Our 2025/26 Annual Report outlines our activities and services, what we planned to deliver, what we achieved, and how we responded to challenges across the year. It's a summary of the work completed ...

An independent review of forestry consenting and compliance in Tairāwhiti has found Gisborne District Council acted diligently, in good faith and on a risk-based basis. The Panel found Council’s ...

A review was commissioned to independently assess how Council's forestry consenting and compliance system is working. The review considered evidence and tested whether Council's processes and ...

On November 14 2026, Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki will host its inaugural historic Poukai with the Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, in attendance at Te Poho o Rawiri Marae. The following ...

A section of Ranfurly Road and Queens Drive will be closed for a Tamararo competition at Te Poho o Rawiri Marae The following roads will be temporarily closed for the Tamararo 2026 - Junior Kapahaka ...

Councillors will receive an update on the Indoor Multipurpose Centre project at this week’s meeting, as work continues to identify the best long-term solution for indoor sports and recreation in ...

Council is commissioning an independent assurance review of its forestry consenting and compliance system. Hon Christopher Finlayson KC has been confirmed to Chair the independent review panel, with ...

Haumanu Tū Ora restored waterways across Tairāwhiti from 2021 to 2026 through a region-wide freshwater restoration programme. The programme worked alongside mana whenua, schools, community groups, ...

Got items you no longer need? Check local options to recycle, reuse, donate, upcycle or safely dispose of unwanted items and help keep valuable resources out of landfill. Search our A-Z guide to find ...

We hold media releases on our website for the past year. If you're after something published earlier, please contact us at MediaEnquiry@gdc.govt.nz ...

Council and committee meetings - also find the agenda, staff reports, minutes and video link. Agendas are available 2 days before the meeting. Minutes are available once they're confirmed at the ...