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First panels up on trickling filter tank
Monday, 12 July 2010, 3:52 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne’s new biological trickling filter tank began to take shape late last week with the first seven pre-cast concrete panels crane-lifted into place around the 32.5m circumference. More >>
Motu cycle trail funding approved
Wednesday, 7 July 2010, 9:55 am | Gisborne District Council
News that a bid for government funding to develop the Old Motu Coach Road has been successful is exciting for the Gisborne and Opotiki districts. It is one of eight cycle trails announced yesterday to be included in a series of “Great Rides” ... More >>
Few problems in wake of heavy rain across district
Tuesday, 6 July 2010, 4:42 pm | Gisborne District Council
Seven people are isolated inland from Ruatoria this evening after the Mata River washed away their sole Matahiia Road access overnight. More >>
Gisborne youth get $35,000 government funding
Monday, 5 July 2010, 12:33 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council has been successful in its joint application with Tairāwhiti Youth Voice for $35,000 of the Government’s Youth Development Fund. More >>
Action taken to stop the pong
Friday, 2 July 2010, 10:05 am | Gisborne District Council
A bad smell hanging over Gisborne city today has been attributed to corn waste. Gisborne District Council issued a consent in 2000 for Cedenco to dispose of vegetable waste from their production processes onto land they lease outside of the city boundary ... More >>
Pay rates bill early to save GST
Friday, 25 June 2010, 3:18 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne district ratepayers are being urged to beat the 2.5% GST increase by paying their whole rates bill before the tax hike applies from 1 October. Gisborne District Council will continue to send out rate demands four times a year in August, November, ... More >>
Development ideas wanted for urban coastal area
Friday, 25 June 2010, 1:02 pm | Gisborne District Council
The coastal area between the port and Pacific Street has the potential to be developed in a way that could really put Gisborne on the map. Mayor Meng Foon is calling a public meeting to ask the public for their ideas on how this potential could be realised. ... More >>
Only one week left to apply for a rates rebate
Thursday, 24 June 2010, 11:06 am | Gisborne District Council
Over the past 11 months, 1750 households have successfully applied for a rates rebate in the Gisborne District, saving eligible households up to $550 off their rates bill. That is worth $900,000 to the district. More >>
Plan fine-tuned for any oil spills at “The Cut”
Wednesday, 23 June 2010, 9:09 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council conducted an oil spill exercise at ‘The Cut’ Waikanae Beach yesterday (Wednesday 22 June). How the Marine Oil Spill response team would respond to an oil spill in this area and where the equipment would be placed was ... More >>
Oil spill team to exercise at ‘The Cut’ Waikanae
Monday, 21 June 2010, 11:31 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council is conducting an oil spill exercise at ‘The Cut’ Harbour end of Waikanae Beach on Tuesday (22 June) this week designed to fine tune its response to real environmental emergencies. More >>
New pipes to separate city’s industrial waste
Tuesday, 15 June 2010, 2:23 pm | Gisborne District Council
As buildings make their presence known in Banks Street as part of the city’s wastewater upgrade, a vital link in the new system has been less obviously getting on with business. More >>
Register now for the Great Graffiti cover up
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 11:18 am | Gisborne District Council
Release date: Thursday, 10 June 2010 Fitzherbert Street, Gisborne, New Zealand. www.gdc.govt.nz More >>
Sports ground closures 28/5/10
Friday, 28 May 2010, 1:13 pm | Gisborne District Council
All sports grounds have been inspected this morning & there are a number of ground closures due to the wet weather & some due to maintenance work. More >>
Wastewater treatment plant major influence on rate
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 4:14 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council will plan for the development of the inner harbour, protect Ruatoria from flooding, build a new dog pound facility and is likely to start work on an upgrade the War Memorial Theatre in the next financial year. This is on top ... More >>
Concerns addressed in Annual Plan process
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 4:08 pm | Gisborne District Council
Few changes were made to the Gisborne District Council’s draft Annual Plan as a result of consultation with residents in March. This does not mean Council is not responding to the issues raised according to community planning and development manager ... More >>
Council wants to know how well it is doing
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 11:22 am | Gisborne District Council
As part of its on-going commitment to actively seek public opinion and involvement, the Gisborne District Council is to conduct a survey of its residents. More >>
Colossal structure begins to take shape
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 11:10 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne’s new wastewater treatment plant is beginning to make its presence known on the landscape. More >>
Experts rank Gisborne District Council’s website
Wednesday, 12 May 2010, 4:26 pm | Gisborne District Council
The quality of information and services available on Gisborne District Council’s website has earned it 6th place out of 85 district and regional council websites in New Zealand. The Association of Local Government Information Management (ALGIM) ... More >>
Workshops on Wainui’s environmental issues
Friday, 7 May 2010, 11:12 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council has organised two workshops to be held in Wainui/Okitu next week. These will provide an opportunity for residents to find out what Council is doing to manage and protect the Wainui/Okitu environment and provide input into ... More >>
Keep warm but safe this winter
Wednesday, 5 May 2010, 12:30 pm | Gisborne District Council
That is the message behind an education campaign launched this week which aims to raise awareness about the possible harmful effects of using unflued gas heaters. Tairawhiti District Health, Gisborne District Council and energy efficiency organisation ... More >>
