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Access across Tiniroto landslide end of next week
An estimated 25,000m3 of hillside above Tiniroto Road came down in a landslide that shunted almost 100 metres of the road downhill and dammed the Waikoko Stream.
Hollywood opening in Tairāwhiti
The wide single-lane Bailey bridge spans the Hangaroa River and replaces the old Hollywood Bridge.
Statement on behalf of Sarge's owners and Gisborne District Council
Sarge’s owners and Gisborne District Council have settled the matter as between them. Sarge’s owners and whānau acknowledge the outpouring of grief and support from the community but they would like to move on and ask for privacy and community calm. No further comment will be made.
Community asked about Government support package
Have your say on how we pay for the cyclone recovery bill.
Emergency sewage discharge
All valves are closed and the discharges have stopped.
Investigation underway into dog pound incident
The regrettable incident when a dog in the pound was mistakenly put down, is now being independently investigated.
$15 million funding to lift flood-affected homes
The announcement has been welcomed by the region’s recovery organisations, that include Te Aitanga a Mahaki, Ngai Tāmanuhiri, Rongowhakaata, Ngāti Porou and Gisborne District Council.
World Rivers Day
The Waiapu River is one of the North Island’s largest braided rivers and is of great cultural and spiritual significance to Ngati Porou.
1000-year bridge project starts
The bridge will offer views of Turanganui-a-Kiwa, from where navigators arrived here by canoe, waka, and ship over the past 1000 years.
Adventure Playground pipe repair at the end of this month
During the repair, a portion of Midway Beach known as ‘The Pipe’ will be closed.
Changes to dog control and keeping animals bylaws
Dogs can be walked on a leash around the city’s boardwalks.
Beach clean-up starts this week
Contractors will start clearing debris off the beach from Waikanae Cut to Pacific Street from this week.