Shape Taiawhiti Public Forum

Shape Tairāwhiti – Community Engagement Platform

Shape Tairāwhiti is a purpose-built, interactive engagement platform created for Gisborne District Council to foster stronger connections with the local community and encourage meaningful public participation. Developed as a multi-language subsite, the platform acts as a central hub for running civic campaigns and consultations — allowing residents to share ideas, feedback, and perspectives on a wide range of regional projects and initiatives.

Designed with accessibility and ease-of-use in mind, the site empowers users to make submissions, respond to proposals, and view other community contributions in real-time. This transparency and openness help build trust between council and community, while also ensuring that a broad range of voices are heard in the decision-making process.

Shape Tairāwhiti’s flexible structure supports multiple concurrent campaigns, each customisable to meet the specific engagement goals of the council. Whether gathering feedback on infrastructure planning, cultural initiatives, or environmental projects, the platform provides the tools needed to collect rich, qualitative insights from the community.

With its modern interface and multilingual capabilities, Shape Tairāwhiti is more than just a feedback tool — it’s an evolving space for collaboration, dialogue, and local democracy in action.