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Two lanes for Kings Road Bridge
Friday, 20 September 2013, 2:41 pm | Gisborne District Council
Widening and strengthening of Kings Road Bridge starts on Monday (23 September 2013). The one lane bridge will be demolished and replaced with a two lane bridge. Construction is likely to take 12 weeks depending on the weather. More >>
Bring out your dead TV’s on Saturday
Friday, 6 September 2013, 4:47 pm | Gisborne District Council
The Government’s TV TakeBack is coming to Gisborne this month. With the digital switch over looming people may choose to upgrade their television. TV TakeBack is a Government initiative supported by Gisborne District Council to encourage people ... More >>
Feedback sought on proposed rates remission
Friday, 6 September 2013, 4:47 pm | Gisborne District Council
A rates remission to address large rate increases that a small number of properties are facing has been adopted for consultation by Gisborne District Council. The increases have been caused by changes to three targeted rates - pests and plants, rural fire ... More >>
Faster consents for minor building jobs offered
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 10:48 am | Gisborne District Council
From next week it will be quicker and easier to get a building consent for minor work on your homes in the Gisborne district. Gisborne District Council is launching Fast Track Consents which will enable homeowners wanting to put in a solid wood fire, ... More >>
Trees removed as they near end of their life
Monday, 2 September 2013, 10:01 am | Gisborne District Council
Over the next week residents may notice a number of street trees being removed. Two Melia Trees in Grey Street outside Gisborne Motors will be removed as part of Gisborne District Council’s focus on actively managing street trees. More >>
Locals recommended for War Memorial Theatre contract
Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 9:52 am | Gisborne District Council
A report will go to Gisborne District Council next week recommending that local company Currie Construction be appointed as the main construction contractor to complete the War Memorial Theatre redevelopment. More >>
New GizzyBuses get the thumbs up
Thursday, 22 August 2013, 6:50 pm | Gisborne District Council
The new lime green and orange GizzyBuses that will be plying the streets of Gisborne after 2 September have arrived in town. The fresh look and extra comfort were given the seal of approval by those who tried them out on Thursday (22 August). More >>
Candidates for 2013 Gisborne District Council Elections
Monday, 19 August 2013, 5:40 pm | Gisborne District Council
Nominations for the 2013 Gisborne District Council election have closed. Election day, for both Council and the Tairawhiti District Health Board, is on Saturday 12 October, 2013. More >>
Consent applications for exploratory well not to be notified
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 12:22 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council has decided that resource consent applications from TAG Oil Ltd and Apache Corporation NZ relating to a proposed exploratory well for on-shore petroleum resources will not require public notification, as the adverse effects ... More >>
Halls Bridge, Tolaga Bay closed for a week
Monday, 12 August 2013, 5:34 pm | Gisborne District Council
Halls Bridge in Paroa Road, Tolaga Bay will be closed for a week while urgent repairs are made to the structure of the bridge. The bridge will be closed from Wednesday 14 August and should reopen on Wednesday 21 August depending on the weather. More >>
Well informed voters aim of two Council reports
Monday, 12 August 2013, 9:30 am | Gisborne District Council
Two reports recently produced by Gisborne District Council will inform prospective candidates and voters in the October’s local body election. One outlines the district’s vision and how Council will contribute, and the other sets out how Council has been ... More >>
Tucker Road bridge closed for four weeks
Tuesday, 23 July 2013, 4:06 pm | Gisborne District Council
Widening and strengthening of Tucker Road Bridge on the Poverty Bay Flats started this week (23 July 2013). More >>
$750,000 Lotteries grant for War Memorial Theatre
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 4:54 pm | Gisborne District Council
Redevelopment of the War Memorial Theatre is on track and construction will start in August after a successful grant application was made to the Lottery Community Facilities Fund. More >>
Council signs off rates increase across Gisborne district
Sunday, 30 June 2013, 10:40 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council has adopted its 2013/14 Annual Plan and plans to collect $50m in rates; an increase of 2.5% on the last financial year. More >>
Tell Council what you think about alcohol in your community
Friday, 28 June 2013, 2:28 pm | Gisborne District Council
Is 3am too late for bars and nightclubs in the Gisborne district to be open? More >>
Feedback sought on Speed Limit Bylaw
Friday, 28 June 2013, 1:41 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council has reviewed its Speed Limits Bylaw and is proposing to reduce the speed limit in the Sponge Bay subdivision and along Sponge Bay Road. More >>
Harpers Road Bridge Closed For Two Weeks
Friday, 7 June 2013, 4:44 pm | Gisborne District Council
The bridge is being widened to allow 4.3 metre wide vehicles to pass. The bridge is likely to be closed for about two weeks depending on the weather. Traffic will need to use Back Ormond Road and Tuckers Road as a detour. More >>
Election signs can go up in seven Gisborne parks
Thursday, 6 June 2013, 9:07 am | Gisborne District Council
With less than six weeks until the Ikaroa Rawhiti by election, parties may now start erecting signs advertising their candidates. More >>
Easy way to deal with your inorganic waste
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 9:56 am | Gisborne District Council
An annual inorganic rubbish collection paid for by rates has been mooted recently through Gisborne District Council’s annual plan process. More >>
Stormwater pipes to be installed in Whitaker Street
Friday, 24 May 2013, 3:23 pm | Gisborne District Council
Whitaker Street traffic will be disrupted as Gisborne District Council starts to install stormwater pipes along Whitaker Street between Wi Pere and Ballance Streets next week. More >>
