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Bronzing Dog and Wal takes step closer
Friday, 28 January 2011, 4:21 pm | Gisborne District Council
A licence agreement allowing Gisborne District Council to commission a bronze statue of popular Footrot Flats characters was approved by Council yesterday (Thursday 27 January 2011). The licence agreement with Diogenes Designs ltd, the company owned ... More >>
Eco-sourced seed key to economic dune care
Tuesday, 25 January 2011, 3:36 pm | Gisborne District Council
Popular dune care expert Wayne O’Keefe will be back in Gisborne this week to hold a workshop at Wainui Beach School. This time he will focus on how to propagate sand-binding grasses particularly spinifex and pingao from locally gathered seed. More >>
Remains removed from Matahiia Cemetery
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 11:15 am | Gisborne District Council
Due to the threat of bad weather, the remains from 18 graves have been removed from the eroding Matahiia Cemetery inland from Ruatoria this week. After a blessing by Minister Boyce Te Maro, the graves were disinterred and the remains removed to Gisborne ... More >>
Secret Bridesmaids get a boost from creative funding
Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 1:13 pm | Gisborne District Council
Unity Theatre was able to try something new for their most recent production thanks to a Creative Communities grant. Secret Bridesmaid’s Business by Australian playwright Elizabeth Coleman was always going to be a bit of a risk says funding applicant and ... More >>
Boaties must take care near swimmers
Wednesday, 29 December 2010, 6:58 pm | Gisborne District Council
Release date: Wednesday, 29 December 2010 Fitzherbert Street , Gisborne , New Zealand . www.gdc.govt.nz More >>
History made as wastewater flows through treatment plant
Wednesday, 29 December 2010, 2:18 pm | Gisborne District Council
History made as wastewater flows through treatment plant It’s all go. After years of discussion, debate, design and construction, Gisborne city’s new wastewater treatment plant at Banks Street is in action – on time and under budget. More >>
Beware of cheap transportable buildings
Friday, 24 December 2010, 12:37 pm | Gisborne District Council
People looking for cheap housing options should be wary of ‘rent to buy’ schemes offering to put relocatable dwellings on their land. Already a number of these buildings have been put onto East Coast properties. More >>
Knowledge about iconic local surf breaks to be collected
Thursday, 23 December 2010, 10:00 am | Gisborne District Council
A study by Lincoln University student, Bailey Peryman is underway to find out about makes Tairāwhiti’s great surf breaks work. He will be focusing on the six breaks that were recently registered as nationally significant as well as others that are ... More >>
Clearway helps keep city safe at night
Wednesday, 22 December 2010, 7:14 pm | Gisborne District Council
Clearway helps keep city safe at night Broken bright blue lines will be painted on Gladstone Road between Lowe Street and Reads Quay this week. They indicate the clearway zone that is being put in place at the bridge end to keep this part of the city free ... More >>
Where can I get a shower?
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 12:07 pm | Gisborne District Council
If you come across Rhythm and Vines campers desperate for a good shower this holiday season point them towards Bright Street. More >>
Minimal rate increase proposed for Gisborne city residents
Friday, 17 December 2010, 7:59 pm | Gisborne District Council
A 3.5% increase in total rates collected is likely to be proposed by Gisborne District Council to fund it’s 2011/2012 Annual Plan. This is significantly less than the 8.1% increase forecast in Council’s Ten Year Plan. Gisborne city residential properties ... More >>
Permits needed for all but gas fires
Friday, 17 December 2010, 1:57 pm | Gisborne District Council
A restricted fire season for the whole of the Gisborne District will be declared on Monday (20 December 2010) to manage the risk of significant fires. The district is gearing up for a large influx of visitors over the next few weeks says principal ... More >>
Full biological transformation will take time
Thursday, 16 December 2010, 10:04 am | Gisborne District Council
The biological process that will soon be responsible for treating the city’s wastewater will take time to settle down once commissioned. Peter McConnell, project manager for the Gisborne Wastewater Project, says the biological trickling filter process ... More >>
Down to the wire at Banks St treatment plant
Tuesday, 14 December 2010, 9:16 am | Gisborne District Council
A lot of checking and rechecking is going on this week in preparation for the “clean water” testing of the Banks Street Wastewater Treatment Plant this weekend. More >>
Brave rescue at Muriwai recognised
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 1:17 pm | Gisborne District Council
The bravery of three members of the public will be recognised when Mayor Meng Foon presents them with Royal Humane Society of New Zealand awards next Thursday. More >>
Brave rescue at Muriwai recognised
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 9:35 am | Gisborne District Council
The bravery of three members of the public will be recognised when Mayor Meng Foon presents them with Royal Humane Society of New Zealand awards on Friday. More >>
Control of Argentine Ants to be coordinated
Wednesday, 8 December 2010, 9:33 am | Gisborne District Council
A coordinator has been employed to help the district get on top of Argentine Ants that are causing problems in parts of the district. More >>
Business side of Motu Trails project begins to take shape
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 12:42 pm | Gisborne District Council
A range of new business opportunities are expected to flow from the establishment of the $1.74 million Motu Trails cycleway in the Gisborne and Eastern Bay of Plenty region. More >>
Rural Travel Fund applications close December 3
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 12:40 pm | Gisborne District Council
Getting involved in regular sporting competitions is always a challenge for people living in rural communities. Sport and Recreation New Zealand (SPARC) can help with the costs of travelling. Those who represent a rural sporting team competing in a ... More >>
Moko to delight at Olympic Pool
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 12:39 pm | Gisborne District Council
Moko the much loved dolphin has made a repeat appearance in Gisborne, and this time he is here to stay. A sculpture of the cheeky dolphin was unveiled last week at Gisborne’s Olympic Pool Complex. More >>
