As the Summer Camping season closed last month, we reflect on the outdoor experiences shared by campers in Tairāwhiti. “This year, 1673 camping permits were issued, but we estimate that only half of the actual campers obtained permits,” says Council .
Gisborne District Council has been granted nearly $5millon from the Ministry for the Environment (MfE) to stop waste from the landfill in Tokomaru Bay being exposed by erosion during severe weather events. Funding of $4,985,891 was announced by Minister .
Council staff member Kerry Hudson has been described as a hero of soil conservation and land management in Tairāwhiti after he was honoured at a national event last week. Kerry was awarded the Outstanding Contribution award at the NZ Association .