Local Democracy Reporter·Gisborne Herald·
2 Nov, 2026 01:31 AM5 mins to read
A review panel chaired by former Attorney-General Chris Finlayson found the regulatory environment for forestry in Tairāwhiti has been proportionate to risk. Photo / NZ Herald
The Crown must take greater responsibility for Tairāwhiti’s forestry and land-use challenges, an independent review of Gisborne District Council’s regulatory environment has found.
In August, the council commissioned the review to assess whether its consenting and compliance standards were appropriate for the region’s environmental risks and
Source: New Zealand Herald · Imogen Brophy
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