Set at the family bach at an East Coast community, Evolution Theatre’s Beachfront Reality is the new, and first, offering from local playwright Susan Partington. She has given us something that is instantly relatable and highly entertaining. From...
Politicians, iwi representatives and scientists gathered in Gisborne on Friday to answer the question, “What is the Tairāwhiti special sauce?” That was the question posted by Doug Jones, chief executive of Trust Tairāwhiti and MC for the...
An old flood-prone landfill in Tokomaru Bay is set for clean up through a multi-millon-dollar project. Gisborne District Council will receive $4.98 million to develop a remediation plan and carry out remediation works at the former Tokomaru Bay...
The Freedom Riders Motorcycle Club held a Poker Run as a fundraiser for Hospice Tairāwhiti on Saturday. Cycle club members made stops at designated hotels in Gisborne city, Te Karaka, Patutahi, and concluding at Makaraka. At each location...
They show that on February 13, a local state of emergency was declared, with the NCC situation report (SitRep) noting “major” communication issues in Tairāwhiti
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Enviroschools facilitators delivered six new signs to early childhood education centres around Tairāwhiti this week. Tairāwhiti Enviroschools regional coordinator Charlotte Phelps said the signs were presented to the centres to reflect their...
Quinn Eru AKA One Three Official is making his dreams of being a hip hop rap artist a reality. Kaupapa Māori reporter Matai O’Connor learned more about his journey . . .
The Town and Country Women’s Club celebrated its 70th birthday yesterday. In its heyday the club had more than 250 members and there was a waiting list for those wanting to join. Loren Sirl dips into the club’s history. One of Gisborne’s...
Ideal for borders and containers, this tender perennial showcases an eye-catching display of fluffy flowers, sure to captivate both bees and butterflies. Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum) are a delightful dwarf plant with soft, fluffy blue, purple...
Enjoy the unexpected delight of Garam Masala Chocolate Chunk Cookies — where traditional spices meet indulgent sweetness in every bite. When musing on spices and flavour I had an idea for a garam masala cookie, then pushed it away as madness...
Mike Yardley calls into Wyoming’s Cody and Buffalo, where Wild West legends come alive in rodeos, historic hotels, and frontier tales.
A “gold rush” by Gisborne youngsters at the Oceans 24 junior surf lifesaving nationals at Mt Maunganui gathered momentum yesterday. They won six more gold medals to go with the two they won on the opening day. Remarkably three of the golds won...
A briefing document for the Tairāwhiti Tomorrow Together summit yesterday, titled “2023 and Beyond”, promotes the region as having characteristices that make it “an ideal area for the Government to build partnerships which are focused on...
Congratulations to local playwright Susan Partington and Evolution Theatre for their latest production Beachfront Reality, which held its world premiere on Thursday night in front of a packed house. This impressive play deserves a national airing...
Re: Predators beware, February 21 page 2 story. I commend East Coast iwi Ngati Porou and Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, who partnered with Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation (DoC), for their efforts on this project. As written, dealing with...
Looking at all the unenforceable edicts coming from the UN and the International Court of Justice, it seems the world is no further towards even a temporary solution to the Gaza conflict. The most practical solution in the short term is a safety...
Josiah Brown Maxim Institute Local government has held the limelight recently on account of water woes, rate rises, and mayoral dramas. Councils are left scratching their heads figuring out how to keep their hole-riddled buckets full when debts need...
Clive Bibby I can’t remember a time during the past two decades when opportunities for completing long overdue projects across so many different spheres of society were there for the taking. Yet, if you watched or read the daily news you would...
Gwynne Dyer “I refuse to quit. I feel no need to kiss the ring,” said Nikki Haley defiantly. She was talking about Donald Trump’s ring, of course, because she is predicted to lose the Republican presidential primary vote on Saturday in South...
We need a plan,” say the Labour and National MPs for the district. East Cape National MP Dana Kirkpatrick and Ikaroa-Rawhiti Labour MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel found common ground yesterday at the Tairāwhiti Together Tomorrow Summit. The morning...
Beachgoers and their dogs are being asked to give the region’s kororā/little blue penguins space when they come ashore to moult. Kororā adults come ashore between November and March to shed their feathers and grow a new waterproof coat, which...
The parched soils and gardens of the Gisborne region might get some relief from rain forecast to fall on Sunday. Intermittent showers next week might also help plants that are wilting. The latest MetService forecasts and extended outlook say a front...
Tutumatai Station, located in Ruatoria, has been confirmed by Beef+LNZ as a local Whenua Māori monitor farm under the programme title “He Kai Kei Aku Ringa”. B+LNZ’s Māori agribusiness adviser Pania King championed Tutumatai Station being...
Another small sheep sale took place yesterday at the Matawhero Saleyards — just 282 in total, and the first sale for a fortnight. There were 93 prime sheep, 99 store lambs and 90 store ewes. All ewes are currently being sold on a very depressed...
UAWANUI Native Nursery is working with Aratu Forests to restore and replenish forests with native plants while helping to develop capacity in the East Coast town. Uawanui has a memorandum of understanding with Aratu Forests, signed in November 2023...
Kiwa Pools, operating for the past five months, has proved popular with users and Gisborne District Council. “We’re really thrilled,” liveable communities director Michele Frey told Gisborne District Council’s operations committee on...
The chief executive of Te Aitanga a Māhaki says he, and his iwi, have cut off all future engagement with Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz. Willie Te Aho outlined his reasons in a mass email to council and media on Thursday. The reluctance to work with...
Rakakao is the new name of Pickering Street Kindergarten in Kaiti. Head teacher Donny Manuel said the kindergarten had been on a journey with local artist, historian and district councillor Nick Tupara to learn more about the area they are in. They...
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The opening of a new railbikes tourist attraction at Māhia remains in doubt as the operator is embroiled in a heated rates row with Wairoa District Council.
The annual grape harvest will be in full swing in the next few days and while the yields are said to be “very light”, the quality of the grapes being picked so far has been “generally excellent”, says Gisborne Winegrowers chairman and GisVin...
Tackling social and economic issues are top of the agenda today at New Zealand’s first regional political summit which is bringing together senior government ministers, iwi, business, the district council and community leaders. Just over a year...