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Have your say on proposed zoning changes
Gisborne District Council has prepared Proposed Urban Plan Change 6 which will make it easier to build more homes in parts of Gisborne city. The proposed Urban Plan Change is open for public submission until 25 May 2026.
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.
Pest control leader retires after 56-year career
Phil Karaitiana's legacy will be felt across the region for years to come. We wish Phil all the best for his well-deserved retirement.
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