An internationally-recognised artist, carver, voyager, sailor and pioneer — Te Aturangi Nepia-Clamp has spent much of his life at sea. Leighton Heikell talks to him about his experiences and his 27-year-long dream. Turanagawaewae translated means...
Grow your own Christmas cherriesCherries are the quintessential Christmas treat, with delicious shiny red fruit becoming available in summer. A big bowl of chilled cherries is hard to resist, as are fruit and savoury salads with cherries, cherry...
What do you do on a daily basis to keep your mind fit? An recent Australian study gives us the lowdown on warding off cognitive decline and dementia . . .Last month, an Australian report on ageing summarised the best available research on preventing...
What does a natural musician do after they have finished studying, taught music and sailed around the world performing on cruise ships? Open a music academy of course. Hailing from Gisborne, singer Annabelle Flood is bringing her love for music to...
After 44-and-a-half years as a firefighter in Gisborne, Ramon Griffiths, or “Griff” as he is known, has handed back his pager. He spoke to Sophie Rishworth about his long career. Senior fire fighter Ramon Griffiths, “Griff”, always enjoyed...
Author and podcaster Sophie Hansen has written 130 recipes to cook for loved ones who might be moving house, busy with a new baby, celebrating a milestone or just in need of a little love and appreciation . . .Sophie Hansen believes in simple, tasty...
WITH a repertoire that ranges from the 1920s through to artists such as Morecambe and Wise, Frank Sinatra, David Bowie, as well as a healthy mix of Kiwi classics from the likes of OMC, The Swingers and Split Enz, G’zukers Good Time Band will make...
Children learn through play. One of the best ways to allow them to do this is by providing fun and exciting hands-on activities that stimulate all of their senses. With the school holidays upon us, let your young one’s curiosity grow and allow...
■Includes Kai Street Food Festival, singer Tami Neilson plus Keira Coogan, Manaakiao Maxwell, and The Witchdoctor with Tyna Keelan.■War Memorial Theatre, Saturday (8pm). Tickets $50+bf from Gisborne iSITE or Ticketek. All tickets bought for the...
Gisborne’s version of the award-winning comedic musical Nunsense is set to start in a fortnight and Musical Theatre Gisborne is looking forward to sharing the immersive experience of the production in their newly refurbished clubrooms. The original...
The torrential downpour of the night before had thankfully cleared as many of us boarded the buses that took us to Latimer Square early on Anzac Day to attend the Dawn service in Christchurch. It was a moving service as always, with a big impressive...
Riddled with twists and turns and inspired by Māori mythology, Regina de Wolf-Ngarimu’s latest book draws on Aotearoa’s spiritual and sometimes brutal past. The second book in The Spirit Voyager series written under the pen name R de Wolf, is...
We’ve seen school-age bands The Search, Sit Down In Front, and the Lei Lows rock various stages and music videos and now The Rabbits are getting more and more play time. On March 26, The Rabbits, made up of Daniel Walters, Liam Walters, Amandine...
the smell of the sweet sea breeze hits you first or the pollen of those pine trees, golden dusted all over your car and pavement, hayfever season yet again for those who get prepped with their battle plan of medication. the lillies in their beauty...
■War Memorial Theatre, tonight, 7.30pm. Tickets from ticketek■Smash Palace, Friday, 8pm. Free entry.■A Gizzy Kai Rescue benefit gig that includes Paws, Slyone, Stix, Brazilbeat, Geeez, DJose, plus more to be announced. Smash Palace, Saturday...
Local photographer Georgia Richardson’s work was unveiled in a recent Te Papa exhibition. She is one of four photographers included in the E reti! Toroa te ao retireti i Aotearoa, Skate! Explore skate culture in Aotearoa exhibition. Richardson...
■Featuring Threat. Meet. Protocol, The Murder Chord, Blame Thrower, Dead Model, Hagseed, No Brainers, Unruly, and The Rabbits. Smash Palace, Sunday. Doors open at 3pm, the bands kick off at 4pm. Tickets $20+bf from www. undertheradar. co. nz or $30 at...
THE WINNER IS . . . Pascale Delos. To celebrate the release of R De Wolf’s new book, The Gisborne Herald set up a competition to give away her two books in The Spirit Voyager series, Guardians of the Ancestors and new release The Future Weavers. The...
Sometimes you need to get stuck to get moving. At least that’s what happened to Rosie Cruddas. The artist and former gallery owner was feeling low. Not wanting to draw, she forced herself to grab a canvas and get a painting, and Tairāwhiti is all...
A banjele and bass guitar bring broader textures to Gisborne’s ukekele-based ensemble, the G’Zukers Good Time Band who bring their summertime sound to Matawhero Wines on Sunday.“We have a couple of Gillian Welch songs the banjele goes really...
On the way to Hokianga Harbour Jo Ferris stops to grasp the presence of New Zealand’s largest kauri tree firsthand . . .My bucket list is a work in progress. It changes with the years, whimsy and emerging possibilities. Realistically, it also...
A local couple's pioneering attempt to explore Gisborne's botanical landscape resulted in the publication of New Zealand's first full-colour art album in 1889. To celebrate their remarkable achievement, Tairāwhiti Museum is proud to present Colours...
A tour around the bay on the vintage pilot boat MV Takitimu often includes a talk for guests by historians Anne McGuire of Uawa-Tolaga Bay and Gisborne man Joe Martin. The pair’s accounts weave together to build a story from two perspectives...
Saturday, April 7Tui Blokes Day Out Fishing Contest. Normal Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club start/finish times apply, ph 868 4756 for costs or email: GTSFC admin@gistatapouri. co. nzThe Bob Competition. U16s to over 45s surfers, join in and...
Restrictions call for innovation, so this weekend the Gisborne Choral Society is offering an extra performance on Saturday night to go along with its regular concert on Sunday. With audiences limited to 75, the choral society hopes that people will...
A boggy paddock has been transformed into a beautiful wetland and lakeside eco retreat at Manutuke. Justine Tyerman talks to owner Richie Clark as the retreat opens to the public . . .Born in AfricaAs Pamela executes her last karate chop of 101...
Ormond sheep, beef and crop farmers Marie and Rob Burke are part of a new education initiative Farmer Time. They talk to Kim Parkinson about being part of the programme which is calling farmers back to school
Behind the Red Curtain is selling fastTickets are selling fast for Friday and Saturday’s burlesque act Behind the Red Curtain. Don’t be left out in the cold. Tempest readingEVOLUTION Theatre’s shared reading of Shakespeare’s play about an...
It would be an understatement to say that Angelina Jolie is put through the wringer in writer-director Taylor Sheridan's new film Those Who Wish Me Dead. In just 100 minutes, she is beaten and bruised by nature, men and even some of her own choices...
Ricky Boyd is Gisborne’s music man. He talks to Andrew Ashton about his love for rock’n’roll and his passion for organising festivals
Before flamenco changed his life, a couple of Bob Dylan songs made up New Zealand musician Paul Bosauder's appearance at Beirut's MusicHall. A cabaret-style, world-music oasis in the Lebanon capital, MusicHall presents short performances by musicians...