Six60 fans are being encouraged to get in early to secure tickets when the band play on the East Coast and in Gisborne as part of their Grassroots Tour of the country in April/May. The 23-show tour, being promoted as “an intimate tour” of venues...
Tasked with finding failings in forestry practices following 2018 storms, but missed a number of 'major' issues: reports.
The cruise ship season resumed yesterday after the cancellation of the Regatta’s visit with the arrival of the Silver Muse, pictured under a rainbow — its third scheduled visit this summer. “The weather and swell conditions were perfect,”...
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There will be a lot more interest than normal in the Reserve Bank’s quarterly monetary policy statement and official cash rate (OCR) decision tomorrow, after stronger-than-expected labour market data out earlier this month pushed back market...
When Greg Miller was the CEO of KiwiRail he was asked what it would cost to reopen the Napier to Gisborne line. Miller had a tendency to gold-plate these projects and put it at $200 million — with new 50kg rail and concrete sleepers, and built so...
While the Israeli-Hamas conflict is still the major concern in the Middle East, it is the Houthis terrorising shipping in the Red Sea which seems to be causing a lot of international concern. It is likely even — according to informed comment —...
Central Baptist Church — whoever does the gardens in front of your church, they have made a wonderful job. It is a joy to drive past them. Heather van Wyk
Gisborne’s junior surf lifesavers made their mark at the Oceans 24 national championships at Mt Maunganui and they painted a bright future for the movement in this district. The 11-to-14-year-olds from Riversun Wainui, Dawson Building Midway and...
Monday, February 19 — Summer Pairs 3 North/South East/West Caroline Taylor, Jean Turnbull 65.83 Katrina Duncan, Yvonne Waide 54.17 Vicki Nickerson, Frank Roach 54.17 Glenys Evans, Beverley Evans 51.67 Raewynne Cook, Anne Roberts 50.00 Helen...
Jessie Gibbs from Wellington’s Narukami Taiko conducted two workshops in Gisborne on Saturday, spreading the word about the Japanese art of taiko drumming. Gisborne District Sister Cities, with local funding support and the assistance of...
By Gary Hamilton-Irvine Wairoa’s dump is filling up fast, which may see the council permanently close the landfill and truck all its rubbish to Napier. If the plans go ahead, Wairoa’s tip will still service the community, but it will function as...
Set at the family bach at an East Coast community, Evolution Theatre’s Beachfront Reality is the new, and first, offering from local playwright Susan Partington. She has given us something that is instantly relatable and highly entertaining. From...
Politicians, iwi representatives and scientists gathered in Gisborne on Friday to answer the question, “What is the Tairāwhiti special sauce?” That was the question posted by Doug Jones, chief executive of Trust Tairāwhiti and MC for the...
An old flood-prone landfill in Tokomaru Bay is set for clean up through a multi-millon-dollar project. Gisborne District Council will receive $4.98 million to develop a remediation plan and carry out remediation works at the former Tokomaru Bay...
The Freedom Riders Motorcycle Club held a Poker Run as a fundraiser for Hospice Tairāwhiti on Saturday. Cycle club members made stops at designated hotels in Gisborne city, Te Karaka, Patutahi, and concluding at Makaraka. At each location...
They show that on February 13, a local state of emergency was declared, with the NCC situation report (SitRep) noting “major” communication issues in Tairāwhiti
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Enviroschools facilitators delivered six new signs to early childhood education centres around Tairāwhiti this week. Tairāwhiti Enviroschools regional coordinator Charlotte Phelps said the signs were presented to the centres to reflect their...
Quinn Eru AKA One Three Official is making his dreams of being a hip hop rap artist a reality. Kaupapa Māori reporter Matai O’Connor learned more about his journey . . .
The Town and Country Women’s Club celebrated its 70th birthday yesterday. In its heyday the club had more than 250 members and there was a waiting list for those wanting to join. Loren Sirl dips into the club’s history. One of Gisborne’s...
Ideal for borders and containers, this tender perennial showcases an eye-catching display of fluffy flowers, sure to captivate both bees and butterflies. Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum) are a delightful dwarf plant with soft, fluffy blue, purple...
Enjoy the unexpected delight of Garam Masala Chocolate Chunk Cookies — where traditional spices meet indulgent sweetness in every bite. When musing on spices and flavour I had an idea for a garam masala cookie, then pushed it away as madness...
Mike Yardley calls into Wyoming’s Cody and Buffalo, where Wild West legends come alive in rodeos, historic hotels, and frontier tales.
A “gold rush” by Gisborne youngsters at the Oceans 24 junior surf lifesaving nationals at Mt Maunganui gathered momentum yesterday. They won six more gold medals to go with the two they won on the opening day. Remarkably three of the golds won...
A briefing document for the Tairāwhiti Tomorrow Together summit yesterday, titled “2023 and Beyond”, promotes the region as having characteristices that make it “an ideal area for the Government to build partnerships which are focused on...
Congratulations to local playwright Susan Partington and Evolution Theatre for their latest production Beachfront Reality, which held its world premiere on Thursday night in front of a packed house. This impressive play deserves a national airing...
Re: Predators beware, February 21 page 2 story. I commend East Coast iwi Ngati Porou and Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, who partnered with Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation (DoC), for their efforts on this project. As written, dealing with...
Looking at all the unenforceable edicts coming from the UN and the International Court of Justice, it seems the world is no further towards even a temporary solution to the Gaza conflict. The most practical solution in the short term is a safety...
Josiah Brown Maxim Institute Local government has held the limelight recently on account of water woes, rate rises, and mayoral dramas. Councils are left scratching their heads figuring out how to keep their hole-riddled buckets full when debts need...
Clive Bibby I can’t remember a time during the past two decades when opportunities for completing long overdue projects across so many different spheres of society were there for the taking. Yet, if you watched or read the daily news you would...
Gwynne Dyer “I refuse to quit. I feel no need to kiss the ring,” said Nikki Haley defiantly. She was talking about Donald Trump’s ring, of course, because she is predicted to lose the Republican presidential primary vote on Saturday in South...
We need a plan,” say the Labour and National MPs for the district. East Cape National MP Dana Kirkpatrick and Ikaroa-Rawhiti Labour MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel found common ground yesterday at the Tairāwhiti Together Tomorrow Summit. The morning...
Beachgoers and their dogs are being asked to give the region’s kororā/little blue penguins space when they come ashore to moult. Kororā adults come ashore between November and March to shed their feathers and grow a new waterproof coat, which...