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Gisborne District Council Chief Executive to lead Tasman
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 3:31 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council chief executive Lindsay McKenzie has been appointed into the same position at Tasman District Council. Mr McKenzie had applied to be reappointed for another five-year term running the Gisborne council but has now withdrawn his ... More >>
Gisborne Council staff to up skill on oil & gas exploration
Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 1:01 pm | Gisborne District Council
An article in the Sunday Star Times this weekend (22 January) suggested that oil companies were trying to ‘woo’ East Coast Council councillors and staff with an all-expenses paid trip to North America. More >>
Numbers down but freedom camping still a family favourite
Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 12:25 pm | Gisborne District Council
Absolute beach front summer holidays are still accessible to all in the Gisborne district. Numbers of freedom campers are down this year but East Coast people still value the experience of packing up their camping gear and heading to the beach. More >>
Creative communities grant supported graffiti exhibition
Tuesday, 17 January 2012, 11:35 am | Gisborne District Council
Every year Creative New Zealand provides money to councils to support local arts activities. Any individual, group or organisation can apply. Applications are now open for a share of the $12,500 funding Gisborne District Council has available. More >>
Use Pacific Street to get to the river mouth
Thursday, 29 December 2011, 5:26 pm | Gisborne District Council
Use Pacific Street to get to the river mouth Gisborne's Midway beachfront may be all abuzz with BW campers but there is still plenty of beach for people to enjoy who are looking for something a little quieter. More >>
New property valuations out this week
Sunday, 18 December 2011, 3:47 pm | Gisborne District Council
New property valuations out this week Property owners in the Gisborne district will find out their new rating valuation next week when revaluation notices are posted out. Values have dropped on average by 10% but there are variations throughout the ... More >>
Five knot speed limit for jet skis
Tuesday, 13 December 2011, 10:28 am | Gisborne District Council
A number of complaints have been received by Gisborne District Council about jet skis speeding up and down the city’s rivers in the last few weeks. Skiers are reminded that their toys can be dangerous and they must stick to a five knot speed limit. More >>
Old pipes replaced to keep wastewater flowing
Friday, 2 December 2011, 12:25 pm | Gisborne District Council
The pipes, pumps and piles of dirt in Childers Road will be there a little longer after Gisborne District Council’s upgrade of wastewater pipes has a hit a few hurdles. “We are replacing the wastewater pipes in Childers Road by the pumping station ... More >>
Gisborne district properties have lost value
Monday, 28 November 2011, 10:11 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne district properties have lost value Most Gisborne district properties have reduced in value since the last valuation in mid 2008. This is in line with properties throughout New Zealand. Gisborne district properties were last valued when the market ... More >>
Gisborne: Council’s offices to be strengthened or rebuilt
Friday, 25 November 2011, 2:29 pm | Gisborne District Council
The ground under Gisborne District Council’s original two-storey office block will be investigated before a decision is made on whether to strengthen the existing building or replace it. More >>
Keeping the buses on time
Thursday, 24 November 2011, 4:48 pm | Gisborne District Council
Hatched, no-parking lines will be painted at the intersection of Gladstone Road and Bright Street to help the Gisborne District Council’s bus service. More >>
Philip V under tow to Gisborne
Tuesday, 22 November 2011, 5:34 pm | Gisborne District Council
The stranded fishing vessel Philip V was successfully refloated this afternoon and is now under tow to Gisborne. The vessel which has been stranded on the beach north of the Waiapu River mouth for nearly a week is expected to arrive in Gisborne port ... More >>
New car park for Tolaga Bay Wharf
Friday, 11 November 2011, 5:27 pm | Gisborne District Council
New car park for Tolaga Bay Wharf The entrance to the iconic Tolaga Bay Wharf is having a face lift in time for the Transit of Venus celebrations in June 2012. The grassed area in front of the wharf entrance is currently closed to all vehicles while ... More >>
Thoughts with the family of drowned toddler
Friday, 4 November 2011, 12:41 pm | Gisborne District Council
The drowning of a two-year old boy in the Taruheru River on Thursday is an absolute tragedy says Gisborne District Council acting chief executive Nedine Thatcher-Swann. "Our thoughts are with the family and the three-year old who has been flown ... More >>
Gisborne: traffic disruption as stormwater pipeline replaced
Tuesday, 1 November 2011, 12:36 pm | Gisborne District Council
Clifford Street traffic will be disrupted next week as Gisborne District Council replaces stormwater pipes along Clifford Street between Sheehan and Stafford Streets. Traffic will be restricted to one lane at times and there will some noise during ... More >>
Council offices don’t meet building standard
Saturday, 29 October 2011, 2:00 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council offices don’t meet building standard Gisborne District Council’s original Fitzherbert Street building does not meet new building standards. “The building has recently been assessed as part of Council’s ten year planning and asset management ... More >>
Third year of positive financial results for Council
Thursday, 29 September 2011, 11:34 pm | Gisborne District Council
Three straight years of positive financial results and $14 million less debt than expected, are the financial highlights in Gisborne District Council’s 2010/2011 Annual Report which was adopted on Thursday (29 September). This year’s operating ... More >>
Plan for War Memorial Theatre agreed to
Thursday, 29 September 2011, 11:33 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council has agreed to get detailed plans drawn up to redevelop the War Memorial Theatre on its existing site. The building, which was originally a dance hall before being converted into a theatre in 1975, is deteriorating. More >>
Dame Kiri to be patron of Gisborne’s War Memorial Theatre
Thursday, 29 September 2011, 11:28 pm | Gisborne District Council
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa has accepted an invitation from Mayor Meng Foon to be patron of Gisborne’s War Memorial Theatre. Plans to upgrade the aging theatre are reliant on a raising $6 million dollars from funders and the community. It is great news ... More >>
Faster processing of resource consents
Thursday, 29 September 2011, 11:23 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council has lifted its game in processing resource consents in a timely way. This is confirmed in national survey of local authorities’ resource consenting practices. Whilst the national average of processing resource consents ... More >>
