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Visual kick drives Watene

WORKS that touch on the autobiographical, a love for early modernism and American contemporary abstraction that tends to a “visual kick in the nuts” are part of Yonel Watene’s installation at the Paul Nache Gallery. The installation Spirit...

Tripping along the Great Ocean Road

We have now ticked the Great Ocean Road trip off our bucket list. And what a great trip it was!To kick things off, we spent a couple of days in Melbourne catching up with friends, and the highlight of those few days for me was going to the NGV to...

‘Shang-Chi’ adds a thrilling hero to the Marvel universe

If the Marvel Cinematic Universe has taught us anything it's that heroes arise from unexpected places. For their 25th film entry, that place is valet parking. The titular hero of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is laying low living on tips...

Gig Guide

Got something going on? Let The Guide know at guide@gisborneherald. co. nz or telephone 869-0630. This weekSoulfej: Reggae/dub sounds with three-part harmonies. Smash Palace, tomorrow (8.30pm). Free entry. TRAMPS: Beginners to experienced singers...

Gig guide

Set Waves album releaseCelebrate the release of Set Waves' self-recorded debut album. Featuring Oceanspace and DJ Kirst. The Dome, Saturday, 7pm. Pre-sale tickets $15 from Spellbound Wax or $20 on the door. SKB at Smash PalaceLocal band SKB play at...

The Guide

Got something going on? Let The Guide know at guide@gisborneherald. co. nzThis weekChurchill Park — Zirka Circus is in town; sessions June 10-19. St Andrew’s Church — East Coast District Chamber Music Contest, regional leg of the country’s...

Taking it to the next level

Social work takes empathy, says Gareth Thomas from Tauawhi Men's Centre. After five and a half years working at the centre, Gareth is off to Waikato University to chase his dream of a PhD in counselling. As a social worker Gareth has helped counsel...

Preparations for race day almost complete

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Shibbiness comes to Gisborne

A GUERILLA style of film-making brings Jak Kerley of Shibby Pictures production company to Gisborne for a screening of a handful of short films next week. The North Carolina man describes his vocation as an “angry, confused style of film-making...

Saying goodbye to teaching

WHEN asked to name some highlights of her long career Lesley Seymour was stumped.“It’s all a highlight. I’ve really loved teaching. I’ve really loved being with the kids and watching them grow.”Lesley has seen a lot of change during her 47...

What's on in Gisborne

Saturday, February 16Gisborne Parkrun. A weekly 5km run or walk for all abilities. Meet at Waikanae Beach Playground for 8am start. Kid, dog and pram-friendly. See http://www. parkrun. co. nz/gisborne/Whanau Fun: Swim, Bike, Run. Family-friendly...

Are your teeth wearing down?

Gisborne dentist, Dr Nitish Surathu from Amber Dental, addresses this all-important issue because he believes we are seeing more tooth-wear than ever before. Much of this, he believes, is related to current-day lifestyle and diet and argues that...

A star is born

I’m a thespian! announces Trudz Lelievre on the phone. She seems to relish not only the sound of the 6th century Greek word that derives from Thespis, the first person said to ever appear on stage as an actor playing a character, but the fact her...

Giving fate the finger

“It’s my first jet boat ride,” I yell over the throb of the engines, as two 350 Mercruiser V8s roar to life beneath my feet. And suddenly this morning’s all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet seems like not such a good idea.“Dude, you picked the...

Gig Guide

Got something going on? Let The Guide know at guide@gisborneherald. co. nz, or telephone 869-0630This weekMichael and Ashleigh Tipping: Playing favourite tunes live, Cosmopolitian Club, Friday, August 23, 8pm. Free entry. Pink Floyd tribute band...

Flu fighters

INFLUENZA can be a killer. According to the National Influenza Specialist Group, more than 200,000 people in New Zealand get influenza every year, and of these, an estimated 400 will die directly or indirectly as a result of the illness. Such grim...