What's on in Gisborne?

Saturday, February 23

Mahia Tuna Tournament (to Feb 24). A fishing contest targeting tuna, marlin, kingfish, kahawai and snapper, with lucky angler draws. Mahia Boating and Fishing Club, 1 Pohutukawa Dr, 7am, $40 members, $50 non-members. Register at the club 7-8am today.

Gisborne 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/

St Andrew’s Car Boot Sale. A variety of realistically-priced bargains. 8am set-up in carpark behind St Andrew’s church (access off Childers Rd), 9am-midday, $5/car, ph 868 8226.

Introduction to Coaching and Refereeing Basketball (to Feb 24). Learn the essentials of playing, coaching and refereeing basketball with three sessions: NZ style of play, referee introduction and community level coaching. Ilminster Intermediate School, 70 De Lautour Rd, 9am-3pm, $15 per day or $5 per session door sales. To register, email: GisborneBasketballAssociation@gmail.com

Seaweek at the Farmers’ Market. Join the Tairawhiti Environment Centre and Department of Conservation to learn about enjoying and caring for the sea. Gisborne Farmers’ Market, cnr Fitzherbert and Stout Sts, 9.30am-12.30pm.

Donner’s Bush Micro-reserve: Rakau Care. Support the project by assisting with weeding and site preparation leading up to the next planting season, 10.30am-12.30pm. Meet: 10.15am at DoC, 63 Carnarvon St or 10.30am at Donner’s Bush, Riverside Rd. For details ph Charles 027 539 6692 or cbarrie@doc.govt.nz

Introduction to Bicycle Maintenance. Basic tips to help you look after your bike and have a smoother ride. Tairawhiti Environment Centre, 386 Palmerston Rd, 11am-midday, $5 door sales. To register ph 867 4708 or Facebook Messenger.

Five-Buck-a-Duck Race. See mother nature take control of thousands of eager ducks in the annual Rotary Club of Gisborne fundraiser. Taruheru River, from river-end of Peel St to the Marina Park boat ramp, midday-2.30pm.

Tennis for beginners to experienced players. Ormond Tennis Club, Hill Rd, Ormond, 2-4pm, ph Geoff 862 5741 or Tania 862 5856.

Robert Harris Streetstock Champ of Champs, Streetstock Best Pairs, Law Cartmell Memorial and Pitstop Saloon Champs. Come along for a great night of racing. Eastland Group Raceway, 357 Awapuni Rd, gates open 6pm, racing starts 7pm. Gate sale tickets, subject to change: $40 family (2A+3C), $15 adult, $10 senior, $8 child aged 5-15, u5s free.

Fun Dancing Gisborne. Modern, sequence and social ballroom dancing. St Mark’s Hall, 776 Childers Rd, 8-11pm, $7 door sales, incl supper, ph Kev/Isabel 867 0074.

Sunday, February 24

Mahia Tuna Tournament, 7am. See Feb 23 listing.

Gisborne Runners and Walkers Club. Weekly 1.5 hour walks with a cuppa and chat afterwards. 8am start. For meeting place, email: gisbornerunnersandwalkers@gmail.com

Treble Court Cruise Market. Check out the stalls, kapa haka performance and kid-friendly entertainment. Treble Court, 9am-2pm. Market will be cancelled if ship can’t dock. Stallholder inquires: tcmarkets@hotmail.com

Introduction to Coaching and Refereeing Basketball. Learn the essentials of playing, coaching and refereeing basketball with three sessions: NZ style of play, referee introduction and community level coaching. Ilminster Intermediate School, 70 De Lautour Rd, 9am-3pm, $15 per day or $5 per session door sales. To register, email: GisborneBasketballAssociation@gmail.com

Vino and Vinyasa. Yoga class, winery tour, vino/non-alcoholic beverage, pizza and live music with Paul Jackson. Wrights Vineyard and Winery, 1093 Wharerata Rd, 10am-2pm, $45. Bookings essential: ph Elsa 020 4101 8809.

Universal Energy Healing. Try a relaxing universal healing experience. Blind Foundation Rooms, 39 Grey St, 10am-2.30pm, $8 adult, $5 child. To register ph Rose 027 777 0782.

Wairoa Racing Club: AFFCO Wairoa Cup Day. Te Kupenga Racecourse, Frasertown Rd, Wairoa, 10.30am, members free, non-members $10 per vehicle.

Tolaga Bay Inn Car Boot Sale. Buyers and sellers welcome. Under garden bar roof if wet. Tolaga Bay Inn, Cook St, 11am, $5 per stall.

Sunday Evening Sessions. Relaxed vibes, great food/beverages and good company. Bridge Estate, 16 Riverpoint Rd, midday-8pm, free entry.

Martha Kelly and Chris Wilson live. Acoustic and vocals of originals and covers. Matawhero Wines, 189 Riverpoint Rd, 1-3pm, free entry. Gourmet platters available. Bookings essential: ph 867 6140.

Historic MV Takitimu Cruise. Enjoy the sights of Poverty Bay from a fully-restored historic tug. Sailing from Pier 1 Inner Harbour (gate outside Tatapouri Fishing Club), weather permitting, 2pm. Pay at the gate: $20 adult, $10 child u10. Details: Brian 027 474 9360 or Barry 868 3900.

Midway Beach Clean-up. Help Plastic Bag-Free Tairawhiti clean the beach. Bring gloves and a bucket. Meet in the public carpark beside Midway Surf Life Saving Club, 3-4pm.

Monty Bevins: Travellers Tour. Kiwi soul-folk troubadour plays his new EP Travellers. Dome Garden Bar, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, opens at 5pm, music from 6pm, $10 cash-only door sales.

Monday, February 25

Badminton Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd. New players welcome/rackets available. Social Morning, 9-11.30am, $4, ph 867 2584. Summer Badminton Club, 7-9pm, Seniors $8, Year 11-13 $6, subs $80, ph 021 216 6700.

Child First Aid Course. Specifically designed for babysitters, parents, grandparents and other caregivers, dealing with child/infant specific topics: CPR, seizures, choking, fractures, burns, poisoning and more. We Train You, 395 Childers Rd, 3.30-7.30pm, free. Register at meditraingis@gmail.com

Gisborne Boardriders Club: Rippers (to Apr 8). For 6-12 year-olds to bring their own gear and develop surfing skills or learn how to surf. Midway Beach or an alternative beach depending upon the weather, 5-6.30pm, $130 GBC members or $170 non-members per 10-week course. Details: see http://www.sporty.co.nz

Technovation App Development Workshop. For girls to kick-start their tech journey, exploring app development and getting to grips with the Technovation challenge. The Mind Lab, Shed 3, The Esplanade, 6-8pm, free. Register: ph (06) 777 0522 or gisborne@themindlab.com

Hibernian Club Indoor Bowls. For new or seasoned bowlers to come along for a roll-up. Gisborne Intermediate Hall, 7pm, ph John 867 6383.

Tuesday, February 26

Baby Time: for ages 0-2, parents/caregivers. Interactive play and rhymes to springboard your baby into early learning. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10am, free.

Community Workshop and Mentoring. Budgeting, cooking, sewing and gardening advice. SuperGrans Tairawhiti, 185 Childers Rd, 10am-1pm, free. Bookings: ph 868 3571 or email Supergrans.tairawhiti@xtra.co.nz

Over 50s Men’s Vets Golf. For any skill level. Poverty Bay Golf Club, cnr Awapuni & Lytton Rds, 11am. Join golf buddy program (conditions apply) and play for two-months at no cost. Details: ph Dave 867 4402 (option 1), email Glen at glennb355@gmail.com

Teen Anime Club: for ages 13-18. Discussing anime and taking part in a themed activity. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 3.30-5pm, free.

Beach Boot Camp. Body-boosting high-intensity workout. Bring a towel and water bottle. Midway Beach, 6-7pm, $8. Register/for details: email wwbhub@gmail.com

Bee Smart Gisborne. An opportunity for local beekeepers to get together and share ideas. EIT Rural Studies, 320 Stout St, 7-9pm, ph 869 0820 for details.

Plastic Bag-Free Tairawhiti Sewing Bee. Bring your sewing machine, scissors and fabric and join in the fun of making reusable fabric bags. Tairawhiti Environment Centre, 386 Palmerston Rd, 7-9pm.

Wednesday, February 27

2019 Junior Surf Sunset Series. Designed to give young athletes an opportunity to practise RSR, diamond and board relay before ER Junior Champs and Oceans. Non-competitive athletes are also welcome. Midway Beach, 5pm registration, 5.30pm start, free for SLSNZ members.

Mainly Music. A fun music group for pre-schoolers. St Andrew’s Community Centre, 176 Cobden St, 9.45am, $4 per family. Details ph Trish 867 2789 or 868 5513.

Thursday, February 28

CL2iMB Tairawhiti. Share information, opportunities and connections to support and accelerate Maori business success. Emerald Hotel, 13 Gladstone Rd, 2.30-6pm, free. Details/to register: See Facebook or http://www.cl2imb.conference.maori.nz/next-event-5/

Beach Boot Camp, 6-7pm. See Tuesday listing.

Common Folk: Classic dances from Planet Earth. Popular folk dance for beginners, with Jane Luiten. All ages, no experience, skill or partner required. St Andrew’s Church Hall, 176 Cobden St, 7-8.30pm, $7 each. See Good Folk Facebook page.

Friday, March 1

Raukumara Roadshow: Matakaoa. Discussions on the current state of the Raukumara Conservation Park Wilderness Area, 1080 Q&A’s, developing an effective/sustainable pest management plan and Taiao monitoring. Speakers: Tui Warmenhoven, Hal Hovell (DoC), Tina Ngata, Whakarae Henare and Rob Witborne (Nga Whenua Rahui). Hinerupe Marae, 60 Paikea St, Te Araroa, 9am-4.30pm, free, incl light lunch.

Toddler Time: for ages 3-5. Bring your children and their friends along for songs and stories. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10-10.30am, free.

Build-a-Band. Turn up and jam. Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St, 8pm, free entry, R18.

Saturday, March 2

Emergency Services Tournament. A fishing contest targeting hapuka, kingfish, gurnard, tarakihi and snapper. Each boat must have a member of the police or any emergency service on board. Mahia Boating and Fishing Club, 1 Pohutukawa Dr, 7am, $25 per angler. Register at the club from 6pm March 1, or on the day.

Gisborne Parkrun, 8am start. See Feb 23 listing.

Tairawhiti Coffin Club. Make the process of passing away less of a financial burden on family by designing your own personalised coffin: constructed by a professional joiner, fitted out and decorated by you. BCR Joinery, 522 Gladstone Rd, 9am-midday.

Raukumara Roadshow: Ruatoria. Rauru Marae, Bridge Rd, Ruatoria, 9am-4.30pm. See Friday listing.

Tipuna Stories. Learn about significant ancestors of this region, place names and landmarks. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 9.30-11am & 11am-12.30pm, free. Register at https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/tipuna-stories/hawkes-bay-gisborne/tickets

Under-fuelling in Athletes Presentation. Exercise physiologist Dr Joe McQuillan has supported numerous NZ sporting teams and will share his expertise and knowledge. Q&A to follow. Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club, beach-end of Grey St, 11am-12.30pm, free.

Makauri School Gala. Something for everyone: stalls, food, produce, jumble, winning wheel, pony rides and lots of kid-friendly fun. Makauri School, 120 King Rd, midday-3pm, free entry, rain or shine. Pre-purchase hangi tickets: School office ph 867 5779 or gala@makauri.school.nz

TRAMPS. Beginners to experienced singers, musicians and poetry readers are welcome to come along and perform. The Band Room, 200 Childers Rd, 1.30-3.30pm, $2 in the jar, ph John 868 9658.

Ormond Tennis Club, 2-4pm. See Feb 23 listing.

North Island Sidechair Champs, Streetstock Teams Race, Stockcar Best Pairs and OST Series. All welcome for a great night of racing. Eastland Group Raceway, 357 Awapuni Rd, gates open 6pm, racing starts 7pm. Gate sale tickets, subject to change: $40 family (2A+3C), $15 adult, $10 senior, $8 child aged 5-15, u5s free.

Light It Up NZ Tour. Richie Cattel and Darnell Wilson with their RnB and pop hits. Dome Garden Bar, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 9pm-2am, $10 cash-only door sales or from http://www.theticketfairy.com

Sunday, March 3

Gisborne Runners and Walkers Club, 8am start. See Feb 24 listing.

Gas Guzzler Breakfast. Everyone welcome to check out the cars on the Quay. Behind the Courthouse on Reads Quay, 8.30-11am.

History on the MV Takitimu. Join local historians who explore seafaring and navigating history from the oldest operating pilot vessel in NZ. Pier 1 Inner Harbour (gate outside Tatapouri Fishing Club), weather permitting, 9-10.30am & 11am-12.30pm, $10+Bfee. Tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/history-on-the-mv-takitimu/gisborne?utm_campaign=were-you-looking-for-events&utm_medium=click-through&utm_source=2019%2Fhistory-on-the-mv-takitimu%2Fhawkes-bay-gisborne

Treble Court Cruise Market, 9am-2pm. See Feb 24 listing.

NZ Motor Caravan Association’s National Rally: Public Open Day. Check out the e-vans, bikes, cars, caravans, motorhomes, unveiling of the fully restored 1928 Reo Speedwagon and GoSun Solar Ovens demonstrations. Food, coffee and ice cream stalls available. A&P Showgrounds main gate, 20 Main Rd, Makaraka, 9am-5pm, free entry

Raukumara Roadshow: Uawa. Te Rawheoro Marae, 38 Tauwhareparae Rd, Tolaga Bay, 9am-4.30pm. See Friday listing.

Seaweek: Community Snorkel Day. Bring a picnic and have a family adventure in our fully protected marine reserve. Free sausage sizzle and hire of snorkelling equipment. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve, Pouawa, 10am-2pm, koha welcome. Weather issues: listen to MoreFM at 8am on the day.

Colour Run for Diversity. A colourful family 2.5km run. Marina Park carpark, Vogel St and Ormond Rd, 10am-midday, koha entry. Entry requirement: odd pair of socks.

Sunday Evening Sessions. Relaxed vibes, great food, beverages. Bridge Estate, 16 Riverpoint Rd, midday-8pm, free entry.

Waka Hourua Open Day. Join us on board (not a sailing excursion) where our storyteller will share the voyaging history of our ancestors. Meet: Shed 3, The Esplanade, inner harbour (gate outside The Mind Lab), 1-2.30pm, free. Register: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/history-on-the-mv-takitimu/gisborne?utm_campaign=were-you-looking-for-events&utm_medium=click-through&utm_source=2018%2Ftairawhiti-waka-hourua-open-day%2Fhawkes-bay-gisborne

Gisborne Country Music Club. Singers and musicians welcome. Blind Foundation Rooms, 39 Grey St, 1-4pm, members $2, non-members $3, ph Flo 867 7637 or flo.ross@xtra.co.nz

Historic MV Takitimu Cruise, 2pm. See Feb 24 listing.

St Andrew's Concert Series. International pianist David James returns to his roots with a concert of Spanish music. St Andrew’s Church, 176 Cobden St, 2pm, free with complimentary cuppa/koha for course fees.

The Irish Club. Join us if you possess a sense of humour and a passion for all things Irish. The Rivers, cnr Gladstone Rd & Reads Quay, 4-6pm. For details ph Phil 867 3715.

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