The Bushmere Arms Giant Pumpkin Festival is on this Sunday. Jared Owen (pictured) produced another whopper last year. File picture by Rebecca Grunwell
Saturday, April 6
Gisborne Parkrun. A weekly 5km run or walk for all abilities. Meet at Waikanae Beach Playground for 8am start. Kid, dog and pram-friendly. See http://www.parkrun.co.nz/gisborne/
Tairawhiti Coffin Club. Design your own personalised coffin; constructed by a joiner, fitted out and decorated by you. BCR Joinery, 522 Gladstone Rd, 9am-midday.
Tairawhiti Menzshed. All welcome for a cuppa, chat or work in a fully equipped workspace with woodwork or carpentry tools on community or personal projects. Tairawhiti Menzshed, Cnr Parkinson & Innes St, 9am-midday. Details: Ph/txt James 022 465 0396.
Weaving a Kete Waikawa: Sustainable Flax Bag. Make a flax bag to take home. TEC, 386 Palmerston Rd, 9am-4pm, $120, incl materials, notes, kai, tea/coffee/water. Register: Facebook Messenger.
Seasons of the Arboretum (to April 28). Photographic exhibition by Ebony Whitaker of seasonal changes throughout the gardens over the past 12-months. Homestead Tea House, Eastwoodhill Arboretum, 2392 Wharekopae Rd, Ngatapa, 10am-3pm, $28 family (2A+4C), $15 adults, $12 seniors (over 65s) and students (with ID), $2 child 5-16, no charge u5s with adult, free EWH members.
Tennis for all players. Ormond Tennis Club, Hill Rd, Ormond, 2-4pm, ph 862 5741 or 862 5856.
Sonic Delusion. Swiss-Kiwi electro-folk artist with hip-swaying sounds from an upcoming album. Dome Room, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 8.30pm, R18. Tickets: $15 from The Aviary or $20 door sales (cash-only).
Autumn Awakening. Three bands playing tributes to iconic metal bands: Harbinger, Metallica: Meniak, Pantera and Demon Fetal Harvest, Megadeth. Smash Palace, 24 Banks St, 9pm-2am, $15.50 at https://www.trybooking.com/nz/book/event?eid=723& or $20 door sales.
Sunday, April 7
Gisborne Runners and Walkers Club. 1.5 hour walks with a cuppa and chat afterwards. 8am start. For meeting place: gisbornerunnersandwalkers@gmail.com
Gas Guzzler Breakfast. Everyone welcome to check out the cars on the Quay. Behind the Courthouse on Reads Quay, 8.30-11am.
Gisborne Harrier Club: Millmore Forest Mountain Bike Park Trial Run. Off-road run/walk from 2kma. Dress in pink and support the Breast Cancer Foundation. Millmore Forest MTB Park, Mander Rd, 9.30am registration, 10am start, $15 adult, $5 child u/14, free GHC member. Details ph Michelle 021 271 5171.
Te Arai River: Whitebait Habitat. Help with riverbank stabilisation and create better breeding habitat for inanga/whitebait. Waingake Rd, 2km past Manutuke School (park on left of road before the bend), 10am-midday. Bring gloves, spade, boots/covered shoes. Details: Katie 021 0288 1224. Will be cancelled if wet.
Seasons of the Arboretum, 10am-3pm. See April 6 listing.
Giant Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy a day out with the family. Bushmere Arms, 673 Matawai Rd, 11am-2pm, free entry or $2 to enter all activities. Food and drinks also available. All proceeds to The Gisborne East Coast Cancer Society.
Gisborne Country Music Club. Singers and musicians welcome. Blind Foundation Rooms, 39 Grey St, 1-4pm, members $2, non-members $3, incl afternoon tea, ph Flo 867 7637 or flo.ross@xtra.co.nz
The Irish Club. Join us if you possess a sense of humour and a passion for all things Irish. The Rivers, cnr Gladstone Rd & Reads Quay, 4-6pm. For details ph Phil 867 3715.
Monday, April 8
Badminton Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd. New players welcome and rackets available. Social Morning, 9-11.30am, $4, ph 867 2584. Kiwi Badminton for Year 3-7 players, 4.30-5.30pm, $5, ph 027 350 9482. Gisborne Badminton Club, 7-9pm, $10, ph 867 1416.
Gisborne Contract Bridge Club. Supervised play, new players welcome. 572 Gladstone Rd, 9.15-11.30am, $4, ph Jean 867 2383.
The Gisborne Herald Careers Expo (to April 9). Bring a school-leaver along, or check out the options for those wanting a career change. Showgrounds Event Centre, 20 Main Rd, Makaraka, midday-2.30pm & 4-6pm, free.
Mahjong Club. Learn the game and enjoy fellowship of a friendly club. Gisborne Town and Country Women’s Club, 42 Emily St, 1pm, first three lessons are free, ph Morag 867 0806 or 027 671 6808.
Gisborne Boardriders Club: Rippers, final week. For 6-12 year-olds to bring their own gear and develop surfing skills or learn how to surf. Midway Beach or an alternative beach depending upon the weather, 5-6.30pm. See https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/24254
Gisborne District Council Cuppa: Ruatoria and Tikitiki. Catch up with the Mayor, councillors and GDC staff. Hati Nati Cafe, 163 Waiomatatini Rd, Ruatoria, 5.30pm and Waiapu RSA, 1864 Te Araroa Rd, Tikitiki, 7pm.
Eastland Toastmasters. For confidence in public speaking. A friendly club who welcomes all visitors. Arohaina Centre, 396 Aberdeen Rd (opposite Botanical Gardens), 5.45-7pm.
Fun Dancing Gisborne. 30-minute beginners class for modern, sequence and social ballroom dancing, with dance reviews for regulars afterwards. St Andrew’s Hall, 176 Cobden St, 7.30-10pm, $5, ph 867 0074.
Tuesday, April 9
The Gisborne Herald Careers Expo, 8.30am-3pm. See Monday listing.
Tairawhiti Menzshed, 9am-midday. See April 6 listing.
Baby Time: for 0-2. Interactive play and rhymes. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10am, free.
Community Workshop and Mentoring. Budgeting, cooking, sewing and gardening advice. SuperGrans Tairawhiti, 185 Childers Rd, 10am-1pm, free. Bookings: ph 868 3571 or supergrans.tairawhiti@xtra.co.nz
Health and Safety Roadshow: Business Central. H&S Trainer Martin Laurs gives a run-down on legal updates, how to protect your business from penalties, new training/courses and guest speakers from the H&S Assoc of NZ. GDC Chambers, 15 Fitzherbert St, 10.30am-12.30pm, $199+GST non-Business Central members, $119+GST members. Register: 0800 778 776 or https://tinyurl.com/y33j9mfa
Over 50s Men’s Vets Golf. For any skill level. Poverty Bay Golf Club, cnr Awapuni & Lytton Rds, 11am. Join golf buddy program (conditions apply) and play for two-months at no cost. Details: ph Dave 867 4402 (option 1), email Glenn at glennb355@gmail.com
Wairoa Pop-up Open Day. Learn about Smart technology, what the Blind Foundation can do for you, browse the equipment display or have a cuppa and a chat. Age Concern, 8 Lahore St, Wairoa, 11am-2.30pm, free. Details: ph 0800 243 333.
Ice Skate Tour (to Apr 14). Come along for a cool experience on an artificial ice rink. Gisborne Central School, 7 Central St, 3-7pm. Tickets: door sales, family (2A+2C or 1A+3C) $35, adult $12, u/16s $8, includes 1/2 hour on the ice, skates, helmet and gloves. Also available for 50 minute lessons during school hours for Year 1-10 in groups of 24-35 students, or during the week for church/scout groups.
Teen Writers' Hub. For youth aged 14-18 to meet, collaborate, be inspired and develop their craft. HB Williams Memorial Library Mahutonga Room, 34 Bright St, 3.30-5pm, free.
Alcohol and Drug Recovery Sharing Group. For whanau affected by alcohol and drugs. Ka Pai Kaiti, Kaiti Mall, 500 Wainui Rd, 5.30-7.30pm, free. Details: ph 027 296 3773 or 027 237 5695.
Gisborne District Council Cuppa: Makauri. See Monday listing for details. Makauri School, 120 King Rd, Hexton, 6pm.
Patutahi Badminton Club. New players welcome. Patutahi Hall, Biggs St, 7.30pm, ph 862 7783.
The Country Garden Club. For town and country women interested in gardening or floral arranging. Waerenga a Hika Hall, 726 Matawai Rd, 7.30pm, $2 at door, for details ph Katrine 867 2427.
Wednesday, April 10
Mainly Music. A fun music group for pre-schoolers. St Andrew’s Community Centre, 176 Cobden St, 9.45am, $4 per family. Details ph Trish 867 2789 or 868 5513.
Seasons of the Arboretum, 10am-3pm. See April 6 listing.
Ice Skate Tour, 3-7pm. See Tuesday listing.
Technovation: Pitch Workshop. Come along and focus on writing your pitch submission for the Technovation Challenge. The Mind Lab, Shed 3, The Esplanade, inner harbour, 5.30-7.30pm, free. Register: ph (06) 777 0522 or gisborne@themindlab.com
Gisborne District Council Cuppa: Matawai. See Monday listing for details. Matawai Fire Brigade Rooms, 16 Raumati St, Matawai, 6.30pm.
Shakespeare Globe Centre NZ: East Coast Regional UOSWSF. Short-scenes of the works of the Bard performed by East Coast students in the SGCNZ University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival. Gisborne Girls’ High School, 555 Gladstone Rd, 7-10pm. Tickets: door sales, $10 adult, $5 student.
Thursday, April 11
Bridge Club. Learn the game and enjoy fellowship of a friendly club. Gisborne Town and Country Women’s Club, 42 Emily St, 9am, includes three lessons of Mahjong free, ph Morag 867 0806 or 027 671 6808.
Tairawhiti Menzshed, 9am-midday. See April 6 listing.
Seasons of the Arboretum, 10am-3pm. See April 6 listing.
Exploring Plant-based Eating: Nutrition Workshop. Dietitian Mary Hope will answer any questions and prepare delicious recipes. Sport Gisborne Tairawhiti, Level 1, 74 Grey St, 12.10-1pm, $2 at door. Register: Mary at maryh@sportgisborne.org.nz
Mahjong Club, 1pm. See Monday listing.
Kahui Ako Mindfulness Focus Group. Explore how mindfulness practices in the classroom increase student outcomes. Gisborne Girls’ High School, 555 Gladstone Rd, 1.15-3pm & 3.15-4.45pm, free. Details or to register: email Shelley.hunt@gghs.school.nz
Ice Skate Tour, 3-7pm. See Tuesday listing.
Smashers Badminton: Last week. For Year 7-10 students. Fitness, social games and fun for all ability levels. Rackets available, please wear sports shoes. Badminton Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd, 3.30-4.30pm, $5, ph 027 268 660.
Common Folk: Classic dances from Planet Earth. Popular folk dance for beginners, with Jane Luiten. All ages, no experience, skill or partner required. St Andrew’s Church Hall, 176 Cobden St, 7-8.30pm, $7 each. See Good Folk Facebook page.
Friday, April 12
Toddler Time: for ages 3-5. Songs and stories. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10-10.30am, free.
Seasons of the Arboretum, 10am-3pm. See April 6 listing.
TrackMe.Life GO-4-12 Youth Adventure Race (to Apr 14). Three safe, fun and achievable races, 3-hour: Year 7-10, teams of two, no biking, 6-hour: Year 9+, team of four with biking/navigation/kayaking and the 12-hour: Year 10/over, team of four with authentic adventure race disciplines. Guthrie Smith Outdoor Education Centre, 3561 SH 2, Tutira, 3-8pm. Tickets: ph 06 870 8344, 3-hour $40, 6-hour $80 and 12-hour $137.50.
Ice Skate Tour, 3-5.30pm, see Tuesday listing. The Gisborne Curling Cup: for teams of four adults, Central School, 5 Central St, 6-9pm, $50+Bfee, enter your team at https://tinyurl.com/y3egwfzf or Facebook Messenger.
Mana Whanau Tairawhiti (to Apr 14). A hui supporting a violence-free community, featuring Vic Tamati, Phil Paikea and Tricia Walsh. Te Kuri a Tuatai Marae, 307 Lytton Rd, 5.30pm, free.
The Weight of the Captain’s Wrist. Peter Ireland will launch his book with all proceeds of book sales going to the museum. Tairawhiti Museum, 10 Stout St, 5.30-6.30pm, free entry. Register attendance before April 10: ph 867 3839 or info@tairawhitimuseum.org.nz
Orpheus. A show with spoken word and soaring soul music about falling in love, seismic shifts in everyday life, and how far you’d go to save those you hold close. Dome Room, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 8.30pm. Tickets: $20 from The Aviary (cash-only), $20+Bfee at https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/orpheus/gisborne or $25 door sales (cash-only).
Saturday, April 13
Gisborne Parkrun, 8am start. See April 6 listing.
St Andrew’s Car Boot Sale. Plenty of bargains. In the carpark behind St Andrew’s church (access off Childers Rd), 8am-midday, $5/vehicle.
Tairawhiti Coffin Club, 9am-midday. See April 6 listing.
Tairawhiti Menzshed, 9am-midday. See April 6 listing.
Mamma Mia Auditions. For ages 13-and over. Everyone will be assigned a part to read. Musical Theatre Gisborne clubrooms, 99 Innes St, group vocal and dance: 9am-midday, principle auditions: 1-4pm.
Nga Pou Mana Waiora Wananga. Come along and gain an insight into the topic of Waiora and its connection to our well-being. Te Raukura Marae, Gisborne Girls High School, 29 Stanley Rd, 9am-4pm, free. Register at http://www.ngapoumana.org.nz
Seasons of the Arboretum, 10am-3pm. See April 6 listing.
Ice Skate Tour, 10am-5pm. See Tuesday listing.
Eastland Port NZ Kayak Marathon Championships (to Apr 14). Watch a unique spectator sport; separate categories for surf ski and waka ama paddlers and 6-28km events for kayakers, with portages in the park where some competitors have to run with their boats. Waimata River, Anzac Park, 10.30am-late afternoon.
TRAMPS. Beginners to experienced singers, musicians and poetry readers are welcome to come along and perform. The Band Room, 200 Childers Rd, 1.30-3.30pm, $2 in the jar, ph John 868 9658.
Ormond Tennis Club, 2-4pm. See April 6 listing.
Saloon Best Pairs, TQ Champs, Six-shooter Champs and Ashley Scott Stockcars. Come along for a great night of racing. Eastland Group Raceway, 357 Awapuni Rd, gates open 5pm, racing 6pm. Gate sale tickets, subject to change: $40 family (2A+3C), $15 adult, $10 senior, $8 child aged 5-15, u5s free.
Te Ihi a Tu Fight Night. Action-packed night featuring local Muay Thai fighters taking on fighters from around NZ. Rangataua o Aotearoa, 125 Disraeli St (opp Martins Hire Centre), 5-10pm. General tickets:$20+Bfee at http://tinyurl.com/y47dejea or door sales $35. Corporate tickets: ph Hadyn 022 170 0900.
The Maori Volcanics. Come along and hear all your favourite songs from yesteryear. RSA Gisborne, cnr Bright St & Childers Rd, 7.30-10.30pm. Tickets: $20 from RSA during office hours.
Rolling Stones Tribute: Brown Sugar. A fun night with a live band and all the hits. Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club, 190 Derby St, 8pm-late, $15 members, $20 non-members. Tickets from the Club office.
Mako Road and Dolph with Spaghetti Toast. Rock and roll, new tracks and crazy performance antics. Dome Room, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 8.30pm, R18, $20 cash-only door sales or $20+Bfee at https://tinyurl.com/y4426b8e
Sunday, April 14
Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club walk, Haurata and Aerial Stations, Makaretu Rd, Otoko, departs 8am, $20. A steady climb from 600-922m through remnant bush and with great views. Will need to be a fine day. Register: Gillian at 867 4591 or grass.hopper@xtra.co.nz
Gisborne Runners and Walkers Club, 8am start. See April 7 listing.
Autumn Arts and Crafts Fair. Crafts include: batik, quilting, ceramics, woodturning, jewellery, stained glass and more. Poverty Bay Bowling Club, 9.30am-2pm, free entry.
Technovation Wananga. Get your submissions finished and work on your apps, pitches or business plans. The Mind Lab, Shed 3, The Esplanade, inner harbour, 9.30am-3pm, free. Register: ph (06) 777 0522 or Facebook
Mamma Mia: Call-back auditions, 10am-2pm. See Apr 13 listing.
Teddy Bears' Picnic. Bring along your family, favourite bear and a picnic for a fun family day out: bouncy castle, story-telling, face-painting, competitions, walks, sausage sizzle and much more. Eastwoodhill Arboretum, 2392 Wharekopae Rd, Ngatapa, 10am-2pm, $20/vehicle (2A+all kids) or $5/adult without kids.
Seasons of the Arboretum, 10am-3pm. See April 6 listing.
Ice Skate Tour, 10am-4pm. See Tuesday listing.
Eastland Port NZ Kayak Marathon, 10.30am-late afternoon. See Apr 13 listing.
Gisborne Country Music Club. Singers and musicians welcome. Blind Foundation Rooms, 39 Grey St, 1-4pm, members $2, non-members $3, incl afternoon tea, ph Flo 867 7637 or flo.ross@xtra.co.nz
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