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Team player

‘You always hear about people having male role models but mine were all women'

Blooms on demand

It was always my dream to have a cutting garden so I could have fresh blooms for the vase and table and to give to friends. My partner Chris brought in the soil with mulch from Judds (half a cubic metre) and created a long, thin plot so I could...

Gig guide

Something on? Let The Guide know at guide@gisborneherald. co. nz, or call 869-0630This weekLive on the Lawn: Gisborne Concert Band, Marina Park, Friday (6pm)Landslide - Fleetwood Mac/Stevie Nicks Tribute Show: Tatapouri Fishing Club Saturday (8pm)...

A story of regeneration

The QEII walking track along the southern ridge boundary of Waingake Bush is closed to the general public at this time. But the Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club was able to organise a walk for members and friends, thanks to a willing escort from...

THINK LIKE A STOAT

Wild Lab Tiaki Taiao team at Waikereru Ecosanctuary breaking new ground in environmental education

The Guide

Got something going on? Let The Guide know at guide@gisborneherald. co. nzThis weekVerve Cafe — Open mic night for acoustic artists; Friday, May 27. Gisborne Bowling Club — Gisborne Ukulele Underground holds its monthly strumalong, go with or...

It’s a dog’s life, only with a few tunes

Town versus country is at the heart of Footrot Flats, the musical, that Musical Theatre Gisborne’s performers will trot, stalk, skitter and dance in when the family-friendly comedy opens at the War Memorial Theatre next month. Director Teres...

Creative way to help local arts talent shine

Applications are being taken for the first funding round of the Creative Communities Scheme 2021. The scheme provides funding for arts-based community projects that support broad participation in arts activities. Applications are considered by...

Polka with pop at Piano Extravaganza

The air will be polka-dotted with popping balloons in the Balloon Pop Polka at the Piano Extravaganza IX concert on Monday. The novelty item features among works performed in groups of two, three, four (or more) on one or two (or more) pianos. The...

Gig Guide

Dome Room, tonight, 8pm. Tickets from undertheradar. co. nz or direct from venue. Pre-sales $25+bf. Unwaged $15 (limited to 30). Tickets fromCome along for some fun. Smash Palace, tomorrow, 8-10pm, free entry. Classical music with beautiful sea views...

Me and my uke

Strummity, composed by Stella Perano and Avery Adams has won the duo first prize in the Young Ukers inaugural songwriting competition. Along with Matawai School students, Emma Glengarry and Liana Redpath, who won second prize with their original song...

An extraordinary response

Gisborne volunteer surf lifesaver Kristina Williams talks to Hayley Redpath about how her training gave her the tools to help victims of a horrific crash. When dozens of bus passengers were injured in a horrific crash near her home last Christmas...

Flower power

Spring continues to be a delightful frenzy of new foliage, beautiful flowers, sowing and growing. Celebrate the upcoming National Gardening Week by flower-bombing your garden . . . or neighbourhood. National Gardening WeekIt’s all about Flower...

Time to give back

Karen Fenn most likely came to your attention smiling out at you from a campaign billboard as she ran for local council in November. Sophie Rishworth spoke with the new Gisborne district councillor about why she ran for local politics, and what is...

Artists for oceans come to Gisborne

Global street art styles are poised to mix with familiar local themes and motifs when six international and eight national artists work with six local artists on a range of new murals for the town. At the heart of the PangeaSeed Foundation’s Se...

What's on in Gisborne?

Saturday, July 20Gisborne parkrun. Wear a colourful tutu on your run/walk. Meet: Waikanae Beach Playground, Grey St, 7.45am. Kid, dog and pram-friendly. See http://www. parkrun. co. nz/gisborne/Tairawhiti Coffin Club. Design your own personalised...

Soft and velvety

Lambs Ears (Stachys byzantina) are such a joy to have in the garden. Their soft, grey, furry leaves are inviting to touch, making them a favourite plant for kids or for therapeutic gardens. They are great for borders, in sensory gardens or in pots...

Borne by the river