Latest from Gisborne

Eastland Port pleased with figures for December

Eastland Port handled 188,000 tonnes of log cargo in December and several cruise ships, one of which berthed on the new Wharf 7. The National Geographic Orion has been here several times already this summer, and calls again on Friday. “We have...

Word on the street . . . about hopes for 2024

People out and about in Gisborne were asked about their hopes for 2024

Gisborne born-and-bred lawyer, judge Tony Adeane dies at 72

Colourful District Court judge Tony Adeane has died in Napier after a period of illness The 72-year-old was born and bred in Gisborne and became a partner at Chrisp and Chrisp before being appointed to the bench in 1993. Judge Adeane was based in...

Bridge jumpers defy council warnings

Bridge jumpers have been seen taking the plunge off the Railway Bridge into the Tūranganui River despite warning signs put up before Christmas and debris still noticeable in the water. Gisborne District Council put warning signs up at the Railway...

Annual on-farm stock sale set to start at midday

Six thousand sheep, 700 steer and 40 cows with calves at foot will be on offer.

Triple blow for Kaiti Hub as it loses pharmacy, NZ Post, and Kiwibank

NZ Post branch, mall pharmacy relocating from hub; Kiwibank searching for replacement site.

‘Inadequate’ rules costly for wildlife

Forest & Bird calling on Government to fix regulations around vehicles on beaches Gisborne District Council is in the black zone when it comes to regulations about driving on beaches. A Forest & Bird survey of 52 coastal local authorities...

Riding high: two months worth of competition bring podium results

Gisborne riders continued to shine at equestrian events outside the district over the past two months. Several competed at the Central Hawke’s Bay A&P Show in early November. Molly McEwan and her pony Wembleybrook Giovanni were placed first in...

Whale processing in New Zealand: A look inside the cultural practice

The discovery of a 16-metre-long bull sperm whale washed up dead in the shallows at Opoutama Beach during October drew public intrigue and emotion. Specialists from Massey University carried out a post-mortem on the whale before it was released by...

CAN OR GLASS FLOWER VASE

This is a fun and easy project for the kids to do using materials that can be found at home. You'll need: Empty cans or jars Flowers from the garden Decorations such as ribbons, beads, glitter etc. Cardboard Glue Paint and paintbrush Steps: 1. Give...

Passionista’s pick

Eat Up New Zealand: The Bach Edition by Al Brown is a revised edition of Al’s iconic book Eat Up New Zealand. This book includes more than 150 delicious recipes especially aimed at easy bach living. I do love a fresh cream-filled lamington. They...

Lapping up The Rees

Mike Yardley takes you inside the Rees Hotel, Queenstown’s oasis of luxury and alpine elegance. It was recently crowned New Zealand’s leading hotel at the 30th Annual World Travel Awards. So what is all the fuss about? Does it really live up to...

Glorious display thanks to rain

by Mitchell Hageman, Hawke’s Bay Today Last summer’s rain, a cyclone or two and the ability to “communicate between themselves” has meant Hawke’s Bay — and Tairāwhiti — pōhutukawa are part of a crimson tide turning heads across the...

Cleared to donate blood after 40-year restriction

Gisborne residents living in the United Kingdom, Ireland and France during the Mad Cow disease outbreak in the 1980s and 90s can now register to give blood here. In November, New Zealand Blood Service (NZBS) announced that Medsafe approved its...

‘Happy to say haere rā to 2023’ — Mayor

The warm and dry start to 2024 was welcomed with open arms after the storm battering year that was 2023 by Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz when she spoke to RNZ’s Summer Times programme yesterday morning. The Mayor said she was “happy to say haere...

Ewe fair prices exceed expectations

A total of 3786 ewes were sent for sale at yesterday’s Matawhero Ewe Fair, of which 1672 were two-tooths. Nobody was expecting record prices due to the low mutton schedule, but although the amounts paid for the two-tooth ewes were down $30 on...