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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 >>
Fine weather boosts progress on wastewater site
Monday, 22 November 2010, 12:18 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council is going to great lengths to ensure no odour arises from the new Banks Street wastewater treatment plant once it is commissioned by year’s end. The latest are lengths of fibreglass pipe – about 60 metres in total – placed ... More >>
New Wharekahika Bridge to be opened
Thursday, 18 November 2010, 2:33 pm | Gisborne District Council
The first new traffic bridge to be built by Gisborne District Council in ten years will be opened on Sunday at Wharekahika. Three kilometres from the Hicks Bay store, the four-metre wide bridge replaces a narrow concrete bridge built in the early 1930’s. ... More >>
Gisborne link to wastewater building design
Wednesday, 10 November 2010, 9:37 am | Gisborne District Council
The son of an architect who left a lasting impression on the city will soon leave his own architectural legacy. Gisborne-born Rod Glengarry, architect with Beca Architects in Auckland, has designed the buildings for the city $B!G (Bs new wastewater treatment ... More >>
Sod turning marks start of construction
Friday, 5 November 2010, 12:13 pm | Gisborne District Council
T he traditional turning of the sod ceremony has taken place high in the Raukumara Forest Park, marking the start of construction on the $1.74 million Motu Trails cycleway project. Low cloud shrouded the hill tops on the Motu Road at the head of the Pakihi ... More >>
Where to have a bonfire this Guy Fawkes
Tuesday, 2 November 2010, 11:29 am | Gisborne District Council
For those planning on enjoying a bonfire this Guy Fawkes head down to Midway Beach . A special permit has been granted for the stretch of beach between Midway Surf Club and the Green Light for Friday 5 November only. There is still plenty of wood ... More >>
Funding applications wanted for rural sports teams
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 1:09 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 >>
Envirolink o look at management of sand dunes
Tuesday, 26 October 2010, 1:04 pm | Gisborne District Council
Scientific help to stabilise dunes at Wainui Beach is on its way courtesy of funding from Envirolink. Dr David Bergin, Senior Scientist with Scion Research will be in Gisborne on Wednesday (27 October) to meet with Gisborne District Council staff and ... More >>
Groovin at ‘Peel St Party’
Wednesday, 20 October 2010, 11:23 am | Gisborne District Council
Last year over 2000 people shimmied in Peel Street during the Friday/Saturday Book Sale. It is going to be bigger and better this year as Peel St retailers get on board with a Street party on Friday 29th October hosted by Heart of Gisborne ... More >>
Progress On Tairāwhiti Navigations Project
Friday, 15 October 2010, 1:09 pm | Gisborne District Council
The Tairāwhiti Navigations Project is making good progress after receiving a grant from New Zealand Trade & Enterprise in June this year. A contract was signed this week with APR Consultants Ltd and Te Puia - New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts ... More >>
