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Jung ones: Norman Maclean’s novel for YA readers

Sadly, Gisborne artist, teacher, scholar and writer Norman Maclean passed away before the release of his young adult read, Gobby — but it is hard not to see something of the author in the novel’s main character, Sam. Sam is a talented, aspiring...

From vine to brew

Gillian Cowperthwaite finds out about all things brewing-related at a new adult education course at EIT Tairāwhiti Te Pūkenga. When Tori Räikkönen began the Level 3 Horticulture Skills programme run through EIT last year, she never dreamed she...

Here from across the world

For 30 years Gisborne Boys’ and Girls’ High Schools have been hosting and educating international students. Loren Sirl chats to Wendy Kirkwood and Michele McCarthy, directors of international students at the two schools, and Boys’ High...

Egg-citing Easter Chick

Ready to hatch some Easter fun? With just a few supplies and a touch of creativity, you can craft your very own hatching Easter chick! Whether you’re looking for a fun activity to do with the kids or simply want to add a charming touch to your...

A flavourful treat

If you are looking for something crowd-pleasing, then these rhubarb, cardamom and ricotta treats with a tantalising blend of flavours are a delightful treat to try. Rhubarb, Cardamom and Ricotta Parcels are very quick to make using ready-made puff...

Steam-powered adventure

Eleven-year-old Devansh Ladha shares his weekend journey aboard the Wa165 ‘Diversity Express’ from Gisborne to Muriwai and back. As an Indian, the rhythm of train rides feels like home to me. There’s something special about the clatter of...

Nature’s force

by Ann Revington The raw power of a river in flood, full of debris hurtling towards a wide open river bar inspired a Wairoa artist in her latest exhibition Cyclone Sees which opens today at 5pm at the Wairoa Museum. Joanna Abraham Joseph rushed down...

Fun on the farm

Bitches Box: Episode 4 is expected to deliver a night of laughs for cyclone-impacted regions in Tairāwhiti and Whakatāne next month. Comic actors Emma Newborn and Amelia Dunbar will revisit some of their most loved dog characters — the...

Sunny surprise

Relish the fusion of sweet, sour and spice in this lemon drizzle cake with poppy seeds, where each bite is a celebration of sunshine gold . . . A cake that has it all — sweet, sour, fluffy, sugar-crusted crunch and luxurious filling. And then the...

Flair and flora

Transform your indoor spaces into vibrant havens of beauty with fittonia, adding colourful trails and charm to every corner . . . For a pop of colour in the office, house or even the bathroom, nothing compares to Nerve Plants (Fittonia spp.) These...

A story of unprecedented river flows

Cyclone Gabrielle broke all sorts of records, and not in a good way. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research has drilled down into flood flows for more insight into the event. Wairoa Star editor Ann Revington looks into their report...

48Hour film registrations open on Monday

This year’s Vista Foundation 48HOURS filmmaking challenge is fast approaching with registrations opening on Monday, March 18. The shoot weekend is May 17-19. Since 2003 this competition has recognised and celebrated the future wave of Kiwi...

Double helping from two with tales to tell

by Kim Parkinson Please Adjust Your G-String” is the story of a hilarious OE experience, with a difference. Margaret Austin left New Zealand in 1975 with no idea what lay ahead on the other side of the world. Blessed — or cursed — with a sense...

Gizzy Gig Guide

This week Barton & Brodsky Chamber Music NZ concert featuring the Brodsky Quartet and didgeridoo player Wiliam Barton. War Memorial Theatre, Thursday March 14, 7.30pm. Ladies Night Gisborne Centre Stage production of the 1980s classic by Anthony...

Hotshots bring high-energy act

If washboard abs and bulging biceps are your thing then this could be the show for you. The Sydney Hotshots are bringing their Magic Mike-style revue to Gisborne’s Shipwreck Bar next Tuesday. This group of dancers boasts Australia’s most...

Culture collaboration

Joint art exhibition brings Māori and Japanese culture together.