As we watched yesterday’s GBHS match it occurred to me how many people in this area, in fact all over this country, put themselves out to coach, referee and just generally take care of all sorts of teams, so that our kids can enjoy the sport they...
I write in support of Vietnam veteran Wally Te Ua regarding his letter concerning Long Tan and the comrades he represents (Gis Herald, August 16). They have “become the inheritors of the mantle”. It is true, they “answered the call to duty”...
The finalists have been decided for the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday and while the dream run of our co-hosts Australia has fallen short of that ultimate stage, the tournament has been a massive success on both sides of the Tasman. Enthusiasm...
Clive Bibby Re: Chalk and cheese, August 16 column. It wouldn’t be so bad if Gavin Maclean was as committed to supplying the basic necessities of life to those most negatively affected by “degrowth” without the raw materials that are essential...
It’s YMP v Whangara for Premier Grade glory after nail-biting semifinal Whangara Old Girls will clock up yet another Premier Grade grand final but they got there by the slenderest of margins in a pulsating semifinal in the YMCA on Wednesday night...
Gisborne Thistle couldn’t have asked for better opponents than those they face at Childers Road Reserve tomorrow. Palmerston North Marist are nine points clear at the top of the Central Federation League table. Who better to play for a shot at...
Tūranga Wāhine kick off the inaugural North Island Heartland competition against Thames Valley in Te Aroha tomorrow. Ngāti Porou East Coast Hamoterangi are also in action against Wairarapa Bush in Napier. Turanga and Thames Valley sides met in...
A clash between titans draws big crowds. And as with the Rumble in the Jungle, the Thriller in Manila or Hogan v Andre, the Kaupoi v the Hammers has must-see status. A replay of last year’s Lochore Cup final between Enterprise Cars Ngāti Porou...
Excitement is set to reach fever pitch as the Poverty Bay hockey fraternity counts down to its “Day of Days” tomorrow — the Prem 1 and 2 men’s and women’s grand finals. A couple of big questions will be answered on the Hain Farming Turf at...
After a victorious start to the Heartland Championship on home soil, Poverty Bay are out to build momentum in their Round 2 road trip. The Civil Project Solutions Poverty Bay Wekas, fresh from an encouraging 52-33 win over Buller in Gisborne last...
Lynne Haenga is the winner of the Electric Bike worth $1795 from Ezirider Electric Bikes at the recent Gisborne Home and Lifestyle Expo prize draw. Lynne said she loves the Home and Lifestyle expo and that several years ago she also won a TV from...
Firefighters were called to the Emerald Hotel just before midnight on Tuesday after a small fire started in a dishwasher in the kitchen, setting off fire alarms. The fire crew found the dishwasher smoking when they got inside the hotel and located...
Year 5 girls from Wainui Beach School set off on the annual cross-country run through Okitu Reserve this week. Principal Nolian Andrew said the pupils gave 100 percent effort. “It went really well. One of the things I’m particularly proud of is...
Gisborne District Council has detailed and updated some of the road maintenance that has been going on around the region as the reinstatement work continues in the wake of the cyclones. “It’s going to be a busy summer with planned work including...
Tākitimu block a place for sport and the creative arts as school works to transform culture using a tikanga Māori lens Te Kura Reo Rua o Waikirikiri has opened two new wellness spaces to help students with their overall wellbeing as part of their...
Gisborne-based retiring list MP Dr Elizabeth Kerekere has delivered a wide-ranging valedictory speech in the House which included an expected attack on the leadership of her former party, the Greens. But the one-term MP who resigned from the Green...
Creating a nicer environment for the kids is what Cobham School relieving principal Paul Cornwall had in mind when he asked students to write him a letter. Mr Cornwall asked two classes to let him know what they wanted done to make improvements...
Controversial changes to who controls Gisborne’s water infrastructure will become law but the National Party promises to scrap the changes within 100 days if it wins October’s General Election. This week, Parliament passed The Water Services...
Getting a driver’s licence will be cheaper from October 1, but obstacles will still remain for Tairāwhiti learner-drivers. The Government says the average driver will save $86 when they successfully move through the graduated driver licensing...
“Gray’s Bush by Night” proved to be a popular event, attracting about 200 visitors to the Department of Conservation reserve on Wednesday night. Young families, headlamps in place, explored the scenic paths, enjoying the native forest after...
Gisborne Boys’ High School students have been busy learning new skills and helping out in the community, with the Stroke Foundation just one of the organisations to benefit from their help. “They learn skills that they don’t learn anywhere...
Cyclone-related roading recovery has been pared back in Tairāwhiti as Gisborne District Council waits on central government to stump up on promised funding. Local Democracy Reporting has obtained a copy of an email from Nigel Pollock,
Re: ‘We can’t keep shooting dogs’, August 12 Weekender story and the public deposition at Rangiwaho Marae, Muriwai by Warwick Stevens. Warwick and other farmers were dissatisfied by the increase in the number of wandering and worrying dogs...
I am the Mum/Nan of basketball fanatics the Tapsell whānau, who with their partners, children and friends give their unconditional and dedicated time, commitment, passion and joy to the beautiful whānau sport of basketball. The strength...
Why does Turanganui a Kiwa need an indoor recreation facility? You could also ask, why does Gisborne need a new swimming pool? You already know the answers, but only one of these things is days away from becoming a reality. Our region does so well...
As a local basketball player for the past 30-plus years, I would have thought a three-court stadium in Gisborne years ago would have benefited the whole region — not just for basketball but almost every indoor sport. I really hope we get the...
If anyone wishes for the Friends of Gisborne Botanical Gardens to be reinstated, could they please contact me at 021 111 5551 or 06 867 6199. Thank you. Dot McCulloch
ELECTRINET PARK Te Kanawa Cup glory-seeker Tom Reynolds is playing down his and Darrel Gregory’s chances of filling the coveted silverware in 2023. The Reynolds-Gregory combo face father and son Anthony and Shaun Pahina in the handicap matchplay...
THIS WEEK Friday Night Karaoke Breakers Jandal Bar, from 8pm. Free entry. Te Aka Rangatahi: The Teen Vine Anime Club for 14- to 18-year-olds. Watch and discuss anime with other aficionados. Light refreshments supplied. HB Williams Memorial Library...
Gisborne audiences will have the chance to hear two home-grown bands play a mix of rock covers and original music when Machete and Uni-fi take to the stage at Smash Palace this Saturday. Machete Three-piece power trio Machete is made up of Lawrence...
This is the last chance to see the work of some of Gisborne’s finest painters, printmakers, potters and photographers in a group exhibition now on at Tairāwhiti Museum. The exhibition is a carefully curated collection created by Gisborne artists...
Gisborne film lovers are in for a treat this month when the New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) makes a welcome return to our beloved Odeon Theatre. Gisborne audiences will get a reduced programme, but one that is jam-packed with...
It is no surprise that National Party leader Christopher Luxon doesn’t want to talk about Winston Peters. Most recent political polls have delivered numbers that have National able to form a coalition government with Act, but only just. At the...
Maryanne Spurdle, Maxim Institute researcher Education is firmly on political parties’ radars this election. As the ink dries on the Government’s pay agreements with teachers, the Māori Party is campaigning for every school to have at least one...