The architect of Gisborne’s innovative 1960s wastewater
system gained a hint of the future this week during a visit
to the city’s new wastewater treatment plant site. Read more >>
The Road Safety Action Group is concerned by reports of
drivers pulling out in front of logging trucks at Wainui’s
Oneroa Road and State Highway 35 intersection. Failure to
give way to logging trucks at this intersection is putting
drivers and their passengers at risk of having a serious
accident, says road safety coordinator Lenora McDonald. Read more >>
Creating a safe drinking environment for Gisborne district
residents and visitors is what council’s draft Sale of
Liquor Policy is all about. Adopted in 2002, it is now up
for review. The draft policy highlights a number of changes
including the hours licensed premises can open, aligning
club trading hours to the activities of the club and
ensuring at least 3 choices of food are available when
liquor is served. Read more >>
Check what the proposed rates are for your property. The
rates tool will show the current rates and the proposed
rates for the next rating year 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011. Read more >>
Tell us your views on council's plans for 2010-2011. To
ensure residents and ratepayers have a chance to give
feedback, a brochure about what is in the plan will be in
resident’s letterboxes this week (1-5 March). Ratepayers
who live outside of the district will be mailed a copy or
can access it from our website. Read more >>