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Longline set for festies and foodies

When Kurt Barker and James Bristow’s mates from around New Zealand came to stay in Gisborne, the two men set the longline.“It provides food throughout the day and is best served with cold drinks, good music and great company,” Barker said. The...

Shakespearean tragedy repeats itself

Just as Shakespeare’s Globe theatre was closed three times due to the Bubonic Plague, the future of London’s famous replica Globe has been threatened by Covid-19. Retired school teacher and theatre enthusiast Gary File cannot believe today’s...

Taking a human approach

Diana Dobson talks to Jessie Bourke about her work in the forestry industry, and about the many community interests which helped her win an inaugural scholarship to furthering her development as a health and safety professional. As a child, Jessie...

A SPECIAL PLACE AT WHAKATANE

Whakatane is one of Tairawhiti’s closest neighbours. It has an estimated population of 37,100, and takes 2 hours and 45 minutes to get there through the wild Waioeka Gorge. En route you will drive through three towns that start with O -- Opotiki...

NZ Opera’s winter of discontent

The three board members who resigned from NZ Opera last month have spoken out about their decision, hitting back at suggestions it was linked to a new performance based on the antics of a group of unruly tourists. In May, RNZ revealed Witi Ihimaer...

Gig guide

Thank Smash it’s FridayOverdrive, the rowdiest teenagers in town, perform a combination of originals and covers, before Wairoa-based Hydra hit the stage. Smash Palace, Friday, 8pm. $10 at the door. Danny ByrdDrum and bass icon and king of the dance...

‘I have been created to do this’

The first time Tui Keenan went hunting, it wasn’t a lot of fun.“It was terrible. I was heavily pregnant. I had bad hayfever and couldn’t take any medication for it, so I got the evil look from my husband every time I sneezed. I was hot, I was...

A little film that has grown wings and flown

A story described by short film judges as “set within the fragile balance of joy and inevitable sadness of father-daughter relationships”, has won Tokomaru Bay woman Cian Elyse White the short film festival’s best New Zealand film award. Now...

Where wind and rain reign

Ranger Robbie measures the wind at the top of the Kepler Track based on the reports of traumatised trampers as they stumble into the Iris Burn Hut in varying states of shock and relief. If the gusts are so strong, trampers have had to crawl along the...

On the home straight

After a great week heading south by train to Invercargill, we boarded our three coaches to go west and on to Queenstown and Westland. On our way out we visited the Bill Richardson Transport World. a huge and outstanding museum featuring cars, trucks...

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Reflections on Matariki

Matariki is a time of renewal, reflection and rest. It is often referred to as the Maori New Year. But it is not like December 31 and January 1, where fireworks are set off and everyone is partying. Rather it is a time to reflect on the past, rest in...

THE CIRCLE OF SURF

When surf/artist Brett Summerlee lost a mate to suicide he and another friend wanted to do something to support mental health workers. Miharo Gallery owner Rosie Cruddas whole-heartedly agreed to host an auction of donated artworks to help raise...

Get ready to howl and dance

Albi & The Wolves’ alternative indie folk tunes are set to hit the stage at Smash Palace next month. Chris Dent, the proud albino frontman Albi, along with Pascal Roggen and Michael Young have crafted a stage show brimming with energy with...

Waitangi Nite Out

After a big day at Waitangi Day Out at the Soundshell with acts such as The Black Seeds and Troy Kingi and the Clutch, Smash Palace is hosting Waitangi Nite Out. Tyna Keelan’s band Witchdoctor will throw down the funkiest of grooves and the...

Treading the line between mourning and moaning

REVIEWA Spanish guitar-inflected riff reminiscent of a high noon moment sets the tone for a karanga battle in producer Claire Varley’s short film Hangi Pants. Director Jake Mokomoko’s beautifully shot scenes open the film with aerial images of...