Revitalising our city centre

Projects to revitalise the city centre

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We have 3 progressive options focused on Lowe St, Gladstone Rd, Peel St and Reads Quay.
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Are there things we've missed?
What would success look like for you in 5-10 years?

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Action and Investment Plan

Work’s underway to help shape the future of Tūranganui‑a‑Kiwa / Gisborne’s City Centre. The goal is simple - create a place that feels welcoming, vibrant and easy for all of us to enjoy.
We have 3 options for you - make sure you have your say!

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We're getting on with projects that will help transform our city centre.

We're committed to refreshing the city centre in partnership with Trust Tairāwhiti and guided by community input. This includes planting, tidier public spaces and updates that help make the CBD more vibrant, welcoming and easy to get around and enjoy.

We invited artists to light up the city centre with colour, creativity and aroha - transforming empty windows into vibrant showcases of local art. Look out for the Art in the City logos!
We're also inviting building owners to help bring new life to our streets, with funding to repaint heritage facades and restore the city's character.
We held summer fun events. The Downtown Lounge pop-up bought a touch of retro charm to our streets with comfy lounges and live local music. It's now wrapped up, but we're keen to keep the music going - musicians keen to busk can find more information on our website.

City centre initiatives

Art in the city

Local creatives helping turn empty windows into vibrant showcases of local art

Check out the windows and art below
First project update 2025

This 2025 update by Trust Tairāwhiti on the first stage of the City Centre Revitalisation project

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City centre revitalisation

Project in our Three Year Plan

A total of $3M - with $2.66M set aside in our 3YP and $340k in external support - has been committed to help progress improvements in the city centre. This funding will help set the foundations for future revitalisation work.

Our 3YP

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Downtown Lounge - Summer of 2025/26

Live local music pop-up series bought a touch of retro charm to our city centre streets with 70s comfy lounges and velveteen cushions

Art in the city

How cool is this! - transforming empty show windows and spaces into vibrant showcases for local art. Check out Tairāwhiti Wildlife Stars and the Tiny Gallery, both in Peel Street 😊