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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.