Gisborne District Council

Tairāwhiti Resource Management Plan

Civil Defence Emergency Management

Kiwa Pools - see you there!

Have your say - participate

Meet your candidates

Thanks to all the candidates who've put themselves forward to stand for Council. Read their election statements and why they're passionate about standing for Council

Learn more about the 2025 election candidates

Is your furbaby on the books?

Around 30% of registered dogs still need their registration updated. Renew online today - it's quick and easy.

Quickpay your registration

Antenno App - install it now

Download the app on your phone and you won't miss notices from us. You can also use it to tell us when something needs fixing.

Learn more about Antenno

Election day - Saturday 11 October 2025

All you need to know about your candidates and voting. Postal voting opens from Tuesday 9 September.

Learn more

It's important to vote!

Voting in the local elections is your choice - but it's your opportunity to elect the people responsible for making decisions about what happens in our community for the next 3 years

About voting, special votes and STV system

Creative challenge

Create a piece of art that answers: What could Tairāwhiti look like if young people led local decision-making? Anyone living in Te Tairāwhiti aged 17-24 can enter.

Entries close 4pm Friday 12 September