The Art Sale: Prints, pottery, paintings, glass, weaving and more. Items on auction and bargains priced to sell. Proceeds to Gisborne Mayoral Relief Fund – for flood victims, Gizzy Kai Rescue, SuperGrans. Seeking donations of artworks by known and unknown artists, please ph 867 2790. St Andrew’s Church Hall, Cobden Street, Saturday, August 19, 2pm-5pm.
Gisborne Ballet Group Dancing Competitions (and Aug 13). Ballet, Tap, Modern. Come and watch local dancers perform. War Memorial Theatre, Saturday sessions 9am, 1.30pm, 6.45pm; Sunday session 8.45am, $5A & $2Ch/session or $15A & $5Ch concession, cash only, $5 programmes.
East Coast Museum of Technology (and Aug 13, 19 & 20). Come along and take a look – you might be surprised. ECMoT, 67 Main Rd, Makaraka, 10am-4pm, $10A, $5Snr, $2 sec/int, $1 primary, free pre-schoolers. See Facebook or ecmot.org.nz/
Tennis for players of all skill levels. Ormond Tennis Club, Hill Rd, Ormond, 2pm-4pm, ph 862 5741 or 862 5856.
Shakespeare’s “The Taming of The Shrew” (and Aug 13 & 17-20). A poor tinker named Christopher Sly becomes the target of a prank by a local lord. Evolution Theatre Company, 75 Disraeli St, 7.30pm Aug 12 & 17-20. 4pm Aug 13 & 20. Tickets: $24.70-$29.70 at trybooking.com/nz
Michael James Manaia (to Aug 19). A gripping, at times hilarious, yet intensely moving one-man drama. Unity Theatre, 209 Ormond Rd, 7.30pm. 3pm, Aug 13. General admission $28, students $25, tickets from i-site and Eventfinda.
Ice Block - Winter Rave Party. BrazilBeat, DJose and Geeez play a combination of house music, drum and bass, Afrobeats, baile funk and bass music, Smash Palace, 8pm. Door sales $10.
Bowie: Absolute Bowie Tribute. A seven-piece band playing all the hits, and supported by Lazy Fifty. Dome Cinema, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 8pm, $30A Eventfinda or $35 cash at the door, tickets from cancelled February show valid.
Gisborne Walkers Club. Join in for a walk, a cuppa and a chat, 8am. Text 027 900 9622 for where to meet.
Gisborne Ballet Group Dancing Competitions, 8.45am. See Aug 12.
Badminton U13 Junior Singles & Doubles Tournament. Badminton Eastland Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd, 9am, $15 for both singles and doubles, entries to eastland.association@gmail.com, closed Aug 7, inquiries to 027 264 8660.
Explore the Aviation Museum (and Aug 15 & 20). Let the kids explore the play area, learn about aviation history and see the planes. Tairawhiti Aviation Museum, Gisborne Airport, Aerodrome Rd, 9am-1.30pm, $5A, U/12s free.
Conservation Week: Tent City. Bring the family to learn about monitoring stream health, native birds and their threats, trapping invasive pests safely, the threat of Myrtle rust, and find out about other Conservation Week activities. Alfred Cox Park, 10am-2pm, free BBQ provided. Details: Email Zac, zpenman@doc.govt.nz
Lions Express Train Rides (and Aug 19 & 20). Take the kids for a ride around the park. Starts near Gisborne Wainui Lions Junior Cycle Park, Centennial Marine Dr, 11am-3pm, weather permitting, $2.
Michael James Manaia, 3pm. See Aug 12.
Shakespeare’s “The Taming of The Shrew”, 4pm. See Aug 12.
Badminton Eastland Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd. New players welcome. Rackets available. Social Morning Club, 9am-11am, $5, ph 867 2584. Kiwi Badminton, for Yr 3-6s, 4.30-5.30pm, $10 session, ph 027 350 9482. Gisborne Badminton Club, for Yr 12-13s & seniors, 7pm-9pm, ph 027 253 1062.
Kaiti X-R-Size Group. An over-60s strength and balance programme. Dunblane Conference Room, 107 Iranui Rd, 10am. Details: Noel ph 027 314 3893.
Gisborne Artists’ Society, Pottery Group and Camera Club Exhibition (to Aug 20). Artwork, on display and for sale, created by Gisborne artists. Tairawhiti Museum, 10 Stout St, Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm, Sun, 1.30-4pm, visitors $5A, local residents free, U/12s free.
Mahjong Club (and Aug 17). Join a friendly club. Gisborne Town & Country Women’s Club, 42 Emily St, 12.30pm, ph Marg 863 0144.
500 Card Club. Come along and have some fun. Learners welcome. Poverty Bay Bowling Club, 111 Ormond Rd, 1pm-4pm, $3 incl afternoon tea, ph Tony 863 3468.
Eastland Toastmasters. For confidence in public speaking and leadership. Kahutia Bowling Club, 165 Cobden St, 5.30pm. Details: Louise ph 027 590 0202 or see Facebook: Eastland Toastmasters.
Gisborne Hibernian Club Indoor Bowls. New or existing players come along for a roll-up. Gisborne Intermediate School Hall, 156 Roebuck Rd, 7pm-9.30pm, $3 incl supper. Details: Wally ph 868 0951.
Gisborne Orchestra Rehearsal. For those who play an instrument and would like to play with others. Gisborne Intermediate School Music Room, 156 Roebuck Rd, 7.30pm. Phone or text Jill 021 756 364 or email gisborneorchestra@gmail.com
SunCity Spinners: Creative Fibre, Pov Bay Bowling Club, 111 Ormond Road, 9am-11.30am, fees apply. Details: Dale ph 867 5083 or email eastland@creativefibre.org.nz
Explore the Aviation Museum, 9am-1.30pm. See Aug 13.
Tairawhiti Menzshed (and Aug 17 & 19). Work in a fully equipped woodwork or carpentry workspace. Tairawhiti Menzshed, cnr Parkinson & Innes Sts, 9am-2pm (Sat 9am-3pm). Details: ph/text 022 465 0396.
He Kakano: Little Seeds. A fun singalong and read for under-twos. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10.30am, free.
Gisborne Line Dancing. Join in the fun: all ages, beginners or advanced dancers. Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, 4.30pm-6.30pm. Details: Kerry ph 021 102 4890.
Gisborne Pub Choir. Sing popular songs. Singing tuition provided, no prior experience needed. Smash Palace, 24 Banks St, 7pm-9pm, free entry but koha appreciated.
Conservation Week: Birds of the Region. Hear Malcolm Rutherford’s compelling talk about NZ native birds. Tairawhiti Environment Centre, 386 Palmerston Rd, 7.30pm. Details: Email Malcolm, MRutherford@qeii.org.nz
Patutahi Badminton Club. All welcome. Gear provided. Wear sports shoes and bring drink bottles. Patutahi Community Hall, 20 Biggs St, 7.30-9.30pm, ph 862 7783.
Michael James Manaia, 7.30pm. See Aug 12.
Te Papa Tongarewa & Evaluation Associates: Ngā Kupenga Raupī a Tāwhaki (to Aug 17). A two-day learning workshop for primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers (to Year 10), and professional leaders to network and develop a plan for integrating NZ history through the curriculum. Tairawhiti Museum, 10 Stout St, 9am-4pm. Register: $711.74 at tinyurl.com/4sm28d9u or eventbrite.co.nz
Gisborne Proactive Club. Retired persons interest group. New members welcome. Watson Room, Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club, 190 Derby St, 9.30am, $30/year sub and $5/meeting incl a cuppa+light snacks. Details: Malcolm ph 867 2591, 027 240 2590.
Mainly Music. A fun music group for pre-schoolers. St Andrew’s Church Community Centre, 176 Cobden St, 9.45am, $4/Fam. Details: Trish ph 867 2789 or 868 5513.
Tai Chi Community Class, Sun & Yang style, taught in Chinese and English/Māori by Walter, and supported by Turanga Health. Te Wananga o Aotearoa, Childers Rd, 11am-12pm, free entry.
Gisborne Floral Art Club. Learn floral art techniques. Kahutia Bowling Club, 165 Cobden St, 7pm-9.15pm.
Badminton Eastland Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd. Fitness, social games and fun. Rackets available. Wear sports shoes. Mid Shots, for Yr 7-8s, 5.30-6.30pm, $10 session, ph 027 534 9697. Hot Shots, for Yr 9-13s, 6.30-8pm, $12 session, ph 027 253 1062 or eastland.association@gmail.com
Conservation Week: Gray’s Bush by night, an inspiring event for all ages. Join local legends Sam the Trap Man and Malcolm Rutherford to learn about native forests after dark, and discover native forest critters. Gray’s Bush Carpark, 6pm, tour starts 6.10pm. Bring warm clothes and a head torch. Details: Email Malcolm, MRutherford@qeii.org.nz
Michael James Manaia, 7.30pm. See Aug 12.
Casual Badminton Group. New players welcome. Rackets available. Badminton Eastland Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd, 9am-11am, $10/session. Details: eastland.association@gmail.com
Tairawhiti Menzshed, 9am-2pm. See Aug 15.
Te Papa Tongarewa & Evaluation Associates: Ngā Kupenga Raupī a Tāwhaki, 9am-4pm. See Aug 16.
Te Pihinga: Little Sprouts. Fun singalong and read for ages 2-5. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10.30am, free.
Mahjong Club. 12.30pm, See Aug 14.
Build-a-Band. Bring your muso mates along and jam. Smash Palace, 24 Banks St, 7pm-11pm, free entry, R18.
Gisborne Camera Club. Photography enthusiasts welcome. Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, 7.30pm. Details: gisbornecameraclub@gmail.com
Gisborne Caledonian Society Practice. Social, modern and sequence dancing. Holy Trinity Church Hall, 70 Derby St, 7.30-9.30pm, $5. Details: Pat ph 021 049 7148.
Shakespeare’s “The Taming of The Shrew” 7.30pm. See Aug 12
Michael James Manaia, 7.30pm. See Aug 12.
Gisborne Senior Citizens: Indoor Bowls & Housie. Have some fun and meet others. Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, Bowls 9am-11.30am, $3 and Housie 1pm-4pm.
Tai Chi Community Class, Sun & Yang style, taught in Chinese and English/Māori by Walter, and supported by Turanga Health. Waikanae Surf Club, 10.30am-11.30am, free entry.
Te Aka Rangatahi: The Teen Vine. Anime Club for ages 14-18. Watch and discuss anime with other aficionados. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 3.30pm, free, incl light refreshments.
Shakespeare’s “The Taming of The Shrew”, 7.30pm. See Aug 12.
Michael James Manaia, 7.30pm. See Aug 12.
Friday Night Karaoke. Come along for some fun. Jandal Bar, Breakers, 185 Childers Rd, 8pm-late, free entry.
Gisborne parkrun. Bring your parkrun barcode and go for a timed 5km run or walk. Meet near Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club, 280E Grey St, 7.45-10am. Register: parkrun.co.nz/gisborne/
Tairawhiti Coffin Club. Design and decorate a personalised coffin, constructed by a joiner. BCR Joinery, 522 Gladstone Rd, 9am-midday. Details: tairawhiticc@gmail.com
Tairawhiti Menzshed, 9am-3pm. See Aug 15.
Gisborne Farmers’ Market. Locally grown produce, flowers and seedlings. Cnr Stout & Fitzherbert Sts, 9.30am-12.30pm.
Lions Express Train Rides, 11am-3pm, weather permitting. See Aug 13.
Tennis for players of all skill levels. Ormond Tennis Club, Hill Rd, Ormond, 2pm-4pm, ph 862 5741 or 862 5856.
Caledonian Society Modern Sequence and Social Dancing Dance. Theme: Daffodils. A charity dance for the Cancer Society. Visitors welcome. Holy Trinity Church, 70 Derby Street, 2pm, $10. Details: Pat ph 021 049 7148, Allan ph 021 243 3652. No stiletto heels.
Art Sale. Prints, pottery, paintings, glass, weaving and more. Items on auction and bargains priced to sell. Proceeds to Gisborne Mayoral Relief Fund – for flood victims, Gizzy Kai Rescue, SuperGrans. Seeking donations of artworks by known and unknown artists, please ph 867 2790. St Andrew’s Church Hall, Cobden Street, 2pm-5pm
Shakespeare’s “The Taming of The Shrew”, 7.30pm. See Aug 12.
Michael James Manaia, 7.30pm. See Aug 12.
Macheti + Uni-Fi. Two top local bands: Heavy Rock band Uni-Fi perform their originals then three-piece power trio Machete follow with classic 70s, 80s and 90s plus current rock numbers. Smash Palace, 24 Banks St, 9pm-11.30pm, door charge $15.
Explore the Aviation Museum, 9am-1.30pm. See Aug 13.
Gizzy Trail Run Series: Longbush Eco Sanctuary. A fun family-friendly course for all abilities. 855 Riverside Rd, 9.15am check-in, 10am start. Register: on the day, or Michelle ph 021 271 5171, cash only: $20A, $10 ages 8-18, or free U7s and Harrier Club members.
Daffodil Rally for Cancer, Vintage Car Club National Day. Assemble at The Warehouse Carpark from 10am for a park and display. 1pm tour to Tolaga Bay. $10 per vehicle, all proceeds to local Cancer Society. Info: Graeme ph 027 284 5844 or chevyrevell37@yahoo.com
Gisborne Sceptic Group, 11am. Details: Topics and venue ph 867 3715 or 867 7122
Lions Express Train Rides, 11am-3pm, weather permitting. See Aug 12.
Gisborne Country Music Club. Singers and musicians welcome. Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, 1pm-4pm, $5 visitors, $3 members, $1 children, incl afternoon tea, ph Flo 867 7637 or flo.pahuru@outlook.co.nz
Gisborne Orphans Club Concert. Live entertainment for all ages. Senior Citizens Hall, 30 Grey St, 1.30pm, free, ph Mike 867 5247.
Shakespeare’s “The Taming of The Shrew”, 4pm. See Aug 12.
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