Media Releases

Media release - Creative Communities Scheme Awards Round 2

At a Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 24th May, six community groups were awarded funding from the Creative Communities Scheme

Grey District Council expresses concern around Taylorville Landfill

​Grey District Council has become increasingly concerned about the potential future effects of a private landfill located above the Coal Creek water supply intake on the Taylorville Road site.

Council adopts Draft Annual Plan for consultation

Council has adopted its Draft Annual Plan and Consultation Document for 2023/2024, at the extraordinary meeting held recently.

Media Release: Communities 4 Local Democracy

The government’s ‘reset’ announcement has seen only minor tweaks to the entity model, while doing nothing to answer concerns around community property rights and meaningful local voice.

Mayor reacts to Government’s Three Waters reset announcement

Mayor Gibson has expressed her disappointment in the outcome of the announcement made by the Government this morning, on Three Waters reform.

Isaac Group Awarded GDC Roading Network Maintenance Contract

After much deliberation at the Tenders Subcommittee meeting held last week, Isaac Group was awarded the contract and will take over the reins from Westroads in July.

Mayor welcomes National Party announcement on water reform

Grey district Mayor, Tania Gibson, is pleased with the approach the National Party has taken in their recent announcement on water reform.

2023 Central Ward By-election Declaration of Result

Council Lifts Sprinkler and Automated Irrigation Ban

Recent rain events have increased river and creek levels which has improved levels within our bores, this is not significant enough to fully remove the current conserve water notice.

Press Release It’s time for new PM to rescue water reforms - Councils

Councils representing more than a million New Zealanders are calling on the new Prime Minister to take a fresh look at a model for water reform that works.

Press Release – Grey District Water Supply

Operations Manager, Aaron Haymes, urges residents to take notice of the restrictions and to play their part by doing all they can to conserve water.

Press Release - Risk and Assurance To Discuss Annual Report

The Grey District Council Risk and Assurance Committee discussed the Draft 2022 Annual report.

Press Release - Nomination of Resource Management ACT Commissioner

At today’s Extraordinary Meeting held in Grey District Council Chambers, Anton Becker received Council endorsement to be nominated Resource Management Commissioner

Tied Vote Deadlock Broken

Today Grey District Council took the unusual step of declaring an election result by drawing the winner’s name from a hat. See here for further details

Press Release - Government Forces Through Three Waters Reform

Communities 4 Local Democracy He hapori mō te Manapori says Government plans to force through water reforms virtually unchanged is a worrying attack on property rights and community voice.

Retirement Housing Additional Upgrades

Please see here for further information

Council Welcomes Back Adults & Children Without Vaccine Passports

Council lifts requirement to display vaccine passports at community facilities to allow people to reconnect and enjoy a sense of normality in our community.

Press Release GDC Continues to Oppose Governments Three Waters Reform

Mayor Gibson says, "Its a “yeah, nah” from me on behalf of the Grey District Council and the communities we represent.”

Grey Port lease bringing export opportunities

Grey District Council has signed a long-term lease with privately owned West Coast Bulk Logistics Ltd.

Press Release - NZ will pay more and receive less under Three Waters

New Zealanders are likely to pay more and receive fewer benefits under the Government’s proposed Three Waters reform model, see more here.