As a woman, a mother, an aunty, a sister, a person who lives in a rural East Coast Community.
*"This post is not the perspective of Council, or of iwi, or of any government entity.* I'm writing this entry as a woman, as a mother, as an aunty, as...
Gisborne Blog - pre 2025
. . . from the Desk of Rawinia Parata: GDC Councillor
*BLOG . . . from the desk of Rawinia Parata: GDC Councillor* *When I ran for council* I wasn’t entirely sure of what I was getting myself into. I knew I...
The Mudge Murals: BOOK released
*Historical and contemporary settings in Tairāwhiti’s industry, arts and recreation are the main themes in the late Graeme Mudge’s 20+ murals.* * Time of Sails G Mudge 600 * *The Time of...
A few thoughts on being a councillor
*What's on in Council this week - by Terry Sheldrake* *On Wednesday we have an Audit and Risk meeting,* this committee is chaired by an independent Chairman Bruce Robertson with members...
Camplify: Napier to Gisborne BLOG
Napier to Gisborne ROAD TRIP with Camplify *A Napier to Gisborne road trip is one of the best ways* to see the North Island’s eastern coast. Spectacular coastline, waterfalls, rainforests, nature...
Play Park & Dog Control on GDC Agenda
*WHAT’S ON IN COUNCIL THIS WEEK . . . *by Terry Sheldrake GDC Councillor *THIS week we have a council Operations meeting.* These are held on a six-weekly cycle and cover a...
True UNTOLD backstory of EASTER
*True Untold Backstory of Easter* *. . . from Whitby, UK to Turanga-Gisborne, NZ . . .* The Untold Backstory of Easter *^^^ CLICK image above ^^^ to download FREE PDF...
Big changes on representation front
by Terry Sheldrake Councillor GDC *Short report this week as life continues with Covid ruling how all business can/cannot work* — your council is no different, hence we continue to meet...
Final GDC Council Meeting for 2021
*... from the Desk of Terry Sheldrake * As you read this article - council will have met for the last time in 2021. As all of us know living with the...
Major Topic: 3 Waters from the Desk of GDC Councillor Terry Sheldrake
*Council has been busy recently with several formal meetings and extra zoom calls however a bit slower this week.* On Wednesday there is a representation review hearing along with Thursday...
From the Desk of GDC Councillor Terry Sheldrake
*Your Council continues to be very busy,* as with all businesses Covid certainly has brought unique challenges that look to be with us for a long time yet. I really...
From the Desk of GDC Councillor Terry Sheldrake
*There is as always a continuous raft of various topics and issues for council staff and councilors alike to manage understand and address.* *As reported at the recent local government conference...