Gisborne District Council plans to implement forestry levy, rate hike, and targeted rates in its 2025/26 plan for legal costs, debris removal, and road damage.

Gisborne District Council in New Zealand is considering a forestry levy and rate hike for legal costs, woody debris removal, and road damage expenses. The council aims to adopt these changes in its three-year plan on June 27, with implementation set for the 2025/26 fiscal year. The plan also includes a 13.75% higher roading-targeted differential and a new targeted rate for woody debris removal.