Media releases

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Our media releases

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

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.