The SPCA is concerned about the increase in roaming dogs in some areas and says a lack of desexing could be a contributing factor.
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Sat, Aug 16
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.
Thu, Aug 14
Kerekere is campaigning to become a Māori ward district councillor in Gisborne’s upcoming local elections.
Fri, Aug 8
Tairāwhiti has the highest smoking rates in the country, and a sharp increase in youth vaping.
Sat, Aug 2
More than 450 incidents of roaming stock was reported in just one year on Gisborne's local roads and state highways.
Tue, Jul 29
Gisborne Council says it will remove red-stickers when the owner can prove the damage has been fixed.
Sat, Jul 5
Members of Ngāti Oneone have inhabited Te Pā Eketū Shed, a warehouse-sized property on Gisborne’s Hirini St, for almost two months.
Fri, Jun 27
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.
Wed, Jun 25
The council has proposed an extension to the existing alcohol ban area and to create a new ban in the Kaiti area.
Sat, Jun 14
Gisborne residents call proposals 'a slap in the face' amid forestry concerns.
Sat, May 31
Environmentalists are pleased with the outcome but believe these issues should be addressed through stronger regulations.
Tue, May 27
The council consulted on excluding "Sensitive Sites Provisions" in the CBD.
Thu, May 1
It is the first time projects from Aotearoa have been accepted.
Fri, Apr 18
Entry to popular beach has been barricaded and steps removed after the estimated costs to fix the access went over $100,000.
Wed, Apr 16
Ivan Te Momo is among the new tenants moving into a new development in Gisborne.
Tue, Apr 8
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.
Fri, Apr 4
Gisborne council said its speed limits were set through a bylaw process, making the new rule more complicated to implement.
Sat, Mar 22
Affected residents say it is “fantastic news” and are “hopeful” the review will show the speed limits should not be reversed.
Sat, Mar 15
The public consultation for SH35 speed changes ends this Thursday.
Thu, Mar 13
Gisborne residents can choose between excluding the CBD from the sensitive sites restriction or keeping the current policy.
Sat, Mar 1
Every time the pool closes for a "code brown" event, it can cost between $1000-$3000.
Mon, Feb 24
Cobham School has served the southern Elgin area since it opened on November 29, 1962.
Sat, Feb 22
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.
Thu, Feb 20
Principal supports an alcohol ban due to drinking near Kaiti Mall. Police handled 755 alcohol-related incidents in Kaiti from 2019 to 2024.
Wed, Feb 12
Gisborne has been hit with 16 extreme weather events since 2017, with woody debris and slash consistently clogging the region’s waterways.
Fri, Feb 7
