Latest from Gisborne

Historic building undergoes urgent repairs following Cyclone Gabrielle's devastation

The historic building on the corner of Marina Park is having urgent repair work done around it after its front deck and the riverbank were heavily damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle. Gisborne District Council Journeys infrastructure manager Dave...

Woodchip supply issues for pool boiler

Water heating woes continued at the Olympic Pool at the weekend and this time it came down to supply issues with the woodchip used in the complex’s boiler. Pool management advised regular patrons of the situation by email on Saturday. They were...

Hikuwai peaks at nearly 9m

More rain, more flooding, more slips and road damage and more misery for Gisborne-East Coast residents suffering from one of the wettest years in recent memory. The weekend brought another deluge, courtesy of a turbulent and slow-moving weather...

First ‘fair pay’ applications approved for bargaining

Jannine O’Meara March 27, 2023 marked the first approval by MBIE of an application under the Fair Pay Agreements Act 2022. The Act came into effect on December 1, 2022. The first approved application (by First Union) covers inter-urban, rural and...

New forest endeavour embraces people, planet and profit

New efforts to purchase two Gisborne forests could be good for business and the planet, investment company MyFarm says. “Essentially we are looking to buy four properties for long-term reversion to native,” MyFarm Investments chief executive...

Need to act now to energise the heart of our city

Tessa Allan I feel I have stepped into the role of president at the Gisborne Chamber of Commerce at a pivotal time for our local businesses. We are facing some serious challenges as a business community after Covid-19 and Cyclone Gabrielle and...

Collective agreement good for all

Workers at New Zealand produce company Seeka’s Gisborne pack-house are the new beneficiaries of a National Collective Agreement. Amalgamated Workers Union NZ (AWUNZ), the union at the forefront of representing horticulture and viticulture workers...

Issues for agri sector employers to consider

Gemma Hogg We acknowledge the ongoing challenges of ensuring compliance with legislation across all facets of businesses. Employment compliance is becoming increasingly topical, with legislative changes becoming more regular. Here is an update of...

Privacy matters for customers

Building privacy into businesses not only meets obligations under the Privacy Act 2020, but also builds trust with customers — that’s the message from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner’s latest Insights Report. At the end of 2022, the...

Greenpeace documentary Down Stream tells the story of destruction in Tairāwhiti from two cyclones

Greenpeace has released a short documentary featuring Tairawhiti’s Tui Warmenhoven (Ngāti Porou), who is a community leader, lawyer, researcher and the Greenpeace Aotearoa board chair. Warmenhoven has witnessed the terrible impacts of cyclones...

Last call for heritage grants

A final call is being put out for owners of heritage properties in Gisborne to apply for grants through this year’s National Heritage Preservation Incentive Fund. The annual fund provides financial incentives to encourage the conservation of...

Boost for rescue chopper crews

The arrival of two new team members brings the Trust Tairāwhiti Eastland Rescue Helicopter team of critical care flight paramedics up to the optimum number needed to operate in the region. The news gets even better. The service on Friday learned it...

Support for Slash for Cash workshop

More than a dozen community members were given full training on how to create activated biochar and smokeless briquettes at Tolaga Bay Innovation Hub last month. After their recent success of placing second in Tairāwhiti’s Start-up Weekend event...

Bridge results

Monday, June 12 — No Trumps Pairs 2 North/South East/West Bette Parker, Eileen Lee 58.75 Beverley Evans, Murray Owen 55.00 Patricia Corson, Elizabeth Jackson 56.25 Raewynne Cook, Hans van der Kuijl 54.48 Carolyn McMurray, Robyn Cheyne 55.00 Glenys...

Home sweet home games at last for Thistle after string of away games

Two set-piece goals were the difference between Gisborne Thistle and Palmerston North United in Central Federation League football on Saturday. Palmerston North United (PNU) beat ALH Gisborne Thistle 4-2 after the Jags had led 2-1 midway through the...

Efficient Horouta too strong for Ngatapa

Catch me if you can

Talent and enthusiasm were displayed in large quantities at the inter-primary school rugby sevens tournament held on the Rectory field last week. Twenty-six boys' and girls' teams from schools throughout the district took part in the Poverty Bay...

WEEKEND SCOREBOARD

Gisborne Pak’nSave senior netball — Premier Grade: Gisborne Girls’ High Senior A 48 Character Roofing YMP 41, Horouta Koura 52 Farmlands Ngatapa 24. Other grades (*bonus point for scoring within three goals.), Prem Reserve/A Grade: Down to...