steele Road between Duke and Worsley Streets will be closed to normal traffic from Monday 13 February for six weeks. More >>
Rere community working to improve water quality
Tuesday, 7 February 2017, 10:08 am | Gisborne District Council
The commitment of the Rere farming community to improving the water quality of the Wharekopae River has attracted attention from the Ministry for the Environment. More >>
Don’t use sprinklers - use water wisely
Friday, 3 February 2017, 11:11 am | Gisborne District Council
A ban on all household sprinklers starts from today for Gisborne city residents. The forecast for continued dry weather has prompted Council to move to level two water restrictions to help conserve the city water supply. More >>
Close eye on algae
Thursday, 2 February 2017, 12:01 pm | Gisborne District Council
Recent dry weather is having an adverse effect on river water levels around the district prompting Council to ask the public to look out for the algae, Phormidium. More >>
Crop survey provides water data
Friday, 20 January 2017, 10:10 am | Gisborne District Council
Council’s annual summer crop survey is underway again this month. Council environmental monitoring staff are identifying summer crops grown across the region to assist in forecasting the demand for water for irrigation purposes. More >>
Nga Ara Pai needs you!
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 11:57 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council road safety educator Dianne Akurangi says only a hand full of people came forward to help when the call went out last year, and she needs at least 20 more driver mentors. More >>
Street tree removal advice wanted
Wednesday, 11 January 2017, 4:13 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council is seeking comments from the community on the future of six Melia trees lining Palmerston Road between Bright Street and Peel Street. More >>
Total fire ban from Wednesday
Friday, 23 December 2016, 10:50 am | Gisborne District Council
A total fire ban will be in effect across the district from 8am Wednesday 28 December. More >>
Inner harbour progress for summer
Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 1:55 pm | Gisborne District Council
Beautification of the Inner harbour precinct is set to continue after concept plans were presented to Council at their December meeting. More >>
