Gisborne District Council - Latest News [Page 47]
Pest attracting trees to be removed
Wednesday, 21 December 2016, 9:32 am | Gisborne District Council
Three phoenix palms along Crawford Road are set to be removed today (Wednesday 21) as part of the Inner Harbour upgrade project. More >>
Local knowledge key part of Waikanae to Waipaoa land use
Friday, 16 December 2016, 5:27 pm | Gisborne District Council
Following the success of the Oneroa walk and cycleway, Council have engaged Isthmus Group to conduct studies to determine options for the best use of land from Waikanae Stream-mouth to the Waipaoa River-mouth. More >>
Food safety after power cut
Friday, 16 December 2016, 5:02 pm | Gisborne District Council
Food safety after power cut Chillers and freezers in food businesses were checked by Council environmental health officers this week to make sure food is still safe. More >>
Power will be cut again on Sunday
Wednesday, 14 December 2016, 12:30 pm | Gisborne District Council
Power has been restored to the whole Gisborne and East Coast district but will be cut again on Sunday to repair a second circuit and ensure security of supply. More >>
On track for power to be restored tonight
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 3:45 pm | Gisborne District Council
Eastland Network crews are on track to restore power to the Gisborne district by tonight with one of the high voltage circuits supplying Gisborne close to being repaired. The weather is favourable at the moment but this could change in the high country ... More >>
Ensuring public safety across Gisborne district
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 12:41 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne police have increased their presence in the Gisborne district to ensure people are safe and feel safe while the power remains out. More >>
Crews work in bad weather in bid to restore power
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 12:39 pm | Gisborne District Council
Eastland Network crews have been working in poor weather conditions west of Tiniroto this morning to restore power to the Gisborne region. More >>
Take care with food while power off
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 11:46 am | Gisborne District Council
Haora Tairawhiti health protection team advises that while the power is off, minimise your risk of getting sick: More >>
Power may be restored tonight
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 9:01 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne district people should prepare for a second night without power but Eastland Network is hopeful power will be restored by tonight. More >>
Dark night ahead for Gisborne residents
Monday, 12 December 2016, 4:02 pm | Gisborne District Council
Residents in the Gisborne district face a dark night ahead after a fatal light plane crash west of Tiniroto caused a major power outage around 9am this morning. More >>
Get sorted for summer
Monday, 5 December 2016, 5:33 pm | Gisborne District Council
Get sorted for summer Council reminds people to get permits, payments or requests for information sorted before the Christmas break. More >>
Council gives green light to library extension
Friday, 2 December 2016, 1:19 pm | Gisborne District Council
Book worms can start counting down the days to get more facilities at the HB Williams Memorial library, because council awarded the construction contract and building can now commence. More >>
Solid progress on roads damaged in September floods
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 3:18 pm | Gisborne District Council
For much of the district, the floods of July and September have become a distant memory, but the effects are still being felt by some. More >>
Can you reduce water on paper?
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 2:36 pm | Gisborne District Council
Can you reduce water on paper? A call has gone out to water permit holders who wish to voluntarily reduce their water allocations, which could help towards spreading available water resources to horticulture businesses. More >>
Council not responsible for awarding rebuild contract
Wednesday, 30 November 2016, 9:25 am | Gisborne District Council
To clarify issues regarding contracts being awarded to out of town contractors, Council’s Chief Executive Judy Campbell says the rebuild of the Fitzherbert Street administration building is very much the domain of Gisborne Holdings Ltd (GHL). GHL is an independent ... More >>
Mystery material not asbestos
Tuesday, 22 November 2016, 5:33 pm | Gisborne District Council
Material dislodged from the ceiling during maintenance at our customer services office yesterday has been tested and no traces of asbestos were found. More >>
More Fanworm calls for thorough check of boats
Wednesday, 16 November 2016, 1:21 pm | Gisborne District Council
Three large Mediterranean Fanworm have been removed from the inner harbour by marine biosecurity divers conducting surveillance for the marine pest. More >>
Rooks snapped by vigilance
Tuesday, 15 November 2016, 2:18 pm | Gisborne District Council
Rooks snapped by vigilance Council are thankful to vigilant members of the community who recently reported sightings of Rooks which have contributed to a successful eradication programme during spring. More >>
Funding call for community projects to reduce waste
Monday, 14 November 2016, 5:28 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council waste minimisation officer Anne Lister says the fund supports Council’s vision for community-led solutions to reducing waste going to landfill, using resources wisely and without harm to the environment. More >>
Volunteers needed for life-changing programme
Thursday, 10 November 2016, 2:15 pm | Gisborne District Council
The call is out for more driver mentors for the successful Nga Ara Pai – Community Driver Mentor Programme. More >>