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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 >>
Gisborne’s response to Christchurch quake
Thursday, 24 February 2011, 9:22 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council stood for a moment’s silence at today’s (Thursday 24 February) meeting to think of the families who have lost loved ones after the devastating shallow 6.3 magnitude quake hit in Christchurch. Council also considered what other ... More >>
Chance for artists to create a significant artwork
Friday, 18 February 2011, 7:47 pm | Gisborne District Council
Artists only have one week left to register their interest in creating a significant piece of public art. The art piece will be installed on the Turanganui Riverbank walkway near Customhouse Street and the Waikanae Stream. The artist or group of artists ... More >>
Significant improvement in treatment
Friday, 18 February 2011, 9:46 am | Gisborne District Council
The city’s Banks Street wastewater treatment plant project is all but complete and already operating above expectations. The plant is now operated by Gisborne District Council staff and the utilities maintenance contractor. Project manager Peter McConnell ... More >>
Makeover for Cook’s Endeavour model revealed
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 3:03 pm | Gisborne District Council
A model of Captain Cook’s ship Endeavour has been rebuilt and will be put back on display early next week. It was taken down from its birds eye view on Gisborne’s Gladstone Road/Derby Street corner last year. An inspection revealed that the plywood ... More >>
Parents watch your children around water
Thursday, 10 February 2011, 10:47 am | Gisborne District Council
The drowning of a two-year-old girl in a public swimming pool on Saturday must serve as a reminder to all parents that they have to watch their children around water at all times says Olympic Pool manager Hendrik Geyer. Nylah Faamanu Vau, of Manurewa, ... More >>
World first to protect Ruatoria
Friday, 4 February 2011, 10:32 am | Gisborne District Council
The first steps to stop the Waiapu River threatening the Ruatoria Township were put in place last week. Two groynes were placed downstream from the Rotokautuku Bridge. The purpose of the groynes is to encourage the Waiapu River to veer to the left bank ... More >>
Riverside Road traffic disruptions ahead
Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 1:24 pm | Gisborne District Council
Riverside Road traffic will be disrupted next week as Gisborne District Council replaces stormwater pipes along Stafford Street and Clifford Streets. Traffic will be restricted to one lane at times. The replacements are likely to take around six weeks depending ... More >>
