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Proactive push to allow summer camping at Pouawa and Turihaua
Conversations are underway between Gisborne District Council and Waka Kotahi to allow camping at 2 favourite spots this summer season.
New Emergency Coordination Centre officially opened
The purpose-built Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) Te Manawa Whakarauora is now situated on Potae Avenue.
Tairāwhiti flood protection update
The stopbank improvements are designed to cater for a 100-year rain event, accounting for climate change out to 2090.
Great outcome after waste minimisation funding
A $10,000 grant took plastic pots out of the operations of Native Garden Nursery
Pipe repairs continue this month
The high volume of water transferred during Cyclone Gabrielle caused havoc on an aging underground pipe system – both stormwater and wastewater.
Marine exercise at Kaiti Beach tomorrow
The exercise will be headed by Tairāwhiti regional on-scene commander Phil Nickerson and includes staff from Gisborne District Council and the Marine Pollution Response Service.
Kiwa Pools opens this weekend
For the opening weekend only, it’s $2 for 2 hours. Sessions start: 8am • 10.30am • 1pm • 3.30pm • 6pm • both days. Pay at the door or book online (only needed for our opening weekend).
Landslide dam along Tauwhareparae Road assessed low-risk
Dr Murry Cave says this type of feature is expected to break down gradually over the next few months.
Government cost-sharing offer agreed to by Council
Council and the Crown have reached an agreement on cyclone recovery cost-sharing arrangements.
Waters of Kiwa Pools will connect us all
Kiwa Pools was given a warm Tairāwhiti welcome with two special ceremonies signifying the official opening of the new complex yesterday.
Everyone gets involved during winter planting of urban streams
Teams have been getting stuck into the mahi over the last few weeks of fine weather with winter planting well underway around the city.
15 sleeps to go – countdown is on to Kiwa Pools opening
Kiwa Pools Complex is a modern, multi-purpose, fun complex designed for everyone to enjoy and is unique to Tairāwhiti.