Media releases
Two Tairāwhiti streets get temporary changes next year
These two projects are led by community groups, supported by Gisborne District Council and funded through Waka Kotahi’s Streets for People programme.
Have your say on Tairāwhiti’s future housing strategy
Council wants feedback from the community on the draft Future Development Strategy (FDS) which will shape where and how much housing will happen in Tairāwhiti. Consultation on the draft strategy started today and closes on 31 January.
Don't collect or consume shellfish around East Coast
Area further extended. Don't gather or eat shellfish from this area because anyone doing so could get sick. Affected shellfish include mussels, oysters, tuatua, pipi, toheroa, cockles, and scallops, as well as pūpū (cat’s eyes), Cook’s turban and kina.
Survey drone reading rivers over the summer months
Jet skis, kayaks and a drone are being used to form the most up-to-date technological data Tairāwhiti has ever had for its rivers.
Kerry Hudson honoured for outstanding contribution to land management
Described by his team at Council as “unequaled” in his field, Kerry can remember owners of farms, the previous owners and in some cases the owners before that.
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To ensure we’re communicating as effectively as possible, please take a few minutes to fill out this survey - Anita Reedy-Holthausen, Council Director Engagement and Māori Partnerships.
$204 million Government offer accepted
Mayor Rehette Stoltz says there’s considerable work still to do before money comes our way.
Festive line up coming to the CBD this holiday season
A Kiwiana Christmas workshop at the HB Williams Memorial Library will be Christmas central for everyone in town.
A year of two halves - Annual Report adopted
The first half focused on planned objectives, while the latter half was significantly affected by multiple severe weather events, including cyclones Hale and Gabrielle.
Turanga Gardens closed until further notice
Heavy rainfall earlier this year caused significant erosion which has impacted the site and brought asbestos-containing material to the surface.
Updated maps for property owners previously classified as Category 2
Any property owner, previously classified as category 2A, is encouraged to review the updated FOSAL maps on this website
Gisborne tops the country for ShakeOut again
This region had the highest participation rate in the country for the third year running.
Help us improve the Waimatā and Pakarae waterways
Gisborne District Council is looking for people with strong connections to the Waimatā and Pakarae River catchments to join an advisory group to help improve water quality there.
Much to be learned from Exercise Horowhatu
In the exercise, a M9 earthquake generated in the Kermedec Islands sent tsunami waves up to 15m high along the coastline.
Haumaru Moana - Safer Boating Week
Harbourmaster Peter Buell brings a realistic and educational approach to everything boat safety through conversations.
Don't collect or consume shellfish gathered near Tolaga Bay
Due to the presence of toxins - the affected area includes from Tatapouri Point just north of Gisborne, up to Koutunui Point in Tokomaru Bay.
Vital upgrade underway at Waingake water treatment plant
During the upgrade, the city’s water supply will be impacted, which means we’ll need to manage the city’s water demand.
Lego Master at the library until November
Jono Samson will build a lego replica of the library in-house.
Seasonal camping opens soon
Council Liveable Communities Director Michele Frey says conversations with Waka Kotahi went well, and permission has been given for Pouawa and Turihaua Beach to be available this seasonal camping season.
Free mulch available this weekend
There'll be a digger to load up your trailer between 9am and 3pm this weekend at Parkview Nursery - next to 1017 Aberdeen Road.
Access across Tiniroto landslide end of next week
An estimated 25,000m3 of hillside above Tiniroto Road came down in a landslide that shunted almost 100 metres of the road downhill and dammed the Waikoko Stream.
Hollywood opening in Tairāwhiti
The wide single-lane Bailey bridge spans the Hangaroa River and replaces the old Hollywood Bridge.
Statement on behalf of Sarge's owners and Gisborne District Council
Sarge’s owners and Gisborne District Council have settled the matter as between them. Sarge’s owners and whānau acknowledge the outpouring of grief and support from the community but they would like to move on and ask for privacy and community calm. No further comment will be made.
Community asked about Government support package
Have your say on how we pay for the cyclone recovery bill.