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Abutilon is a subtle beauty

Abutilon is an attractive evergreen shrub that produces a mass of drooping flowers with large maple-like foliage. This unique easy-care, semi-tropical looking plant provides lots of colour in the garden. Abutilon, also known as Chinese Lanterns due...

Making connections a Fifa World Cup

The moment Ander Batarrita went down on the artificial surface at the Arena Turf in Palmerston North on April 29, he knew it was bad. As leftback in Gisborne Thistle’s Central Federation League team, he was playing with the enthusiasm of someone...

'We can't keep shooting dogs'

Gisborne Herald reporter Wynsley Wrigley looks at Gisborne District Council’s Dog Control Policy and Bylaw which was adopted on Thursday. Gisborne District Council has menacing dogs in their sights. Councillors have adopted their Dog Control...

Te Waiotu paints with a master

Young artist Te Waiotu Fairlie is still on cloud nine after an incredible experience working with renowned artist Mr G (Graham Hoete) on a mural project for the FIFA World Cup in Wellington. She was chosen to help Mr G paint a large mural of...

BrazilBeat mixs up musical genres

Gisborne-based BrazilBeat will be bringing their signature sound to the winter rave party Ice Block at Smash Palace on Saturday. Describing their music as Global Bass, it’s a musical style and culture that combines dancehall, dubstep, cumbi...

Michael James Manaia resonated with Mulligan

When Lawrence Mulligan watched the play Michael James Manaia being performed at Lawson Field Theatre as a 15-year-old schoolboy he wouldn’t in his wildest dreams have imagined that more than 30 years later he would be taking on the role himself...

Dancers put their best foot forward for competitions

Gisborne Ballet Group will be holding its annual dance competitions this weekend where dancers compete in a variety of styles including ballet, tap and modern. New this year is a memorial scholarship and trophy in the name of Gill Clout who passed...

Gizzy Gig Guide This Week

■ Friday Night Karaoke Breakers Jandal Bar, from 8pm. ■ Manphibian Smash Palace, Friday, 8pm. Classic Rock gurus Manphibian appear at Smash Palace with their inimitable take on the good stuff from the 70s. Door sales $10. ■ Ice Block Smash...

This Week's Movie Guide

Odeon Multiplex ■ Asteroid City American comedy drama written and directed by Wes Anderson with a cast that includes Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks, Tilda Swinton, Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Matt Dillon, Willem Dafoe, Margot Robbie and Jeff...

Taming of the Shrew seen through a modern lens

Evolution Theatre Company is staging its first Shakespearean play The Taming of The Shrew this month with Dinna Myers in the director’s chair. “There is currently a national discussion on the relevance of Shakespeare to modern society which I am...

Dreamers exhibition at Tairāwhiti Museum

A new exhibition called Dreamers opens at Tairāwhiti Museum on Friday featuring the work of Louise Walsh and Jolene Douglas. Wellington-based Louise Walsh has taken some time to pick up her paintbrushes again. Her last exhibition was in 2003. She...

Hine Hōia: Set in a dire period of NZ history

Chamber Music New Zealand presents Hine Hōia, an epic saga of love, greed, and temptation, brought to life through taonga puoro, circus arts, and live music. Inspired by the age-old tale of good versus evil, righteousness over temptation, Chamber...

First register of 20th century public artworks goes live

Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand’s new website publicart. nz was officially launched last week at Parliament at a gathering hosted by The Minister for Art, Culture and Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni. The website includes five public artworks by...

‘I’m lucky to be alive’

Through the highs and lows of her long and varied life, cyclone survivor Tahu Dansey-Owen-Ruru has found solace in a craft she holds close to her heart — weaving. Matthew Rosenberg caught up with her at her home on the outskirts of Te Karaka to...

Final koha to those who have served

This week the New Zealand High Court released a judgement of public interest in regard to a case brought by the estate of Lieutenant Colonel Tā Harawira Gardiner KNZM. The New Zealand Herald’s David Fisher examined why the case is so important...

Enchanted on the Mekong’s Emerald Harmony

Mike Yardley discovers the luxurious allure of the Emerald Harmony Star-Ship, offering a sensory journey through captivating landscapes and exceptional culinary delights. River-cruising has become a byword for languid luxury afloat, drifting through...

Vibrant blooms

Celebrate the International Day of Friendship by gifting your friends the charm of Forget Me Not seeds — enchanting vibrant blue blooms. Forget Me Nots (Myosotis sylvatica) have delightful profusions of dainty blooms in vibrant shades of blue...

Baking bonds

“Friends are the chocolate chips in the cookie of life,” remarked the renowned author Salman Rushdie. So, why not celebrate International Day of Friendship on July 30 by baking some delicious chocolate chip cookies for your dear friend?...