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Rain eases but big mop-up ahead
Thursday, 14 October 2010, 12:19 pm | Gisborne District Council
Rain has eased this morning in Gisborne but remaining surface flooding has again prompted calls for extreme caution on the roads as the big clean-up begins. More >>
Gisborne eDay 2010 announced
Monday, 11 October 2010, 2:32 pm | Gisborne District Council
The date for eDay 2010, New Zealand's free computer recycling event, was announced today by the Minister for the Environment, the Hon Nick Smith. eDay will be held in over 40 centres throughout New Zealand, including Gisborne, on Saturday 6 November ... More >>
Time to attack pretty Senecio
Tuesday, 5 October 2010, 1:03 pm | Gisborne District Council
Council Reserves Supervisor Jenny Allen with the Senecio that is so invasive in our district at this time of year. Landowners are asked to be on the look out for an invasive weed that is making its showy presence known around the district’s ... More >>
Council focusing on core infrastructure
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 11:09 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council’s 2009/2010 Annual Report, which goes to Council this Thursday for adoption, shows a focus on key infrastructure and working with the community to meet other objectives. The Annual Report is Council’s key accountability document ... More >>
Council ends year in a strong financial position
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 11:09 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council made a moderate surplus last financial year which will be carried forward to fund expenditure in the current year and repay past deficits. The 2009/2010 Annual Report goes to Council on Thursday to be adopted and highlights ... More >>
Plastic media fitted inside filter tank
Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 11:08 am | Gisborne District Council
Eleven thousand black plastic blocks are quickly filling the giant biological trickling filter tank at the city’s new wastewater treatment plant in Banks Street. More >>
First step to sustainable water management
Thursday, 23 September 2010, 11:47 am | Gisborne District Council
Increasing pressure on the nation’s water resources makes a comprehensive approach to fresh water management a critical priority, says Local Government New Zealand. These comments follow the release of the Land and Water Forum Report which sets the ... More >>
New milliscreen units fitted at Banks St plant
Friday, 10 September 2010, 11:51 am | Gisborne District Council
The first major mechanical componentry for the Banks Street Wastewater Treatment Plant was fitted this week, marking another significant milestone for the $39.5 million project. More >>
Gisborne building inspectors to help out in quake
Wednesday, 8 September 2010, 6:04 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council has sent four building inspectors who worked in the December 2007 Gisborne earthquake to Christchurch today (Wednesday 8 September) to help with the enormous job of assessing buildings for earthquake damage. More >>
Lots of people want to care for our dunes
Friday, 27 August 2010, 3:13 pm | Gisborne District Council
Lots of people are keen to care for sand dunes in this district if the turn-out at a meeting last Friday (20 August 2010) night is anything to go by. More than 50 people attended a dune care workshop organised by Gisborne District Council at Wainui Beach ... More >>
Wastewater Project Brings Benefits
Friday, 13 August 2010, 5:46 pm | Gisborne District Council
The $39.5 million Gisborne Wastewater Project is bringing benefits to the community through jobs, goods and services and, by early next year, cleaner wastewater going into the bay. More >>
Only One Week Left To Get Nomination In
Friday, 13 August 2010, 5:43 pm | Gisborne District Council
The local elections 2010 are getting closer and the first key date for both voters and candidates will be 20 August. Candidates have to get their nominations into the electoral officer by noon on this date. More >>
Dune care expert to help save our dunes
Friday, 13 August 2010, 5:33 pm | Gisborne District Council
Sand dune expert Wayne O’Keefe is heading back to Gisborne next week to help stop the erosion of our dunes. He will spend three days in the area looking specifically at the Makorori and Wainui sand dunes which are subject to a lot of sand movement. ... More >>
Funding applications wanted for creative projects
Friday, 13 August 2010, 2:32 pm | Gisborne District Council
Do you have a creative project that just needs some funding to get off the ground? Applications are invited from all arts based individuals and groups for funding from the Creative Communities scheme. A Creative New Zealand initiative administered by ... More >>
Motu Trails Cycleway agreement signed
Thursday, 12 August 2010, 4:36 pm | Gisborne District Council
THE Department of Conservation, Gisborne District Council and Opotiki District Council signed off the $1.74 million funding agreement to develop the Motu Trails Cycleway in the Opotiki-Motu-Matawai area. This signals the start of a major investment in ... More >>
Motu Trails Cycleway Agreement Set To Be Signed
Tuesday, 10 August 2010, 9:14 am | Gisborne District Council
Representatives of two District Councils and the Department of Conservation will be in Opotiki on Wednesday night for the signing of a $1.74 million economic initiative centred on tourism development and job creation. More >>
Stream side planting day a success
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 10:55 am | Gisborne District Council
Waikanae Stream is looking more attractive after 320 native trees and shrubs were planted on its banks last week. Two successful planting days were held on Friday 30 and Saturday 31 July. The result is a stunning selection of plants on along the ... More >>
Customers rate council’s service as excellent
Tuesday, 3 August 2010, 10:34 am | Gisborne District Council
Satisfaction with the service provided by Gisborne District Council has increased significantly over the last couple of months. Council surveys 10% of all people who request a service from Council to identify how satisfied they were with what was ... More >>
Community Planting Day – Waikanae Stream
Tuesday, 27 July 2010, 10:38 am | Gisborne District Council
The Waikanae Stream will get a makeover this week. A community planting day is to be held on Saturday along the streamside behind Awapuni School. Gisborne District Council and Department of Conservation (DOC) are asking the local community to support ... More >>
Tairāwhiti - A Mecca For Arts And Culture
Saturday, 17 July 2010, 12:15 pm | Gisborne District Council
Many creative and talented people make Tairāwhiti their home. Their contribution to the community makes our place more vibrant and colourful. More >>
