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Good financial result sets Council up for a positive future
Thursday, 7 July 2011, 3:19 pm | Gisborne District Council
For the third year in a row Gisborne District Council has finished the financial year in a strong position. Borrowings are relatively low, $19m less than forecast in the 2009-2019 Ten Year Plan. Council is now in a position where it can look at ... More >>
Rain in the Gisborne district
Tuesday, 5 July 2011, 1:12 pm | Gisborne District Council
The Gisborne District is experiencing surface flooding after heavy rain overnight and this morning. Gisborne District Council is working through issues in Harper Road, Wheatstone Road, Cameron Road and at Ruatoria. The ground is saturated and so the ... More >>
Wastewater Treatment Plant Wins Silver
Tuesday, 28 June 2011, 3:51 pm | Gisborne District Council
The Gisborne Wastewater Project continues to gain recognition with a finalist’s award at the IPANZ-Gen-I Public Sector Excellence Awards in Wellington last week and a silver award in France earlier this month. More >>
Very tight budget for Council approved.
Friday, 27 May 2011, 9:58 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council approved a prudent budget when the 2011/2012 Annual Plan was adopted at its meeting today. “It is going to be very tight for managers to work with,” says chief executive Lindsay McKenzie. “There is no fat and there ... More >>
Industrial area to be funded from development contributions
Friday, 27 May 2011, 9:56 am | Gisborne District Council
The Western Industrial area in Awapuni is set to play a key role attracting new business to the district thanks to a change to Gisborne District Council’s development contribution policy. An amendment to Council’s current Ten Year Plan increases ... More >>
Core services needed to make Gisborne a great place to live
Friday, 27 May 2011, 9:54 am | Gisborne District Council
The earthquake in Christchurch has emphasised how important core services are to keep a district humming. Gisborne District Council’s 2011/2012 Annual Plan, which was adopted this week, is all about living within our means and delivering the water, ... More >>
Dumping rubbish? You are being watched!
Wednesday, 18 May 2011, 9:20 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council has started using hidden video cameras to combat illegal rubbish dumping. The cameras can identify people 300-400 meters away. The will be moved from site to site so that a range of problem areas can be targeted. Council ... More >>
No changes to freedom camping in Gisborne district
Tuesday, 17 May 2011, 11:55 am | Gisborne District Council
The new Freedom Camping Bill announced by Environment Minister and Acting Conservation Minister Nick Smith at the weekend will not affect people using designated freedom camping areas in the Gisborne district. More >>
Huge Leap in Gisborne District’s Performance
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 5:20 pm | Gisborne District Council
Growth in full time employment, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the number of businesses has seen a significant increase in the ranking of the performance of the Gisborne district’s economy. More >>
Rate Invoices and Rubbish Stickers mix up
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 4:56 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council apologises to ratepayers who had a mix up with their rates invoices this month. There was an issue with the distribution of rates notices and rubbish stickers which has caused confusion for 639 ratepayers. A problem at the ... More >>
Speed bumps to be installed by Pauariki Bridge in Mata Road
Thursday, 7 April 2011, 3:24 pm | Gisborne District Council
Drivers using Mata Road are being asked to slow down and take care when approaching Pauariki Bridge. Speed bumps are being installed next week to make sure this happens and damage to the bridge is minimised. More >>
Treatment plant holds another open day
Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 4:20 pm | Gisborne District Council
About 150 people took the opportunity last weekend to see just what their rates are paying for at the city’s new wastewater treatment plant. More >>
Open Days at Wastewater treatment plant
Thursday, 24 March 2011, 11:26 am | Gisborne District Council
What is inside the new UFO-like dome in the industrial subdivision will be revealed this weekend. Open days at Gisborne’s new Wastewater Treatment Plant are being held this Saturday 26 March and next Saturday 2 April. More >>
Treatment plant officially opens Tuesday
Monday, 21 March 2011, 1:46 pm | Gisborne District Council
Upgrading the quality of water going into the bay will be a major cause for celebration tomorrow when the Gisborne Wastewater Treatment Plant is officially opened at Banks Street. The opening will mark the successful completion of Gisborne District Council’s ... More >>
Funding available for rural sports teams
Friday, 18 March 2011, 3:15 pm | Gisborne District Council
Don’t miss out on funding to help get rural kids active in winter sports. That is the plea from Gisborne District Council’s community development officer Ngarimu Simpkins. “Getting involved in regular sporting competitions is always a challenge ... More >>
Gisborne Council wants feedback on draft Annual Plan
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 3:46 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council’s draft Annual Plan for the financial year commencing 1 July 2011 was approved last week for consultation. The community now has the opportunity to provide feedback and comment on the Council’s proposed programme for the year. ... More >>
Helen Hunt Supports Christchurch
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 9:38 am | Gisborne District Council
I thought you might be interested in this innovative way Helen Hunt is sending support to those hurting in Christchurch. More >>
Gisborne Council Staff Helping in Christchurch
Monday, 28 February 2011, 5:53 pm | Gisborne District Council
Four members of the Gisborne Volunteer Rural Fire Force left this morning for Christchurch to assist with the rescue and recovery operations in the earthquake stricken city. More >>
Minimal rate increase for many residents
Friday, 25 February 2011, 4:26 pm | Gisborne District Council
Many of the district’s ratepayers will face no, or very low, rate increases in the next financial year. Gisborne District Council has identified some substantial cost savings in its draft Annual Plan. More than eighty percent of ratepayers will ... More >>
Minimal rate increase for many residents
Friday, 25 February 2011, 9:21 am | Gisborne District Council
Many of the district’s ratepayers will face no, or very low, rate increases in the next financial year. Gisborne District Council has identified some substantial cost savings in its draft Annual Plan. More than eighty percent of ratepayers will ... More >>
