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Check clean dry to keep Gisborne didymo free

Monday, 14 January 2013, 12:44 pm | Gisborne District Council

An awareness campaign to combat the threat of didymo or ‘rock snot’ in Gisborne waterways is underway over summer. Didymo is a microscopic algae that can be spread through a single drop of water. It can survive a long time in moist conditions out ... More >>

Old sewer pipes to be replaced in January

Monday, 31 December 2012, 4:26 pm | Gisborne District Council

Good progress has been made upgrading the oldest parts of the Gisborne city’s network of wastewater pipes. The pipes through the Elgin Shopping Centre, parts of Customhouse Street, Lytton Road and Collins Street by Abbott Street were all completed before ... More >>

Safety reminder for boaties

Friday, 21 December 2012, 2:19 pm | Gisborne District Council

As the mercury rises and everyone heads for the water, boaties and jet skiers are warned to take extra care. More >>

“Barn dance” returns to Peel Street traffic lights

Tuesday, 18 December 2012, 10:42 am | Gisborne District Council

Council contractors will be working on the traffic signals at the intersection of Gladstone Road and Peel St to carry out upgrading work this week. More >>

Intersection of Carnarvon and Kahutia Street changing

Friday, 7 December 2012, 1:37 pm | Gisborne District Council

Gisborne District Council is revising the layout of the intersection at Carnarvon Street and Anzac Street/Kahutia Street. It has caused confusion for many motorists, particularly with the change in the right hand rule this year. More >>

Better understanding of how Wainui Beach works to be shared

Tuesday, 4 December 2012, 11:22 am | Gisborne District Council

A public meeting to share what has been learnt about the Wainui Beach coastal environment will be held at Wainui Surf Club on Wednesday 5 December at 6pm. More >>

Submissions close Friday on proposed rates remission

Thursday, 29 November 2012, 9:33 am | Gisborne District Council

Submissions on Gisborne District Council’s proposal to offer a rates reduction to some properties closes on Friday (30 November 2012) at 4pm. The proposal will benefit properties that had substantial increases in three of their targeted rates ... More >>

Closure Of Walkway Under Gladstone Road Bridge

Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 10:23 am | Gisborne District Council

Kia ora Gisborne District Council needs to close part of the riverside walkway - under the Gladstone Road Bridge - to carry out small repairs to the sewer pipe. In the last few months there has been an occasional leak through the side of the bridge ... More >>

Committee Highlights 10 and 11 October 2012

Friday, 16 November 2012, 5:11 pm | Gisborne District Council

Parking fees were raised from $1 per hour to $2 per hour in the CBD in July to increase income from fees and reduce rate increases. It was assumed the higher fee would result in a revenue increase of at least 50%. Revenue from fees has increased but not to ... More >>

Workshop looks at Gisborne District Council rating structure

Friday, 16 November 2012, 4:00 pm | Gisborne District Council

At a public workshop on Friday (16 November 2012) Gisborne District Council looked at whether any changes should be made to some of its targeted rates in the next financial year. The workshop was led by David Walker from PricewaterhouseCoopers. More >>

More rural recycling and composting thanks to stickers

Thursday, 15 November 2012, 5:30 pm | Gisborne District Council

The amount of waste going to landfill from rural areas has reduced by approximately half in October. This reduction will extend the life of the Waiapu landfill and the out of town landfill used by TPI AllBrites. Recycling tonnages are also up. Further ... More >>

First section of Waikanae cycle and walkway nearly complete

Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 1:02 pm | Gisborne District Council

First section of Waikanae cycle and walkway nearly complete The extension of the Gisborne city cycle and walkway network from Customhouse Street to Waikanae beach is now open. It was completed late last week and is already getting a lot of use. ... More >>

Make over for Matawai township

Tuesday, 6 November 2012, 9:48 am | Gisborne District Council

There has been a hive of activity in the Matawai township over the past few weeks. An upgrade of the main street has been underway with contractors working on stormwater pipes, kerb and channelling, footpaths, toilets, and a new rest area. More >>

Submissions invited on proposed rates remission

Friday, 2 November 2012, 4:15 pm | Gisborne District Council

Submissions invited on proposed rates remission Gisborne District Council is proposing to offer a rates reduction to some properties that had substantial increases in three of their targeted rates this year. The proposal is open for public comments until ... More >>

Rates Can Now Be Paid Online, Anytime

Friday, 2 November 2012, 8:49 am | Gisborne District Council

Media Release Release date: Wed 24 October 2012 Rates Can Now Be Paid Online, Anytime More >>

Weekend beach bonfires for Guy Fawkes

Wednesday, 31 October 2012, 12:38 pm | Gisborne District Council

Weekend beach bonfires for Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes night (5 November) falls on a Monday night this year. Gisborne District Council as the Rural Fire Authority has decided to allow beach bonfires on Saturday 3, Sunday 4 and Monday 5th November 2012. More >>

New Tracks For Makorori Headland

Thursday, 25 October 2012, 9:49 am | Gisborne District Council

Gisborne District Council will be extending the walking tracks on Makorori Headland. The new tracks will link existing pathways on the headland to the Department of Conservation’s Okitu Bush Reserve. Resource consent has been approved & work will start in the ... More >>