In response to my column on degrowth (see above), Simin Williams misquotes Mike Joy as saying he would vote for no political party. He said he would vote for whichever he disliked the least, which is quite different. In his criticisms of parties he...
Local authorities are sharing 50 percent of the cost of buying out properties damaged by our recent natural disasters. How much will that impact on Tairāwhiti in terms of rates rises and asset sales? What will the cost be to us in dollar terms?...
Kia ora, I have been a part of basketball here for the past 15 years — first following my husband in the senior men’s division and then our children aged 10-19 throughout school/local club and representative basketball. You could say we are 100...
There is such a huge following and talent pool of basketballers here — having a dedicated facility will grow participation. A multi-court facility was opened in Wellington when I lived there, and basketball is so strong there now. Simon Wilson
Space company Rocket Lab intends to launch its latest mission from Māhia next Thursday, after the launch was delayed by technical problems with the Electron rocket. The company announced yesterday that it will be launching from Māhia again in...
Maritime NZ has announced recipients of its annual community grant funding for safety programmes to help reduce fatalities and injuries to people out on the water in recreational craft. Some of the funding has been allocated to Gisborne District...
The future of clubs operating on council-owned land in Gisborne is up in the air after several leases quietly expired without renewal. Menzshed’s Tairāwhiti branch, which operates a community workshop, is one such party waiting for Gisborne...
Workshops aim to help students make more informed decisions Youth vaping is at the forefront of the minds at Gisborne Boys’ High School after Te Hā Ora Asthma and Respiratory Foundation held workshops with Year 9 and 10 students this week. Deputy...
Conservation Week events this week included two hours of dune planting at Waikanae Beach, where members of the public were invited to dig in and add to the native grasses on the foreshore. Charlotte Knight and Juliette Gottlieb seemed happy to be...
“The mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind exceeding fine,” wrote Sextus Empiricus, a Sceptic philosopher who lived mainly in Athens and Alexandria almost 2000 years ago. Justice may be slow to come, but in the end the wicked will be...
Wairoa code-switchers Madison Bartlett and Amelia Pasikala and Gisborne’s Nita Maynard are making an impact on the NRL Women’s Premiership. All three are in teams sitting in the top three of the eight-team competition after four rounds. Points...
GISBORNE Judo Club head coach Jason King can be forgiven for feeling a little old. He’s trained countless judoka over his decades with the club formed by father Dave, and now the children of some of them are emerging as talented players...
GISBORNE CLUB DARTS ASSOCIATION INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS 180s: M Reedy 2, B Leach (Done n Dusted); H Eyles 3, (Vikings); A Charlie, J Noanoa, Q Stevens 2 (Rebels); A Tangira (Spartans); J Smith (Brezz’n Silver); M Evans 2 (Spandangles); R Moore (6...
Gisborne’s Kaley Knight is among the 13-strong list of contracted players for the 2023-24 Northern Districts women’s team. Four new faces have made a list ND Cricket described as “a classy line-up”. “Powerhouse batter and right-arm...
Hana Tukukino of Tolaga Bay talks to Loren Sirl about her life teaching and advocating for Maori. Hana waved goodbye to her grandmother at just 13 years of age. From the tiny town of rural Tolaga Bay she left for boarding school, Te Waipounamu...
The beauty of the East Coast is matched by its rich offerings of kai. Loren Sirl sits down with local foodie Cynthia Sidney. The verdict’s in — crayfish is the favourite on the East Coast. “Nah, it’s kina,” and “It’s boil-up” are...
You can’t beat homegrown veges. They taste better, you know that they’re pesticide-free, and they have the added bonus of saving you money. Winter is a great opportunity to plant your garden with some different kinds of crop to compliment your...
This crusty bread might be one of the easiest things you’ll ever bake, Tayla Pearce says. It requires no kneading, is soft on the inside and has an irresistible crispy crust. Eat it warm and slathered with butter, make sandwiches or toasties, dunk...
Experience the epitome of luxury and timeless elegance at Hong Kong’s Peninsula Hotel as Mike Yardley takes on a journey through 95 years of opulent hospitality. She has been the first lady of Hong Kong hospitality for a staggering 95 years. First...
I wish to express my support for an indoor sports centre to be built here in Tairāwhiti. This facility would be incredibly beneficial for the wellbeing of our tamariki, allowing them more opportunities to improve skills and build interpersonal...
As we watched yesterday’s GBHS match it occurred to me how many people in this area, in fact all over this country, put themselves out to coach, referee and just generally take care of all sorts of teams, so that our kids can enjoy the sport they...
I write in support of Vietnam veteran Wally Te Ua regarding his letter concerning Long Tan and the comrades he represents (Gis Herald, August 16). They have “become the inheritors of the mantle”. It is true, they “answered the call to duty”...
The finalists have been decided for the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Sunday and while the dream run of our co-hosts Australia has fallen short of that ultimate stage, the tournament has been a massive success on both sides of the Tasman. Enthusiasm...
Clive Bibby Re: Chalk and cheese, August 16 column. It wouldn’t be so bad if Gavin Maclean was as committed to supplying the basic necessities of life to those most negatively affected by “degrowth” without the raw materials that are essential...
It’s YMP v Whangara for Premier Grade glory after nail-biting semifinal Whangara Old Girls will clock up yet another Premier Grade grand final but they got there by the slenderest of margins in a pulsating semifinal in the YMCA on Wednesday night...
Gisborne Thistle couldn’t have asked for better opponents than those they face at Childers Road Reserve tomorrow. Palmerston North Marist are nine points clear at the top of the Central Federation League table. Who better to play for a shot at...
Tūranga Wāhine kick off the inaugural North Island Heartland competition against Thames Valley in Te Aroha tomorrow. Ngāti Porou East Coast Hamoterangi are also in action against Wairarapa Bush in Napier. Turanga and Thames Valley sides met in...
A clash between titans draws big crowds. And as with the Rumble in the Jungle, the Thriller in Manila or Hogan v Andre, the Kaupoi v the Hammers has must-see status. A replay of last year’s Lochore Cup final between Enterprise Cars Ngāti Porou...
Excitement is set to reach fever pitch as the Poverty Bay hockey fraternity counts down to its “Day of Days” tomorrow — the Prem 1 and 2 men’s and women’s grand finals. A couple of big questions will be answered on the Hain Farming Turf at...
After a victorious start to the Heartland Championship on home soil, Poverty Bay are out to build momentum in their Round 2 road trip. The Civil Project Solutions Poverty Bay Wekas, fresh from an encouraging 52-33 win over Buller in Gisborne last...
Lynne Haenga is the winner of the Electric Bike worth $1795 from Ezirider Electric Bikes at the recent Gisborne Home and Lifestyle Expo prize draw. Lynne said she loves the Home and Lifestyle expo and that several years ago she also won a TV from...
Firefighters were called to the Emerald Hotel just before midnight on Tuesday after a small fire started in a dishwasher in the kitchen, setting off fire alarms. The fire crew found the dishwasher smoking when they got inside the hotel and located...
Year 5 girls from Wainui Beach School set off on the annual cross-country run through Okitu Reserve this week. Principal Nolian Andrew said the pupils gave 100 percent effort. “It went really well. One of the things I’m particularly proud of is...
Gisborne District Council has detailed and updated some of the road maintenance that has been going on around the region as the reinstatement work continues in the wake of the cyclones. “It’s going to be a busy summer with planned work including...