We hold media releases on our website for the past year. If you're after something published earlier, please contact us at MediaEnquiry@gdc.govt.nz
Our media releases
Minister joins ceremony to mark stopbank milestone
Mayor Rehette Stoltz says we're now building to account for higher-intensity rain events and rising sea levels. This milestone means the Eastern (city) side of stopbanks along the Waipaoa River is now complete.
Fly-tipping escalation in our region
Indications for this financial year are for 700 tonnes of fly-tipping or illegal dumping in this region. That’s doubled from last year and increased almost five times since three years ago.
Training the trainers on NZ's first-of-its-kind desalination unit
It can deal with water sources that may be filled with sediment from rivers and treat seawater.
Demolition works begin at the Olympic Pool Complex
The demolition of the old Olympic pool complex and administration building at Centennial Marine Drive has started.
One week of community conversations to go
If you’d like to attend one of the community conversations in person have a look at the calendar of events still to come.
Changes coming to Grey Street soon
“These installations will be in place for two years to give our community the look and feel of them before permanent decisions are made," Council Community Lifelines Director Tim Barry.
Drivers asked to be courteous at the raised table crossings
Council Road Safety Coordinator Lauriel Edwards says raised tables are courtesy crossings under the road code and drivers are asked to be courteous.
Monuments clean ahead of annual remembrance
The Pātūtahi Returned Services Monument, the Te Karaka War Memorial and the Cenotaph in Gisborne have all been cleaned ahead of ANZAC Day 2024.
Te Karaka community invited to validate Flood modelling
"On Saturday April 13, from 9am until 12noon at the school, we're asking the Te Karaka community to share details about flood heights and speed of flood waters at their properties," Regional River Manager Joss Ruifrok.
Tairāwhiti acknowledged in a joint win for Cyclone Gabrielle volunteers
“Their work is ongoing as our volunteers still serve us every day on our journey to recovery,” Mayor Rehette Stoltz.
Waste-Ed team gives out reusable period products
Funded by Council, Waste-Ed gave the schools 300 reusable products including menstrual cups and pads to distribute. They last around four years and can save around 2400 single-use pads or tampons over that time.
No place for hate or bigotry in Tairāwhiti
“We accept that people hold different views however there is no place for hate or bigotry in Tairāwhiti. The rainbow crossing will be reinstated as soon as possible," Mayor Rehette Stoltz