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Our media releases
Annual Plan for 2026/27 adopted
Confirming the final year of its Three-Year Recovery Plan developed following Cyclone Gabrielle.
New Trustee to Trust Tairāwhiti
John Rae appointed as a Trustee of Trust Tairāwhiti for a 3-year term from 1 July.
Gladstone Road Bridge closure required for debris removal
The bridge closed temporarily to allow contractors to remove debris before more material arrived.
Council endorses next stage of flood resilience projects
A major milestone reached in the flood resilience programme, with next steps to help reduce flood risk across Tairāwhiti.
All about the tamariki at St Leger Bridge rebuild open day
Students learned fascinating facts about the scale of the project. The new bridge contains 114 tonnes of steel and 564 tonnes of concrete
Council recognised with national local government awards
National awards recognise Tairāwhiti recovery innovation
Know before you go: Live bus tracking launches
GizzyBus and Waka Kura passengers can now check where the bus is with real time information.
Help shape the future of Gisborne’s city centre
Have your say on 3 options for the city centre revitalisation over the next 10 years. Feedback closes 12 July
Waingake transformation programme wins national award
Recognised as a leading example of large-scale native restoration.
Kiwa Pools teams up with The Sauna Project Tairāwhiti
For the month of June, book your sauna session at Kiwa Pools
Council welcomes $75m resilience investment for SH2 Waioweka Gorge
Announced as part of Budget 2026 and the Government’s wider $400m package of state highway resilience projects
Clear standards for forestry work in Tairāwhiti
New SQEP certification process aims to strengthen standards and consistency across forestry activities