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Our media releases
Wainui Beach students launch community toy library
The toy library is free for anyone to use to borrow the toys while they're at the beach
New granny flat exemptions
New national rules for building new granny flats up to 70m² without a building consent, when all exemption conditions are met.
Green light to consult on new zoning rules
Government has approved an exemption to update Gisborne’s building zones and urban planning rules.
Protect our waterways – Check, Clean, Dry
A reminder of the 3 simple steps for anyone moving between different rivers and lakes in our region
New hours for Kiwa Pools
Earlier morning opening and evening closing times for the indoor pools
Staged removal of Grey Street trial elements
Work starts to return the section between Childers Rd and Kahutia Street to it pre-trial layout
Donations to the Disaster Relief Trust
Standing with East Cape communities - donations welcomed via the Disaster Relief Trust.
Update on opening local roads
Update on local road openings across Tairāwhiti following severe weather, including closures, safety advice, and recovery progress.
Landslide risks lead to East Coast evacuations
Updates on households being able to return home after geotech assessments completed.
Water restrictions in place limiting sprinkler use
Sprinkler use between 6am to 8am only, keep handheld hosing to a minimum.
Check river levels – flows are low
Council is asking people who take water from rivers to keep an eye on flows.
Tug wash poses major risk for boaties
Stay clear of tugboats operating, as more ships are using the harbour with the completion of Berth 7