Media releases

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Our media releases

East Coast councils unite to push for urgent SH2 resilience investment

Council leaders will continue lobbying central government for urgent resilience investment into State Highway 2

Heritage Facade Fund helps bring building back to life

Work is now complete on the first project supported through the Heritage Facade Incentive Fund.

Tiniroto Road maintenance works underway

Road closure in place to enable vegetation clearing, roadside drains debris removal and road surface maintenance

Woody debris removal in lower Waimatā River

The 4km section between the cheese factory and William Pettie Bridge, is underway.

Draft waste management and minimisation plan open for feedback

Have your say on the plan for a waste-free Tairāwhiti. Submissions close 23 April.

Have your say on proposed zoning changes

Plan Change 6 will make it easier to build more homes in parts of Gisborne city. Submission close 25 May.

Construction underway on Mata Bridge

The new Mata Bridge will be built stronger and is designed for river waters to flow over the bridge deck.

New Grays Bridge construction

The 45m single-lane bridge will take around a year to build and has been designed to withstand a cyclone stronger than Cyclone Gabrielle.

City beaches will shine year-round

Waikanae to Midway Pipe car park will now be regularly groomed to keep it in tip-top condition, with plans afoot to expand to include other beaches around the region

Night works to refresh city centre streets

Keeping the city centre roads in good condition and looking its best, work starts on sections of the CBD road surface.

Major milestone for Taruheru River Pathway

Gisborne District Council has taken a major step toward delivering Te Ara o Taruheru – the Taruheru River

Council to consider preferred site for new resource recovery centre

At the Council meeting this Thursday, councillors will consider a preferred site for a new transfer station and resource recovery centre for the region.