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Walk not for the faint-hearted

Faint-hearted? The Camino de Santiago is not for you . . . unless you want to change. Camino Skies tells the story of six people from New Zealand and Australia walking 800 kilometres of the Camino de Santiago. Two of them, along with film co-director...

A little miracle

It’s a sobering story. Eight hundred years ago New Zealand was covered in dense forest brimming with unique birds such as the enormous moa, the mighty Haast’s eagle, and the beautiful huia. Then people arrived, accompanied by rats, rabbits, deer...

Laos adventure

There are 2000 corners on the road from Phonsavan in Xieng Khouang to Luang Prabang, guide Vieng warned us as we set out on the 306km drive to the spiritual capital of Laos, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. But I was so absorbed in the...

Help build Manawa Moana

Be part of artist George Nuku’s creation in the War Memorial Theatre foyer of Manawa Moana, an installation created from fizzy drink plastic bottles. The massive artwork is one of many events to be held during the Tairawhiti Arts Festival next...

Hope

Alone in a mist of memories I watchan abandoned swing sway in a silentbreeze as the yesteryear of freedomand love and laughter in faraway placesare in my dreams. Uncertainties in my life wanderalong lost pathways leading to illusionsof peace and...

Young Ukers on the big stage

The winner of the solo/duo category in the East Coast Smokefree Rockquest finals will be a headline act at the Young Ukers night next week. Ukulele player, and singer-songwriter, Keira Coogan, is an up-and-coming artist who will be part of an evening...

Caps off to the women’s game

Shaan Te Kani speaks to former Black Fern Lenadeen Simpson, who was recognised for her contribution to women’s rugby at a special capping ceremony last week . . .Sevens, world cups, seasonal circuits — the women’s game of rugby has reached new...

What's On

Come along for a one-man band playing favourite songs. Smash Palace, tomorrow 7pm. Free entry. Gisborne Showgrounds Farmers Air event centre, Saturday, 8am, $15 adults, $5 children.■A celebration of Latino culture featuring Clown’s Kiss...

Everyone enjoys Abel Tasman track

MY husband is a happy glamper, not one for carrying heavy packs, rehydrated meals and sharing a bunk room with a few dozen strangers. He was therefore happy to join me on the Abel Tasman Track where your every need is taken care of and you’re just...

Graduates on parade

Proud, well-earned moment for three recent EIT Tairāwhiti graduates

Exhibition Guide

Tairawhiti MuseumTao Nga Pare-mata, Mangatu taonga from the Campbell collection. A Quilt Does Not Have To Stand Alone — a unique approach to quilting. Pouwhare: A Pillar of Strength. Tribute exhibition to Te Kooti Rikirangi Te Turuki. Te Kurahun...

The big blue shipping container mural

Sun discs peep out from behind thick, green lines that drip like melting ice-creams while a froth-topped face smiles out of the stylised undergrowth in Sean Duffell’s mural on a shipping container at Midway Beach. Duffell was one of the Sea Walls...

The Gig Guide listings

Gisborne Country Music ClubMarina Park, Friday, January 11, (6pm).The CooliesDome garden bar, Friday, January 11, (9pm), free. East Coast VibesOutdoor Theatre, January 11-12. Featuring Julian Marley, J Boog, Kora, Katchafire and others. To book...

Gizzy grocer

THE Gizzy Grocer stands at the window of his office surveying his “town square”.He has a huge grin on his face and his eyes sparkle not only because the risk he took to change careers 14 years ago has paid off but also because he sees people...

Cell block art competition

An art competition for works to adorn the Wellington Police District Custody Unit (DCU) cell block hall walls is open to anyone in New Zealand.“It is important that we hold people accountable for their behaviour but we need to change the prisoner...

So much choice to travel . . . in our own beautiful backyard

There was a time when I would go to absurd lengths to distract attention away from signs that pointed towards walking tracks, especially those that indicated an upward trajectory. A few decades later, I find myself scouring the landscape for the...