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Council continues waste centre search after Seeka leases preferred site
No final location has been chosen, and council is assessing other sites.
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'Unsafe to proceed': Iwi withdraws from stopbank hearing for flood-prone Tairāwhiti town
Te Aitanga a Māhaki says it no longer believes the council acts with integrity.
Construction begins on country’s highest road bridge
At 65m above the river, it will be NZ’s highest road bridge.
Gisborne rates relatively affordable for residents but high for forestry, vineyards – report
Gisborne’s median residential rates were $4289, or 3.7% of household income.
'Not alone': Bush kura connects Tairāwhiti rangatahi through camps
More than 260 children have taken part in the camps this year.
'Mystery hero' who pulled 89yo from Gisborne house fire contacts police
Police confirmed the elderly man was recuperating well in hospital.
Passerby breaks window, rescues man from burning house
'The elderly man was going to die in there' the rescuer told the neighbours.
'It wasn't even your fight': Judge rebukes Bill Maangi's killer at sentencing
Justice Boldt said Te Huna had 'ample opportunity' to change his mind before the murder.
Councillors narrowly pass vote to close popular Titirangi Maunga to vehicles overnight
Of 187 submissions stating a preference, 74.5% backed a closure.
'CBD a pothole in our region': Framework to revitalise city centre passes
The Gisborne District Council could contribute $10m towards a $35m, 10-strategy.
Gisborne offers country's lowest taxi subsidy for disabled people
Gisborne’s maximum subsidy is $7.80 per trip, the lowest in the country.
'1950s prices': Gisborne council raises rural rubbish sticker costs despite public opposition
Of 77 submissions, 66% opposed the increase and while 8% supported it outright.
‘An immense loss’: Community numb after death of prominent local sportsman
Tribute to Hayden Keast who made 'an incredible contribution' to Awapuni Links.
Gisborne could replace black rubbish bags with wheelie bins
Rates would cover the initial cost of kerbside bins estimated at between $2.2m and $2.8m.
'This is really bad': Newly arrived couple take on Gisborne dumping hotspot
The couple and volunteers have collected about 600kg in three clean-ups.
Beach burns could halve Gisborne debris removal costs
The council says regular managed burns could ultimately save about 50%.
'I get 10 hours': How do NZ leaders sleep?
And which leader hasn't used an alarm clock since 1995?
'They fight for us': East Coast groups opposes DIA proposal to cut local advisers
Sixteen regional offices would be consolidated into three under the proposal.
'Everywhere stinks': Residents question council's response to smelly compost site
Residents say the faecal and rotten-carcass smell occasionally reaches up to 3km away.
800 visitors and 300 performers set for Tairāwhiti's first Poukai
Te Aitanga a Māhaki will host Tairāwhiti’s first Poukai in 140 years.
Forestry facilitator says Tairāwhiti talks off to positive start
Doug Leeder says early talks have focused on trust and suitable transition.
'Do you want to sit down?': Ancestry test links Kiwi family to Australian cold case mystery
Gisborne woman Margo Calcott promised her cousin Jay she'd find out the truth.
Trust given $1m for mental health cafe stripped of charitable status
However, Te Kupenga Net Trust has appealed and 'continues to operate lawfully'.
Gisborne council reopens plan submissions after errors in summarised points
Further submissions on affected points close at noon on October 7.
New Zealand's best airports – ranked and rated
We've ranked our top 15 - now we want to hear from you.
Hundreds on North Island's East Coast feel late afternoon jolt
GeoNet said the weak quake struck 155 km north of Te Araroa.
Alcohol licensing changes welcomed by Tairāwhiti operators
Gisborne operators say licensing delays create stress and uncertainty.
Police seek video footage after man allegedly knocked unconscious in Gisborne
An 18-year-old man is in custody over the alleged Peel St assault.
MetService warns of thunderstorm and heavy rain risk for top half of North Island in coming hours
The risk for Auckland, Northland and Waikato is likely to “ramp up” into the evening.
Gisborne gambling proceeds fall but still 21% above NZ average
Councillors want more information on online gambling harm and support services.