Testing found asbestos and waste refuse in an old dump site at Tolaga Bay near Gisborne that was used for recreation and rugby until 2018.
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November 19, 2025
The 2.2km bypass is the only State Highway 35 access for heavy vehicles after Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed the Hikuwai No 1 Bridge in 2023.
November 10, 2025
Māori ward candidate Raawiri Gilgen believes his past professional conduct has bearing on his suitability for the council, but on the positive side.
October 8, 2025
Ngāti Oneone take day and night shifts to keep a fire burning at a shed they inhabit as part of their “Reclamation of Whenua” movement.
August 14, 2025
Kerekere is campaigning to become a Māori ward district councillor in Gisborne’s upcoming local elections.
August 8, 2025
Tairāwhiti has the highest smoking rates in the country, and a sharp increase in youth vaping.
August 2, 2025
More than 450 incidents of roaming stock was reported in just one year on Gisborne's local roads and state highways.
July 29, 2025
Gisborne Council says it will remove red-stickers when the owner can prove the damage has been fixed.
July 5, 2025
Members of Ngāti Oneone have inhabited Te Pā Eketū Shed, a warehouse-sized property on Gisborne’s Hirini St, for almost two months.
June 27, 2025
A Tairāwhiti hapū unveiled a pou whenua over Matariki weekend, marking the beginning of its journey to relocate and rebuild its marae after it was destroyed.
June 25, 2025
The council has proposed an extension to the existing alcohol ban area and to create a new ban in the Kaiti area.
June 14, 2025
Gisborne residents call proposals 'a slap in the face' amid forestry concerns.
May 31, 2025
Environmentalists are pleased with the outcome but believe these issues should be addressed through stronger regulations.
May 27, 2025
The council consulted on excluding "Sensitive Sites Provisions" in the CBD.
May 1, 2025
It is the first time projects from Aotearoa have been accepted.
April 18, 2025
Entry to popular beach has been barricaded and steps removed after the estimated costs to fix the access went over $100,000.
April 16, 2025
Ivan Te Momo is among the new tenants moving into a new development in Gisborne.
April 8, 2025
Federated Farmers is calling for councils to do more to help farmers deal with feral cats to curb their “devastating” effect on native species and livestock.
April 4, 2025
Gisborne council said its speed limits were set through a bylaw process, making the new rule more complicated to implement.
March 22, 2025
Affected residents say it is “fantastic news” and are “hopeful” the review will show the speed limits should not be reversed.
March 15, 2025
The public consultation for SH35 speed changes ends this Thursday.
March 13, 2025
Gisborne residents can choose between excluding the CBD from the sensitive sites restriction or keeping the current policy.
March 1, 2025
Every time the pool closes for a "code brown" event, it can cost between $1000-$3000.
February 24, 2025
Cobham School has served the southern Elgin area since it opened on November 29, 1962.
February 22, 2025
District councillors are urging staff to investigate options for restoring the Gisborne-East Coast region's famous Tolaga Bay Wharf, which is suffering "ongoing deterioration" after severe weather in 2023/24.
February 20, 2025
