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Council committed to keeping didymo out
Thursday, 24 December 2009, 11:48 am | Gisborne District Council
“The Gisborne District is free from Didymo (didymospenia geminate) and we need to keep it that way,” says Didymo Awareness Advocate Charlotte Tietjen. The invasive algae - commonly known as “rock snot” – have devastated many South Island rivers. ... More >>
Council agendas and reports now online
Friday, 18 December 2009, 5:12 pm | Gisborne District Council
Life has just got easier for those who follow the decision making of Gisborne District Council. Council’s website now features a meetings calendar that includes all the topics and associated documents that will be discussed at each council and committee ... More >>
Gisborne’s central city is being watched
Monday, 14 December 2009, 4:46 pm | Gisborne District Council
Cary Walker, Matt Matenga and Kevin Barrett are the new eyes and ears of Gisborne’s central business district. As Gisborne District Council’s new City Watch team they will be watching over the central city to improve safety. They will be assisting ... More >>
Swimming with Moko could land you $100 fine
Monday, 7 December 2009, 4:14 pm | Gisborne District Council
Moko Gisborne’s resident dolphin is spending considerable time in the harbour basin which is risking the safety of boat operators, the public and Moko himself. More >>
Banks Street Site Selected for Wastewater Plant
Friday, 20 November 2009, 10:39 am | Gisborne District Council
A ceremony will be held on Monday to mark the beginning of the Banks Street development where Gisborne District Council’s largest project of recent time – the Gisborne wastewater treatment plant – will be built. The site will house more than just ... More >>
Gisborne Council Annual Report Available
Friday, 20 November 2009, 10:19 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council’s 2008/2009 Annual report is now publically available from the Council’s website, Customer Service Centres and the HB Williams Library. The new look report, which was adopted by Council at the end of October, reports ... More >>
Successful tenderer has wide experience
Friday, 13 November 2009, 9:48 am | Gisborne District Council
MEDIA RELEASE Release date: 13 November 2009 13 November 2009 Fitzherbert Street, Gisborne, New Zealand. www.gdc.govt.nz More >>
Whales to be tidied up
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 5:05 pm | Gisborne District Council
The “Whales’ area at Okitu is to have a tidy up in time for summer. As part of the reserve management plan for this area Gisborne District Council will be carrying out some work over the next month. This includes removing plant pests and exotic ... More >>
Gisborne’s marine oil spill team well prepared
Monday, 2 November 2009, 9:54 am | Gisborne District Council
A marine oil spill exercise planned by the Gisborne District took place by the Marina car park at the junction of the three rivers on Friday (30 October). The Council’s oil spill response team tested their capability and refined strategies to contain ... More >>
Gisborne recycling tidy up
Wednesday, 28 October 2009, 11:53 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council rubbish and recycling contractor AllBrites have been tightening up what they will accept in recycling bins. They are doing more sorting kerbside and only taking the items that Council has contracted them to accept for recycling. More >>
Council’s Annual Report highlights a busy year
Tuesday, 27 October 2009, 3:02 pm | Gisborne District Council
Forty two million dollars was collected in rates last year in the Gisborne district. The Annual Report, which goes to Council this Thursday, outlines how residents benefitted from that investment. “Last year was about asking residents how they saw this district ... More >>
Botanical Gardens playground upgrade
Wednesday, 21 October 2009, 3:56 pm | Gisborne District Council
Families who enjoy using the Botanical Gardens playground will notice some changes taking place. Gisborne District Council is upgrading the play equipment, starting with an old set of swings that was removed last week. This two-seater swing has been ... More >>
Council in a strong financial position
Friday, 16 October 2009, 9:43 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council staff reported to the finance and monitoring committee on Council’s performance measures in a new look Annual Report. “Council takes measuring its performance very seriously,” said Finance and Monitoring Chair Craig ... More >>
Second Hand Sunday this weekend
Tuesday, 6 October 2009, 10:00 am | Gisborne District Council
Second Hand Sunday is coming up this weekend. If you have been spring cleaning, now is the perfect opportunity to get rid of your unwanted goods for free. To be involved you just need to register with the council by 5pm on Thursday 8 October and then ... More >>
Civil defence happy tsunami threat taken
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 5:01 pm | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne civil defence is happy with the response from local and East Coast residents to today’s tsunami threat. While it never looked like there was a significant risk to local communities it was important that residents avoided beaches and took the ... More >>
Guide to “Working with Wetlands” produced
Friday, 18 September 2009, 4:22 pm | Gisborne District Council
Landowners responsible for areas of wetland can now pick up or download a guide written specifically for this region. It outlines how to develop and restore these environments and identifies what plants will grow well in this region and where they should be ... More >>
Inner city residents' parking problems addressed
Friday, 18 September 2009, 3:35 pm | Gisborne District Council
People who live in the central business district can now apply to the Gisborne District Council for a permit which allows them to park in the inner city. With the permit residents can park their vehicle in 60 or 120 minute time restricted parks at any ... More >>
World Parks Day ‘09
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 10:16 am | Gisborne District Council
The second World Parks Day will take place on Saturday 19th September 2009. Activities and events will be happening around the globe to celebrate the importance or parks, and encourage people to get out there and enjoy their local park. More >>
Banks Street site for wastewater treatment plant
Friday, 3 October 2008, 12:53 am | Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council is to buy a site within the industrial subdivision for the city’s new wastewater treatment plant. More >>
Engineers look to future at INGENIUM conference
Tuesday, 27 May 2008, 10:38 am | Gisborne District Council
Camels, Cadillacs, soil nail launchers and a Papatuanuku channel hardly sound like discussion fodder for an engineering conference. But these topics are among the many examples of engineering innovation for public infrastructure to be presented at the ... More >>
