I follow with interest the articles and letters about roads, etc. The barrier we hit is disinterest. As I use a wheelchair, my focus is footpaths. The council doesn’t want to repair and maintain existing footpaths. They want to build nice new...
Surely health, like education, housing, justice, employment, transport ki era atu ano hoki are Article 3 citizenship rights under the Treaty of Waitangi. Lady Moxon and her time-wasting mates know this, but choose to confuse and divide New...
Thirty-four years with the Cancer Society working to keep our communities free from the triggers that decimate our bodies and minds with cancer — years of advocating and standing firm, until at last our voices were heard. Hope came in the words...
Good weather played the part for the Matawai Dog Trial Club’s event last Friday and Saturday and the trial attracted a healthy number of competitors across the two days. The titles were shared around across the four events. “A huge thank you to...
It’s hard for event organiser Sue Wilson to pick a highlight from the two-day East Coast Farming Expo last week, aside from saying it was a fantastic success. Nearly 900 people came through the gates at the Wairoa Racecourse over the two days, all...
The Well Wāhine health and wellness event is back for its fourth year. Sport Gisborne Tairāwhiti has teamed with local providers to celebrate International Women’s Day and bring 10 days of activities focused on wāhine health, movement and...
One of the region’s biggest working farms is going under the hammer for the first time. The historic Waihau Station has been farmed by the same family for generations, but the 298.18-hectare farm is surplus to the incumbent family’s...
Gisborne’s dry soils gained a reprieve on Monday from a one-hour burst of rain that pulled the Flats and coastal area from the brink of drought. While some rain was predicted over Sunday and Monday, it was an unexpected rain cell that delivered...
Work gets under way at the beginning of next month on a range of safety improvements at Tatapouri Beach on State Highway 35. The work at the popular location will include a new right-turn bay for people to better access the beach from the highway...
Gisborne forestry identity Sheldon Drummond says the industry must “use the whole tree” to be profitable and sustainable. Speaking at the Tairāwhiti Tomorrow Together summit last week, the former general manager of Juken NZ”s forestry...
Coalition Government ministers have approved $3 million for optioneering and geotechnical work to begin the Tiniroto Road rebuild. During Cyclone Gabrielle, Tiniroto Road was washed out along the Bluffs section and approximately 1400 metres of road...
Person in water trying to save stranded whale ‘miraculously’ not injured when 5m shark struck.
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...