Gisborne/Tairāwhiti is at Orange
There are restrictions to limit the spread of the virus and protect vulnerable people. When in public:
- Keep physical distance where possible.
- Wear a face covering whenever you leave the house - they're mandatory on flights, public transport, in taxis, retail and public venues.
- For government information on Life at Orange
Council services and facilities
- Face coverings are mandatory, except for those with exemptions.
- Face coverings are mandatory, except for those with exemptions.
| At Orange | At Red | |
|---|---|---|
| Awarua, 15 Fitzherbert. Hours 9am - 4pm | No limit | Limit of 12 customers |
| Council chambers | In person | Meetings on Zoom |
| Te Puia Springs service centre | Open 9am - 4pm | Open 9am - 4pm |
Do it online
We encourage you to do your council business online or over the phone.
See our online services
Some staff continue to work from home. Please ring first to make an appointment.
We have Covid-19 rates relief options available
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is having a flow-on effect on staff availability and recruiting for vacancies. Therefore statutory timeframes may be extended on applications for building consent and resource consent.
Refer to those pages for more information:
Funerals and tangihanga are in accordance with the government guidelines
- Face coverings are recommended but not compulsory.
See what pools and facilities are open
Library
- Face coverings are mandatory, except for those with exemptions.
- Normal opening hours
| Service | At Orange | At Red |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity - maximum numbers | No limit | 200 |
| Time limits | No limit | 1 hour |
| Programmes | Available | Available |
| Seating | Available | Available |
| Meeting rooms | Available | Available |
Theatres - War Memorial and Lawson Field
- Face coverings are mandatory, except for those with exemptions.
- Refer to their website for information
| Facility | At Orange | At Red |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity - maximum numbers | Ticketing | 200 |
| Meeting rooms | Open | Open |
| Bar service | Available | Available |
Bright Street toilet facilities are closed at Orange.
See other public toilets
Gizzy Bus - Masks are mandatory and maintain 2m distance.
Waka Kura School Bus - Masks are recommended but not compulsory
Safety plans for events are required for bookings.
We may cancel bookings on Council reserves, if we don't think events or gatherings can operate safely, or we have evidence of this.
Essential services
In all traffic light levels - rubbish and recycling kerbside collection, drinking water, wastewater, animal control and essential road safety repairs will continue to operate.
Our response and recovery plan
Rau Tipu Rau Ora is Tairāwhiti Covid-19 pandemic response and recovery plan - it's also about future proofing, and re-establishing an even better region with a whole of wellbeing approach.