Gisborne man keeps local tides chart going

Wainui man Graham Breckell holds a copy of the Tairāwhiti Gisborne Tides chart which he has kept going. Copies are available from a range of outlets in the district. Photo / Murray Robertson

Gisborne’s popular tide chart lives on, thanks to the efforts of Wainui resident Graham Breckell and support from Trust Tairāwhiti.

The chart was previously distributed through the Gisborne Herald.

Breckell has been putting the chart together for more than 20 years.

“The Herald used to insert it but unfortunately that’s not happening this year, so I’ve taken upon myself to produce it.

“I’ve had support for the project from Trust Tairāwhiti, who have met all the production costs, and I’m very grateful for that support.”

A thousand copies have been printed at this stage.

Graham Breckell says he has been amazed at the support he has received for his project to keep the annual local tide chart going. The 2024-25 version is now available. Photo / Murray Robertson

“They will be available free of charge from the Gisborne i-Site and a range of other outlets like the fishing club, Harbourview Marine, Discount Fishing Supplies, the Waikanae Top 10 Holiday Park, Okitu Store and Dive Tatapouri.”

Surf shops and surf lifesaving clubs will also eventually have copies.

“I have had so much positive feedback about this and didn’t fully appreciate how valued the tide charts were until I went through this process.”

Breckell said in the past the Māhia tide chart was on the back.

“I wasn’t able to do that this year, but I have approached a sponsor about it and hope to be able to produce a Māhia version later this year.”

The Tairāwhiti Gisborne Tides chart has again been printed by Te Rau Print.

It covers the 12 months from October 1, 2024 to September 25, 2025.