What's on in Gisborne

Saturday, February 16

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/

Whanau Fun: Swim, Bike, Run. Family-friendly triathlon: 3km boardwalk/run, 8km cycle along the coast and 200m outdoor pool swim. Meet near the Midway Surf Life Saving Club, 9am, cash-only on the day: $5 kids, $10 adult, $20 max per family.

Introduction to Vermicomposting. Start a worm farm and minimise your food waste while creating rich compost and fertiliser for your garden and plants. Tairawhiti Environment Centre, 386 Palmerston Rd, 11am-midday, $5 door sales. To register ph 867 4708 or Facebook messenger.

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.

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

Marlin and Tuna Hunt Weigh-in (to Feb 17). Come along and watch the catch of the day being unloaded. Gisborne Tatapouri Sports Fishing Club, Shed 2, inner harbour, approx 3-6pm during the competition.

Spaghetti Toast. Live music across all genres, with Set Waves and guest tribute band Maorissey. Garden Bar, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 9pm-midnight, $10 cash-only door sales.

Full Moon Party. Hosted by Beleza Events with UV lighting and body art, featuring Brazilbeat, Dizfunk and DJose. Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St, doors open 9pm, $5 door sales if dressed in white or $10 for others, R18.

Sunday, February 17

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

Beating Chronic Fatigue and Other Auto-immune Conditions Discussion. Learn about the latest research behind this complex health condition. Guest speaker: Dr Corin Storkey overcame CFS and now promotes an integrated/holistic approach. Room 10, Level 2, Poverty Bay Club, 38 Childers Rd, 10.30am-12.30pm, $10+Bfee. Tickets: Facebook Messenger or https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/beating-chronic-fatigue-cfs-and-other-auto-immune-conditions-tickets-56158170600?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR0mRLFwc7cn9noqLxP_ouOzRJyeroDuzJa_g5Ib6eMQrqNKp4_sPhSXfdY

Interislander Summer Festival. Lots of kid-friendly entertainment, fashion, food and action on the course. Supporting Surf Lifesaving. Ashwood Park, Makaraka Racecourse, 76A Main Rd, gates open 10.30am. Tickets: at the gate, or ph 06 927 7020, adult $5, child u18 free. For details/packages/tickets: https://www.theraces.co.nz/event/isf-gisborne-races

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 email: flo.ross@xtra.co.nz

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.

Wa165 steam train trip to Muriwai. Enjoy the scenery, bring a picnic or have a cuppa on board. Leaving from the Railway Station, Grey St at 2pm, $12 child, $30 adult, $70 family pass (2A and 2C). Tickets: half an hour before departure from the station (cash or Eftpos), Gisborne i-Site, 209 Grey St, ph 868 6139 for credit card bookings, or see https://www.gcvr.org.nz/

Marlin and Tuna Hunt Weigh-in, approx 3-6pm. See Feb 16 listing.

Monday, February 18

Social Morning Badminton. New players welcome and rackets available. Badminton Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd, 9-11.30am, $4, ph 867 2584.

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/an alternative depending upon weather, 5-6.30pm, $130 GBC members or $170 non-members per 10-week course. For details see https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/24254

Shoplifters Movie Fundraiser. To fund the playground enclosure at Central School. Dome Room, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, doors open 6pm for a 7pm start. Tickets: $15 cash at the Central School Office, 7 Central St, or bank transfer to Gisborne Parent Support Group 03-0638-0393181-000 with your name as reference.

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

Summer Badminton Club. New players welcome, rackets available. Badminton Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd, 7-9pm, Seniors $8, Year 11-13 $6, subs $80, ph 021 216 6700.

Tuesday, February 19

Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club walk, Te Rimu o Maru, Waingake Bush QE2, departs 8am, $10. An easy walk along the Waterworks Bush western ridge and return over the QE2 track. Register, Gillian ph 867 4591 or mailto:grass.hopper@xtra.co.nz

Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon. Iconic annual event for ages 7-15 to swim, cycle and run their way around age appropriate courses. Churchill Park, Beacon St, 8.30am-1pm, $40-57. Register: https://tryathlon.co.nz/locations/gisborne/

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

Community Workshop and Mentoring. Come along for 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 at 867 4402 (option 1), email Glen at glennb355@gmail.com

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

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 mailto:gisborne@themindlab.com

Wednesday, February 20

Gisborne Proactive Club. Retired persons interest group. Guest speaker: Stephen Dewes a local forestry contractor. Gisborne Cosmopolitan Club, 190 Derby St, 9.30am, free.

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

Shiny Side Up: Talk Series. Discuss all things motorcycling, with guests: USA Road Rash Queen Brittany Morrow, UK Survival Skills expert Kevin Williams, Australian gear safety expert Dr Chris Hurren and USA suspension guru Dave Moss. Emerald Hotel, 13 Gladstone Rd, 6.30-8.30pm, free.

Thursday, February 21

People, Planet, Profit Workshop. How to create a workplace that everyone will love, with Karen Volo who empower and evolve businesses with a people first approach. Emerald Hotel, 13 Gladstone Rd, 9.30am-midday, free. To register: Facebook Messenger, or for details see https://evoloshen.com

Wairoa Racing Club: Summer Meeting. A fun family-friendly day at the races. Te Kupenga Racecourse, Frasertown Rd, Wairoa, 10.30am, free.

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

FreeDance. A movement and dance meditation practice with a variety of sound and rhythm, led by Pascale. St Andrew’s Church Hall, 176 Cobden St, 7-8.30pm, $7 each. See our Facebook page.

Gisborne Camera Club. Photography enthusiasts welcome. Blind Foundation Rooms, 39 Grey St, 7.30pm. Details: gisbornecameraclub@gmail.com

Marlon Williams. Aussie-based, Kiwi singer-songwriter plays live Alt-country and bluegrass. War Memorial Theatre, 159 Bright St, doors open 7.30pm, $71 at SJ Photography, $68.55+Bfee at https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2019/marlon-williams/gisborne or ph 0800 842 538.

Jeremy Elwood and Michele A’Court: On the Road. Outrageously entertaining husband-and-wife comedians. The Gaiety Theatre, 252 Marine Parade, Wairoa, 7.30pm, $25 may include Bfee. Tickets from The Gaiety Theatre Facebook Messenger page, i-Site Wairoa ph 0800 924 762 or Wairoa District Council, 97 Queen St.

Friday, February 22

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, $40 members, $50 non-members. Briefing at 7pm, Feb 21. Register at the club 6-7.30pm Feb 21 or 7-8am Feb 22 & 23.

Toddler Time: for ages 2-5. Bring your children and their friends along for songs and stories. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10-10.30am, free.

Gisborne Ukulele Underground, Gisborne Bowling Club, 28 Wainui Rd, 7.30pm, $5.

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

Saturday, February 23

Gisborne Parkrun, 8am start. See Feb 16 listing.

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 email: 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.

Ormond Tennis Club, 2-4pm. See Feb 16 listing.

Saloon Champs Memorial, Law Cartwell Sidechair Memorial and Golden Oldie Stockcars. 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

Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club walk, Awapapa Station, Hangaroa, departs 8am, $15. Walk by the Hangaroa River, then return on higher ground. Register, Geoff at cobbunco@xtra.co.nz or 862 5710.

Gisborne Runners and Walkers Club, 8am start. See Feb 17 listing.

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

Introduction to Coaching and Refereeing Basketball, 9am-3pm. See Feb 23 listing.

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.

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.

Historic MV Takitimu Cruise, 2pm. See Feb 17 listing.

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

Monty Bevins. Kiwi soul-folk troubadour plays live. Dome Garden Bar, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, music from 6pm, $10 cash-only door sales.