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Meeting obligations . . .

I write regarding councillor attendance records. Is there a problem on council with attendance and are the percentages mentioned in the paper acceptable? Surely not a scandal? At what stage does non-attendance become an issue that requires remedies?...

Near miss with speedy dirt bikers

While walking our small dog the other afternoon down by Mitre 10, we were overtaken by three very speedy masked dirt bikers who rushed past us and disappeared over the foot bridge. Could have been catastrophic for us all. So we are pleased to see...

Thank you

Thank you Roger Handford for your interesting reply about War Memorials. Much appreciated. Barbara N. Barwick

There really are rules

Gwynne Dyer History is mostly a matter of dates, and the key date is always that of the last conquest. All previous conquests are then magically forgiven and forgotten. This observation is prompted partly by the current wars in Ukraine and the Gaz...

CLUB 59: Eagles, birdies fly as Brown shatters Patutahi course record

When Hukanui Brown sank a 1-foot birdie putt on his last hole at Patutahi golf course on Sunday, those around him had just witnessed something special . . . and probably something they would never see again. Brown had just shot an astonishing...

Rippa of a day

The boys and girls teams from Mangapapa School reigned supreme in Poverty Bay Rugby Football Union’s Rippa Rugby’ tournament at Waikirikiri Park on Wednesday. Mangapapa beat Awapuni in the boys’ final and Kaiti in the girls’ decider. “It...

Horse sports first for Tahora Station

Tahora and Manawanui stations created a bit of history at this year’s Tahora Horse Sports. They shared the highly sought-after Lands and Survey Trophy for the local station earning most points. It was the first time the trophy had been shared and...

Indoor bowls news, results

It is six Poverty Bay East Coast centre pairs titles and counting for Pauline Stone and Nanette Treloar. The deadly duo’s latest success added to their individual tallies — Treloar now has 20 and Stone 16. Kayla Trowell and Rachael Rickard were...

Safer, higher crossings at some roundabouts

Raised pedestrian walkways, described as tables or flat platforms, are being constructed at some of Gisborne’s roundabouts, where pedestrian use is high. Gisborne District Council has asked drivers to be courteous at the raised table crossings...

Developing young leaders

From learning to surf to a police-led team challenge . . . 60 students got to try their hand at a range of activities during a leadership wananga hosted by Ilminster Intermediate this week, Student leaders from Taupō, Taradale and Northcross...

'Consider the children' - plea at regional transport hearing

A dad and surgeon is urging Gisborne’s council to consider the safety of children who commute to school after witnessing too many “near misses”.

Weekender 13.04.24

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Gisborne Herald 13.04.24

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Whāngārā Old Girls v YMP 1 chance to make early statement

Premier grade Round 1 netball games at Victoria Domain tomorrow feature a mouthwatering rematch of last year’s epic grand final between Whāngārā Old Girls and YMP (1). Players and supporters will never forget that incredible August 19 clash in...

Superstocks, ministock 100, $10k fireworks display to end season with a bang

The Gisborne speedway season ends with two big nights of superstock racing and if the fireworks on the track are not enough action for fans, a $10,000 Saturday fireworks show above it should be. It starts tonight with the McCafferty Metal Cartage...

Bring on the Aussies

Gisborne will be well represented at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships on the Sunshine Coast. The “Aussies” run from today to Sunday April 21, at Alexandra Headland, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba and Coolum. More than 7000 competitors...