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Cyclist who died has been named

THE cyclist who died in collision with a truck on Awapuni Road on Wednesday morning was 42-year-old Jason Duncan Houia of Gisborne. His death is in the hands of the coroner. Mr Houia was riding his mountain bike on SH35 when he struck the front of...

Local writers encouraged to apply for grant

Writers with a connection with this region through family, or who have a Tairawhiti focus in their writing project, have until the end of the month to apply for a Margaret Spencer Writers Encouragement Trust grant. Writers working in literary...

Water-quality tests show most spots suitable for swimming

People longing for a much needed dip to cool off this summer can go for a swim with the latest test results from LAWA (Land Air Water Aotearoa) showing most sites to be safe for swimming. Gisborne District Council operates a summer water monitoring...

Temperature rising

January's weather has given further solid proof of local climate change, confirming the steady upward trend in Gisborne temperatures. Strangely the burst of near-record temperatures of the past few days came at the end of a month dominated by cooler...

Truck crash near Wairoa

A CRANE unit from Gisborne was this morning sent to a crash scene near Wairoa to recover a stock truck that tipped over south of the township yesterday. The driver of the empty rig was taken to Wairoa Hospital for a check-up after the unit left State...

Animals forgotten in PM's reshuffle

In 2017, the coalition Government created history when it appointed New Zealand’s first Minister specifically to look after animal welfare issues. Meka Whaitiri was made Associate Minister of Agriculture with responsibility for animal welfare. Ms...

Critical now we see mass action

It is official, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) announced on October 8 that we have 12 years to limit climate change or face catastrophe. Judging from responses through the media, it might still take a while to influence many of...

Can the safety of Maori councillors be assured?

Concerns for the safety and security of newly inducted Māori Ward councillors within Te Tai Rāwhiti are real and Gisborne District Council's zero tolerance to racism isn't worth a tuppence without adequate mitigation measures being implemented to...

More heartache for Pike River families

The identification of human remains in the Pike River mine was the saddest event of the past week. The finding was announced just two days from the 11th anniversary of the disaster which cost the lives of 29 miners. Police released images to the...

Look past glib phrases

Proponents of the rail link to Napier seem to have a certain amount of “tunnel vision”.The rail will not remove log trucks from our regional roads. The logs will still have to be loaded on trucks to be brought to a marshalling yard. The loading...

Kindness appreciated

Unfortunately I was involved in a car accident at the Derby Street/Childers Road roundabout on the morning of Christmas Eve. I was overwhelmed by the kindness of the people who stopped to help and comfort me, and to take time out of their busy...

Red meat sector invited to Napier conference

FARMERS, agribusiness professionals and anyone with an interest in the red meat sector has been urged to attend this year’s Red Meat Sector conference to be held in Napier on July 29 and 30. The conference, which is jointly hosted by Beef+Lamb New...

Rail group chairwoman standing for council

GISBORNE Rail Action Group chairwoman Mary Manuel has announced her candidacy for Gisborne District Council. The Gisborne-Napier rail line, as part of an integrated transport system, is a key part of her campaign platform.“I have governance...

R and V business pours into city

CENTRAL Gisborne was packed yesterday as Rhythm and Vines revellers made their way into the city centre to get supplies. The Warehouse sold out of gumboots and waterproof ponchos, and store manager Melody Davis said people started coming in on...

Vote ‘yes’ for euthanasia

It is quite obvious that those opposing euthanasia in the upcoming referendum have never lost a loved family member to a very painful, incurable disease, so have no practical experience on this subject. To gain some knowledge, I advise them to visit...

Roadside burnoff a traffic hazard

FIREFIGHTERS were called out last night after smoke from a burnoff of poplar and willow logs left burning after dark near Te Karaka drifted across the state highway. Te Karaka volunteer fire brigade, with an appliance and a tanker, a tanker from...

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Rising brewer honing her craft

Another ramp possibly required

Re: Mixed views on parking proposal for waterfront, September 14 story. It’s frustrating to read once again mixed opinions from our councillors on fixing future parking around the inner harbur boat ramp. At least environmental planning and...