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Celebrating unsung musical heroes

Jane Egan is no one-hit-wonder. The head of music at Gisborne Girls' High School has again been recognised as one of the top music teachers in Aotearoa. For the sixth year running, Recorded Music NZ and Massey University will celebrate the unsung...

What's going on around Gisborne?

Saturday, August 4Gisborne Parkrun. Timed, weekly 5km run or walk, for all abilities. Meet at Waikanae Beach Playground for 8am start. Kid, dog and pram-friendly. See http://www. parkrun. co. nz/gisborne/course/Gisborne Riding for the Disabled...

Chips with that?

A brightly-coloured, ghost-fire-breathing fowl from Japanese mythology has materialised on a Charcoal Chicken wall. But instead of rustling in a bamboo grove only to vanish when looked at, Gisborne artist Maiko Lewis-Whaanga's Fire Rooster is in your...

‘Peak’ experience at the top of Mt Sonder

Jan Clare continues her story about hiking Australia’s Larapinta Trail with her husband Rick

Life's a buzz

Although humbly referring to himself as 'senior janitor' on Facebook, BeeBox owner Mike Burt is a beekeeper, a painter, a family man . . . and has a law degree

Out of the bubble with Gisborne bands

The Save Our Venues crowdfunding initiative has helped Gisborne's two main live music venues continue to support artists and two not-to-be-missed acts are coming right up. Smash catapulted out of lockdown last Saturday with a Steve Kingi Band gig and...

Gig Guide

Got something going on? Let The Guide know at guide@gisborneherald. co. nz, or telephone 869-0630This weekGood Vibes: Reggae festival. Farmers Air Event Centre, Makaraka, tomorrow 7pm, R18. Tickets: $109 +bf at www. goodvibesfestival. co. nzGisborne...

Look back in empowerment

Six decades of sisterhood — both personal and across the New Zealand feminist movement — is at the heart of former Tairawhiti Beneficiary Advocacy Trust trustee, Catherine Delahunty and Sarah Delahunty’s play #UsTwo that the sisters will...

Sap-suckers and other nasties

Spare a thought for your fruiting plants this summer — they need help to stay hydrated, well-fed and fend off pests

Gig Guide

Got something going on? Let The Guide know at guide@gisborneherald. co. nz, or telephone 869-0630. This weekThe Road to Rhythm: Free screening of NZME documentary of the story behind Gisborne’s Rhythm and Vines music festival, Dome Cinema, tonight...

‘The debate is the part I love the most’

SHANNON Dowsing is finding politics far harder than expected.“That’s because I’m used to questioning and researching everything so the work is taking longer to get through than I anticipated,” says Shannon, who at 35 is the youngest member...

Beauty in these bars

Regular hair care products can be made of up to 80 percent water. The average moisturiser contains 60 percent or more water. Writing on website eco-age. com, Olivia Young says water is habitually made the leading ingredient in creams, cleansers...

Joy and energy in Sunday concert

Elements of dance music from the west and east skip through violinist James Jin and pianist Xing Wang’s programme for their concert at Tairawhiti Museum on Sunday. Overall, the programme is joyful and energetic, says Jin.“In our programme this...

Walking up to Northland

The Wellington suburb of Northland lies up in the city's northwest hills, between Karori and Wadestown and next to Kelburn. You can walk into the city down any number of windy paths and roads and on almost all of them, looming to your left, is...

Gig Guide

This weekTe Wananga o Aotearoa: End Of Year Concert, more than 70 students performing live at Smash Palace, tonight, (7.30pm)Gisborne International Music Competition: War Memorial Theatre, December 2-7. Free entry. New York Nights: Local singers...

Kiwi version of a Scandinavian firewood stack

DIY ideas during lockdown

Healthy indulgence: sumptious simple wholefoods

What makes this slice so special is the combo of three mild but distinct layers that fit perfectly to create a heavenly mouthful of minty, coconutty and chocolatey goodness. I begin with a sweet hazelnut and cacao base, followed by a creamy...

Connected to Celtic culture

Travel back in time with acclaimed Celtic musician Rennie Pearson when he performs at Lawson Field Theatre next month. On the back of an extensive North Island tour and with his new album From Across the Seas in tow, the multi-instrumentalist is...