Gisborne District Council

Tairāwhiti Resource Management Plan

Civil Defence Emergency Management

Kiwa Pools - see you there!

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Flood recovery

A local state of emergency is in place. Find links to information and advice

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Can I swim here?

We test the water quality at over 30 popular swimming and shellfish gathering sites across our region

Check latest results before you swim

Summer camping

Going camping? Let's make it enjoyable for everyone. Make sure you apply for your permit before you head out

Get your permit and learn more

Be water wise

We encourage you to conserve water at all times. Small changes make a big difference. Explore our easy water saving tips in and around your home.

Learn more - save our precious resource

Tuia 2026 Programme

Mentoring for rangatahi Māori to grow your leadership skills

Applications close 9 February

Antenno App - install it now

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

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Media releases

30 January

Staged removal of Grey Street trial elements

Work starts in February to return the section between Childers Rd and Kahutia St to it pre-trial design

29 January

Donations to the Disaster Relief Trust

Standing with East Cape communities - donations welcomed via the Disaster Relief Trust.

27 January

Landslide risks lead to East Coast evacuations

Updates on households being able to return home after geotech assessments completed.

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11 February

Wastewater Management

18 February

Finance & Performance

19 February

Environment & Communities

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6 February

EARLY BIRDS, REJOICE! 🏊‍♀️🌅 😀 We've been listening and from this Saturday 7 February, Kiwa Pools is opening even EARLIER! ...

5 February

👉Please don't drive through the road closures whanau - let's keep everyone safe.