Rehette Stoltz
Rehette Stoltz is the mayor of Gisborne, recognized for her active participation in local governance and community affairs. Under her leadership, she has prioritized community engagement and sustainable development, working closely with councillors and stakeholders to address regional challenges. Her response to the recent resignation of a councillor reflects her appreciation for collaborative efforts within the council and her commitment to the community's well-being.
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Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz stated that the move-on orders would not solve the issue of rough sleeping.
Move-on orders for rough sleepers ‘won’t fix it’, warn Gisborne Māori Wardens
New Zealand· 2026-02-27
Mayor Rehette Stoltz said there had been more interaction since the rise of social media.
How Gisborne district councillors use social media to engage with constituentsNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
Rehette Stoltz is the Gisborne District Mayor who estimated the damage caused to her region during last week’s storms.
Deadly storms expose growing gap between disaster recovery and climate preparationNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
Rehette Stoltz expressed frustration over the prolonged closure of the highway and its impact on the Tairāwhiti community.
Waioweka Gorge emergency communication should have been handled better – East Coast MPNew Zealand· 2026-01-19
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz praised the overnight response and confirmed that everyone had been safely evacuated.
Waioeka Gorge slips: More than 40 airlifted to safety as State Highway 2 remains closedNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
Rehette Stoltz is the mayor of Gisborne who expressed her relief and excitement about her third term.
Rehette Stoltz ‘humbled’ as she heads for third term as Gisborne MayorNew Zealand· 2025-10-11
Rehette Stoltz said unopposed races sometimes indicated that an existing candidate was doing a good job.
Local body elections 2025: The races to watch and the cities guaranteed new mayorsNew Zealand· 2025-10-10
Mayor Rehette Stoltz recalled the council's previous questions about enforcing its initial smoking policy.
Gisborne targets youth vaping with CBD smoke-free policyNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz applauded Rotorua for beginning to investigate options to find efficiencies.
Rotorua Lakes Council to explore unitary authority options with neighboursNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz is pleased to receive more funding from the Budget for local road recovery.
Budget 2025: Gisborne leaders share their thoughts on hits and misses for the regionNew Zealand· 2025-05-23
Mayor Stoltz said Robinson had been a valuable member of the councillor team and they would miss his contribution.
Gisborne councillor quits to take up role within councilNew Zealand· 2025-02-27
