Gisborne Herald 24.02.24
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Railbikes rates row continues
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.
Chardonnay grapes first off the blocks
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...
Summit ‘pivotal’ to future strategy
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...
Tairāwhiti man’s extradition case heading back to court
by Soumya Bhamidipati Australia is making another legal bid to get a Tairāwhiti man extradited for a decade-old crime he did not know he was suspected of. The Court of Appeal on Wednesday gave permission for the Crown, acting on behalf of The...
Man injured in crash on Tatapouri Hill
A man was taken to Gisborne Hospital on Wednesday night after the small SUV he was driving crashed into the roadside debris barrier on the blind corner at the top of Tatapouri Hill on State Highway 35. The crash happened at around 8pm. “He had...
Labour MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel's maiden speech postponed
New Ikaroa-Rāwhiti Labour MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel did not give her maiden speech in Parliament last night as originally scheduled. The House has adjourned in honour of Green Party MP Efeso Collins who died suddenly on Wednesday. Mr Collins gave...
Saving the whakapapa: stories shared of environmental work
by Zita Campbell Where to from here” was the sentiment at Te Poho o Rawiri Marae on Tuesday among presentations made as part of Tiēki Taiao, an environmental day, in Tairāwhiti. The gathering of iwi, hapū and community-led conservationists...
Communities reconnected by temporary bridge at Te Reinga
After nearly two years of disruption and isolation, the Ruakituri, Erepeti and Te Reinga communities were reconnected this week with the opening of the temporary bridge. The smiles were wide as local residents from either side of the bridge gathered...
Creative Communities funding round under way
Gisborne District Council’s Creative Communities scheme is looking for community events to get behind. Every year the council opens two rounds of funding for projects with arts-based outcomes — the first in February and again in August. The...
Chained up and forgotten: effort to change animal welfare laws
For years animal welfare groups across New Zealand have fought to change an ineffective law. If their efforts are successful, it will mean the end of life chaining of dogs. “We’re living in a first-world country, with fourth-world welfare when...
‘Lots of very good conversations’ at Farm Expo
The East Coast Farming Expo at the Wairoa racecourse has been deemed a success with close to 400 people through the gates again yesterday, a similar crowd to the opening day on Wednesday. Event manager Sue Wilson said the turnout for the second and...
Summit today a key step in our rebuild
The region has a major opportunity today to start bringing the new Government alongside in helping to meet the challenges of recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle and other recent severe weather events, and to build resilience for the future, at the...
Pest threats mounting
The headline “Research identifies weed as a billion-dollar potential threat” (Rural News, February 1, 2024) refers to the potential sleeper weed Chilean needle grass (Nassella neesiana) that is now established in Hawke’s Bay, Canterbury and...
Symbols of faith
Not everyone killed in the 1st and 2nd World War were Christians. The war memorial on Kaiti Hill is public land. If Christians wish to have an illuminated cross on Kaiti Hill, they should purchase a piece of land to put it on and then there would be...
Heavy metallers ready to rock
Gisborne Speedway will explode into action tonight and tomorrow night with the Jazzed Up Logging North Island Stockcar Championship, and the racing looks set to be red-hot. A field of 68 cars will contest three qualifying groups tonight ahead of...
Gisborne clubs in the medals at Oceans’ 24
Day 1 of the Oceans’ 24 junior surf lifesaving national championships at Mount Maunganui yesterday produced a gold, two silvers and a bronze medal to Gisborne competitors. More than 50 11-14 year-olds from the Gisborne clubs are competing in the...
OBR scalp breaks Boys’ High drought
Jett Whitaker was the happiest cricketer at Harry Barker Reserve on Saturday. Whitaker is captain of Gisborne Boys’ High School (2). Before last weekend, they had won two games by default in the past two years but had last tasted victory on the...
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Doubling down on benefit sanctions
Faced with the expected response from beneficiary advocates and the Opposition, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston are doubling down on their policy of ramping up sanctions to make sure Jobseeker...
Potholes one symptom of changing climate
Bob Hughes In answer to the many criticisms of our potholed roads, I suggest people read the July 18, 2023 Spinoff article “Everything you always wanted to know about potholes but were afraid to ask” by Shanti Mathias. Aotearoa’s wet 2022/23...
Oscar earns prized Red Jacket
Waikato-based former Gisborne rower Oscar Ruston had a stellar national championship regatta at Lake Karapiro from Tuesday to Saturday last week. He is following up with his participation this week in trials at Karāpiro for the New Zealand men’s...
Miller’s team claims Burton Cup glory
Five teams were vying for Burton Cup bowls glory after the first day’s play, but Ricky Miller’s team cleared out on the second day to win by 10 points. Miller, Mark Walker, Ben Elkington and Jackie Horsfall — who all play at the Tolaga Bay...
Golf roundup
Patutahi Jill Smith was not just the star of the show at the Patutahi women’s open tournament on Saturday — she was in another galaxy. Smith cracked 100 with ease on her way to a personal-best 94-34-60, for 47 stableford points. She was light...
Force is strong in Horouta, OBR bowlers
Darth Vader might have had an opening similar to that of Round 3 of the DJ Barry Cup in mind when he said, “This will be a day long remembered”. The cut and thrust of premier grade club cricket’s longest form was on show between Breakers...
From Florence to Tairāwhiti
Identity and whakapapa are at the heart of the exhibition Tāhū — A Legacy of People and Place at the Tairāwhiti Museum. The exhibition features artwork from 10 locals, created for the XIV edition of the Florence Biennale International...
‘Depth and soul’ in tale of family get-together
Beachfront Reality, the new play by local writer Susan Partington, will have its world premiere tonight at Gisborne’s Evolution Theatre. Director Danielle Siata said it was a huge change from her role directing the Jersey Boys show last year...
‘Fire-breathing R&B belter’ to play at cyclone gig
Country and soul sensation Tami Neilson will take to the stage at the upcoming Tū Whitia Stand and Shine at the Gisborne Soundshell on March 2. She will be joined by other top artists Scribe, the Vocal Thieves, Oceanspace, Rob & Alley Matete...
Push on for music, arts strategy
Developing a strategy — and ultimately a dedicated organisation — to promote and support music in Tairāwhiti has been a passion project for Gisborne publican and musician Darryl Monteith. It led him to source funding to conduct a comprehensive...
Enviro Hero award finalist
East Coast conservationist Graeme Atkins has been named one of three finalists in the 2024 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards. He is in the Ministry for the Environment Environmental Hero of the Year category, which recognises a person or...
Faster, Higher, Stronger — Together
One thing you can be certain of at Gisborne Girls’ High School’s annual athletics sports — there is no shortage of colour. Every year the students wear their “house” colours with pride as they run, jump, throw . . . and pose for the...
Fears for their safety after motorbike theft
by Kate Green, RNZ A German traveller’s motorbike was stolen, stripped then blatantly ridden up and down a street in front of him and his son in the town of Nuhaka earlier this week. The bike was found at a nearby house — believed to be...
Suspicious car fire in Stout Street
Firefighters were called to a property at the western end of Stout Street in the early hours of yesterday after a car caught fire under suspicious circumstances. The call came in just after 4am. “The car was well alight when we arrived and was...
School pool heating initiative to add value, resilience
Trust Tairāwhiti has approved $3.5 million in funding for a significant project that combines pool heating and renewable solar energy generation alongside battery storage at four schools on the East Coast. The project covers Te Waha o Rerekohu Are...