Emergency Status
No current emergency
Are you prepared?
Camping review
Have your say on our review of summer and freedom camping in our district. Survey closes 10 February
Protect our waterways
Check-Clean-Dry your gear when moving between waterways. Freshwater pests pose a serious threat to all rivers, streams and lakes
Drinking? Don't Drive
Hyrum's courage and story has inspired our road safety campaign 'One Moment in Time' make the right decision about drinking and driving.
Reminder put it kerbside by 7am
Rubbish and recycling must be at the kerb by 7am on your collection day - we still collect as normal on public holidays.
Tsunami maps
New tsunami inundation and evacuation areas for Gisborne / Tairawhiti.
Pay online with QuickPay
Pay rates, parking tickets and any council invoice or infringement notice here...
Can I swim here?
Water quality at popular swimming and shellfish gathering sites in our region
Download our new GDC Fix app
It's a easy way to use your phone to tell us when a council asset or services needs our attention.
What goes in the recycling bin
Grade 1-2 plastic only, clean product and do not overfill your bin
Don't waste water
Tiakina te wai - conserve water. Check out some tips to save water in and around your home.
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